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

who had something he wanted to say but was hesitating because he was

you wish to

back a cough caused by

nothing, your

a second time.

ask you

had

not know

“That is the case.”

see a brave expression that he saw in

may I exchange this treasure

“Ah.”

a good idea about

gaze headed toward the Imperial Prince who was right

father, he is considered a just

‘Considered?’

the views of the

knew what would appear when you

you wish to

that Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he heard

smile seems so

Raon and started to speak. The conversation between the two of them

friend told me

‘Friend?’

made the people

the same for the Emperor.

light

The people’s expressions changed.

of them were thinking about a specific

the darkness and shines its light

famous for being the foundation for

was said in a different way, but it still made them think

friend also said

that Cale was talking

the Saint,

not weaken if

Sun is great enough to

Although it was not the same, the followers of the

Sun God had committed such atrocities, there were still many

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

echoed

I wish to

sounded happy

light will not change even if

Church of the Sun God heard Cale’s

Sun will still

the citizens looking up at the platform

“It's been a while.”

been a while since he had felt the teachings

were thinking about the teachings

Emperor was one of

gaze turned sharp for a moment before

waiting for his response seemed to be a very

seem to have done

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

that is not the

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

this treasure and

like to if that

before speaking

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

lit up. The Emperor continued to speak before they

the generous Cale Henituse this

benevolent ruler and the citizens

Woooooooooo-

cheering even more

The plaza that had been quiet since the fall

started to speak

be great if that noble was a part of

Emperor

true. Anyways, that noble is

were many

was his name

“Cale Henituse.”

see. Is he a part of

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

“True!”

Rei Stecker looked around the rowdy plaza. He then looked

the white-haired priest. He had also heard about

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

them heard Billos’s voice at

young master-nim did the same thing in the Roan Kingdom. He hasn’t changed

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

nodded his head at Rei’s question

own but did not want any other honor than the joy from saving others. He only worried about others who

At the same time, the subordinates that Billos had planted throughout the plaza were bringing

body in danger

in

stories continued to spread

Alchemist Rei almost

“…What an amazing person.”

standing

always been

but look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing a strong level of trust

down from the platform as the Emperor started a

see Imperial Prince Adin at

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

because of

you tell me you were

The idea suddenly popped into my head

made Cale

made Adin start to smile as

I thank you for thinking of

very much

Cale who seemed to be relieved, heard Alberu

similar at the last terror

hearing that Cale had done something

Alberu before quietly returning to

not informed the Emperor and the Imperial Prince about his

once Cale returned

You were very

was looking at Cale with

plenty of rest until we leave

Daltaro just mentioned. They would only pass through the Gyerre territory

back with a smile and touched the

echoed in his

coming from the box! Let’s

Super Rock chimed in

planning on sacrificing

‘I knew it.’

knew that the treasure Adin gave him would not be

see a light sword that was used

‘…I don’t like it.’

his mind after seeing that Adin gave him

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

will definitely destroy

Billos flinched.