Chapter 185 - Nothing to be afraid of (1/2)

It was not easy for her to fend off the crumbling surroundings and even the odd beings that came out of the rocks. However, Lyn somehow managed by herself.

Kazuya was hugging her tightly, ”My Lyn, don't do that again,” he wasn't angry, or at least he tried not to show it in the open.

”Okay,” she said. Lyn had to admit that it was far too careless. However, the others understood to stand back and not join her. They must have felt it the moment she summoned the blade.

”Oi Pupillam.”

”Right,” her aide placed her hand on the light around the wall. ”Eh? I can't dispell it. How strange.”

That's... Lyn immediately recognized it and left Kazuya's side. ”Pupillam, move.”

Pupillam blinks in confusion yet she moves, in that split second the wall was torn in half, and there stood a familiar person. It belonged to Leo. A deep and frustrated sigh passed the mans lips, ”I should have known you'd do this.”

”Going to stop us?” Lyn was still wary of him.

Leo shook his head, ”I really should as the second Knight. But,” he sighed again, ”It seems like there is no need. Come, I will lead the way.”

At that comment, Rhys turned to her. He wrapped his cape around her shoulders. ”From this point onwards it's the same as before. A path to the mountain region. Take care; otherwise, you'll catch a cold.”

She says nothing in response as Leo leads the group inside. She doesn't have to say anything, because Rhys understands it already.

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Lyn is well aware that Kazuya was against splitting off from her. But the group of three couldn't include her since larger groups tend to stand out more. Although she's fine with fighting again, Leo isn't; not because of her health either,' You'll cause a freaking landslide.' Well, it's true that she probably wouldn't be able to control her strength here. But did he really have to say it like that?

Rhys wouldn't split from her either, his legit reason being that he was her guard. However, Lyn knew it was because of the words she said to him then.

”Damm it. It won't open.”

Just as they were heading down the steps, Lyn stepped on something on the ground and fell in. Rhys, who was beside her, reacted the quickest and now they were trapped underground.

”Let's go further in; there could be a exist somewhere.”

”Even though this might be really dangerous, your pretty calm aren't you?” Lyn noticed. Then again, Rhys is most likely used to danger.

”Yeah. Before I could panic, Pupillam gave me a bunch of stuff and told me to watch over you.”

”Ah,” Lyn nodded, ”I understand, Pupillam probably trusts you now.”

Rhys raised his eyebrows, confused, ”She does? How come?”

”I don't know, but since Pupillam said so you should be grateful. And also, yeah it's the same for me. I trust you, as long as you are next to me there's nothing to be afraid of.”

Realizing the words that just left her lips, she remained silent, and it appeared as though Rhys was too stunned too; yet it didn't last long since Rhys spoke up.

”Say that one more time. . .”

”Pupillam trusts you.”

”I already got the trust part,” Rhys looked her up and down, ”Well, never mind.”

Lyn sighed a breath of relief, that was close. She almost said it. Words that should not be said; and emotions she doesn't understand. Back then and even now, it's still the same after all. Still, ”Did you know Kazuya would be arriving?”

”I figured he would find a way to see you, so in a sense, yes, I suppose.”

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