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 him peeking

It was the sight of someone who had something

something you

held back a cough caused by the cold wind

is nothing, your

you a second time. Speak

ask you a second

as if he had made up his mind

I do not know what

“That is the case.”

he saw in young nobles from

majesty, may I exchange this treasure for something

“Ah.”

a good idea about what was going

Prince

father, he is considered a just

‘Considered?’

the views of

you put a

you wish

brightened as soon as he heard his gentle

that smile

the two of them was being amplified so

friend told

‘Friend?’

word made the

was the same for the Emperor.

said that light brightens

The people’s expressions changed.

were

finds the darkness and

for being the foundation for the

but it still

friend also

was talking about

the

not weaken if you share

enough to shine

the same, the followers of the Sun God could not help but recall their

of the Sun God had committed such atrocities, there were still

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

voice echoed

I wish to

sounded happy and

will not change even if I

the Church of the

Sun will still

citizens looking up at the

“It's been a while.”

a while since he had felt

people who were thinking about the

was

for a moment before returning to

to be a

doesn’t seem to have done

Cale did not share the

not the important

the chance to raise his own value. He

wish to not use this treasure and instead share

would like to if that is possible,

loud before speaking

granaries and share more food than the value of

lit up. The Emperor continued to speak before they could start

give the generous Cale

Emperor pretended to be a benevolent ruler and

Woooooooooo-

cheering even

had been quiet since the fall of the Church

the citizens started to speak as

noble was

Our Emperor is so

is true. Anyways, that noble is

were many voices praising

his name

“Cale Henituse.”

I see. Is he a part of

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

“True!”

looked around the rowdy plaza. He then looked

Cale was the white-haired

on the platform. He had a complicated

of them heard Billos’s voice

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

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

question and

also prevented the Roan Kingdom’s Plaza Terror Incident on his own but did not want any other honor than

who heard his voice were shocked. The way they looked at Cale started to change. At the same time, the subordinates that Billos had planted throughout the plaza were bringing up

noble who had also thrown his body in danger during the

participate in the investigation of the terror incident at the

to

Alchemist Rei almost

“…What an amazing person.”

Han, who had been standing there stoically, then started to

has always

as he said that. Rei and Rex could not help but look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing a strong level of trust in Choi Han’s

platform as

Imperial Prince Adin

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

was because of

me you were

popped into my head while I was up

made Cale

to smile as he patted Cale on the

need to apologize. I thank you for thinking

very much

Cale who seemed to be

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

hearing that Cale had done something similar last

Alberu before quietly returning to his

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

Cale returned to the rest of the

You were

with a satisfied and affectionate

rest until we leave

mentioned. They would only pass through the Gyerre territory for their teleportation magic circle as they

a smile and

voice echoed

aura coming from the box! Let’s

Rock chimed in

planning

‘I knew it.’

that the treasure Adin gave him would not be something

into the box only to see a light sword that was used for

‘…I don’t like it.’

gave him

plans with the group at Billos’s secret

will definitely destroy the Alchemists’ Bell

Billos flinched.