Chapter 306 - Discussions (2/2)

Zenith looked at her, blankly, ”You already know everything, don't you?”

Lyn laughed, ”I only know a little.” That was the truth; she did only know a little. The way she obtained the information was very long too. Snippets of guard conversations, getting the General to slip up, seeing glimpses of reports.

Zenith sighs, ”And from then onwards everything went downhill, huh? Of course. But my mother became ill a few years back, why did they not think of doing anything then?”

”Because the Tenka family's current head passed away and passed the reign to the next one in line. But that person did not have any power yet. Ah, but thinking of that timing with my cousins in the picture, C prefecture was safeguarded by three strong elite families. It wouldn't have been wise to attack then.”

Right now, though, the two are aiding her with the situation in her prefecture. So the Tenka family probably saw this as a perfect opportunity to attack. Still, Lyn had to admit that it was reckless of them. What makes them think they can escape from all of this unscathed? Surely they don't think eldest brother would turn a blind eye to this? Knowing her brother, he is most likely already on his way over there. She should be hearing about it any day from now.

Zenith flicked her forehead, ”Don't think about it too deeply now. Although I can understand after hearing all that, you'd be worried. But right now, we ought to work on the present case in front of us…” he trailed off and suddenly changed his tone. He looked over at her.

”Are you feeling better now?”

”Huh? Oh . ..” He's asking about that time. When she woke up the next morning, he wasn't there anymore. Just that night, she had slept so well. Even though he only held her hand before she fell asleep...

Could it be, from the start he intended to speak to her about this? She smiles softly, ”Un, I'm better now. Thank you very much for your help.”

Zenith scratches his hair, ”Well, that's good. I know I shouldn't be saying this. But if you ever have any problems like that again, you can call me.”

”Eh?”

”I'll say this straight, I know you don't like being alone and I'm no Kazuya, and I'm pretty busy myself. So I can't come by often. But if it's messages. ..” He's averting his eyes and being all awkward about it. But he's speaking clearly.

Lyn chuckled.

”Oi,” Shioka coughed. ”I didn't invite you here so you could flirt with her. Tonight us three will…”

Lyn shook her head, ”I agree to help you, yes. But not tonight.”