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

used to such sight. It was the sight of someone who had something he wanted to say but was hesitating because he was in front of the

you

Emperor held back a cough caused by the cold wind as he

nothing, your

you a

you

he had made up his mind and he

I do not know

“That is the case.”

see a brave expression that he saw in young nobles

majesty, may I exchange this

“Ah.”

a good idea about what was

the Imperial Prince

is considered a just

‘Considered?’

the views of the

Emperor knew what would appear when you put a

wish to exchange it

Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he heard his

that smile seems

speak. The conversation between the two of them

told

‘Friend?’

word made

the

that light brightens

The people’s expressions changed.

majority of them were thinking about

darkness and shines its

famous for being the foundation for the Church of the

said in a different way, but it still made

also said the

was talking about could

the Saint,

does not weaken if you share

to shine light on

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

Church of the Sun God had committed such atrocities,

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

voice echoed in

is why I wish to

sounded happy and

light will not change even if

believers of the Church of the

will still not

citizens looking up at the platform mumbled to

“It's been a while.”

a while since he had felt the teachings in

thinking about

Emperor was one of

for a moment

his response seemed to be a very common innocent noble who

have

thought that Cale did not share the

the important thing right

to raise his own value. He

use this treasure and instead

to if that is possible, your

speaking

granaries and share more food than the value

The Emperor continued to speak before

give the generous Cale

pretended to be a benevolent

Woooooooooo-

even more passionately

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 speak as he

it be great if that noble was a part of

But look! Our Emperor is so

true. Anyways, that noble is

were many

his

“Cale Henituse.”

a part of

know about that. But he seems like a good person. And he is courageous. A noble like him is rare to

“True!”

Alchemist Rei Stecker looked around the rowdy plaza. He then looked toward Cale with

white-haired priest. He had also heard about Sir

was on the platform. He had a complicated expression on his

them heard Billos’s voice at that

young master-nim did the same thing in the Roan Kingdom.

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

head at Rei’s question

on his own but did not want any other honor than the joy from

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

thrown his body in danger during the Roan Kingdom’s Plaza

come to participate in the investigation of

continued to

alcoholic Alchemist Rei almost gasped after hearing Billos’s

“…What an amazing person.”

standing

has always been

sounded proud as he said that. Rei and Rex could not help but look at Cale with an odd expression after

from the platform as the

see Imperial Prince Adin

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

was because of

me you were

idea suddenly popped into my head while I was

Cale bow

smile as he

I thank you

very much for being

be relieved,

similar at the last terror incident. You always

after hearing that Cale had done something

smiled back at Alberu before quietly returning

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

once Cale returned to the rest of

You

at Cale with a satisfied and

of rest until

They would only pass through the Gyerre territory for their teleportation magic circle as they had unexpectedly stayed here

with a smile and touched the treasure box

echoed in

an evil aura coming from the box! Let’s ask

chimed in as

you planning on

‘I knew it.’

treasure Adin gave him

box only to see a light sword that

‘…I don’t like it.’

after seeing that Adin gave him something useless after claiming

plans with the group at Billos’s

definitely destroy the

Billos flinched.