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

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

there something you wish to

a cough caused

nothing,

ask you a second

will ask you a

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

majesty, I do not know what the treasure

“That is the case.”

a brave expression that he saw in young

majesty, may I exchange

“Ah.”

Emperor had a good idea about what was going

toward the Imperial Prince who

is considered a just young

‘Considered?’

the views of the

appear when you

is it you wish to exchange

Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he heard his gentle tone. Cale put on a bright

that smile seems so

between the two of them was being amplified so that the entire plaza

told

‘Friend?’

word made the

for the Emperor. Cale

said that light

The people’s expressions changed.

them were thinking about a

the darkness and shines its light

was famous for being the foundation for the Church

in a different way, but it still made

also said the

that Cale was talking about could only be one

the

does not weaken if you

is great enough to shine light on all

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

Sun God had committed such atrocities, there were

actions that went against the teachings of the church. And now, someone who was not related

echoed

is why I wish

happy

change

believers of the Church of the Sun God heard Cale’s words

Sun will still

citizens looking up at

“It's been a while.”

a while since he had

thinking about the

was

a moment before

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

seem to have

not share the Church of the

the important thing

chance to raise his own value. He started

use this treasure and instead share

if that is possible,

out loud before speaking loud enough for

accept Cale Henituse’s request! We will open the granaries and share more food than the value of this treasure to the citizens

Emperor continued to speak before

generous Cale Henituse this treasure

be a benevolent ruler and

Woooooooooo-

cheering even more passionately than

citizens energetically applauded the Emperor and the foreign young noble. The plaza that had been quiet

started to speak as he

if that noble was a

But look! Our Emperor

true. Anyways, that noble

were many

his name

“Cale Henituse.”

he a part of the

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

“True!”

rowdy plaza. He then looked toward Cale

had heard that Cale was the white-haired

who was on the platform. He had a complicated

of them heard

thing in the Roan Kingdom.

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

at Rei’s question and raised

any other honor than the joy from saving others. He only worried about others

started to change. At the

thrown his body in danger during the Roan

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

stories continued to spread

Rei almost gasped

“…What an amazing person.”

who had been standing there stoically, then started

always been like

look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing a strong level of trust in

the platform as the Emperor started a

see Imperial Prince Adin at

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

was because

tell me you were going to do something like

The idea suddenly popped into my head while

tone made Cale bow toward

Adin start to smile as he patted

apologize. I thank

much

seemed to be

similar at the last terror incident. You

slightly changed after hearing that Cale had done

back at Alberu before quietly returning to his

not informed the Emperor and the Imperial Prince about his actions, he had

returned to the rest

You were very

looking at Cale with a satisfied and affectionate

rest

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

smile and

voice echoed in

the

chimed in as

planning

‘I knew it.’

gave him would not be something

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

‘…I don’t like it.’

after seeing that Adin gave him something

group at Billos’s secret residence later that

definitely destroy the Alchemists’

Billos flinched.