This Emperor Is Running a Marriage Scam - Chapter 41

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Chapter 41

 

“Hailey, didn’t you say your identity couldn’t be verified?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“That’s what I understood too.”

 

Baron pointed at the dessert.

 

“But how do you know the exact name of this dessert?”

 

It was a strange question.

 

“Huh? Is it weird that I know it?”

 

“Well, desserts other than pies, cookies, and cakes are exclusive to nobles.”

 

“Exclusive to nobles?”

 

“According to Imperial Law, commoners cannot sell, buy, or make them. So not only the recipes, but even the names aren’t well known.”

 

It was an absurd answer.

 

It wasn’t that commoners couldn’t afford them because they were expensive, but that they were completely illegal?

 

‘…Wait, then does that mean Raven, who prepared this, is also a noble?’

 

While I was sitting there dumbfounded,

 

“Maybe Nuna is actually a noble too, just without memories?”

 

“Huh?”

 

Only then did I realize what part Baron and Raven found strange.

 

‘Oh my god. I ate desserts before I was possessed! And only when someone bought them for me!’

 

The problem was getting excited over a familiar taste after so long.

 

Ah, this body has no idea where it came from.

 

And these desserts are exclusive to nobles? Isn’t that too petty? Keeping such delicious things to themselves?

 

But to avoid looking suspicious, my answer was predetermined.

 

“…You’re right? Why do I know this?”

 

I deliberately scratched my cheek lightly.

 

“Could I also be from an extinct family?”

 

Though that’s impossible.

 

“Hailey, you don’t have memories?”

 

“Ehehe. No. I don’t know if I had some kind of accident, but when I opened my eyes, I was here. I have no memory of who I am or what kind of person I was.”

 

That’s because I’m possessed.

 

“You only remember your name?”

 

“There was someone in the village who knew my name.”

 

The bakery ajusshi’s sleazy job offer came to mind and made me uncomfortable, but since Raven wasn’t at fault, I smiled without showing it.

 

“Anyway, that person called me by name, so I learned my name was Hailey.”

 

“Huh? Come to think of it, didn’t you say your name was Sojung Kim in the world you lived in before?”

 

Ugh. Our Baron has a good memory too.

 

“Um. Actually, my memories are mixed up. That name is quite unusual, right? So sometimes I wonder if it was just a dream… I honestly don’t know which is real.”

 

Baron, please forgive me for not being able to tell the truth.

 

“Since there was someone in the village who knew my name, it seems I’ve been living here for a while. That’s all.”

 

Raven stared at me intently, but I smiled while placing financiers on Baron’s plate first.

 

“By the way, what will happen to the children?”

 

“Ah.”

 

Only then did Raven seem to remember there was a more important matter.

 

“We’re currently checking with the government office to see if there are any missing person reports. An employee will come soon to investigate the children’s status.”

 

Just then, someone knocked outside the door. Outside stood a young woman holding a notebook and pen.

 

“Hello. I’m Linda from the government office. I came after receiving contact from Duke Dillen.”

 

“Duke Dillen?”

 

“Yes, he said you’d be here.”

 

Raven stood up.

 

“That’s me.”

 

Wait, weren’t you a merchant?

 

To my silent questioning look, Raven answered first with a forced smile.

 

“It’s not really something worth revealing.”

 

I had my suspicions, but he really was a noble.

 

Raven exchanged a few words with Linda, and Linda soon turned away, saying she would assess the situation of the children playing outside.

 

Raven returned and sat down.

 

“If missing person reports have been filed, they’ll be able to return to their parents. Otherwise, they’ll go to a nearby orphanage.”

 

Unpleasant content came up.

 

“Isn’t there any alternative other than the nearby orphanage?”

 

“That would be the best option though?”

 

Baron frowned.

 

“I almost went there too, but it didn’t look okay at all.”

 

“…What? Why would Baron go there…?”

 

“Ah, I don’t have parents either.”

 

“…”

 

Baron placed macarons on a plate and put it in front of me.

 

“Nuna, you eat too.”

 

And while slowly eating the financiers I had just served him, he told Raven about the situation when we first met.

 

“Ah, so that’s how you came to be together.”

 

“Right. I was lucky.”

 

Baron stopped talking and stared intently at Kimarise. Then Kimarise, who had been quietly enjoying tea and desserts, spoke up.

 

“The orphanage should be able to take in the children, however many there are. But the operational state is left to the lord’s discretion.”

 

Kimarise calmly recited the orphanage regulations.

 

Once you enter an orphanage and your information is registered, you can’t leave at will until you’re adopted or become an adult. I could understand that much.

 

But I was shocked to learn that no matter what happens while staying at the orphanage, children can’t leave on their own.

 

“No way, what kind of ridiculous law is that? Who made such a law?”

 

Raven answered as if it were no big deal.

 

“Well, the Royal Court, of course?”

 

“The Royal Court?”

 

I frowned for a moment, thinking about the original story, then asked back.

 

“Is Anna Roan, Duchess Beldenburo currently serving as regent?”

 

“Yes?”

 

“Otherwise, I don’t think there would be a law requiring endurance no matter what happens.”

 

Raven nodded, acknowledging my guess.

 

“Well, that’s right. Still, they seem to provide some support funding.”

 

I took a sip of tea and fell into thought for a moment.

 

‘If she’s still regent, that means Bloden isn’t an adult yet either.’

 

Isn’t this a time before the original story even started? I took the opportunity to ask how old Bloden was now.

 

“By any chance, how old is His Majesty the Emperor?”

 

Raven’s eyes went to Baron, then turned to me.

 

“He’s eighteen this year. He’ll begin full governmental duties in two years.”

 

As expected, there’s still a long way to go before the original story starts.

 

I was newly grateful that I didn’t pretend not to know about the child kidnapping incident.

 

If I had just stayed still, who knows how many children would have been kidnapped.

 

Then Raven showed an ambiguous smile.

 

“But it’s unexpected. Do you know about His Majesty the Emperor?”

 

“What? Are there people who don’t know the Emperor?”

 

“You seem to know him particularly well.”

 

Of course I know him well. He’s the original male lead. How romantic it was when he went along with the marriage scam even though he knew Nelloa, the female lead, was deceiving him.

 

But I can’t just spill everything I know.

 

“I only heard rumors about his name, appearance, and what he does.”

 

Baron asked me with eyes full of curiosity.

 

“I’m curious how you know about him.”

 

Raven and Kimarise also clearly showed they were waiting for my answer.

 

“First, his name is Bloden Ilpaine. He has special abilities and protects the Empire’s citizens from the monsters that pour out of the Gates.”

 

Raven nodded.

 

“That’s something all citizens of the Empire know.”

 

“Right. And he has black hair like the night sky with very attractive red eyes. Also, he’s incredibly handsome.”

 

“…Incredibly handsome? Nuna, have you actually seen the Emperor’s face?”

 

I shook my head at Baron’s question.

 

“No. I’ve never seen him directly, but there are rumors, right? So I’ve imagined what he looks like.”

 

As I imagined the male lead’s appearance, I naturally felt pleased and a smile crept onto my face.

 

“He must be a tremendously handsome man. Probably the most good-looking in the world, right? That’s all I know.”

 

It was natural. Bloden was the greatest man in this world setting.

 

But Baron couldn’t meet my eyes and looked down.

 

‘Why is he acting like this?’

 

Looking closely, even his ear tips were bright red.

 

As I wondered what the reason could be, I suddenly remembered how Baron had shown jealousy before.

 

Even when I suggested eating lunch together, he had told me to choose between him and Raven.

 

‘Ah, is he still young enough to be jealous even when I say someone else is the most handsome in the world?’

 

But no matter how young he is, since the person mentioned this time is the Emperor, he probably can’t dare show his feelings.

 

Haha, Baron really can’t be helped.

 

Then I should help boost our kid’s spirits.

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