Chapter 11: n.o.body knows if it was compatible.

"We might have escaped, but we cannot return to the court. What are we going to do?"

"I don't know. Don't involve me in this matter. I only took trash like you because I cannot leave you to the Emperor."

After successfully escaping from the tunnel, Gettenwo and I quarreled as we fell on the riverbank in the suburbs of Ando.

"Oh… I definitely won't be crowned once I return. To begin with, I was not taken by the world's thief."

"Somehow, I was caught in your household dispute! You need to apologize to me!"

After a while of quarreling, both of them ran out of breath.

The topic on the lively street just above the riverbank is all about the Gettenwo.

Last night, Gettenwo encountered a fire attack and escaped the ambush. This morning, the opium house was destroyed, a well-deserved punishment.

The last culprit is my father, the Emperor.

"I'm glad; the business has foiled."

"It's too bad. Seriously… Just return the borrowed items to the warehouse. Don't forget about it."

"Oh"

Tired of Gettenwo, I nodded.

"More importantly, what should we do from tomorrow, onwards? I cannot use my authority as the prince, should I be a bodyguard somewhere?

"If there is a bodyguard like you, with that strength and reputation, it is easy to expose your ident.i.ty."

"You're right."

However, there is no other job option. I am not planning to be a hero.

"If you want a job that will not expose your status, you can be a thief. It can be a world-changing. No one is going to complain if you take some allowance at the cost of your food.

"After all, I should take my part."

"Otherwise, I would not eat. But, it's easy than a thief without conscience."

Gettenwo laughed mischievously. Until now, her expression was genuine justice, but now, she had the smile of our brothers.

"Yeah, bandits, huh? Maybe that's not too bad."

I woke up thinking about the incident at night.

"Extra! Extra! It's an announcement from the Emperor! The thief, Gettenwo, is recognized as the fifth prince!"

Newsprint spread around from the court throughout the city. The contents of the news were that the Emperor had finally recognized Gettenwo.

A signboard was also put up on the main street of Ando, and it was written as follows:

"When we welcome Gettenwo to the court, the fourth prince, Sugen, was sent as the messenger. You are invited with the highest grat.i.tude. Please accept it.

As I was looking at the signboard, I was already holding Gettenwo's wrist firmly.

She struggled to escape, but she was not my rival.

"Ba… b.a.s.t.a.r.d! What are you thinking? Whatever you think of, this is a trap! Wake up!"

"Too bad. As long as there is hope, a man should go forward."

"This idiot! Hey! Release me! This is kidnapping!"

I held on Gattenwo's arm and went back to the court merrily.

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At that time.

During the court audience, the ministers reported to the Emperor with their expression glum.

"Is this good, Your Majesty? To recognize the fifth prince who had no relation?"

"Oh. She had spirit and skills. I was thinking of adopting her, a cheap way to bait Sugen to come home."

"But Gettenwo has the support of the citizen. Is it necessary to recommend to the Emperor?"

The Emperor replied while picking a booger.

"At that time, to make consistent, let that idiot Sugen take a son in law. Surprisingly, he seems to have feelings.

Notes: The t.i.tle had the word, 帳尻, which I was not sure what it means. I looked it up and saw that it has something to do with a balance sheet. If anyone knows what it means, please tell me.