Chapter 166 - Hidden Strength (1/2)

The ball started without a problem; more and more guests continued to pour in. But the more people that came here, the more nervous Lyn got. She's never been in a place with so many people before. It made her feel incredibly nervous. She can't breathe; her thoughts broke off when Allen placed his hand on her forehead.

”Do not fret; I am beside you.”

”I'm sorry, these places make me very nervous,” Lyn murmured.

Allen chuckled, ”Shall we dance? Perhaps that will take your mind off things.”

”You know I'm a terrible dancer.”

”Just follow my lead.”

Lyn sighed but followed him onto the dance floor. She somehow followed his movements, at least for a short while, anyway. But it didn't take long before she kept stepping on his feet.

”I see you were deliberately stepping on my feet before,” Allen whispered, softly when she stepped on his already bruised feet again.

At that comment, Lyn felt her cheeks color, ”I'm so sorry. This is difficult for me, you know,” as she kept her head down and hid her blushing cheeks. This is so embarrassing, why is that even now she can't even do something simple as dancing? Lyn changed her posture and leaned closer to him. Both of them swayed according to the music.

Despite her struggle to dance, Lyn had to admit that she was having a lot of fun. She lived such a secluded lifestyle after all. While it still surprised her being surrounded with so many people, Lyn was slowly getting used to things.

”Not bad, huh? Doing something like this once in a while?”

Lyn looked up and nodded, ”En,” she said happily. It would be nice if Kazuya came here, though. He doesn't like flashy balls, but he seems to like the idea of dancing with her.

Before Lyn could say anymore, the lights flickered, and in a split second, the brightness of the room was replaced with a pitch-black darkness. Although it was dark, he could still navigate. Pupillam dashed over in an instance and was standing beside her, protectively, ” Please do not be alarmed Princess Lyn I'm here...”

”Prince!” Carlo exclaimed.

”Do not fret. It is a mere blackout. It happens quite often since the building is old. It should come back in a matter of seconds,” Lyn stated calmly, raising his voice slightly so the panicking individuals could hear him.

It's not just a mere blackout, though.

”Carlo, follow me. Lyn, stay behind me.”

Lyn did so and followed Allen since it was dark; it was difficult to see. At least normally that's how it would be. However, for some reason, she could navigate through the darkness easily.

Once Allen clicked the switch, the room was covered in light once again. But that clearly triggered even more panic amongst the others. Since clearly in the center of the room, the great elder Abe had been stabbed in the middle, where his vital organs were. It was a terrible wound.

Lyn watches as all the others merely glanced over, not knowing what to do. ”Carlo, call the---” Allen didn't get a chance to finish his sentence since Lyn hurried over.

She knew this person. But Lyn didn't notice him on her way in, she bent down,” Princess,” Abe said weakly.

”It'll be fine. Elder Abe.”

”I see....so...your like...him. No wonder...he was so drawn to you,” with those words said the EElder shut his eyes.