Trash of the Count's Family

Chapter 165: Somehow Once Again (5)

Cale did not pay attention to any of the gazes headed toward him.

Human.

However, he was concerned about Raon’s comments.

I am proud of you. This feels great. We did it.

Cale tried his best to ignore the emotional Black Dragon. He turned his head toward the Emperor, who was standing one level higher than him.

The Emperor was someone whom you could only see during a situation like this. However, Cale's thoughts as he looked toward the Emperor was not about how glorious of an occasion it was to see him.

‘Did they say that his body is weak?’

He had heard that the Emperor had become so weak that it was almost a miracle that he was still alive. This was the case for the former Emperor as well.

‘No wonder they treasure the Imperial Prince.’

This was one of the descriptions of Imperial Prince Adin in, ‘The Birth of a Hero.’

< The Emperor projected his greed to Adin, who used this to his advantage. >

The Imperial Prince was born with a strong body and was also talented in sword arts. Adin, who was born with things that the Emperor wished he had, used this to make the Emperor rely on him.

Furthermore, Adin absorbed the martial arts that had been weakened because of two generations of weak Emperors.

“Cale Henituse.”

The only Emperor in the Western continent called out Cale’s name.

Cale formally showed his respects and the Emperor looked at him as he continued to speak.

“Your actions during the Sun Palace bomb incident were courageous and beautiful.”

His voice was amplified with the magic amplification device.

“A foreigner like you did something that would be difficult for even one of our own Empire’s citizens to do. The Sun Palace did not fall and many people survived thanks to your deeds.”

Cale observed the Emperor’s face as he praised his actions. The Emperor did seem to be frail.

‘But they are still two peas in a pod.’

Although their physical wellness was different, both the Emperor and the Imperial Prince thought the same way.

Cale quickly suppressed his thoughts as he pretended to be a respectful young noble as he looked up at the Emperor. The Emperor raised his voice.

“I am here to present such a courageous young man with the third-grade Mogoru Medal of Honor, as well as some other treasures!”

A silver medal was placed on Cale's shirt.

Woooooooooooooooo-

Cheers filled the plaza.

The Emperor patted Cale on the shoulder.

“You did well.”

Cale could see his sincerity. They had given him a third-grade medal after all.

Of the many medals available, a third-grade medal with the Mogoru Empire's name was a significantly high honor.

The first-grade was for officials who had rendered outstanding service.

The second-grade was for heroes of war.

The third-grade was for individuals who had performed exemplary deeds for the nation.

The third-grade was the highest honor a foreigner could receive, and Cale was the only one who had received this honor in a long time.

‘It is probably because the Empire hasn't done anything well these days.’

The Empire just looked like they were failing over and over in the eyes of the other kingdoms.

They had lost Maple Castle, their palace was destroyed, and the Vice Tower Master was almost assassinated in the Sun Palace.

A shining beacon named Cale appeared in front of them in such a situation.

Human, I am very proud of you! You may be weak, but your heart is pure!

Cale ignored Raon's comments.

“Why don’t you briefly share your sentiments.”

The Emperor pointed to the plaza behind Cale.

This was a part of the agenda before the treasure was presented to him.

Cale bowed toward the Emperor before slowly turning around to the plaza.

He could see that the plaza was full of people.

-Human! Billos is in your 3 o’clock direction by the fountain!

Cale’s gaze naturally turned toward the fountain. He had told Billos to specifically come to that location.

‘They're all here.’

Billos, the alchemist, and even Choi Han and the Cat in his arms were all there. Although he could not see their faces because they were too far away, he could recognize their shapes.

Cale looked around the plaza.

People were cheering and anticipating his remarks.

Cale started to speak.

“I am very happy.”

The young noble really did seem happy.

The people in the plaza cheered for the young noble who was happy after receiving the Empire’s medal. They were feeling good that this young noble seemed to be considering it an honor.

They had heard about the actions of this noble standing on the platform.

They were shocked when they heard that the Sun Palace was hit with a terror incident. However, nobody got hurt and the Sun Palace didn’t fall either.

Of course, it did not have much to do with them. The majority of the people who were saved were nobles.

That was why the only thing they did was cheer.

Cale naturally knew about this.

“I am happy that I was able to save others. I am happy that I was able to fulfill my responsibilities.”

Cale’s continued words made the expressions on the people's faces change a bit.

He was not happy to receive the medal.

And that was it.

Cale looked toward the Emperor while a sense of disappointment filled the plaza for such a short speech.

“…I suppose it is now time for the treasure.”

The Emperor motioned and someone walked up with a long box. The Emperor felt that something was wrong as he observed Cale, who was looking at the box that was wrapped in velvet.

He could feel a sense of hesitation.

The noble who had just said that he was happy had a stiff expression on his face.

could also see

the sight of someone who had something he wanted to say but was hesitating because he was in

you

back a cough caused by the cold wind as he

nothing,

will ask you a second time.

you a second

Henituse’s expression change as if he had made up his

I do not know what

“That is the case.”

a brave expression that he saw in young nobles from time to

exchange

“Ah.”

Emperor had a good idea

Imperial Prince who

considered a just young

‘Considered?’

views of the

you put a sense

it you wish to exchange

as soon as

smile seems so

two of them was being amplified so that the entire plaza

friend told

‘Friend?’

made the people

the Emperor.

light brightens

The people’s expressions changed.

of them were thinking

Sun finds the darkness and shines its light on

the foundation for the Church

but it still made them think

also said the

was talking about

the

weaken if you share

great enough to shine light

the teachings of the church. Although it was not the same, the followers of the Sun God could not help

God had committed

of the church. And now, someone who was not related to the Church of the Sun God, was

echoed in

is why I wish

happy and

not change

of the Church of the Sun God heard Cale’s words

will

up at the platform mumbled

“It's been a while.”

while since he had felt the teachings

people who were thinking about the teachings in their

Emperor was one of

sharp for a moment before returning to

be waiting for his response seemed to

to have done that

Emperor thought that Cale did not share the Church of the

the important

not miss the chance to raise his own value. He started to

not use this treasure and instead share it

like to if

Emperor laughed out loud before speaking loud enough for the

Cale Henituse’s request! We will open the granaries and share more food than the value of this treasure

The Emperor continued to

will also give the generous Cale Henituse this treasure as

be a benevolent ruler and the citizens cheered

Woooooooooo-

even more passionately than

that had been quiet since

to

it be great if that noble was a part of

look! Our Emperor is

is true. Anyways, that noble is

were many

his

“Cale Henituse.”

part of the Church of the Sun

But he seems like a good person. And he is courageous. A noble like him is

“True!”

Rei Stecker looked around the rowdy plaza. He then looked toward

Cale was the white-haired priest. He had also heard about

was also looking toward Cale who was on the platform. He had a

of them heard Billos’s voice at

did the same thing in the

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

nodded his head at Rei’s question

his own but did not want any other honor than the joy from saving others.

heard his voice were shocked. The way they looked at Cale started to change. At the same time, the subordinates that Billos had planted throughout the

also thrown his body in danger during

in the

to spread

alcoholic Alchemist Rei almost gasped

“…What an amazing person.”

been standing there stoically,

always been

not help but look at Cale

platform as the Emperor started a

Imperial Prince

maintain his smile. It was because of

was because

didn’t you tell me you were going to do something

The idea suddenly popped into my head

Cale bow toward Alberu and

as he patted Cale

need to apologize. I thank you for thinking of

much for

was observing Cale who seemed to be relieved,

terror incident. You always put others

slightly changed after hearing that Cale had done something

at Alberu before quietly returning to

Emperor and the Imperial Prince about his

Cale returned to the rest

job. You

was looking at Cale with

of rest

Daltaro just mentioned. They would only pass through the Gyerre territory for their teleportation magic circle as they had unexpectedly stayed

back with a smile and touched the treasure box in his

echoed in his

I feel an evil aura coming from the box!

Rock chimed in as

you planning

‘I knew it.’

Adin gave him would not be something

to see a light sword that was used for self-defense

‘…I don’t like it.’

after seeing that Adin gave him something useless after claiming to

the group at Billos’s secret residence

definitely destroy the

Billos flinched.