Chapter 107 - Thats what he comes up with? (2/2)

”After our little talk, I thought it through and concluded,” Kazuya paused, ”That I should just be more bold with you.”

Wait; what? That's the conclusion he comes up with? This whole time she was worried about him, and yet here he comes up with a stupid suggestion.

”What's wrong, Lyn?”

”I was thinking Kazuya, were you flirting with girls these last two days?”

Kazuya sweat fell, ”Has Rhys corrupted you? Why would I be hanging around with girls?”

”But there's a red-light district here.”

A deep sigh passed his lips, ”I have you, Lyn, I don't need other women.”

Then what about her sister? Lyn still doesn't understand what's between the two. Kazuya keeps saying it's nothing, but her sister, who usually sees the majority of men as filthy beings - is very attached to Kazuya. Lyn shook her head; she needs to stop thinking about it, ”You were investigating this whole time?”

”Yeah, I found some clues. Trailing that haughty Prince was worth it.”

Her eyes widened, ”Ah? You mean you were following Prince Ereland around?”

Kazuya grinned, ”Yeah, I coincidentally spotted him when I was giving our horses away.”

Coincidence it may be, but Kazuya's always had good luck. A deep sigh passed her lips, 'to think she was worried about him,' while hearing this news should alarm her more since it meant he was in danger. Lyn knew how strong Kazuya was. His strength is something she can't measure. Usually, she had useful insights and could tell who is stronger, just by looking at their abilities once.

However, with Kazuya, she couldn't tell if he was stronger than Mother or not. A mere sixteen-year-old, in contrast to somebody who is much older. Typically, one would not need to question who would win. Experience shape another person, after all. Yet Kazuya's title as the strongest person in the Sound Kingdom gives him equal footing in terms of strength with her Mother.

If it's Kazuya, it's possible, isn't it? Lyn hugged him tightly, and he smiled, ”I really am sorry, Lyn. Even though I said, I wouldn't make you feel lonely anymore.”

”Ah, I knew you wouldn't keep your promise.”

”You did?” Kazuya raised his eyebrows.

That's right; she knew he wouldn't keep it, not because she didn't trust him or anything. No, it's the complete opposite. It's because she trusts him so much that she knew he wouldn't be able to keep it. 'Once you have somebody important in your life, it isn't all fun and games, you have to be prepared for them to betray you,' is what her mentor told her.

Kazuya probably didn't understand what she was thinking but held her tightly, ”I really have missed you, things will be hectic for a while. But, we will be together, so don't worry anymore okay?”

'He will not ask?' Lyn thought. Of course, he wouldn't. Kazuya is not the type of man who pries; he is a good listener; he waits until the person in question is ready to open up. What a kind person, Lyn said nothing and leaned into his embrace. She feels safe; when she is with this person, she feels safe. But Lyn wondered how much longer this would continue, with shadows laying in every corner.