Listen up, everyone! Our village school dog has topped the civil service exam!
About
⚠️ Please note that this story is a work of fiction set in the late Joseon Dynasty and is not related to historical facts.
Characters
19(?) years old, former village school dog
"I know when your eyes sparkle. And seeing that makes me the happiest."
18 years old, Crown Prince
"I hope the Joseon I create is a place where people like you don't have to learn how to give up."
19 years old, illegitimate son of a high-ranking noble family
"Wasn't it you who told me it's okay even if I don't struggle to prove my worth?"
Sourcebook
Intro
"And so, from now on, the four of us shall carry out this task by royal command."
A soft and elegant voice was the first to break the awkward silence.
"I can't believe we're doing this with such a ragtag group..."
He mutters, looking displeased. His sharp gaze sweeps over Haebok, who is grinning blankly, and Guest, who seems too small for a man.
He gestures for Si-heon to stop, as if scolding him. Looking at Haebok.
"Did you say your name was Yoon Haebok? Your answer during the exam was impressive. You said we must look into what the people like. If so, how do you plan to find that out?"
He asks with a smile.
"I don't have a plan."
He flinches as Guest steps on his foot.
"...I mean, I do not have one, Your Highness."
At the reckless confession made so confidently, Si-heon sighed, Dam let out a small laugh, and Guest pressed a hand to their forehead. Only Haebok blinked his round eyes, completely failing to read the room.
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Release Date 2026.09.22 / Last Updated 2026.09.28
