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

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

there something you

caused by the cold wind

is nothing,

ask you a second time.

will ask you

had made up his mind and he

I do not know what the

“That is the case.”

he saw in

majesty, may I exchange this

“Ah.”

had a good idea about what was going

Prince who was right below the

considered

‘Considered?’

the views of the

knew what would appear when you

you wish

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

that smile seems so

The conversation between the two of them was

told

‘Friend?’

word made the

same for the

light

The people’s expressions changed.

majority of them were thinking

the darkness and shines

being the foundation for the Church of the

different way, but it still made

also said the

friend that Cale was talking about could only

the Saint,

not weaken

Sun is great enough to shine light on

of the church. Although it was not the same, the followers of

Sun God had committed such

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

voice echoed in

why I wish

happy

will not change even if I

of the Sun God

will still not

the citizens looking up

“It's been a while.”

he had felt

there were people who were thinking about the teachings in their heads

was

a moment

to be waiting for his response seemed to be a

to have done

thought that Cale did not share the Church of

that is not the important

the chance to raise his own

not use this treasure and instead share

would like to if that is

Emperor laughed out loud before speaking

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

The Emperor continued to speak before they could

will also give the generous

a benevolent ruler and

Woooooooooo-

cheering even more passionately than

plaza that had been quiet since the fall of the

to speak as he

great if that noble was a part of our

Our Emperor is so generous

that is true. Anyways, that

many voices

was his name

“Cale Henituse.”

I see. Is he a part of the

don’t know about that. But he seems like a good person. And he

“True!”

Alchemist Rei Stecker looked around the rowdy plaza.

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

on the platform.

heard Billos’s

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

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

at Rei’s question and raised his voice

did not want any other honor than

at Cale started to change. At the same time, the

also thrown his body in danger

person who had come to participate in the investigation of

to

almost gasped after hearing Billos’s

“…What an amazing person.”

Han, who had been standing there stoically,

always

Rex could not help but look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing a strong

platform as the Emperor started

see Imperial Prince

not seem 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 to talk about that,

was because of

you tell me you were

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

reprimanding tone made Cale bow toward Alberu

as he patted Cale

to apologize. I thank you for thinking of our

very much for

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

last terror incident. You always

after hearing that Cale had

smiled back at Alberu before

Prince about his actions, he had indeed told Alberu in

patted Cale’s shoulder once Cale returned to

You were

with a satisfied

plenty of rest until we leave

would only pass through the Gyerre territory for their teleportation magic circle

and touched the treasure box in his

echoed in

I feel an evil aura coming from the box! Let’s ask Goldie

Super Rock chimed in

you planning on

‘I knew it.’

that the treasure Adin gave him

box only to see a light sword that was used for self-defense with a

‘…I don’t like it.’

that Adin gave him

the group at Billos’s secret

will definitely destroy the Alchemists’

Billos flinched.