Chapter 196: Treasure

"Come along then wife, we have some exploring to do." With the breaking of dawn, Gengyo had already arisen, and was contending himself with idle thoughts and tea as he waited for Akiko to wake up.

"Wife…?" She blinked sleepily up at him, slightly recoiling at his use of the rather of blunt word.

"You are, are you not?" He was smiling to himself as he spoke, taking the pleasure in teasing her. "Or would you prefer mistress?"

"Gugh… Neither. Please, neither."

"Oh dear… She doesn't like it. I suppose that's it then. I've made my mistake. I will be left for another man by the morning. Ah, how pitiful it is to have lost such a treasure. I will have to embark on my journey alone." He began towards the door with an air of mock dramatism.