The merchant explained how he had found them openly arguing after sneaking into the city bank.
They were arguing about who should get a greater share and who would do the job better. In the midst of their chaotic exchange, they were caught.
"That's atrocious! Kill them off!" one of the ladies behind cried out.
"Send them to the gods as an offering! Let the gods handle them for trying to steal all our money!"
"Yes! Do that!"
"But we have no gods anymore!" another pointed out.
"...."
"Oh."
They all poured out their hearts and opinions on how to appropriately punish the two kids who had tried to steal their money.
Ren, on the other hand, had already gone pale with shock. He only wished the ground would swallow him in this moment because too much was happening.
He was already dying of shame. And just then...
"Help me, Daddy!" A'ri, the baby tiger, cried out.
