Chapter 34 - Princess Lyn P6 (2/2)

Lyn laughed, ”I practically live the life of a commoner. But it's true that these shackles weigh me down. I'm not you're average Princess, but I'm still a Princess. I can't escape my duties nor my bloodline. I wonder if this has anything to do with it, but my heart cries out to the people. I want to help them.”

She doesn't understand it herself, but for as long as she could remember. Lyn has always held such deep feelings for the town and the people in it. It's not just limited to the town people too. But the servants, the Knights in the castle. Whenever she hears people complain, Lyn always thinks to herself. If only there is a way she could help them.

”The reason you want to go outside so badly, I see.”

For the next few minutes, Gabrielle doesn't say a word, and Lyn thought she offended her. But eventually, she spoke up, ”This is why I think you'll become a good Queen.”

”Eh?”

”Though you express it a lot differently than your mother and Andrew. You love and care for the people in the Mist Kingdom just as much as they do. Would you not say that's enough to become a ruler?”

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By the time she returned, it was already late. The skies had turned black. It looked like Allen wanted to say something to her, since he lingered by her door for a few minutes. But eventually, he left. Lyn then recalled what happened earlier and thought to call after him, until she spotted Kazuya fast asleep on her couch. For the last few minutes, she had been staring at him.

She wondered why Kazuya kept coming to her like this. Ever since what happened during the opening day, he always drops by at night. Is he afraid that people will chase after her again? That's the only thing that comes to mind here.

Her thoughts broke off when he stirred awake, ”Mmm? Lyn?”

”Hello, intruder.”

Kazuya laughed, ”Hello adorable Princess, hey why don't you join me?”

Lyn looked at him puzzled, but then Kazuya grabbed hold of her arm and pulled her up. Kazuya wrapped his arms around her protectively.

This was a first for Lyn somebody nestling her in their arms; it felt oddly comfortable for her. Does this count as hugging too? Ever since she learned the warmth of another person, Lyn discovered herself growing increasingly more and more curious. Especially since it's Kazuya, Rhys told her that Kazuya isn't like him. He seldom hung around girls.

Lyn can tell from his clumsy behavior. Still, Lyn gently moved a strand of loose hair from his face.

”Are you tired Kazuya?”

”Yeah, sorry I'm not good company right now.”

Lyn shook her head, ”It's okay.” She doesn't mind even if he doesn't talk much. Just spending time with each other like this, safe and away from harm's way makes her very happy. Lyn wondered if Kazuya felt the same.

These days he is busy with a lot of things. Lyn heard from Pupillam that Kazuya has slacked off a lot on his duty as the Sound Kingdom Ambassador. The deal he made with her eldest brother was him ensuring he fulfill those duties. It made sense then, why eldest brother lifted the restrains with her. Her brother liked those people who fulfilled their duty after all.

Still, Kazuya did not make such a deal about coming here when he's obviously tired. She knew he made the choice himself. Lyn wonders what she meant to him. Why does he go so far for her?