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

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

you

Emperor held back a cough caused by the cold

is nothing, your

you a second time. Speak

you a

had made up

do not

“That is the case.”

expression that he saw in young nobles from time to

may I exchange this treasure for

“Ah.”

good idea about what was going

toward the Imperial Prince who

father, he is considered

‘Considered?’

the views of the

Emperor knew what would appear when you put a sense

it you wish to exchange it

that Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he heard his gentle

smile seems so

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

friend told me

‘Friend?’

unexpected word made the people

the same for the Emperor. Cale continued to

said that light brightens up the

The people’s expressions changed.

were thinking about a

finds the darkness and shines

the foundation for

in a different way, but it still made them think

friend also said

that Cale was talking about could

was the

does not weaken if you share

enough to shine light

not the same,

had committed such atrocities, there were still many believers in the

And now, someone who was not related to the Church of the

voice echoed in the

is why I

happy

will not change even if I

Church of the Sun God heard

Sun will still

up

“It's been a while.”

since he had felt the teachings in

were thinking about the teachings in their

was one of

sharp for a moment before returning to

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

have done that

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

not the important thing right

did not miss the chance to raise his own

not use this treasure

to if that

before speaking loud enough for the citizens

will open the granaries and share more food than

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

the generous Cale

Emperor pretended to be a benevolent ruler and the citizens cheered him

Woooooooooo-

even more passionately than

noble. The plaza that had been quiet since the fall of

to speak as he continued

it be great if that noble was a part

Our Emperor

that is true. Anyways, that noble is quite

were many

his name

“Cale Henituse.”

I see. Is he a part of

a good person. And

“True!”

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

had heard that Cale was the white-haired priest. He had also heard

looking toward Cale who was on the platform. He had a complicated expression

of them heard Billos’s

did the same thing in the Roan Kingdom.

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

head at Rei’s question

prevented the Roan Kingdom’s Plaza Terror Incident on his own but did not want any other honor than the joy from saving others. He

at Cale started to change. At the same time, the subordinates that Billos had planted throughout the plaza were bringing up stories

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

who had come to participate in the

continued to spread throughout

alcoholic Alchemist Rei almost gasped after hearing

“…What an amazing person.”

who had been standing there stoically, then started to

has always been like

Han sounded proud 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

down from the platform as

could see Imperial Prince Adin at

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

because of

tell me you were going to do something like

idea suddenly popped

reprimanding tone made Cale bow toward Alberu and

made Adin start to smile as he patted Cale on

to apologize. I thank you for thinking

very much

who seemed to be relieved, heard Alberu starting to speak

something similar at the last terror incident. You always

hearing that

smiled back at Alberu before quietly

Prince about his actions, he had indeed told Alberu in

once Cale returned

You were

Cale with a satisfied

of rest until we

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

a smile and touched the treasure box in his

voice echoed in

I feel an evil aura coming from the box! Let’s ask Goldie gramps! No, let’s

Super Rock chimed in

planning

‘I knew it.’

treasure Adin gave him would not be something

into the box only to see a light sword that

‘…I don’t like it.’

after seeing that Adin gave him something useless after claiming to give him

the group

destroy the Alchemists’

Billos flinched.