Chapter 25 - Its over just like that (2/2)

”Reckless,” she commented. But Lyn knew she was one to talk in that department.

”Right back at you,” Kazuya paused before he added, ”But you did the right thing. I have been this kind of person for such a long time. I have shot and killed so many people because I was ordered to do so. I did not hesitate nor did I question. I only did as I told.”

Lyn watched as he extended his hand out towards the sky. A lonely look appeared in his eyes again, and she hugs his arm, she doesn't want him to feel alone.

Kazuya continued, ”Here I am once again saying such stupid things. Those with power, their jobs aren't to take down and hurt every single person they see. Those with power should protect people,” he smiled at her and squeezed her hands which she unknowingly inter winded with his, ”With your own judgment you decided which one was more important to you.”

That's right; she decided that didn't she? She disobeyed her brother's orders without a second thought. Seeing Kazuya in that situation, Lyn ought to have informed her brother and even Mother. But instead of her duty and ties, no her responsibility as a Princess. Lyn took matters into her own hands.

Before Lyn could say anymore, she hears footsteps behind her and turned to see her brother. A frown appears on her face, is he going to scold her? Or hurt Kazuya? Lyn wrapped her arms around him protectively.

A deep sigh passed Andrew's lips, ”Do you take me for a fool? I'm not ungrateful.”

Ungrateful?

Kazuya lightly moved her away, and she looked at him confused, ”Kazuya?”

”Wait a second.”

Lyn watched as Kazuya got up and walked over until he stood opposite of brother, ”Intentionally, we intended to steal this.”

”Naturally, one would.”

”But, after holding it. I think it's better the Mist Kingdoms keeps hold of it.” Kazuya pulled something out of his pocket.

It was a small item that looked like an ordinary dragon statue, but Lyn knew what it was. She thought the item would best left in the Sound Kingdoms hands. But it seemed like Kazuya thought so otherwise.

Lyn watched as he placed it in brothers' hands.

”Can you promise me? You'll safeguard it properly?”

”I shall.”

The exchange puzzled her, but at least everything was over? Usually when people are caught stealing, they'd get immediate punishment. But Lyn watched her brother curiously, it seemed like nothing will happen? Kazuya walked back over to her, ”It's late, you should get back,” he turned around, ”Rhys, walk her there.”

The silent man came out from where he was hiding, a deep frown on his face showing he didn't agree with Kazuya's decision. But he said nothing about it, ”I ought to check and reorganize things with the others.”

”Your people made quite the mess. I'll come along and explain the situation for you,” Andrew offered.

”Then, I'll walk you back Lyn and then head back.”

”You would arouse suspicion if you returned so late and in your condition too.”

Oh, that's true. Kazuya's quarters are a bit far from here. If he walks there like this, people who are still awake will question him. Loads of guests are still in the grounds making last-minute deals or on their way out.

”I have a suggestion.”