This Emperor Is Running a Marriage Scam - Chapter 74

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Chapter 74

Baron’s eyes widened in surprise.

“H-how do you know about that, Nuna?”

“It happened yesterday, and the timing of the conscription order is razor-sharp. I think it’s safe to assume they already know the whole story.”

I looked around the area once.

There were many people. But I didn’t see any adult man who seemed to radiate brilliance from his entire body.

“What are you looking around for like that?”

Baron, who was looking up at me, didn’t seem particularly pleased.

“Oh, I heard that His Majesty the Emperor is incredibly handsome and stands out even from a distance.”

“Huh? But Nuna, you don’t know what His Majesty the Emperor looks like, right?”

“Of course I don’t.”

After looking around once more, I gave up and started walking.

“That’s why I was more curious, but I don’t see such a handsome man.”

My gaze naturally fell to Baron. Clear and beautiful violet eyes were observing me.

Looking at that face, I suddenly had a doubt.

‘No matter how handsome Bloden is, it wouldn’t be easy to surpass Baron’s beauty, would it?’

But it was a thought I couldn’t voice out loud.

“I’ve never seen a conscription order before, so I’m curious about it too.”

I firmly grasped Baron’s hand and headed toward the town square.

Quite a few people had gathered in front of the bulletin board in the square.

“They left their mission area to harass innocent domain residents, encountered a monster, then threw away all their weapons and ran away?”

“Ha, they always acted all high and mighty saying they were protecting the domain, but when it came time to actually fight, they acted like that.”

“No wonder there are rumors that he got promoted through bribes.”

“That’s why he got detained.”

“Since they even issued a conscription order, I heard the Vice-Captain and a few of his close associates will be transferred this time?”

“Ah, anyway, thinking that we won’t have to see those bastards anymore makes all my pent-up frustration disappear.”

“I knew this day would come from the time they started abusing their authority.”

Until we passed through the crowd and stood in front of the bulletin board where the special conscription order was posted.

I naturally heard people saying whatever they wanted to say. Most of it was cursing directed at the Vice-Captain.

It seemed that everyone had accumulated quite a few grievances against them, they just couldn’t report it.

‘I guess it worked out well for many people.’

If that was the case, then it was a good thing.

“Ah.”

I checked the bulletin board. There were two large bulletin boards, and the left one was covered with various types of notices.

Looking for a cat, ship operation information, wanted posters, today’s news, guild member recruitment notices, and so on.

I skimmed through the contents lightly.

At the last line of today’s ship operation information, there was a 6 PM departure to Aer Domain.

‘Come to think of it, how far has the investigation into the kidnappers progressed?’

There had been no particular news yet since we handed over the kidnappers.

‘Baron Aer, who was behind it all, needs to be punished too, or it won’t prevent recurrence.’

But whatever happened with that matter, there wasn’t much I could do about it.

So I pushed it to the back of my mind and checked the right bulletin board. There, only the special conscription order was prominently posted in the center.

After carefully checking the detailed contents, I eventually let out an exclamation of admiration.

‘Wow, amazing.’

As I stood there covering my mouth with both hands and staring for a while, Baron tugged at my skirt.

“Why are you standing there in a daze?”

“Well, not only is the paper quality of the conscription order impressive, but the handwriting is so beautiful.”

It’s mentioned in the original work too. Bloden is also a master calligrapher who might appear once in a century.

The moment I saw it, I had exactly that feeling.

“That handwriting, could it be His Majesty’s handwriting?”

“…Huh?”

Baron, who was flustered, stared intently at the special conscription order and then shook his head.

“If it’s an announcement from His Majesty the Emperor, wouldn’t an imperial scribe write it for him?”

“Ah, is that so?”

Quickly feeling embarrassed by Baron’s reasonable deduction, I stared intently at the special conscription order.

“No matter how I look at it, it’s masterful calligraphy. That’s why I thought it might be His Majesty’s personal handwriting.”

The content of the conscription order was exactly the same as what I had heard from Raven. But the more I looked at it, the more attractive the handwriting was, making it hard to look away.

“Ha, it’s really elegant. The handwriting is completely artistic. I guess they become imperial scribes because they’re such master calligraphers.”

“Well, calling it art is a bit much.”

Baron’s cheeks reddened as he pouted.

“It’s strange how much you’re admiring the handwriting.”

“I-is that so?”

“The Empire’s literacy rate is low. If you live within the Empire, basic education in reading and writing is mandatory regardless of status, gender, or age.”

Indeed, looking at the reactions of people around me now, no one was asking others to read the notices for them.

Baron’s explanation automatically resolved a question I had been unconsciously harboring.

‘So that’s why I can read and write without any problems.’

Baron crossed his arms.

“In other words, anyone can write to that degree.”

No, why does the conclusion go that way?

“Even so, that’s not something just anyone can write, you know? Honestly, I think my handwriting is good too. But that’s on a different level.”

“Huh? It’s on a different level?”

“Of course. That’s art, I tell you.”

Baron’s cheeks reddened again as he turned his gaze elsewhere.

“Well, calling it art is a bit much.”

“Baron, you can’t write like that either.”

“Eh, why can’t I write like that? I write well, you know? Nuna just hasn’t seen my handwriting.”

I was inwardly flustered by Baron’s protest.

“Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever seen up close how you write.”

I naturally became curious too.

“Then shall we try writing once?”

“Huh?”

“If you write it directly, we’ll know right away.”

Baron, who was about to say something, soon closed his mouth and avoided my gaze, speaking with a reluctant expression.

“Nu-Nuna might be right. The notice does seem like masterful calligraphy.”

Haha, what a cute kid.

Even if he rebelled out of momentary defiance, when he thought about actually writing, he had no choice but to acknowledge reality. Handwriting is completely revealed, after all.

Then Baron turned to leave.

“Stop admiring the calligraphy and let’s hurry up and shop. The stores will close soon. You said you were making gochujang or doenjang, right?”

Come to think of it, the sun was already setting.

“Oh my. Let’s go together, Baron.”

It was the moment I was about to follow Baron. Baron stopped walking and turned his gaze.

“Baron?”

Automatically checking where Baron was looking, I spotted two women approaching this way and quietly closed my mouth.

One was the Principal’s Wife from the orphanage, and the other was a woman wearing a robe that covered half her face.

But it wasn’t difficult to recognize who she was. Her distinctive brilliant orange hair flowed forward and swayed abundantly.

It was Nelloa, disguised in her own way.

She was looking at the ground rather than ahead, and passed by me and Baron.

The Principal’s Wife, who had been constantly looking around, spoke to Nelloa.

“There are many black-haired men, but they’re all fat, old, or not as tall as you described.”

“That can’t be right, look carefully. There should be a handsome man with black hair and red eyes.”

Listening to their conversation, it seemed Nelloa was searching for Bloden.

Following Nelloa’s instructions, the Principal’s Wife looked around once more and sighed.

“Sigh, I’ve never seen such a man in this domain. This domain has no handsome men, so the more I look, the more I can only sigh.”

The Principal’s Wife, who had been complaining, soon turned her gaze to Baron.

“The only decent-looking one here is that arrogant brat I saw before.”

Only then did Nelloa stop walking and turn her head toward Baron.

“Huh? You are?”

Baron didn’t acknowledge Nelloa’s reaction. He frowned as if he had seen something unpleasant and pulled my hand.

“Let’s go quickly, Nuna.”

At Baron’s behavior, the Principal’s Wife’s eyes sharpened with displeasure.

“Ha, even knowing she’s Her Highness the Princess, how dare you. You’re really a rude child. You need to be properly disciplined.”

Then a reproachful gaze was directed at me.

“Just how are you raising this child at home? Tsk tsk.”

At those words, Baron let out a hollow laugh and spoke to the Principal’s Wife.

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