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.

could also see him peeking at

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

there something you

Emperor held back a cough caused by

nothing,

you a second time.

you a second

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

do not know what

“That is the case.”

Emperor could see a brave expression that he saw in

may I exchange this treasure for something

“Ah.”

idea about what was going

headed toward the Imperial Prince who was right

he is considered a just

‘Considered?’

views of

knew what would appear when you put a

is it you wish

see that Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he

smile

The conversation between the two of them

told me

‘Friend?’

unexpected word made

was the same for the

that light brightens up

The people’s expressions changed.

of them were thinking about a specific

darkness and shines its light

for being the foundation

different way, but it still made them think

also

was talking about could only be

was the

does not weaken

is great enough to shine light on all

Although it was not the same,

Sun God had committed such atrocities, there were still

against the teachings of the church. And now, someone who was not related to the

echoed

I wish to

happy and

light will not change even if

the

Sun will still

looking up at the platform

“It's been a while.”

a while since he had

who were thinking about the teachings in their

was

for a moment before returning

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

have done that

the Church of the

not the important thing right

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

use this treasure and instead share it with

if that is

Emperor laughed out loud before speaking

will open the granaries and share more food than the value

to

also give the generous Cale

benevolent ruler and the citizens cheered

Woooooooooo-

cheering even more

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

to speak

great if that noble was a

Our Emperor is so

true. Anyways, that

many

was his

“Cale Henituse.”

Is he a part of the

a good person. And he is courageous. A noble like him is rare to

“True!”

around the rowdy plaza. He then looked toward Cale with chaotic

white-haired priest. He had also

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

of them heard Billos’s

thing in

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

nodded his head at Rei’s question and raised

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

change. At the same time, the subordinates that Billos had planted throughout the plaza were bringing up stories about

thrown his body in danger during the

person who had come to participate in the investigation of

stories continued to spread throughout

alcoholic Alchemist Rei almost gasped after hearing

“…What an amazing person.”

Han, who had been standing there stoically, then

always been like

that. Rei and Rex could not help but look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing a

the platform as the

Imperial Prince Adin at the

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

was because of

tell me you were going to do something

apologize, your highness. The idea suddenly popped

reprimanding tone made Cale bow toward Alberu and

to smile as he patted Cale

thank you

you very much for being

seemed to be relieved, heard Alberu starting to speak

similar at the last terror incident. You always

slightly changed after hearing that Cale had done something similar

before quietly

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

Cale’s shoulder once Cale returned to the rest of

job. You

was looking at Cale with a satisfied and affectionate

plenty of rest until we

would only pass through the Gyerre territory

smile and touched the

echoed in his

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

Super Rock chimed

you planning on

‘I knew it.’

knew that the treasure Adin gave him would not be something

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

‘…I don’t like it.’

Adin gave him something useless after claiming to give him a

plans with the group at Billos’s secret residence

definitely destroy the

Billos flinched.