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

had something

there something you wish to

a cough caused by the cold wind as he

nothing, your

will ask you a second time.

will ask you a second

made Cale Henituse’s expression change as if he had made

not know what the

“That is the case.”

brave expression that he saw in young nobles from time to

may I exchange this

“Ah.”

Emperor had a good idea about what was going

toward the Imperial Prince who

is considered

‘Considered?’

the views of the

Emperor knew what would appear when you put a sense of justice

wish to exchange

expression brightened as soon as he heard his gentle

smile

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

told me

‘Friend?’

made

for the Emperor. Cale continued to

that light brightens up

The people’s expressions changed.

them were thinking about a

Sun finds the darkness and shines its

was famous for being the foundation for the Church

was said in a different way, but it still made

also said

was talking about could

the

weaken if you

is great enough to shine light on all

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

committed such atrocities, there were still many believers in the

the church. And now, someone

voice echoed

is why I wish to

sounded happy

change even if I

believers of the Church of the Sun God

Sun will still

the citizens looking up

“It's been a while.”

had been a while since he

thinking about the

was one of

sharp for a moment before

his response seemed to be a very common innocent noble who believed that he could

seem to have

Cale did not share the Church of the Sun

that is not the important

Emperor did not miss the chance to raise his

use this treasure and instead share it

if that is possible, your

before speaking loud

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

The Emperor continued to speak before they could start shouting

generous Cale

benevolent ruler and the citizens cheered him

Woooooooooo-

even

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

the citizens started to

if that noble was

look! Our Emperor is so generous

guess that is true. Anyways, that

were many voices praising

was his

“Cale Henituse.”

he a part of the Church of the

But he seems like a good person.

“True!”

looked around the rowdy plaza. He then looked toward

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

who was on the platform.

of them heard Billos’s

thing in the Roan Kingdom. He hasn’t

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

Rei’s question and

want any other honor than

they looked at Cale started to change. At the same time, the subordinates that Billos

noble who had also thrown his body in

come to participate in the investigation of the terror incident at the

stories continued to spread

alcoholic Alchemist Rei almost gasped after hearing

“…What an amazing person.”

standing

has always been

but look at

platform as

Imperial Prince Adin

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

because

me you were going to

your highness. The idea suddenly popped into my head

made Cale bow toward Alberu and

made Adin start to smile as he patted Cale on the

apologize. I thank

very much for

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

did something similar at the last terror incident. You always put

that Cale had done something similar last

back at Alberu before

informed the Emperor and the Imperial Prince about

Cale’s shoulder once Cale returned to the rest

job. You were

was looking at Cale with a satisfied and

of rest until we leave

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

and touched

voice echoed in

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

chimed in

you planning on sacrificing

‘I knew it.’

knew that the treasure Adin gave him would

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

‘…I don’t like it.’

Adin gave him

with the group at Billos’s secret residence

definitely destroy the Alchemists’

Billos flinched.