Chapter 69 - The Mist Kingdom Today (1/2)

The tense atmosphere felt very suffocating, and Lyn shifted in Kazuya's arms uncomfortably. While being in his embrace made her feel safe and warm, like usual. Due to the current situation, she couldn't enjoy things while Lyn understood that her brothers don't exactly get along with each other. Lyn didn't think there was a grudge of any kind between Eldest Brother and Kazuya. After all, he handled that previous mess without injuring Kazuya, and he even entrusted her to Kazuya. The one Eldest Brother seems to dislike is Rhys. So, why do things feel awkward right now?

Lyn knew it was not just her imagination either when it came to these matters she was very sharp.

After a while, Kazuya spoke up and broke the silence. He let's go of her, ” It seems like Prince Andrew has something valuable to discuss with you today. I guess I could leave you two for a bit.”

Eh? Ehhh?

Lyn looked at Kazuya puzzled. Despite that deadly atmosphere just now, he isn't going to do anything but this? She tugged on his sleeve, stopping him from leaving.

”I want you to stay.”

Eldest brother is right, and she no longer fears him. However, Lyn didn't want to hear any important news without Kazuya anymore. She no longer wants to do her brothers bidding on that matter anymore. Lyn no longer wants to spy on Kazuya, the two of them are in a healthy relationship now. She doesn't want to keep any secrets from him.

Andrew walked over to the window and leaned on it, ”Now then I shall be the one asking the questions. Tell me, either of you two. What do you think of this Kingdom?”

Lyn blinked, surprised at his words. What does she think of this Kingdom?

”It's a beautiful town, with the nicest group of villagers I've ever seen.”

Kazuya?

”But?” Andrew edged forward.

”It needs reformation; Queen Orthez current rule will not do. The people living here are very friendly, they will not hate or discriminate against a person without a valid reason.”

Wahhh- wait, that's a dangerous line though Lyn thought the same. Mother is an excellent ruler, but the way things are now in the Mist Kingdom, more conflict will arise than peace. This is why she doesn't think her Mother can become the Empress. 'Being a good ruler is not necessarily a good thing,' Lyn learned this over the years. After seeing and interacting with the village people in person, Lyn understood. Mother is good at ruling, but she cannot unite everybody under her rule. People obey her because she's good at being the Queen, not because they respect her.

Instead of getting mad, her eldest brother simply nodded, ”You are not wrong. Why do you think I shadow Mother and help her? It is to dispel the damage.”

”Queen Orthez is not responsible for this, she had a vision for peace, and the townsfolk thought well of her.”

Andrew smiled, ”So, you are aware it was my father who made a mess of things?”

”The previous king, King Nate's Reformation of the previous rule did not go well. Corrupt individuals slipped into the current government because he wished to uphold his family traditions,” Kazuya explained.

But, the reason why Uncle Nate made such a mistake was because of her. Lyn didn't want to bring that up though; she knew if she spoke up about it, then Kazuya would surely change his mind about her. It was because of that time she got kidnapped. Uncle Nate rushed to save her - right in the middle of when they were reforming the government system.