63: Chapter 63 will definitely earn you rave reviews.

[ Viscount Chengyu, your registered letter. ]

Viscount Chengyu hadn't drunk much today, but not having killed any enemies for an entire day made him feel incredibly uncomfortable.

It just so happened that the Ducalia Territory had a tradition of hunting, so he changed into light clothing and prepared to go into the snow to have some fun with Aria's personal guards.

[ What? ]

This pink letter came from the "Magpie Bridge Guild" in the Imperial Capital, an institution established by the decree of the Emperor upon the petition of Archer Cheng Yu.

Its purpose was to play matchmaker for eligible men and women in the Empire with good conditions, so that they would get married and settle down to contribute to the Empire.

Of course, one could refuse the introduction letter from the Magpie Bridge Guild without even looking at it, after all, freedom of choice... but it might affect one's career prospects. Don't look down on this institution just because its rank isn't high; they are executing the Emperor's good intentions.

If you don't appreciate kindness, what are you going to do, fly to the sky?

[ Got it, we'll talk when I return to the Imperial Capital! ] Viscount Chengyu shouldered his hunting rifle, ready to mount his horse.

[ No need, it is right here, please meet today, Your Lordship, so this humble one can go back and report! ]

Messenger Cheng Yu belonged to a special branch of the Imperial military; they did not belong to any warband but were under the direct jurisdiction of the Palace.

Shared consciousness was managed and authorized by the Emperor himself, and psychic communication was now closely monitored by Imperial intelligence agencies, so traditional communication methods could naturally not be entrusted to others.

Therefore, even when facing a high-level clone, Messenger Cheng Yu spoke in a firm, unyielding tone.

[ Fine! ] Viscount Chengyu smiled bitterly, [ Even on an alien planet, one is still under control. ]

Imperial Capital, "Yucai" Hive City.

Seraphie was pushing a wheelchair, and Overachiever Cheng Yu, who had just finished surgery, was sitting on it.

The two of them didn't need to hide anymore because they were both crippled now; no spy agency would employ such emotional people, so no one was paying attention to them anymore.

Seraphie had pawned her rose rosary, and Overachiever Cheng Yu's superior had also given him severance pay, which was just enough to cover the body modification costs.

The Dark Mechanicum charged exorbitantly, but their craftsmanship was superb. They not only completely healed Overachiever Cheng Yu's old injuries but also reinforced other parts of his body.

Don't look at him sitting in a wheelchair now; once Overachiever Cheng Yu recovered, he could deliver at least three hundred orders a day by leaping over walls!

[ You spent so much of my money, you better not die! ]

Seraphie said angrily.

[ Master, when are we getting married? ]

[ Who wants to marry you? I'll kill you tonight! ] Seraphie started acting up again, her words incoherent.

[ Ahhh! ]

At the end of the Hive City street, a Cheng Yus Clones suddenly jumped down from a high place, landing on the ground with a slap, shocking the people around.

[ What happened?! ]

[ What's the situation?! ]

Two Security Officer Cheng Yu, who were eating wontons at a street stall, hurriedly put on their hats and grabbed their batons to check the corpse.

[ Hah, another gambling addict! ]

One of the Security Officer Cheng Yu pried a few legends of the three kingdoms playing cards from the tightly clenched hand of the deceased Cheng Yus Clones.

[ Disperse, disperse, nothing to see here, get back to your business, don't watch the excitement, don't you have to go to work, get out! ]

The other Security Officer Cheng Yu pretended to hit someone, driving away the surrounding Cheng Yus Clones who were watching.

Cheng Yu strictly prohibited gambling, especially using legends of the three kingdoms playing cards to set up gambling tables. If caught, they would be beaten to death, regardless of whether they were the ones running the game or participating in it; everyone was treated equally.

Previously, Archer Cheng Yu had almost been "killed" by the Emperor for this very reason, but fortunately, Archer Cheng Yu had a virtuous wife who played a "Flash" card for him.

The nobles dared not get involved in these matters anymore, but the bad clones among the commoners didn't care about that; they started skating on the edge of the law.

Is playing legends of the three kingdoms illegal?

legends of the three kingdoms was originally a puzzle game launched by the main body, so of course, it was not illegal.

Is buying and selling legends of the three kingdoms general cards illegal?

That couldn't be illegal either, because the general card packs were sold directly by the Palace. If buyers weren't allowed to resell them, the enthusiasm for purchasing card packs would drop significantly... after all, what use would I have for so many duplicate general cards?

Then... what law does it break if a player, having lost the game, greatly admires their opponent and wants to give their general cards to them...?!

Even without noble involvement, large and small legends of the three kingdoms gambling tables were still spread across the streets and alleys of the Hive City.

The Security Forces of "Yucai" Hive City had to raid dozens or hundreds of such gambling tables every day, but it remained impossible to ban them completely.

A clone committing suicide by jumping off a building like this was very likely a result of losing an extremely expensive general card, causing a mental breakdown.

[ Gambling really ruins people. These are all bad clones. You can't learn from them, you know? ]

[ Got it, wifey! ]

[ Get out, who is your wife? I am your master! ]

The corpse of the gambling addict Cheng Yus Clones was carried away by the Security Officer Cheng Yu, and the blood-stained ground was washed clean by the servant Cheng Yus Clones.

Meanwhile, Seraphie and Overachiever Cheng Yu flirted on the side of the road, making countless single Cheng Yus Clones nearby envious.

[ Extra, extra, the battle to retake the "Cheng Tianbin" system was a complete victory, all the Khorne scum have been beheaded, and the heroes are about to return in triumph to receive rewards! ]

News-selling Cheng Yus Clones walked through the streets and alleys, both to make a living and to act as propagandists.

[ Cigarettes, betel nuts, pictorials, perfume... Today... is... on sale! ]

The sales-clerk Cheng Yus Clones shouted listlessly; these goods sold directly by the Royal Palace really had no price advantage.

The commoner Cheng Yus Clones would rather get up in the middle of the night to buy contraband on the black market than be such suckers.

[ Give me a bottle of perfume. ] Overachiever Cheng Yu suddenly stood up and said.

[ Are you crazy? Is your money burning a hole in your pocket?! ] Seraphie quickly pressed him back into the wheelchair.

[ Master, my love for you... is legally taxed, not smuggled. ]

[ Oh oh oh... ] The sales-clerk Cheng Yus Clones exclaimed in admiration; no wonder he had a partner, how did he come up with such sweet talk!

[ Stop talking nonsense, there are so many people here! ]

Seraphie's face turned completely red, standing in the middle of the crowd, at a loss. She could only cover her face with one hand and push Overachiever Cheng Yu away with the other.

[ Hah, didn't even buy it in the end, that's just empty talk! ] The sales-clerk Cheng Yus Clones complained; the two of them walked too fast to be packed up.

Ducalia Territory, a high-end hotel directly managed by the Governor's office.

Viscount Chengyu and Isari were arranged to meet in a private room. The entire matchmaking process would be monitored and surveilled, both to protect both parties and for record-keeping.

[ Why are you wearing sunglasses? ] Isari asked, puzzled.

[ I got snow blindness while hunting. ] Viscount Chengyu replied casually.

Then came a weird, awkward silence. Viscount Chengyu smoked a cigar at the dinner table like a stereotypical straight man, while Isari looked down and twisted the lace of her cousin's dress; both of them looked very busy.

[ Ahem, Viscount Chengyu, put out your cigarette. Isari, stop playing with that lace. You two, discuss your personal hobbies. ]

The monitor, a Security Officer Cheng Yu, couldn't take it anymore. He had handled hundreds of matchmaking sessions by now. Most Cheng Yus Clones were very enthusiastic, and the women would also actively ask about the men's conditions.

These two were different; they didn't look like they were here to discuss marriage, but rather like they were pondering how to get a divorce.