After a while, one of the clerks walked over, handing Hazuki a hot drink.
"Oh, thank you."
Hazuki took a sip, enjoying the warmth.
But then—
He noticed the clerk at the counter narrowing his eyes at him.
"Ugh…"
Hazuki shifted uncomfortably.
"Do they still think I stole this!?"
Just as he was about to curse his luck—
Fate smiled upon him.
The two guards from the town gate strolled into the bank.
"Oi, Wheelbarrow Guy!"
Hazuki jerked up in surprise.
"Huh? What are you guys doing here?"
One of the guards yawned.
"We just finished our shift. What's taking you so long?"
Hazuki shrugged.
"I don't know… the clerk said I needed to wait here."
The more impatient guard frowned, then stomped toward the counter.
"Hey! We vouch for him. Don't worry and process his transaction already."
He crossed his arms.
