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.

see him peeking

something he wanted to say but was hesitating because he

something you

Emperor held back a cough caused by

nothing,

will ask you a second time.

will ask you a second

change as if he had made up his mind and he

majesty, I do not know what the

“That is the case.”

could see a brave expression that he saw in

may I exchange this treasure for something

“Ah.”

idea about what was

toward the Imperial Prince who was right below

is considered a

‘Considered?’

the views of the

you put a sense of justice

wish

as he heard his

smile seems so

ignored Raon and started to speak. The conversation between the two

told

‘Friend?’

made the

the same for the Emperor. Cale

said that light brightens

The people’s expressions changed.

were thinking about

and shines its light on

was famous for being the foundation

in a different way, but it still made

also said the

friend that Cale was talking

was the Saint,

does not weaken if

Sun is great enough to shine light on

the church. Although it was not the same, the followers

God had committed such

against the teachings of the church. And now, someone who was not related

echoed in

I wish to

happy

light will not change even if

believers of the Church of the Sun

will still

citizens looking up at the

“It's been a while.”

had been a while since he had felt the teachings

were thinking about the teachings in their heads as

Emperor was one

turned sharp for a moment before returning

young noble who courageous asked and seemed to be waiting for his response seemed to be a very common innocent

seem to have

thought that Cale did not share the Church of the Sun God’s

is not the important

the chance to raise his own value. He started

not use this treasure and

to if that

speaking loud enough for the citizens to

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

expressions lit up. The Emperor continued to speak before they

will also give the generous Cale Henituse

be a benevolent ruler and the

Woooooooooo-

were cheering even more passionately than

applauded the Emperor and the foreign young noble. The plaza that had been quiet since the fall of the Church and their defeat

the citizens started to speak as

if that noble was a part of our

Our Emperor

is true. Anyways, that

were many voices praising

his

“Cale Henituse.”

he a part of the

know about that. But he seems like a good person. And he is courageous.

“True!”

the rowdy plaza. He then looked toward

the white-haired priest. He had also heard about Sir

Cale who was on the platform. He had a complicated expression on

two of them heard Billos’s voice at that

thing in the Roan Kingdom.

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

his head at Rei’s question

Terror Incident on his own but did not want any other

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 plaza were bringing up stories about

thrown his body in danger

had come to participate in the investigation of

to spread throughout the

almost gasped after hearing Billos’s

“…What an amazing person.”

had been standing there stoically,

always been like

Han sounded proud as he said that. Rei and Rex could not help but look at

as the

could see Imperial Prince Adin at

was because of Cale’s unexpected actions.

because

didn’t you tell me you were going

idea suddenly popped into my head while I was

tone made Cale bow

smile as he patted Cale

need to apologize. I thank you for thinking of our

you very much

to be relieved,

terror incident. You

expression slightly changed after hearing that Cale

at Alberu before quietly returning to

Imperial Prince about his actions, he had indeed told Alberu in

returned to the rest of

job. You were

Cale with a satisfied and affectionate

plenty of rest

mentioned. They would only pass through the Gyerre territory for their

a smile and

voice echoed in his

coming from the box! Let’s ask Goldie gramps! No, let’s ask

Rock chimed in

you planning on

‘I knew it.’

that the treasure Adin gave him would not

sword that was used

‘…I don’t like it.’

gave him something useless after

shared his plans with the group at Billos’s secret residence later

destroy the Alchemists’ Bell

Billos flinched.