Fate: I Will Eventually Become the Hero of Justice

Chapter 184

Shirou instructed Merlin to present the prepared medals to the crowd, emphasizing that each medal represented a symbol of glory and honor, and that only those with exemplary character were worthy of wearing them.

The people erupted in enthusiastic applause. In Camelot, and indeed throughout Europe, heroes were held in high esteem. Any soldier who had made a significant contribution during the Great Migration, even those who were retired or injured, would receive a bronze or silver medal as recognition of their service.

He took to the stage, commending the crowd for their achievements and extolling their merits. The people were moved and full of admiration, with those hailing from Caerleon shouting out the names of their comrades with fervor.

In addition, he also invited several newly-trained soldiers to the stage, recognizing their outstanding efforts and hard work in front of everyone. He presented them with a bronze medal, a gesture that further underscored their value and importance to the cause.

Among those recognized were former bandits who had once led a life of crime, but at this moment, they were filled with excitement and pride. Standing beside the king, they received his praise and acknowledgment, and were even cheered on by their friends and family members in the crowd.

Yet, despite the joyous atmosphere, some of the newly-trained soldiers who did not receive medals couldn't help but feel envious. They watched as their comrades were honored and celebrated on stage. The experience left them feeling somewhat dejected.

The sense of glory and recognition that permeated the air was transformative, inspiring all those present to commit to even greater efforts in the future.

In addition, Shirou also awarded bronze medals to the most diligent and hardworking individuals in both Caerleon and Cornwall, with the distribution based on proportional representation.

He acknowledged the efforts of those receiving the medals, saying, "I see your hard work!"

The recognition and praise they received from the king filled them with a sense of excitement and pride. For many of them, it was the first time they had received such honors and acknowledgment for their efforts.

As they returned to their seats, they were met with envious looks from those who had not been recognized. However, they were also congratulated by their families and friends, who shared in their pride and joy.

Shirou's distribution of honors was not arbitrary or capricious. He demonstrated a fair and just approach, ensuring that every group received recognition and that no individual was unfairly favored.

In due course, he presented gold medals to Gawain, Tristan, and other distinguished generals. Even Morgan and Merlin, the magi, were recognized for their contributions and awarded medals.

Interestingly, Morgan received a gold medal while Merlin was awarded a silver medal. This outcome brought great delight to Morgan, who had never been fond of Merlin. She couldn't resist waving her gold medal in front of him, much to his annoyance. The experience motivated Merlin to work even harder in the future, with the hope of achieving a gold medal of his own and putting Morgan in her place.

As Merlin contemplated the notion of striving to become better, he came to a realization - he had fallen into Shirou's trap!

"This is the power of leading by example," he muttered to himself, looking up at Shirou on the stage. Merlin recognized that Shirou's wisdom and perspective, honed over 1,500 years, were vastly superior to his own. Catching up would be no easy feat.

"Hey, you useless white-haired guy! Take a closer look - gold medal!" Morgan waved the medal in front of Merlin's face.

Merlin couldn't help but exclaim, "I know, I know! Stop waving it around already! It's just a piece of gold, what's the big deal?"