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

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

there something you wish

Emperor held back a cough caused by the cold wind as

is nothing, your

will ask you a second time. Speak

will ask you

as if he had

I do not know what the treasure

“That is the case.”

expression that he saw in young nobles from time

I exchange

“Ah.”

had a good idea about what was going

headed toward the Imperial Prince who was right below

father, he is considered

‘Considered?’

views of

what would appear when you put a sense of

is it you wish

as he heard his gentle tone. Cale put on

smile

The conversation between the two of them was

told

‘Friend?’

made the

was the same for the Emperor.

light brightens

The people’s expressions changed.

of them were thinking about

the darkness and shines its light

the foundation for the Church of

a different way, but it still made them think

also

talking

was the Saint,

does not weaken if you

Sun is great enough to shine light

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

the Church of the Sun God had committed such atrocities,

went against the teachings of the church. And now, someone who

voice echoed in

is why I wish

sounded happy and

will not change even

of the Sun God

will still not

of the citizens looking up at the platform mumbled

“It's been a while.”

since he had felt

there were people who were thinking about the teachings

was one

turned sharp for a moment before

for his response seemed to be

to have done that on

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

not the important thing

chance to raise his own value. He started

treasure and instead share

like to if that is possible, your

out loud before speaking loud enough for the citizens

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

to speak before they could start

also give the generous Cale Henituse this

be a benevolent ruler and the citizens cheered

Woooooooooo-

even

noble. The plaza that had been quiet since the fall of the Church and their defeat against

citizens started to speak as he continued

it be great if that noble

But look! Our Emperor is so

Anyways, that noble

many voices praising

was his name

“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 rare to

“True!”

around the rowdy plaza. He then looked

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

also looking toward Cale who was on the

two of them heard Billos’s voice at

in the Roan Kingdom. He hasn’t changed at

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

head at Rei’s question and raised his voice on

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

were shocked. The way they looked at Cale started to change. At

noble who had also thrown his body in danger during

to participate in the investigation of the terror

continued to

alcoholic Alchemist Rei almost

“…What an amazing person.”

who had been standing there stoically,

has always

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

the platform as the Emperor started

Prince Adin at

tried his best to maintain his smile. It was because

because of

you tell me you were

highness. The idea suddenly popped into my head while I was up

tone made Cale bow

Adin start to smile as he

I thank you for thinking of

much

be relieved, heard Alberu

at the last terror incident. You always

after hearing that Cale had done something similar

back at Alberu before quietly

he had not informed the Emperor and the Imperial Prince about his actions,

Cale’s shoulder once Cale returned to the rest of

job. You were very

looking at Cale with a satisfied

of rest until we leave

only pass through the Gyerre

responded back with a smile and touched the treasure box in his

voice echoed in

the box! Let’s ask

chimed

planning on sacrificing

‘I knew it.’

that the treasure Adin gave him

peeked into the box only to see a light sword that was used for self-defense with a jewel

‘…I don’t like it.’

mind after seeing that Adin gave him something

shared his plans with the group at

will definitely destroy

Billos flinched.