Chapter 159 - The Wheel of Fate (2/2)

The reply was too simple; it frustrated her. She resolved herself to be apart from him. Even if it was for a short while. After this, Lyn wanted to return to the Kingdom, demand an audience with Mother. She wanted to ask to reveal her identity; she wanted to prove herself so she could be together with Kazuya.

”But, that's what you want and not me. Did I tell you yes?” Kazuya questioned.

Lyn bites her lip, that's true. He didn't agree, and she just rushed off without hearing his answer.

”Besides, we promised we would be more honest with each other. I heard your feelings loud and clear; you want to be with me more. The same goes for me; I love you so much.”

That's right, from the very beginning, this person has never once lost his resolve. He's always stayed strong no matter what happens, no matter what he's always stayed strong. From the very beginning, this person has loved her. Those faint memories she recalled, that bracelet she found. All of it, Lyn wanted to find the answer.

The two of them hear a growling, and Lyn cursed. 'Magic beasts?' Prince Ereland really has a lot to answer too. But, Lyn conjured up her blade. For now, she will have to deal with it. Her vision was blurry, and she felt completely unsteady. However, Lyn knew that she couldn't ask the others for help.

Just as Lyn thought this, she felt a powerful wave of light beside her and turned to Kazuya. Ah...

”I will fight alongside you, okay?”

What a fool.

.....

Once the fight was over, Lyn could feel herself barely being able to stand. Sure enough, Lyn lost her footing, the blade in her hands vanished into thin air. Before she could collapse, somebody grabbed her arm. ”Fighting with those wounds. You're as crazy as ever.”

Lyn's gaze softened, ”Fighting with a broken arm too. Aren't you the reckless one?”

Kazuya's eyes went wide. ”You got me, huh?”

A deep sigh escaped her lips, 'he is so careless,' she thought. Even though Lyn knew she was one to talk, Lyn still scolded him, ”You're too careless. How can you fight when your this injured?”

”Right back at you,” Kazuya trails off, ” But you did the right thing. I have been this kind of person for such a long time. I have shot and killed so many people because I was ordered to do so. I did not hesitate nor did I question. I only did as I told as a mere dog.”

Lyn watched as he holds up his hands, ”Here I am once again saying such stupid things. A knights job isn't to bring down every person they see. Instead, their job should be to protect everyone,” Kazuya smiled at her, ”With your own judgment, you just decided what was correct to you and could prioritize justice over duty. Once again, you made me realize that.”

That's... 'Yeah. I'd like it again if that would happen. If we can be partners again. Back then, all I thought about was getting stronger; I had to get stronger; otherwise, my weak side would show. For such a long time, that's the only thing that was on my mind. Until I met you, it suddenly became fun and a lot more enjoyable. It was fun for me'.

What Kazuya whispered in her ears that day, was words enough for her to cry. Yet Lyn didn't.. Because Lyn knew, she knew. Even if she was just trying to lie and convince herself, she knew he would be back.

”Kazuya, is that a yes?”

Kazuya smiled, ” Yeah. You win”

So that's how it is. Ah, really...she was being stupid. This entire time she was such a fool. She could feel the tears well up from her eyes.

Kazuya noticed, ”So happy that you feel like crying? I feel honored.”

”Idiot,” Lyn scolded him.

”Your friends are coming over. You sure you want to see them see you cry?”

”I'm human too, aren't I?” she shot back at him, and the two of them burst into laughter.

Kazuya reached over and caressed her cheeks, and Lyn blushed, ”Well, um,” she trailed off, ”Are you going to do something to me?”

”Maybe later.”

”What later, don't be shameless!” Lyn exclaimed.