Chapter 48 - Kazuya P7 (1/2)

Kazuya knew it approached the time to meet King Daichi, Lyn knew too, and that's why she stood up to leave. However, the moment he saw her lonely back, he grabbed hold of her wrist, ”Let's go to my room,” he murmured.

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Kazuya's Room

For the last few minutes Lyn was rather talkative she told him a few things about herself. The usually shy and stammering girl seemed a bit different. Rather this side of her made him nervous, though he gets that way when she's acting all adorable.

”You think of these things to make others happy. How should I put it...You're amazing at it,” Kazuya said.

Lyn paused; it was only for a few minutes. But Kazuya felt like an eternity had gone past.

Before she nodded, ”I guess. My existence itself should be surprising. You know even before she became who she is...people loved her even though she caused trouble for everyone. I was jealous of her. But that's not true at all. Even though she seems so amazing, her body and heart are both so small and timid. All she does is take whatever people throw at her. She won't let anyone see her true self,” Lyn said.

The 'She' Lyn is talking about is Queen Orthez. This was a first for Kazuya, hearing Lyn openly bring up the topic regarding her Mother. It's a bit surprising.

”She's the same as someone.”

Her gaze softened, ”Yeah you saw through from me from the very beginning. Didn't you say I was a kid? You know I hate myself when I pretend to be an a.d.u.l.t. That's why I'm desperate for others to accept me for who I am. But I finally understood after meeting you. As long as there's at least one person who understands me I'll be okay...” she trailed off, ”Even if there are no feelings of love..”

”Lyn,”

Lyn smiled, ”Well right now I probably don't need love; what I need now is what we have Kazuya. For me, that's enough.”

Kazuya said nothing at first, but he agreed with her. After all, right now, his gaze landed on Lyn. Right now this was enough. Kazuya knew he didn't have to ask her what she was thinking... Kazuya already knew that their feelings aligned on the issue.

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Mist Kingdom - Clock Tower-

It was quite late already, and so much time had passed. Kazuya wasn't sure whether it was wise to go. But Lyn told him that since it's her father, he will wait. Indeed when Kazuya arrived at the meeting spot, Lyn's father was there. The meeting spot was an old clock tower not too far from the Main Castle grounds. Or rather it surprised him how close it was to Lyn's quarters. Then again considering how much King Daichi dotes on her, it's not surprising.

Prince Andrew moved to an area in the castle close to Lyn too. When Kazuya heard the news, he understood why the man made that action. Princess Lethia's words early, it was definitely not a bluff. She's going to continue harming Lyn. If so they have to get ready.

Kazuya wondered if there was a way for him to stay in an area close to Lyn too.

”Sorry about all the mess,” King Daichi apologized.

For the last few minutes, Kazuya stood awkwardly in the doorway; when he came, King Daichi buried amongst the stack of books. Currently, he was sorting the scattered ones back into a pile. Kazuya recognized some of the titles, but there were some ones he didn't know of. A few years had passed since he last found any book that sparked his interest, so when he felt the sudden rush of excitement, it surprised him.

”Lyn would like those,” Kazuya unknowingly blurted out.

King Daichi paused, and Kazuya sweat fell, uh should he not have said that? Lyn did mention how they restricted what she read to.

To his surprise King Daichi nodded, he set the books aside on a separate pile. ”If you see anything she would like, just put it there.”

Kazuya nodded.

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