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.

also see him peeking at

Emperor was used to such sight. It was the sight of someone who had something he wanted to say but was hesitating because he was in front of the

you

Emperor held back a cough caused by the cold

is nothing, your

you a second

will ask you a

expression change as if he had made up his mind and he started to

not know what the treasure

“That is the case.”

a brave expression that he saw in young nobles from time

majesty, may I exchange this

“Ah.”

Emperor had a good idea

headed toward the Imperial Prince who was

is considered

‘Considered?’

the views

you put a sense

it you wish to exchange

as soon as he heard his gentle tone.

that smile seems so

two of them was being amplified so that the entire plaza

told

‘Friend?’

word made

for the Emperor. Cale continued

light brightens up

The people’s expressions changed.

were thinking about a specific

finds the darkness and shines its

the foundation for the Church of

but it still made them think about

friend also

talking about

the

not weaken if you

to shine

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

if the Church of the Sun God had committed such atrocities, there were still many believers in

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

echoed in the

is why I wish

happy and

light will not change even if I

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

will

citizens looking up

“It's been a while.”

had been a while since he had felt the

about the teachings in their

Emperor was

sharp for a

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

doesn’t seem to have done that on

the Church of

is not the important

to raise his

treasure and instead

would like to if that is possible,

Emperor laughed out loud before speaking loud enough for the citizens

open the granaries and share more food than the value of this

Emperor continued to

give the generous

benevolent ruler and

Woooooooooo-

cheering even more passionately than

applauded the Emperor and the foreign young noble. The plaza that had

started to speak as he continued to

great if that noble was a part

Our Emperor

that is true. Anyways, that noble is quite

were many voices

his name

“Cale Henituse.”

see. Is he a part of the

good person. And he is courageous. A

“True!”

alcoholic Alchemist Rei Stecker looked around the rowdy plaza. He then looked toward Cale

heard that Cale was the white-haired priest.

who was on the platform. He had

them heard Billos’s voice at

young master-nim did the same thing in the Roan

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

nodded his head at Rei’s question and raised

Roan Kingdom’s Plaza Terror Incident on his own but did not want any other honor than the joy from saving others.

change. At the same time, the subordinates

who had also thrown his body in danger during the Roan Kingdom’s

in the investigation of

to spread

Rei almost gasped after hearing

“…What an amazing person.”

Han, who had been standing there stoically, then started

always been like

sounded proud as he said that. Rei and Rex could not help but look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing a

from the platform as the

see Imperial Prince Adin at

smile. It was because of Cale’s unexpected actions. Adin started to approach

was because of

were going to

suddenly popped into my head while I was

Cale bow

made Adin start to smile as he patted Cale on the

to apologize. I thank you for thinking of

very much

be

similar at the last terror incident. You always

after hearing that Cale had done something

at Alberu before quietly

he had not informed the Emperor and the Imperial Prince

once Cale returned to the rest of

You

looking at Cale with

of rest

would only pass through the Gyerre territory

responded back with a smile and touched the treasure box

echoed in

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

chimed in

you planning

‘I knew it.’

gave him would not be something

a light sword that was used for self-defense with a jewel at the

‘…I don’t like it.’

after seeing that Adin gave him something useless after claiming to

the group at Billos’s

destroy the Alchemists’

Billos flinched.