Chapter 275 - What an idiot (2/2)

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”Did you get my books?”

”Yes, your tastes are odd as usual.”

Kazuya gives her a wry smile, ”Mmm.”

”You know I don't like existentalism. But I'll admit I've read an article or two from the people you recommended me before. It's strange how…” she paused, searching for the right word, ”...how words pulls you in. Initially when I was reading it, I felt nothing but despair. Yet, at the same time, there was this overwhelming sense of freedom. Like I could do anything in the world.”

Gee so much for having a clear mind set. She was already starting to sound like a weirdo. Then again her reading taste has always been something that was seen as unusual for a girl of her age. The general would often comment before that girl of her age really be reading 'tragedies ' with such interest and books based on what is forbidden.

The general too had made a comment on it, so this wasn't new. ”So really why are you here?”

”As I said before I am here investigating a case.” He said before taking a long drag of his cigarette. Lyn blinked, 'he normally doesn't smoke around her.' But then again, it's probably become a habit of his. She shouldn't pry too deeply.

”What kind of case..?” Her gaze was still harsh locked on his own. He chuckled after blowing the remaining smoke out of his mouth, the clouds of white drifting between the two.

”Not going to ask why…”

Lyn looked at him seriously, Kazuya may hide things from her but eventually he caves in. Sure enough, right now it looked like he was amid a serious debate in his head.

”About a month ago a whole town located in the South was wiped out. At the time I was there teaching as an instructor. Somebody heard about me doing odd jobs and thought I was the most suitable for this work.”

Lyn nodded and left it at that. This small piece of information was enough for her, at least for now anyway. ”Of course you would be the only one suitable…” Lyn mumbled. Kazuya is a genius, he is somebody who belongs in a different circle than her.

”And you? Aren't you supposed to be in the middle of Princess lessons or something?”

”Uh, I skipped.”

Kazuya laughed, ”Then can I take you away?”

”No, I think I should head back… But I do have a few minutes,” right after she said those words Kazuya pulled her into his arms. A content sigh escaped her lips. She always felt comfortable in his arms.

”Sorry about disappearing on you Lyn, but I was really worried that I'd do something bad to you,” Kazuya sighed. ”I know I promised you I won't disappear anymore. But it's really difficult for me.”

”But it's difficult for me too,” she mumbled. ”Kazuya, how about my feelings? You acted like that and then suddenly disappeared ..”

”Lyn..”

”Are you upset about Rhys? I won't meet him anymore, just don't do that again. Please,” she couldn't help but cry.

*UNEDITED*