Chapter 98 - You give me strength (2/2)

”Then, I will...”

Kazuya shook his head and interrupted her. He already knew what the girl was going to say, and he wasn't having it, ”No,” he disagreed, ”When we get back. You will stay with your head aide Pupillam; she should be back already,” Lyn will stay in a safe place. Far from harm's way, far from peoples prying eyes, ”I'll also leave Rhys with you.”

As long as Rhys is with Lyn, he doesn't have to worry. Even if they somehow breach the Mist Kingdom's defenses and end up in the central city. At least he knows Lyn will be safe.

Lyn clenched her fist, a frustrated and gloomy expression appeared on the girl's face, ”In the end, all I can do is hide.”

”Lyn...”

”Kazuya. I feel very frustrated. I really am powerless. If only I learned how to fight when I was younger, then I would be able to join you and fight by your side.”

She really is a silly woman, Kazuya leaned forward, and this time kissed her more passionately before. When he pulled away, Lyn is completely fl.u.s.tered, ”W—what? W-what was all this about?” she seemed stunned, and Kazuya laughed, seeing how red she was. 'She's adorable,' he gently kissed her forehead.

”I just absorbed your power Lyn,” Kazuya nodded, ”Yeah, I feel it alright. My cute and adorable Lyn's strength. Now I have the strength of millions of men.”

Lyn's gaze softened, and soft laughter passed the girl's lips, as she grabbed hold of his hands and brushed their foreheads together, ”I think you can get strength this way too,” she trailed off, ”Whenever I'm close to you Kazuya, whenever you hold me. You give me the strength to move forward. If it weren't for you, I would still remain ignorant of the world.”

His eyes widened at the girl's words. If anybody heard it, they would think of it as somebody conveying their gratitude. But it was not like that. Lyn continued, ”It's only when I'm with you that I become strong, courageous.. You give me things people wouldn't.”

”....”

It felt like time had stopped, as Lyn continued saying more things that made his head feel all muddled up.

Kazuya no longer knew what to say. What could he say as a response to this? He was aware that the usual smile had vanished from his face, leaving nothing but confusion there. He felt happy that much he understood. Lyn's words made him feel happy. In just those short sentences alone, Kazuya could tell that he plays such an important role in her heart. He could tell how important he was to her and how much she treasured him.

This whole time, Kazuya thought he was the one receiving strength from her. But, it turns out she thought the same with him.