Chapter 267 - Prince Andrew P3 (2/2)

Lyn obediently nodded and followed after him. Adjacent his study is his bedroom.

The moment his sister saw Gabrielle, she burst into tears. Gabrielle, who was reading a book chuckled, she reached over and patted Lyn's hair. ”There, there. I'm alright, don't cry.”

”You got hurt,” Lyn sobbed.

”I'm alright, your brother found me on time.”

Andrew said nothing to that. Yes, he did find her on time. The attacker was most likely still loitering around and only vanished so Gabrielle could let her guard down. Whenever he thought of the incidence, it pained him greatly. Gabrielle did not deserve it, but nor did she deserve him ignoring her.

He felt terrible about it. But once he realized that Gabrielle got hurt because he failed to protect her. He felt worthless.

”Andrew.”

”..”

”Can you come over here? I'd like a hug.”

It was the first time she asked him, so Andrew didn't know how to react. But, when he saw how serious she was, he left his spot at the door and walked over. Lyn immediately moved aside.

”Brother, Gabrielle. You two can be lovey-dovey, I'll leave immediately.”

”Lyn, stay outside. You can come back in afterwards,” Andrew was relieved that Lyn came here. Now the two people who are precious to him are together; he could have people guard them easily while he goes out.

Lyn nodded and walked out. The moment she did, he wrapped his arms around Gabrielle. ”Why are you crying again, my dear?”

Lately, she keeps doing this. Usually, Gabrielle is so cold-hearted and indifferent. But, now that he thought about it. He may be one of the few people who has seen her vulnerable side.

”Do you have to go? Those people are very dangerous, Andrew.”

What happened a week ago must have given her quite the scare. Andrew doesn't know who did this just yet. However, for Gabrielle to be this frightened. 'Is it that person?'

Andrew reached over and tucked stray hairs that fell over her face over her ears.

His gaze remained on her the entire time. ”Are you having nightmares and feeling uncomfortable, because you were attacked?”

Gabrielle shook her head. ”No, I'm just afraid to lose you. After all, all I want is to be with you.”

This must be the first time he's heard her so honest.

….

- Central Town-

”It is a terrible fate to be raised a warrior and realize that the sword is powerless against certain magic,” Edgar commented.

This person with him is his sworn brother, Lord Edgar.

”Times are changing quickly; it does not mean that swords are useless. The sword is still the soul of the knights, the meaning of their very lives..but..”

Andrew sighed, ”These days, people are coming up with weapons and magic that can kill someone immediately.”

”Why did you come here to observe?” his friend asked curiously.

”People say they've seen 'him.' in this village. I wish to confirm things.”

”If he is alive, what will you do?”