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

something he wanted to say but was hesitating because he was in front of

there something you

Emperor held back a cough caused

is nothing,

ask you a second time. Speak

ask you

Cale Henituse’s expression change as if he had made up his mind and

not know what

“That is the case.”

brave expression that he saw in young nobles from time

may I exchange this treasure for something

“Ah.”

had a good idea about what was

the Imperial Prince who was right below

is considered a

‘Considered?’

the views

you put a sense

is it you wish

Emperor could see that Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he heard his gentle tone. Cale put on a

smile seems so

between the two of them was

told me

‘Friend?’

unexpected word made the

same for the Emperor. Cale

said that light

The people’s expressions changed.

were thinking about a

darkness and shines its

the foundation for the Church of

way, but

friend also

Cale was talking about could

was the

does not weaken if you share

great enough to shine light

them oddly remember the teachings of the church. Although it was not the

if the Church of the Sun God had committed

teachings of the church. And now, someone who

echoed in the

is why I

happy and

change even

of the Sun

Sun will

of the citizens looking up

“It's been a while.”

since he had felt the teachings

people who were thinking about the teachings

was

turned sharp for a moment before returning

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

seem to have done

did not share the Church of the Sun God’s

the important thing

miss the chance to raise his own value.

treasure and instead share it with

if

before speaking loud enough for the

will open the granaries and share more food than the value of this treasure to the

expressions lit up. The Emperor continued to speak before they could start shouting

generous Cale Henituse this treasure as

pretended to be a benevolent ruler and the citizens cheered him

Woooooooooo-

even more passionately

foreign young noble. The plaza that had been quiet since

the citizens started to speak as

that noble was a part of

look! Our Emperor is

Anyways, that

many

was his

“Cale Henituse.”

part of the Church

like a good person. And he is courageous. A

“True!”

Stecker looked around the rowdy plaza. He then looked toward Cale

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

who was on the platform. He had a complicated expression

them heard Billos’s

same thing in the Roan Kingdom. He

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

his 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 about others

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

also thrown his body in danger during the

a person who had come to participate in the investigation of the terror incident at

continued to

Rei almost gasped

“…What an amazing person.”

who had been standing there stoically,

has always been

help but look at Cale with an odd

the platform as the Emperor started a

see Imperial Prince Adin at

maintain his smile. It was because of Cale’s unexpected actions. Adin started to approach Cale, presumably to talk

because of

me you were going to do something

apologize, your highness. The idea suddenly popped into my head

reprimanding tone made Cale bow toward

Adin start to smile as he patted

thank you for thinking

very much

was observing Cale who seemed to be relieved, heard Alberu starting to speak once

something similar at the last terror incident. You always

changed after hearing that Cale had done something

before quietly returning to

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

patted Cale’s shoulder once Cale returned to

You

looking at Cale with a

plenty of rest until

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

a smile and touched the

voice echoed

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

Rock chimed in as

planning

‘I knew it.’

gave him would

the box only to see a light sword that was

‘…I don’t like it.’

his mind after seeing that Adin gave him something useless after claiming

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

destroy the Alchemists’ Bell

Billos flinched.