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

of someone who had something he wanted to say but was hesitating because he was

something you wish

cough caused by the cold wind as he

nothing,

a

ask you

change as if he had made

I do not know what the treasure

“That is the case.”

see a brave expression that he saw in young nobles from time

I exchange

“Ah.”

idea about what

Imperial Prince who was right below the

father, he is considered a

‘Considered?’

views

when you put a sense

is it you wish to exchange

as soon as he heard

that smile seems so

speak. The conversation between the two of them was being amplified so

told

‘Friend?’

unexpected word made the

for the Emperor. Cale

said that light brightens

The people’s expressions changed.

of them were

Sun finds the darkness and

foundation

way, but it still made

friend also

friend that Cale was talking about could

was the

not weaken if you share

Sun is great enough to shine light on all

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

God had committed such atrocities,

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

echoed in

I wish to

sounded happy and

light will not change even if

of the Church of the Sun God heard Cale’s

Sun will

citizens looking up at the platform mumbled to

“It's been a while.”

been a while since he had felt the teachings

thinking about the teachings in

was one

sharp for a moment before returning to

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

to have done

that Cale did not share the Church of

is not the important

the chance to raise his own value. He

to not use this treasure and instead share it with

like to if that is possible,

speaking loud

request! We will open the granaries and share more food than the

Emperor continued to speak before

also give the generous Cale Henituse

pretended to be a benevolent ruler and the citizens

Woooooooooo-

even more

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

of the citizens started to

that noble was

look! Our Emperor is so generous

true. Anyways, that noble is quite

were many voices

his

“Cale Henituse.”

Is he a part of the Church

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

“True!”

around the rowdy plaza. He then looked toward Cale with

the white-haired priest. He had also heard about

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

them heard Billos’s voice

young master-nim did the same thing in

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

nodded his head at Rei’s question

but did not want any other honor

Cale started to change. At the same time, the subordinates that Billos had planted throughout

noble who had also thrown his body in

in

to spread throughout

Alchemist Rei almost gasped

“…What an amazing person.”

who had been standing

has always been

not help but look at Cale with an odd

down from the platform as the Emperor started a short

see Imperial Prince

did 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, before suddenly

because of

you tell me you were going to do something like

your highness. The idea suddenly popped into my

Cale bow toward Alberu

as he patted Cale on the

apologize. I thank you for

very much

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

terror incident. You always

hearing that Cale had done

at Alberu before

had not informed the Emperor and the Imperial Prince about his

returned to

job. You were very

looking at Cale with a satisfied and

of rest until we leave

would only pass through the Gyerre

responded back with a smile and touched the treasure box in

echoed

evil aura coming from the box!

chimed

planning on

‘I knew it.’

the treasure Adin gave him would not be

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

‘…I don’t like it.’

that Adin gave him something useless after claiming to

group at Billos’s

destroy the Alchemists’ Bell

Billos flinched.