Translator: Redeyes

Editor: Asada

Every person has their destiny.

It is the role that Heaven has commanded.

In other words, a person who was in a prominent position like the Emperor was born with that.

It was an absolute destiny, no matter how much that person resisted. Fate will inevitably lead that person to the throne.

Despite that…

“Gettenwo, why are you trying to escape your destiny?”

” I could say the same thing to you!”

In the night, the moon was hidden under the cloudy weather.

I was walking in the Courtyard while holding Gettenwo under my arm. My siblings, Iifu, Ryausha, and Sauran, were yawning while walking. At a glance, it looks like the five siblings were taking a night walk.

However, this is not merely strolling at night.

“Seriously, I am not impressed with running away from home. Moreover, it is late at night. Please take me back.”

” I don't remember acknowledging this as my home, or rather, this is a kidnapping, you b.a.s.t.a.r.d! Take me back!

In Gettenwo's attempt to escape from the court, she was caught by the four people and was taken home.

The girl was quick to run away. However, she was not clever enough to escape from the four of us.

Iifu, Ryausha, and Sauran shook their heads while taking the rope, hanging in their hands.

“Well, don't get mad at me, Sugen. Once in a while, everyone wanted to be free.”

“But if I had trouble running from home, I wanted to discuss something…"

“I agree. We may be able to do something as brothers and sisters.”

Seeing them talking in a very serious tone, Gettenwo's expression turned hard as a stone.

"What happened?"

“Nothing, I was just impressed that you could say such shameless things."

“What are you saying? From the bottom of our hearts, we are worried about you."

“If you release me now…"

Of course, she was not released. Gettenwo kicked and struggle, but she cannot escape at their levels.

On the other hand, my brother persuaded Gettenwo with his kindness.

“Its alright, Gettenwo, Let's think calmly. Isn't the Emperor the pinnacle of the country? All power will be in your hands. You can do whatever you wanted to do. What is the reason for you to reject this?

“You should listen to your heart."

What a stubborn person.

The notice that recognized Tsutentenmaru as the official fifth prince, has circulated for three days. She was given exceptional treatment as a leading candidate for the next Emperor, but she continued to refuse that position.

“I understand… if you have an excellent brother like me, you would be nervous on the throne."

“Wait. Who said that?"

“Because I listened to your heart."

Gettenwo turned to me.

"Is it not?"

“No… I don't want to object anymore. Instead, let's be calm and think. I am puzzled to think that a person with a doubtful origin is acknowledged as the princess. Anyway, it would be for the sake of calling back this idiot."

“Idon't think so. Dad likes you. It would be impractical to put up the official recognization notice."

That was not the case. Gettenwo's expression turned disgusted.

“Making an outsider like me as the Emperor means cutting off the Emperor's lineage. Do you know how serious this is?"

"Huh?"

Their father, the Emperor himself, had said that the most important thing was 'motivation.' From that point of view, all of the brothers are lacking. If that was the case, Then don't worry about rotten lineages. Introducing a new breath may be an idea.

I turned to my brothers,

“Older brothers, you guys wouldn't mind right?”

“As long as I can do whatever I like, I won't complain to anyone no matter who became the Emperor," Iifu said.

“If I could maintain my current lifestyle, then, I don't have any objection,” said Sauran.

Only Ryausha was holding her mouth with her hand to suppress her laugh.

“Elder sister? What's wrong?”

"No. Nothing. But, you think father did not have any plans in mind? I can't imagine it at all."

Gettenwo and I tilted our heads.

I cannot guess at my sister's unusual happy att.i.tude.

However, even I ask her about it, she would not answer. I'm worried, but I left it be.

That was what I thought, but twisted myself as if Gettenwo in my arm had been flipped.

“I know! So, I'm merely making a guess. I was recognized as the prince, so you all can become more serious. For the next Emperor's nomination, he would likely exclude me and choose from the four of you. That's right. If that is the case, then the imperial lineage will be preserved.”

I was shocked as if struck by lightning. No. Not just me. Iifu and Sauran were also showing a startling expression.

Certainly, 'Gettenwo's wild guess' can happen very likely. As a matter of fact, we have been optimistic since Gettenwo arrived.

Iifu stopped was.h.i.+ng his feet half-nakedly and parading the imperial court with his eccentric behavior. Sauran, too stopped feigning an 'incurable illness' and became normal.

It is no longer necessary to perform a play to be disqualified as the Emperor.

But, what if that was what the Emperor aimed?

If we a.s.sume that the successor has been decided to be Gettenwo, then we will stop intentionally exposing our disgraceful behavior and feel at ease, will show our real ability.

When the real ability is ascertained, the next true Emperor will be chosen.

"… That was dangerous"

I..

F… he was using this tactic, the next Emperor would definitely be me. If we eliminate Gettenwo, among the four princes, then the most intelligent one is none other than me. After all, in addition to intellect power and military power, except personality, is perfect.

If I showed my ability, then I would not be able to escape from being nominated.

“Good job. Gettenwo. Now I understand more about father's dirty methods.”

"Huh, you can understand it, if you think a little about this."

Gettenwo stuck up her nose proudly.

During this time, why did Ryausha trembled and huffed and turned her face in a different direction? Was she vexing that she was able to see through the Emperor's plan and thought that she was the only one who was aware of it?

“But don't worry. This is the end of your strategy to push the throne on me. Come on, give up. Let me down, and let's go back to the castle.”

"What are you saying?"

In response to my words, Gettenwo, who seemed to be relieved, became stiff.

“What are you saying… Did you hear the story now? The Emperor has no choice but to choose me."

“We've seen the trick now. If that's the case, Here's a new strategy to use."

It is a simple story. If the Emperor intends to remove Gettenwo from the list of candidates for his succession, he should state a reason.

"We should take away the nomination right of the next emperor from father."