Chapter 308 - Forever (1/2)

- Rosario Mansion-

Lyn was not in the mood for a ball. Why would she be? But, she's never had any say in this. She shifted uncomfortably in her dress. Wearing this long gown is making her incredibly uncomfortable too.

All eyes on her, looking her up and down. Eyes filled with emptiness and no compassion. 'Those people will surely ask you loads of questions. But remember Lyn, you are in a position to refuse to speak to them. You are the Princess of this nation and my fiance. You can decide whether you speak. They cannot make you do anything.'

Even with Allen's reassuring words. Lyn knew it wouldn't be that simple. People will use a great deal of effort just to get her to talk, that much Lyn understood.

Lyn took a deep breath; this must be the first time she's attended a ball without her mask even though it's still foreign for her.

”I am Lyn, pleased to meet you all.”

”Princess Lyn, Princess Lyn.”

Her name. That's the other name her parents gave her, and yet when they speak it, it feels disgusting. So disgusting and vile. To suddenly hate the name that is given to her, in this situation, she can hardly be blamed for it; and yet right now, this name is something she wishes to discard.

The conversations that flow afterward are entirely lost to her; she does not know what she says in response. There are a lot of people who speak to her so easily and openly, yet she can see it, the fear. They are all afraid; they are all trying to get on her good side to escape the fear.

Just like Allen told her, this world is even more corrupted then the plain elite side. Elites may be even more corrupt than the humans who think nothing of money. The people here do not care about the deaths of their companions, let alone saving anyone who is in need of help. Do these people truly deserve to live? 'Why are you hesitating? Isn't it obvious what you want to do? Do you need me to take charge, is the light side consuming you too much Lyn? You are the Queen. '

Saaya. ... Saaya's words are the epitome of evil, and yet this child is also light. These people fear her and are trying to get on her good side.

This scent. Her favorite. ..scent. Lyn whipped her head around. Is he here too? Is Kazuya here?

..

Lyn found him immediately; he was on the second floor, and from his position, Lyn could tell he had been watching her. She wrapped her arms around him. ”Lyn, you should go back.”

Not hearing a response, he spun the her around to see her pouty cheeks.

”You didn't tell me you were meeting, sir Morris here.”

”It was last minute.”

”That's a lie, you and Allen discussed it for sure.”

”Why is it that you're really sharp on such matters but slow when it comes to the important stuff?”

Important stuff? Lyn looked at him blankly and feigned ignorance. Of course, she knew what he was talking about.

”Alright, so we may have said a word or two. The best way for me and Morris to speak now is  ball, since meeting in the open is risky.”