Chapter 137 - What about brother Allen? (1/2)

Seconds turned into minutes, no in her head, the three seconds it took for Kazuya to answer felt like decades.

”I'm your sister's boyfriend.”

Just four single words and her whole world felt like it just fell apart. She clenched her fist, 'so it's true,' Shaarya thought. Considering how irritated second brother seemed in those letters, she should have prepared for this situation. However, it still surprised her. Shaarya knew of her second sister's feelings towards the Wind Kingdom Prince after all. It's because she knew this, that Shaarya supported her. Shaarya knew how happy Brother Allen made her sister. Her sister, who used to have such a clouded look on her face. Brother Allen is cold-hearted at times and indifferent. But, that man could pull her sister out of the shadows.

With a heavy heart, Shaarya broke the silence and asked, ”What about brother Allen? Has..has,” Shaarya hesitated, ”Second sister canceled the engagement?”

Shaarya didn't receive any news, but maybe it happened recently? For a few days, Shaarya focused on her studies and training more seriously. So she ignored any letters or messages through the recording crystals.

”No, she hasn't.”

A relieved sigh passed her lips. But wait, now her sister has both a boyfriend and a fiance. For those who know of her existence, doesn't that look bad? Society does encourage multiple partners - however, only when you're married. In other people's eyes, what sort of impression do they have of her sister now? They already have a terrible impression of her sister. Some know there is a hidden Princess somewhere in the Mist Kingdom. But nobody has tied it to the royal family. Rumors that say her sister is so ugly, and that's why she has to wear a veil.

Those who meet her in public gatherings don't approach her because of the veil. They only speak to her when brother Allen is around, even then many people evaded looking at second sister. Indeed, the veil trick certainly put people off and brushed their interest in her. However, it came at the cost of her sister's reputation. Shaarya always believed that one day, her stubborn family would reveal her sister's identity. No matter what they have planned, they can't keep this up any longer. Second sister Lyn is almost coming of age too. Even if it's Mother, she won't be cruel enough not to hold a huge banquet.

Eldest brother Andrew told her to rest assured and explained to her that he would take care of things. But, even then, Shaarya was uncertain. Her sister's reputation has gone down considerably because of the rumors. Even if they find out that she's a beauty, there are other bad things that people have spread around.

Shaarya was afraid to pursue this topic further. Before she could get a word edge-wise though, something started to glow in Kazuya's pocket. Kazuya took it out. It was an old-looking diamond shape crystal.

Is that a recording crystal? Why does it look different?

”Hello? Rhys? Yeah, I found her. It was a coincidence, and I sent the message back using that,” Kazuya nodded, ”Right, make sure she's okay and if you do anything…”

'Rhys,' why does that name sound familiar? Now that Shaarya thought back to her brother's letters. They mentioned more than one person bothering second sister. But, aside from the letters where did she hear that name before? It sounds awfully familiar to her. Shaarya recalled the man she and Ark ran into, the one who got her caught up in this mess in the first place.

It can't be the same person, can it? Then again, how many people share the same name?

”Hmmm? She wants to talk to me, yeah, cool put her on.”