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 him peeking

had something he wanted to say but was hesitating

something you wish to

caused by the cold wind

nothing,

you a

you a

made Cale Henituse’s expression change as if he had made up his mind and

do not

“That is the case.”

Emperor could see a brave expression that he saw in young nobles from

may I exchange this

“Ah.”

good idea about what was

Imperial Prince who was

considered a

‘Considered?’

views of

would appear when you put a sense of justice

you wish to exchange

that Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he heard his gentle tone. Cale put on a bright

that smile seems

between the two of them was being amplified so that the entire plaza

friend told me

‘Friend?’

unexpected word made

for the Emperor. Cale continued to

that light brightens

The people’s expressions changed.

of them were thinking

darkness and shines its light

the foundation for the

was said in a different way, but

friend also said

that Cale was talking about could

the Saint,

does not weaken if you

is great enough to

was not the same, the followers of the Sun God could

if the Church of the Sun God had committed such atrocities,

the church. And now, someone who was not related

voice echoed in the

I wish

happy and

will not change even if

of the Sun God heard Cale’s

will still

the citizens looking up at

“It's been a while.”

been a while since he had felt the teachings in

were thinking about the teachings in

was one

sharp for a

seemed to be a very common innocent noble who believed that he could create a beautiful

to have done that

that Cale did not share the

is not the important thing

did not miss the chance to raise his own value.

this treasure

would like to if that is

Emperor laughed out loud before speaking loud enough for

accept Cale Henituse’s request! We will open the granaries and share more food than the value of this treasure to

up. The Emperor continued to speak before they

generous Cale

a benevolent ruler and the citizens

Woooooooooo-

were cheering even

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

the citizens started to speak as he

it be great if that noble was

But look! Our Emperor is so generous

is true. Anyways,

were many voices praising

his name

“Cale Henituse.”

Is he a part of

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

“True!”

around the rowdy

was the white-haired priest.

was also looking toward Cale who was on the platform. He had

two of them heard

in

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

at Rei’s question and

on his own but did not want any other honor than the joy from saving others. He only worried about others who may still

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

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

a person who had come to participate in the investigation of the

to spread

Alchemist Rei almost gasped after hearing

“…What an amazing person.”

had been standing there stoically, then started

has always been like

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

from the platform as the Emperor

Imperial Prince Adin at the

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

was because of

were

popped into my head

made Cale bow toward

as he

to apologize. I thank you for thinking of our

you very much for

Cale who seemed to be relieved, heard Alberu starting to speak

terror incident. You always put others

slightly changed after hearing that

at Alberu before quietly returning to his

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

Cale returned

You were

was looking at Cale with a

rest until we

was leaving tomorrow as Daltaro just mentioned. They would only pass through the Gyerre territory for their teleportation magic circle as they had unexpectedly

back with a smile and

voice echoed

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

Super Rock chimed in as

planning on sacrificing

‘I knew it.’

that the treasure Adin gave him

see a light sword that was used for self-defense with

‘…I don’t like it.’

his mind after seeing that Adin gave

his plans with the group at Billos’s

definitely destroy the Alchemists’ Bell

Billos flinched.