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

was used to such sight. It was the sight of someone who had something he

there something you wish to

caused by

is nothing, your

you a second time. Speak

ask you

as if he had made

not know what the treasure

“That is the case.”

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

exchange this treasure for something

“Ah.”

idea about what was

Imperial Prince who

father, he is considered a just

‘Considered?’

views

what would appear when you put

you wish

Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he heard

that smile seems

The conversation between the two of them was being

friend told me

‘Friend?’

word made the people

the same for the Emperor. Cale continued

light brightens up the

The people’s expressions changed.

of them were

darkness and shines its light

foundation for the Church

but it still made them think about

also said

talking about

the

weaken if you share

to shine light on all

oddly remember the teachings of the church. Although it was not the same, the followers of the Sun God could not help but recall their

if the Church of the Sun God had committed such atrocities, there

actions that went against the teachings of the church. And now, someone who was not related to the Church of the

voice echoed

I wish to

happy and

will not change even

the Church of the

will

of the citizens looking up at the

“It's been a while.”

a while since he had felt the teachings

there were people who were thinking about the

was one

a moment before

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

seem to have done that on

did not share the Church of

is not the important

to raise his

this treasure and instead share

if that is possible,

out loud before speaking loud enough for

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

Emperor continued to speak

the generous

a benevolent ruler and the

Woooooooooo-

even more

and the foreign young noble. The plaza that had been quiet since the fall

citizens started to speak as he continued to

that noble was a part of

Emperor is so generous

Anyways, that

were many

his name

“Cale Henituse.”

he a part of

seems like a good person. And

“True!”

rowdy plaza. He

had heard that Cale was the white-haired

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

them heard Billos’s voice

master-nim did the same thing in the Roan Kingdom. He

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

head at Rei’s question

but did not want any other honor than the joy from

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

his body in danger during the

who had come to participate in the

continued to spread throughout the

Rei almost gasped after

“…What an amazing person.”

had been standing there stoically, then started to

has 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 strong level of trust in

platform as the Emperor started a short

see Imperial Prince Adin at the

to be too happy, although he tried his best to maintain his smile. It was because of Cale’s unexpected actions. Adin started to approach Cale, presumably

was because of

me you were going to do

popped into my

tone made Cale

made Adin start to smile as

apologize. I thank you

you very much for

who seemed to be relieved, heard Alberu starting to speak once

terror

slightly changed after hearing that Cale

before quietly

informed the Emperor and the Imperial Prince about his actions, he had indeed told Alberu in

returned to the rest

You were very

was looking at Cale with a

of rest

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

and touched the treasure box in his

voice echoed in

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

chimed in

planning on sacrificing

‘I knew it.’

that the treasure Adin gave him would not be

sword that was used for self-defense with a

‘…I don’t like it.’

made up his mind after seeing that Adin gave him something useless

the group at Billos’s secret residence later

definitely destroy

Billos flinched.