Chapter 45 - Kazuya P4 (2/2)

Kazuya sweat fell, as he expected. Lyn's increased visits to the Town have attracted more people's attention than necessary. He figured this would happen, but he didn't think that the people would start calling her a Princess. But Kazuya preferred to take her to Town then out of it. There are plenty of open areas that are just filled with fields; however, that's too risky. He avoids it unless Rhys is coming with them too. Kazuya avoided the last one as much as possible after all since Rhys doesn't hesitate to flirt with Lyn even in front of him.

Just as he said that somebody tosses a knife in Lethia's direction, the girl moved away, but it briefly grazed her cheek. A fresh wound dripped down on her cheek.

”So the eyesore came too,” Lethia said irritated.

Kazuya turned and noticed Rhys walking over; his friend wore formal looking garments. He must have gone to a business meeting. Rhys hardly wore formal clothes unless it was necessary. Guess he can discuss it with him later.

Kazuya frowned when Rhys brushed his hand on Lyn's cheek, ”You okay?”

”Ah, yes.”

Hey, what's with this mood between them? Kazuya pulled Lyn into his arms and wrapped his arms around the girl protectively. Soft laughter passed Lyn's lips; the girl seemed confused but went along with it.

”Princess Lethia, with all due respect. Aren't you acting like a child? Just because you found out Kazuya was hanging around Lyn, you sent a group of assassins after your own sister,” Rhys glared at the woman. Kazuya's eyes widened as he registered this piece of information. That's the reason why Lyn got attacked? It was because of him?

Lyn, however, hugged him tighter and shook her head, ”Not your fault, big sister is just stupid.”

Kazuya laughed at how easily she said it. Gee this girl really doesn't hold back hmm? But he supposes that's the easiest way, to sum up, Lethia's behavior right now before any more words could be exchanged, however, they hear the sound of heavy and rushing footsteps.

Soon a voice yelled, ”Lethia! What are you doing?” An angry looking Prince Andrew appeared in the doorway. He scanned the situation, and the frown on his face deepened. He walked over and yanked the girl's arm, ”Don't be stupid; you two are still sisters.”

Lethia laughed in a mocking tone, ”Haha, that's a good one.”

”Please don't cause problems, were in the middle of entertaining a guest.”

”More like keeping a leash on him.”

Andrew tightened his grip on the girl's arm. ”Ouch, ouch. Why are you so cruel about this? You dote on Lyn way too much,” Lethia complained.

”It does not look good if sisters are out to kill each other. Lyn is under my care. If you pull another stunt as you did, you'll be going against me,” though the Prince said this calmly. Kazuya sensed the sudden spark in his aura. It was brief, but it felt almost suffocating.

Kazuya noticed that Lyn didn't flinch despite the crushing presence, he paused. Can she not sense it? Then again Lyn displayed such signs before. This girl is powerful, stronger than him, Prince Andrew and maybe even Queen Orthez though the latter is something that they can test another time.