As I spoke, I reached out, took the pen, and signed four names on the form, from top to bottom.
Mo Buhen, Mo Buleng, Mo Bukuan, Mo Bumeng.
"This..."
Chapter 204: Parting
"Th-this... ma'am."
The soldier looked at the four names written in the book, then raised his head to look at me.
"Why did you write four names? Th-this... which one is you? I..."
"It's fine. These four are all my younger siblings, and they'll be evacuating with me. I'm in charge of this family."
I looked at the soldier and replied calmly. Then I put down the pen and turned to leave, but the soldier's voice came from behind me, sounding somewhat
flustered.
"Um... if they're your younger siblings, then what about you? Your name?"
I paused for a moment... My name?
Did it matter? I wasn't getting on the ship anyway.
"It's fine. You don't need to register my name. I'm not going with them."
I turned around and waved a hand, just about to leave, when several soldiers suddenly walked over and blocked my way.
"Ma'am... I must inform you in no uncertain terms that this order came from the Empress. Even if you don't sign now, you'll be forced onto the ship when the time comes. I suggest
you sign your name."
So this was...
I slowly turned around and looked at the soldier, whose expression had turned stern.
Were they planning to force someone to be the first to sign?
In other words, they wanted to make me an example, so they could get the rest of the work done? Or was this meant to intimidate the villagers?
"What if I say no?"
I looked at the soldier. His tone remained polite, but his expression was rather grim. Judging by the insignia on his