Chapter 307 - Issues in the shadows (1/2)

Lyn thought she was being stealthy about sneaking back in. How hard could it be? Everybody should be fast asleep right now. Before she left, there was a little party, and everybody got drunk. So, when she saw Rhys leaning on the doorframe of the back entrance, Lyn froze.3 'Busted.' Lyn thought. While she knew that he of all people would be the hardest to trick. Rhys was very drunk too.

She tried to be casual as she walked over, but naturally, that calmness was a facade. Lyn felt her face became sweaty in seconds. Rhys grabbed hold of her hand, and she froze. Calm down, take a deep breath.

”I'm sorry for sneaking out.”

First, an apology, then everything else can come next.

”But, I didn't have much of a choice.”

This was true, with the way Shioka forcibly dragged her out. She didn't have much of a choice.

”Shioka told me to come with him. But I said I'd come back because I'm worried about you.”

Next, flatter him.

Rhys didn't say a word, and for a moment, Lyn was worried that it was all for nothing. But, he suddenly scooped her up in his arms. 'Now that she thinks about it, he never mentioned it.' About knowing each other in the past. His words and actions when they first met each other, were beyond confusing. But now Lyn understood them better.

”I'll be upfront here. Did you know that Princess Lethia is also making the same gift for Kazuya's birthday?”

Ah?

”I heard earlier. ...Maybe it's a coincidence. Or maybe that person told her. After all, she was the one who taught me how to make one in the first place..”

”What coincidence? I'm sure she did it on purpose.”

Ehhh? He's getting angry? How rare.

”Princess Lyn, my instincts tell me that woman is not that simple. By using the trust Kazuya, she far more complicated than all of us. Haven't you noticed? Since these incidences started, she's always been the first to help Princess Lethia out. During the suspect incidence, for instance. She's the one who pointed out many things that had been overlooked. I think she wants Princess Lethia to be with Kazuya, more.”

Now that Rhys mentioned it, she can't deny that. The woman Rhys mentioned is somebody they ran into on their way back to the Snow Kingdom. Madam Lucia, coincidentally she is friends with her sister.

”Princess - no Lyn, you have to be careful around that woman. This might be one of the hardest battles you have to face.”

”I understand, Rhys.”

She understands. But there's already so much hatred surrounding her. So many ugly and dark feelings. If possible, she wants the situation with her sister to resolve itself in due time. However, some so many people are worried about her and giving her advice. There are so many people supporting her, so she can't keep being wishy-washy on this matter.

Still, Lyn didn't like fighting with her sister. She didn't understand why they had to fight. While they never saw eye to eye before, Lyn still wanted to improve their relationship. She doesn't hate her sister.

Her thoughts broke off when Rhys hits her head.

”Don't worry! I'll support you. Don't forget, I've known you for as long as your man has.”

Her cheeks turned red in embarrassment. That guy !! He told Rhys didn't he? But that's not the point here.

”Hey, hey, where did you learn such crude language? Are you done talking?! I was actually touched for a moment.”

”I just learned it. It feels really cool to say this kind of stuff every once in a while. I can never say this stuff in front of noble ladies.”

”But that doesn't mean you can say it in front of me either. Mou. . .” Lyn sighed.

Rhys gaze met hers, and the two of them burst into laughter. ”It does feel like it's been a while since I last laughed out loud like this.”

”Really? Guess my comedic skills are coming in handy.”

”What's with those comedian skills? Aha.”