Chapter 277 - To each their own tale (2/2)

”We've been engaged since birth, but we only met a few times when we were younger..” Lyn mumbled. It was only when she turned ten, did she start frequently coming in contact with her fiance.

Allen smiled, ”Did you wish for us to meet sooner?”

”No, I'm aware that's the formal age for most engagements to take place,” then again maybe she is just used to her eldest brother and Gabrielle.

Allen walked over to the table beside the huge circle in the center. There Lyn could clearly see a map - and up close the huge ball had several multicoloured spears inside. Are those balls of magic? Allen nodded and confirmed her thoughts, ”The new magic is being tested and developed in this manner.”

Ah..

”But were also using it for another thing.”

Judging from his vague tone, Lyn knew she would not be able to learn of the reason now. So, she simply changed the topic.

”The border between the Wind and Iga was reinforced with more men was it not?”

He glances down at the map and points to the area in the center, ”That battle was left in stalemate. The main forces of Iga are moving down South and appear to be entering Roko territory.”

”If that place gets attacked though, then the other places will be left in danger. Just what is my brother thinking?”

The only reason she knew about this was because of her research? Indeed you wouldn't hear any random princess talking about war, let alone know the areas and what's been going on.

”Oh yes what of the civil war in Uto? I heard that the pro Iga forces are in a dominant position but should there be an attack from the surrounding countries, your side will not be able to withstand the pressure.. ”

While the Wind Kingdom's military is strong, there are weak points found in every country domain.

Allen reached over and caressed her face, ”I thought you were living freely, why do you know of such things?”

Uh oh, Lyn awkwardly looked away. She certainly can't tell him how Kazuya has been showing her all the reports. But wait, ”Weren't you the one who told me that we royals are the very opposite of free?”

”I did say that, and make no mistake. Even under your conditions you are not free. But, unlike most you can be happy. You can live a normal life. You shouldn't get involved with this, your not like your sister. You don't have to get involved with these matters.”

”That is true. But never once have I believed that following the rules blindly like that would help. The law doesn't protect people. The people protect the law. But no your right, forgive me I am well aware that's not your purpose.”

Allen looked down, ”I'm sure you're aware by now. The people targeting your family are becoming rather extreme.. ”

”I know,” Lyn mumbled. ”Otherwise why would my eldest brother make such arrangements? Bringing in Knights from prestigious families, dragging some skilled ones out of the academy and making them graduate early. Him keeping his guards near me…”

Lyn already knew, it was far too obvious.

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