The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 44 The Secret of the Painting

As Nicholas shook his head in regret, he handed the magnifying glass over to Brittany, urging her to take a look for herself. When she peered through it, an amused smile spread across her face. The paint depicted a hen pecking at com, its neck bent askew, its wings broken. The amateurish artwork was worse than a grade–schooler’s. Indeed, it was a waste to have such a creation on the high–quality Golden Paper.

“So with this com–eating hen painted on it, how much is this Golden Paper worth now?” Brittany asked

curiously.

value. If you sell it to me at

really need to look closer! I’ve revealed half the true face of this

his initial assessment, he said, “This time, I’m absolutely certain I’m not mistaken! This painting is by a nobody, just some careless doodle on Golden Paper. It has no artistic value and is a waste of fine Golden Paper! However, judging by the quality and sheen of this Golden Paper, it must be from the 18th century. If even a lesser–known artist from

auction.”

painting were truly the work of a master, it could be featured as a top treasure by Auctiq, garnering significant promotion. And if he could associate the Golden

as he picked up the

are you doing? Who gave you permission to do that? If you ruin this painting, there goes fifty