This Emperor Is Running a Marriage Scam - Chapter 94

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Chapter 94

However, Raven’s attitude like that wasn’t strictly Raven’s fault.

Since he follows the contract with the previous generation, he only judges based on what’s advantageous or disadvantageous for Bloden.

Bloden knew this too, which is why he didn’t act on impulse.

‘Phew.’

Bloden calmed his mind with a silent sigh, then fastened the cufflinks on his shirt sleeves and put on his jacket to straighten his appearance.

The gentleman reflected in the mirror looked much more dignified.

Kimarise, who had been watching the situation, cautiously spoke up.

“Your Majesty, then are we leaving this place now?”

“No.”

Though there were quite a few things to think about, Bloden ignored them all.

Even though he had suddenly returned to his proper age, there were many obstacles to moving immediately.

“I’ll handle only the urgent matters first, then carefully review everything. Since I’ve found my magic power, I can close the gate near the wheat field.”

“That would serve as an indirect signal to the Imperial Palace of Your Majesty’s well-being.”

“That’s right.”

Bloden, having agreed, now summoned Salamander.

“Piyuk?!”

Salamander, who appeared with a cute cry, was startled to see his master’s appearance.

“Well, it happened somehow.”

Bloden shrugged it off, then had Kimarise summon a clone and attached that clone to Salamander.

Originally, he had planned to go with Hailey himself. But Black Libia’s report was so unexpected that it took time, and because of that, he ended up missing Hailey.

Still, he was worried about leaving Hailey alone. Recently, when selling rice cakes on skewers, he had seen several guys looking at Hailey with unsavory eyes.

‘If there’s anyone who bothers Nuna or picks fights with her while I’m gone, I need to keep an eye on them and teach them all a lesson.’

Now that he had returned to his original form, he should interfere with Nuna’s work and also give that lord a hard time for ignoring the difficulties of his domain’s people.

Having made up his mind, Bloden continued giving instructions to Salamander.

“Nuna went to the city. She said she’d go to the government office first, then to the orphanage, so find her and follow her without being noticed.”

“Piyuk.”

Salamander answered with a cute voice, then completely extinguished its fire aura and flattened against the floor. Then Salamander’s color blended with the floor and became completely invisible.

Bloden shared consciousness with Kimarise. The clone attached to Salamander was transmitting the information Bloden needed through its field of vision.

After finishing the check, Bloden cut off the mental sharing and instructed Kimarise.

“Report immediately if there’s anything unusual. And both of you follow me.”

Raven, who had been hanging his head until then, immediately got up and dusted himself off.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Along with his answer, he made a resolution.

He would approach matters concerning Hailey with real caution and observe Bloden’s mood even more carefully.

Though Bloden didn’t know it, Raven had completed his own form of reflection.

Just then, Bloden, who was about to go outside, stopped hesitantly. At the serious atmosphere, Raven and Kimarise tensed up.

Bloden suddenly took off his jacket and hung it on a dining chair, then unfastened his cufflinks and rolled up his sleeves to his elbows.

Then he gathered the empty plates and forks they had used from the table, put them in the wash basin, and began wringing out a dishrag.

“Y-Your Majesty?”

“If I leave like this, Nuna will come in and have to clean up…”

Bloden’s body stiffened with a start. Soon, a blush rose to his face as he shook the water off his hands, stepped back, crossed his arms, and gestured with his chin.

Kimarise and Raven moved quickly. Kimarise neatly wiped the table and tidied the surroundings, while Raven thoroughly washed the dishes.

The rice cake stew bowl soon sparkled like new.

After removing even the water droplets from the bowls and forks and putting them back in their places, Raven showed a restrained smile and opened the door.

“Then let’s go, Your Majesty.”

* * *

“Congratulations, Ms. Hailey. You finally have an official identity.”

When I visited the government office, Linda, an employee, greeted me warmly as if she had been waiting and handed me my identification card.

“I was really surprised. It’s the first time I’ve seen someone get an identity with the Lord’s direct guarantee.”

“Haha. It just happened that way.”

“It’s because of the snacks you make and sell, right?”

“Oh, you know about it?”

“Of course. The rumors are everywhere. Actually, I wanted to go try them too, but it was during work hours, so I was really disappointed.”

“Ah. I see.”

I looked around. Whether there was other business, most of the government office employees’ seats were empty and there were hardly any citizens with complaints.

“This worked out well.”

While I was here on business, it wouldn’t hurt to take better care of a government office employee I knew. Besides, Linda had also kept Kyle’s existence secret from the Lord.

I took out a small wooden bark box that I had prepared separately from my snack bag.

I handed Linda the box containing one rice cake skewer and three bite-sized kimbap, lowering my voice.

“I brought some for you too, Linda.”

“!”

Linda covered her gaping mouth with both hands. After hastily looking around, she also quickly lowered her voice.

“You brought some for me too?”

“I was grateful for how you looked after the children and Kyle before. I hope it suits your taste.”

“Oh my goodness.”

“This won’t cause any problems for you, will it?”

“You’re not lobbying me, and you’re not giving me money or valuables.”

She said it was okay to receive simple snacks and eat them during free time. In other words, it was fine to eat them now.

Linda quickly tasted the bite-sized kimbap and rice cake skewer, then happily cupped her cheeks with both hands.

“Oh my, this is the first time I’ve tasted something like this. How can such a flavor exist?”

She even looked at my snack bag with sparkling eyes, as if she wanted to eat more.

“Today, I’m envious of the orphanage children.”

She also added that she would definitely visit to buy some when she had a day that coincided with her vacation.

After finishing my business and parting with Linda with a smile, I headed to the orphanage.

Today, no children working could be seen in the orphanage garden. The main gate wasn’t locked either, and a familiar four-wheeled carriage was parked there.

It seemed the Lord had visited and sent all the children inside to their rooms.

When the time came, one girl quietly came outside. This was thanks to secretly making an appointment to come around this time.

“Nuna.”

The girl who came carrying the cloth bag used when giving snacks before was ten years old, and her name was Rea.

Rea called me happily and hugged me.

“Have you been well?”

“Yes.”

Rea told me about the recent situation of the orphanage children for a while.

The discomfort was still there, but recently the level of verbal and physical abuse had weakened. This was thanks to the Imperial Knights being stationed in Snoril because of the gate, which increased the number of people keeping an eye on the orphanage.

“Nuna, and I’ve been decided for adoption.”

“Huh?”

“The Imperial Knights rotate periodically. This time they’ll rotate in a week, and I’ll finish the adoption process by then and go to the capital with them.”

The people who decided to adopt Rea were a couple who had been appointed as Imperial Knights. They said they decided on Rea’s adoption because she reminded them of a child they had lost early.

It was good news, but I became a little anxious.

‘Rea isn’t someone’s replacement.’

I worried that they might expect certain behaviors from Rea or be disappointed because she resembled someone in appearance.

Still, since safe food, clothing, and shelter would be provided, it would be much better than here, but I was concerned that Rea might get hurt.

“So I asked if that child looked a lot like me.”

“Ah…”

My heart ached. It seemed Rea was also bothered by the reason for adoption.

“Oh, and then what happened?”

When I asked cautiously, Rea spoke as if it was nothing.

“They had an early miscarriage, so they don’t know.”

“…Huh?”

“If the baby had been born healthy, it would be the same age as me.”

“….”

What, there was nothing to worry about after all.

Without realizing it, I let out a sigh of relief.

“That’s good news. Do you like your new parents too?”

“Yes!”

“That’s really wonderful. Congratulations.”

“Ehehehehe.”

Rea smiled brightly and told me that the knights held a baron title.

“Wow, so you’re becoming a baron’s daughter?”

“Yes, they said they’ll throw me a birthday party too. I’ll definitely invite you then, Nuna.”

“Hehe, thank you.”

Just then, I felt an intense gaze from somewhere.

“?”

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