Chapter 83 - Trouble (2/2)

”That man is cruel; he will stop at nothing to get his way; that is why your presence here is disturbing. Once he gets wind of your group's arrival, he will most certainly summon you.”

So that's why Lyn thought something was amiss when she was looking at the shop stands earlier. She did not see any women, at least no women who are not old, ”Are the elderly treated well?”

”To a certain extent, since they've done a lot for this country. Most people who migrate and live in this town have retired from the palace service. So even the young Lord cannot harm them. But amongst the young generation here, there are those who have yet to contribute to the country which makes them easier targets,” Callum explained.

In other words, they have yet to prove their use, so it's okay to hurt them? How despicable. She's met many corrupted individuals in the Royal court. Even those people mother claims will not harm her; Lyn has never let her guard down around them.

”Mister, you do not have to worry,” Lyn reassured him, ”We will take care of this.”

”Oh no, we couldn't possibly trouble you over this. You must escape quickly before he traps you here.”

Lyn shook her head, ”We will help you,” she turned to Kazuya, who hadn't been paying much attention. For a while now, he seemed to be communicating with someone and using his magic. So, Lyn continued to converse with the man.

She's sorry about this mentor, but these people need help. The item can wait.

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After they parted ways with the man named Callum, it took some time before Kazuya broke the silence. Since earlier he was deep in thought, even after they had left, ”It seems like we have to stay here for a while, sorry, Lyn,” Kazuya apologized, ”But, this situation I can't turn a blind eye to it.”

Lyn shook her head, ”No, it makes sense. I was thinking the same too. If you turned a blind eye to peoples suffering, then I would have a reason to dislike you.”

Kazuya squeezed her hands, ”That's no good then, I'd hate it if you disliked me. Guess I should work hard to gain some points with you?”

Her gaze softened, he's so stupid. Still, her gaze landed back at the shop, ”I'm worried about those people, will they be alright if we leave?” though they were quite a distance away already.

”It's okay; I sent word around to my team. They should be arriving shortly, and I'll have them station themselves in individual areas.”

Arriving shortly, does that mean the other members of the Sound Kingdom traveled here too? Well, she supposes that made sense. Kazuya is an important person; if something were to happen to him, it would be bad, ”Is it okay to do that?”

”Five gone and five remained, seemed fair right?”

Indeed, but they are dividing their forces, ”You and your people, I'll make sure they don't get hurt,” Lyn muttered. She should send word to Pupillam and the General to look out for the five who stayed behind. Lyn knew that while things had gotten better, many were still picking on his group.

Kazuya smiled, ”Yeah, I'll leave it to you.'