Chapter 255 - New Start (1/2)
The month before the end in the Mist Kingdom was frigid. Even though there is a good month left until the end of the year. It did not change how cold the weather was. Her thoughts broke off when she saw Kazuya with a group of Knights. 'Ah, that's right.' Lyn thought. A new group of Knights arrived here from the academy recently. According to her eldest brother, this was preparation for her identity to be revealed. Lyn didn't know how to feel still. Her identity, huh? If people find out that there is another potential candidate to the throne, then there will undoubtedly be a riot. It's already bad enough that the current head, Mother has four children alive and well.
Usually, having that many candidates ensure a stable bloodline. However, in this case, it's a terrible situation. All these candidates have different fathers, so it will lead to a different set of problems.
”I've never seen so much snow before.”
”Living in the main city is so cool!”
”Don't you think the same Kazuya?” the one with dust blonde hair said enthusiastically.
Kazuya shook his head, ”I'll pass. I don't like the Snow.”
”Huh? That's a shame.”
Ah, come to think of it Kazuya said that before too. ”Kazuya?” Lyn called out. She didn't want to disturb him when he was with his friends. But, she wanted to make sure he ate and took his medicine.
Kazuya looked up and smiled, ”Hey, my Lyn.”
Ah, did he tell them? Lyn walked over, and Kazuya hugged her tightly. ”You always have a nice scent on you.”
”Don't sniffle me in public, it's embarrassing.”
”Yes, yes, my Princess.”
”Did you take your medicine?”
Kazuya nodded, ”Mm, I did. You're so warm and look so cute today.”
Lyn wanted to hit him, even if he did tell his friends she is still the Princess. The two were looking over.
”Wow, it's really true.”
”A knight and the Princess… I gotta hand it to him…hes amazing.”
Her sweat fell; she didn't expect this type of reaction. ”Um, your friends?”
”Yeah,” Kazuya smiled and motioned the two over.
”This is from the Orlo household from Katn,” he pointed to the dusty blonde hair man. He reminded Lyn of somebody, but she couldn't quite recall just yet.
”And this bookworm guy is a squire called Arthur..”
Ah, ”Nice to meet you both; thank you for looking after Kazuya.”
”The more I look, the more I think those rumors are nasty. She's so pretty. Those people are going to get the shock of their lives.”
Arthur nodded, ”I think so too.”
They must be talking about the ugly rumors. Then again, she always wore a veil whenever she went out with Allen. So isn't it only natural to assume that she was hiding something?
”Isn't that Rhys?”
”Ah,” Lyn peeked up.
Indeed it was Rhys, but he wasn't alone. Lyn could spot a woman latched to his arm. 'Since that time, he does this a lot.' Lyn thought. Walk around the castle grounds with different women.
”Rhys,” Kazuya called out, ”Are you free later on? Dinner?”
”Hmm? That's not like you.”
Kazuya laughed, ”But hasn't it been awhile. Can't we?”
”Well, alright.”
…..
7:00 PM
Lyn looked blankly at Rhys who sat on the seat opposite her. ”Sorry, I'm late Ka---” he paused, ”Lyn?”
”Ah, uh…?” Lyn looked at Rhys, confused. Didn't Kazuya tell her that their dinner plans were canceled so that he could take her out instead? ”Kazuya said… Wait, I'll call him.”
Rhys sighed, ”He probably won't answer. Let's eat.”