Chapter 120 - Bets and Donations (1/2)
She is a Princess in name only, so such things like this - Lyn seldom had any. But since she met Kazuya, her closest and jewelry box is filled with such things. Considering how he gives her these sly compliments in between, Lyn has no choice but to accept. She shyly nodded her head, ”Then I'll buy it, you like it on me, right?”
Lyn wondered since when? Since when did Kazuya's words affect her so much.
Kazuya's lips curve to a smile, ”Silly girl,” he flicked her forehead, ”This is when me as your boyfriend comes in handy.”
Her boyfriend…
She shyly nodded her head and Kazuya purchased a few more things. As they left the shop, hand in hand, Lyn could only keep her head down low. She didn't know what to say to him, and she felt very embarrassed about this whole situation. This is what it means to be loved, right? For the first time, Lyn was experiencing true love, and she didn't know how to act about it.
Allen, he's always been kind to her. But things like her holding his hand, he would never let her do so. When they are in public, Allen claims that a moderate distance from each other is better. He insists that 'elite' couples have to maintain a professional distance and boundary with each other. That may be one of the reasons why she feels more comfortable with Kazuya, and even Rhys than Allen because they let her get close.
These days it seems like she is comparing Kazuya and Allen a lot more. Lyn understands that they are two different people, and comparing is wrong. But, she could not help it.
…..
The two of them are having a date, fair enough -- but Lyn didn't think Kazuya would end up getting roped into something stupid. A dual archery tournament to showcase skills, the entire time Lyn was afraid of messing up. But the results seemed to turn in her favor.
Ah, Kazuya is smiling brightly. It's been a while since she's seen that. Recently Kazuya has been laughing with a hint of sadness. She wishes he can always like that. She has to try harder.
Kazuya leaves her to collect the money whilst he buys something from the weapon stand earlier. She watches as the trader counted the money.
”That's your bet of 4,000 S. 2,000 each from that group of five. 3,000 from that loser and his friend. ..16,000 s is your reward. ”
Lyn blinks at the substantial amount of money in the bag that he placed in her hands. To think that they earned so much from a game like this. She doesn't have any need for this money, though. Maybe she can donate to that poor village they passed by earlier. Having made her mind up, she proceeded to put the money in her bag when someone trips on her cloak, causing it to slip.
”Oh, I'm sorry miss---- ”
Oh dear, they will recognize her after what happened her picture, that man distributed her picture amongst the towns in the area.
”Woah is that Princess Lyn? ”
”Your kidding.”
”I didn't think idols were interested in archery.”
There is nothing wrong with that. But her brother, if he finds out will get angry.
Kazuya remerges from behind her and grabs hold of her hand. A steaming hot Manju was in his mouth. Ah. ”Alright, this is where we split. Can you run now? ”
Lyn nodded, even if she couldn't. They'd have to run away.
…...
”With 16,000 we'll probably be living the life here for a vacation. Maybe we should stay longer,” Kazuya joked.
Lyn rolled her eyes, before she said with a serious tone, ”Actually, Kazuya, ”she hesitated but continued, ”I want to use that money to help the villagers we passed by. There's enough, right?” she understood, that this isn't enough. What's needed to help those poor villages is manpower to cultivate the worn outlands. Rich fertile and soil. That will take more money. She should discuss this properly with her eldest brother or even father when she returns.
Unfortunately for her, she's unable to donate such large sums without being nagged at. As someone who is only 16 years old, there's a limit that can be done alone.
”There's plenty to last them for a good few months. I thought you'd say that, anyway. So I'll send these to the office when we get back. ”