Chapter 327 - Glass Treasure P4 (2/2)
”See, even Rhys thinks so.”
'It's annoying when she can't get a read on him.' It's not like she expected much but, even so once in a while, it would be nice to hear what he is thinking. ”Kazuya, why are you in this area too?”
”Your brother told me to deal with what happens in this town, while he handles the next one. If we split our forces, those people shouldn't be able to get the jump on us,” he explained. ”The problem is, if we draw too much attention, it will alert the enemy.”
”So..”
”That's why we split into groups of five.”
Lyn nodded, ”Kazuya, where's your group?”
”Staying elsewhere. It felt like somebody was following me, so I came here alone.”
Rhys frowned, ”Lyn shouldn't stay with you, then.”
Lyn, however, immediately interjected, ”Then even more so the reason why I should stay with you.” It looked like Rhys wanted to scold her, but for some reason, he refrained from doing so.
…..
Lyn peeked over at Kazuya, who was sending some messages out using his messenger crystal. Is he going to do that all night? The sun will come up in a few hours; he should get some rest.
”Kazuya, I'm sleepy.”
Kazuya sent her an apologetic look, and ”Sorry, my Lyn, am I disturbing you?”
”A little, close the lights.”
He did so and made his way over. Noticing the terminal was still on, she extended her hand out and took it from him. Kazuya sweat fell, ”Lyn..”
”No more work, you have to rest!”
It looked like Kazuya wanted to argue with her but eventually laid down beside her. Lyn snuggled into his chest, and Kazuya wrapped his arms around her. ”Well, this is very nice. Better than working.”
”Right?”
Kazuya gently kissed her forehead. ”Are you lonely again? I really am very sorry. But after that talk we had on our goals, I feel more motivated than ever.”
”The same goes for me, that's why I'm here.”
”It seems like we have the same thing in mind. But Lyn, please be careful.”
”Careful?” Lyn repeated.
”Yeah, even though your family is handling the situation well. Many are not taking your existence in a positive light.”
”That's normal.”
Kazuya shook his head, ”Some of the extremists have shown up, so I'm worried.”
”Already?”
”That's right, that's why you have to be careful. I can't be around to protect you all the time.”
Isn't this where he is supposed to say he will protect her no matter what? Then again, Kazuya is only telling the truth. Lyn felt Kazuya's lips on hers and laughs, ”Your lips are warm.”
”Yeah, you feel freezing.”
”I'm not used to the long carriage. I think I left the window open.”
”And Rhys didn't notice? Geez.”
How could he notice when he was sick? But if she says that, then Kazuya would worry. ”I'm fine, Kazuya.”
”Whenever you say your fine, I worry more about you. Hey Lyn, you don't have to act strong around me. I know it's hard for you to rely on me since I'm not around a lot. But if you ever need me, I'll come flying.”
”Even when you have work?” Lyn asked doubtfully.
”Even when I have work.”