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

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

something you

Emperor held back a cough caused by

is nothing, your

you a second

you a second

expression change as if he had made

majesty, I do not know

“That is the case.”

that he saw in

exchange this treasure for

“Ah.”

Emperor had a good idea about what was

Prince who was

he is considered

‘Considered?’

the views of the

Emperor knew what would appear when you put

wish

could see that Cale’s expression brightened as soon as

smile

ignored Raon and started to speak. The conversation between the two of

friend told

‘Friend?’

unexpected word made the people

the Emperor. Cale continued

said that light brightens

The people’s expressions changed.

majority of them were thinking about a

darkness and shines

being the foundation for the Church

but it still made them

friend also

friend that Cale was talking about could only be

the Saint,

does not weaken

is great enough to

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

if the Church of the Sun God had committed

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

echoed in the

why I wish

sounded happy and

will not change even if

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

will

of the citizens looking up at the

“It's been a while.”

since he had

thinking about

Emperor was one of

gaze turned sharp for a moment

to be a very common innocent noble who believed that he

to have done

that Cale did not share the Church of the

is not the important

not miss the chance to

to not use this treasure

would like to if that is possible, your

Emperor laughed out loud before speaking loud

Henituse’s request! We will open the granaries and share more food than the value of

citizens’ expressions lit up. The Emperor continued to speak

also give the generous

to be a benevolent

Woooooooooo-

even more

The plaza that had been quiet since the fall of the Church and their

of the citizens started to speak

if that noble was a part of

But look! Our Emperor is

is true. Anyways,

were many

his name

“Cale Henituse.”

a part

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

“True!”

looked around the rowdy plaza. He then looked toward

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

was on the platform. He had a

two of them heard Billos’s voice at that

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

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

nodded his head at Rei’s question and raised

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 only worried about others who

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

his body in danger during the Roan Kingdom’s

person who had come to participate in the investigation of

to

almost

“…What an amazing person.”

standing there stoically, then

has always been like

said that. Rei and Rex could not help but look at Cale

platform as the Emperor

see Imperial Prince

best to maintain his smile. It was because of Cale’s unexpected

because

you tell me you were

apologize, your highness. The idea suddenly popped

reprimanding tone made Cale bow toward

as he patted

thank you for thinking of

you very much

Cale who seemed to be relieved, heard Alberu starting to

at the last terror incident. You always put others

changed after hearing that Cale had done

Alberu before quietly

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

returned to the rest

job. You were very

at Cale with a satisfied and

rest until we

would only pass through the Gyerre territory for their

smile and touched the treasure box

echoed in his

aura coming from the box! Let’s ask

Super Rock chimed in

you planning

‘I knew it.’

knew that the treasure Adin gave him

see a light sword that was

‘…I don’t like it.’

seeing that Adin gave him something useless after

the group at Billos’s secret residence

definitely destroy

Billos flinched.