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

was used to such sight. It was the sight of someone who had something he wanted

there something you wish to

held back a cough caused by the cold

nothing,

a

ask you

expression change as if he had made up his mind and he started

I do not

“That is the case.”

could see a brave expression that he

I exchange

“Ah.”

Emperor had a good idea about

headed toward the Imperial Prince who was right

considered a

‘Considered?’

the views of

Emperor knew what would appear when you put

you wish to exchange

as soon as he heard his gentle tone. Cale put on

that smile seems so

Raon and started to speak. The conversation between the two of them was being amplified so that the

told me

‘Friend?’

unexpected word made the people

was the same for the

light brightens

The people’s expressions changed.

of them were thinking

Sun finds the darkness and shines its

foundation for the

different way, but it still

friend also

that Cale was talking about could

was the

not weaken if you share

to shine light

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

the Church of the Sun God had committed such atrocities, there were still many believers in the

had committed actions that went against the teachings of the church. And now, someone who was

echoed in

is why I

happy and

not change even if

the Church of the Sun God

will still

the citizens looking up at the platform mumbled

“It's been a while.”

while since he had felt the teachings in his

thinking about the teachings in their heads

Emperor was one of

turned sharp for a

asked and seemed to be waiting for his response seemed to be a

doesn’t seem to have

that Cale did not share the Church of the Sun God’s teachings on

that is not the

to

this treasure and instead share it with

like to if that is possible,

before speaking loud enough for

and share more food than the value of

Emperor continued to speak before they could

also give the generous Cale

Emperor pretended to be a benevolent ruler and

Woooooooooo-

even more passionately than

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

of the citizens started to speak as he

noble

But look! Our Emperor

is true. Anyways, that noble is quite

were many voices

was his name

“Cale Henituse.”

part

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

“True!”

rowdy plaza. He then looked toward Cale with chaotic

the white-haired priest. He had

on the platform. He

heard Billos’s voice at that

the same thing in the Roan Kingdom. He hasn’t

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

Rei’s question

Plaza Terror Incident on his own but did not want any other honor than the joy from saving

way they looked at Cale started to change. At the same time,

in danger during the Roan Kingdom’s

a person who had come to participate in

stories continued to spread

alcoholic Alchemist Rei almost gasped

“…What an amazing person.”

had been standing

has always

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

down from the platform as the Emperor started a short

Prince

best to maintain his smile. It was because of Cale’s unexpected actions. Adin started to approach Cale, presumably

because of

were going to do

apologize, your highness. The idea suddenly popped into my head while I was up

made Cale bow

smile as he patted

I thank you for thinking

very much for

observing Cale who seemed to be relieved, heard Alberu starting

last terror

changed after hearing that Cale had done

at Alberu before quietly returning to his

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

patted Cale’s shoulder once Cale returned to the rest of the

job. You were

was looking at Cale with a satisfied and

of rest until

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

with a smile and touched the treasure box in his

echoed

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

chimed in

planning

‘I knew it.’

Adin gave him would not be

peeked into the box only to see a light sword that was

‘…I don’t like it.’

gave him something

his plans with the group at Billos’s

will definitely destroy the Alchemists’

Billos flinched.