Chapter 76 - The Mark (2/2)

”Gone to a catch the culprit, hold on to me.”

The ground is probably filled with traps; the only reason he got across just now was because of his speed. He is probably just acting too cautious, but there is nothing wrong with that. The First Princess is out to kill her sister, regardless of time and place too. What bothers him, though is the timing. There are many other inn's in this area, how come. Something else came to mind. Could it be, the First Princess caused the rain?

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A few hours later, a corner in the inn

”Spill, who gave you this bottle?” The bottle in his hands was reasonably small, but because of the magical properties involved, it was enough to trigger Lyn's mark. Rhys knew about the existence of the bottle; of course, there are plenty more like this. He has one too, but this isn't his. The requirements for this to take affect is somebody pouring it inside the bath two hours prior.

The two of them were still in the road then, so somebody must have known they'd come here and set it all up. The First Princess is around like he thought earlier she must have known they would arrive.

”P—P—rincess Lethia,” the man stammered.

Did she give it in person? How unusual of her, usually that woman would be more cautious.

”Why?”

””That woman is an imposter and trying to take the throne,'” the man stuttered.

An imposter? Lyn? Rhys frowned, that must be a lie, right? He heard that Princess Lethia was present during the time Queen Orthez gave birth to Lyn. Is it just a lie, to make people misunderstand? But the First Princess wouldn't do that since it means exposing the identity of another Princess.

”And? Where exactly did you receive these orders? And medicine? Did she come here personally?”

”No, she asked to meet me in a place not too far from here, that place is---,” the man's words fell short. Rhys reacted too slowly when he turned around to see a shadow on the second floor. A massive sense of blood l.u.s.t, ”Gaghhjhhhhhhh ughhhh,” a voice from beside him screamed.

Tsk, Rhys glanced over and saw the innkeeper he had been speaking with had a huge arrow in his chest. Rhys didn't bother checking whether he was dead and chased after the man on the second floor.

Rhys didn't bother going to the second floor, knowing full well that the man would have escaped by now. An irritated sigh passed his lips, 'What an annoying situation,' Rhys thought. Isn't it bad enough that Lyn and Kazuya are sharing a room with each other — Rhys quickly shook his head when he realized how petty that sounded? When Rhys caught up with the man though, it was over before he could do anything.

An arrow pierced through the air, and bam the 'assassin' got hit. There stood in the doorway was a frail-looking Lyn; she must have heard the commotion. Because of the girl's attack, the cloaked man fell on the ground.

'Pretty smooth,' Rhys thought. His lips curve to a smile; it seems like all that teaching didn't go to waste after all. Then again, he always knew she had such an ability. This girl is filled with surprises.