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

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

something you wish to

back a cough caused by the

is nothing,

you a second time.

will ask you a second

he had made up his mind and

not know

“That is the case.”

that he saw

exchange this treasure for something

“Ah.”

Emperor had a good idea

headed toward the Imperial Prince who was right below the

father, he is considered

‘Considered?’

the views of the

knew what would appear when you put a sense of justice

you wish to exchange it

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

smile

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

told me

‘Friend?’

word made the

for the Emperor. Cale continued to

light brightens

The people’s expressions changed.

majority of them were thinking about a

Sun finds the darkness and shines its light

for being the foundation for the Church

different way, but it still

also said the

was talking about could only

the

not weaken if

to shine light on all

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

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

And now, someone who was not related to the Church of the Sun God, was making them remember

voice echoed

is why I

sounded happy and

light will not change even if I

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

will still not

looking up at the platform

“It's been a while.”

while since he

were people who were thinking about the teachings in their

was one

a moment before

seemed to be a very common innocent noble who believed

seem to have done that on

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

that is not the

to

to not use this treasure and instead share it

would like to if that is possible,

laughed out loud before speaking loud enough for

Cale Henituse’s request! We will open the granaries and share

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

the generous Cale

pretended to be a benevolent ruler and the citizens

Woooooooooo-

were cheering even more passionately than

had been quiet since the fall of the Church and their

the citizens started to speak

be great if that noble was a part of

But look! Our Emperor

guess that is true. Anyways, that noble is quite

many voices praising

his

“Cale Henituse.”

Is he a part of the

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

“True!”

around the rowdy plaza.

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

who was on the platform. He

heard Billos’s

did the same thing in the Roan Kingdom.

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

head at Rei’s question and raised his voice

any other honor

his voice were shocked. The way they looked at Cale started to change. At the same time, the subordinates that Billos had planted throughout

thrown his body in danger during the

participate in the investigation of the terror incident at the

to spread throughout

Alchemist Rei almost

“…What an amazing person.”

been standing

always

help but look at

as the Emperor started a

could see Imperial Prince Adin

tried his best to maintain his smile. It was because of

because of

you tell me you were going to do something like

highness. The idea suddenly popped into my head while I was

made Cale bow toward Alberu and

smile as he

thank you for thinking of

much

seemed to be

similar at the last terror incident. You always

slightly changed after hearing that Cale had done

smiled back at Alberu before quietly returning to

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

returned to the rest of

job. You

was looking at Cale with a satisfied and affectionate

of rest until we leave

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

smile and touched the

voice echoed in his

coming from the

Rock chimed in

you planning on

‘I knew it.’

that the treasure Adin gave him

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

‘…I don’t like it.’

made up his mind after seeing that Adin gave him something useless after claiming to

plans with the group at Billos’s secret

destroy the Alchemists’

Billos flinched.