Chapter 320 - Truths (2/2)

Once the three left the room, the King suddenly leans forward, ” Well then. It looks like it's just you and me.”

His face color pales automatically, ” I knew you would say that. But I'm not happy at all. And your way too close, give me a break already. ” This guy, he seems to be even more laid back and creepy than before. Of course, this was a thought he kept to himself, why would he disrespect the King of all people?

King Daichi laughs, ” Hoho. What's wrong with this?” Everything! ” Now, we can share some secrets.”

He raises his eyebrows, ” Secrets?”

”That's right, for example. How you had a nice mood going with my daughter earlier.” Haru said, a teasing smile on his face. ”It's so nice to be young.”

Allen felt his own cheeks go hot, ”Wha- ridiculous thing are you suggesting,” he exclaimed. Honestly, that sort of joke isn't called for. Especially since he understands it better than anyone, how troubled she is whenever it concerns love.

He explained the events from the beginning, making sure not to leave any details out. ”And that's how it is, so please refrain from your teasing remarks.”

”Migratory bird..?” his tone changed. ”Hmm. You're always relating yourself to something ironic, my dear daughter.”

”Relating herself?”

Daichi nodded, ”Yes, do you know what makes these birds different? You see, these birds tend to travel from one place to another. They have no fixed destination; the time they remain in one place is very short. Even if they have a fixed goal, they can never stay there. However, being able to fly freely in the sky is still better than what Lyn goes through.”

”What you just said..”

”Oops, my tongue slipped,” No, he did that on purpose, ” Want to know more Prince Allen?” Allen knew that he didn't have to respond to that. ”What other people burden themselves with might be unbelievably heavy. But are you still prepared?”

' If I can at least carry apart of that burden you have been carrying yourself.'

”Yes.”

Of course, he was prepared; he has been for a long time. Whenever it concerns her, he would do anything. ”Lyn told me about things..about straining her hands with so much blood. I already heard the reports, but...”

”Heh very good. Well then, let's start from the beginning before she was sent away to the monastery, although the rumors had always stated that she was sent away when she was a young baby. The truth was, she was still around us by the age of 5, at least. At that time, she was constantly trapped inside our home and was not allowed to go outside. The reason? It's simple because a newborn such as herself is a danger to society. A massacre due to mental instability of blood l.u.s.t.” That would be…

Daichi continues, ” Wouldn't that be incredible if it were to happen. The ability to control the blood l.u.s.t is only half the story. The important part is to be able to clean up after taking blood. And that's why until Lyn mastered both of them. She was always like a caged bird.”

' Isn't that alright? Anyone would prefer to be in the sky rather than someone's fingertips.'

His eyes went wide in realization, ” I didn't know.'” This entire time, what burden has she been carrying? To what extent does he not understand her feelings?

”Feeling compassionate? Not like that will get us anywhere. We can do even nothing if you feel pity,” Daichi's gaze softened. ”You genuinely love my daughter, and that's why I chose you. I knew you'd be able to protect her and keep her from harm's way. If you're her partner, she won't be dragged into any unnecessary squabble.”

”Then...”

”But, it seems like the other candidates for my daughter's heart are quite something. Especially that Kazuya, he's more than proven his worth. Still, I hesitate with him and still favor you. Why do you think that is?” At this point, Allen noted how tense the atmosphere was.