Chapter 250 - Its because.. (1/2)

Rhys wanted to discuss with Kazuya regarding the warning Shioka gave him regarding Lyn's fiance. However, when he found the man, Kazuya was covered in wounds. His gaze dim, Rhys placed his hand on his shoulder, and Kazuya immediately drew his sword on him.

”Kazuya, it's just me.”

Rhys is calm, however.

”Rhys,” Kazuya mumbled. ”Lyn?”

Even in this state, Kazuya is still thinking about her. Isn't that normal? Isn't that a good thing? Usually, when Kazuya gets like this, he doesn't think about anybody else but himself. No, all that is on his mind is fighting. Such a hazard and dark gaze. Rhys bit his lip; he knew he ought to have gone instead. What kind of things has Prince Allen made Kazuya do? He knew the two temporarily teamed up to get to the bottom of whoever hurt Lyn. But Rhys didn't think he would find his friend in this state.

How much fighting - and blood has Kazuya seen these last few days? Whenever Kazuya fights for a long time, it ends up like this. This was the reason why the elders sent him along too. Though usually they'd never have long term jobs together. It's because somebody has to stop Kazuya. Rhys is never confident on this matter. Stop Kazuya?

'It's impossible for him too,' Rhys thought. The elders must understand that too, and yet they still allowed him to come along.

”Lord Kazuya, good work.”

”Ssh don't go near him; he's a monster fighting nonstop.”

Non stop fighting. Rhys eyes widened when he overheard the soldiers words.

He isn't an underground medical doctor for a reason, so when he catches that smell around Kazuya. ”Kazuya, you-- took that again.”

Even if it is Kazuya, he can't fight non stop for days. If the soldier's words prove to be correct, that must mean Kazuya has been taking that again. A special brewed potion with high consequences. Anybody who takes it can fight and endure all sorts of pain. But the results is a severe addiction. It's similar to taking a drug, but this time with high magical properties.

Although he kind of figured that out last time. This is different.

”No, it's okay.”

Rhys shook his head, ”What do you mean it's okay. Look at your current state!”

”I'm sorry. I won't do it again.”

Rhys let's go of his collar as Kazuya slumped on the ground. He really does look defenseless, Atsuro can understand it. Why between Kazuya and her fiance, right now Lyn wishes to stay with Kazuya instead.

”Kazuya, you don't have to worry. I won't snatch Sumire from you,” Rhys mumbled. At least not when Kazuya is like this. He may love Lyn, and his feelings for her are getting out of control. But, that did not mean he would stoop so low and take advantage of the situation.

The last few days, sure he's done exactly that. However, now that he knows Kazuya is like this, he will personally escort this idiot to Lyn's side.

”I know. It's always been like this; you would just give everything to me. I really hate you for looking down for me.”

Tsk, that's not it at all. Doesn't Kazuya realize how worried he is for him?

”As soon as she leaves your side even for a short while you become so unstable. No one can stand seeing you go on like this,” Rhys paused as he recalled the blank look on Lyn's face. ”Lyn is the same; she's exactly like you.”