Chapter 329 - Intermission (2/2)

”Yes.”

”What do you want to do there, Lyn?”

”I just wish to confirm something,” she mumbled. Noticing the two looking at her with a serious look in their eyes. A deep sigh escaped her lips. She supposes there is no use in hiding things anymore. ”At a recent event, some killings took place in the middle of the public eye. It was not reported as a murder but a well-deserved death. The ones in question were from a family trying to climb back to society after losing everything. During the party, somebody attacked them, and yet nobody sought to lend a help in hand. One of the daughters got away, but a few days later, she was found dead. She hung herself.”

Recalling what happened was painful for her. While she did not witness the sight herself, Shioka had sent her the photographs. ”Later on, I learned that similar cases have occurred in the past year.”

When she thought about it, it made her sick.

”So you…” Kazuya started.

”Elites who fall from grace, people who lose their power. Those who experience hardsh.i.p.s need other means to end their suffering without having to end their lives. I don't want there to be any more victims,” Lyn trailed off. Her gaze fell on the skies; it was cold today, so the skies were grey. There is no trace of light to be seen. But even then, it looked beautiful to her. ”I don't want people to go through any more painful situations. The Empire has a lot of strict rules, and the current ruling may not be ideal for people. But even then, this world is still beautiful, for people to discard their lives like this. ….”

It's simply far too cruel. Kazuya encircled her in his arms again, ”I'm sorry,” he apologized. ”Forget what I said before. It's not something as simple as working together. Lyn, I'll tell you everything from now on. From now on, you'll know where I'm going. I won't hide anymore.”

”Kazuya, thank you…”

After a few minutes, the three of them set off again. Lyn avoided Rhys gaze the entire time as she focused on Kazuya's hand. Right now, she doesn't want to think about the matter with Rhys. She just wants to think about what to do next. Truthfully Lyn didn't intend to tell them about what she was thinking. Because they'd easily see through it. To prevent any more victims and suffering, to prevent people from taking their own lives. The solution is simple.

'If you desire to end your life, please tell me.'

Now that she thought about it, when she first met Shioka, it was like that too. Since then, Shioka has changed a lot; he's regained whatever confidence he's lost. However, once in a while, she would see that fragile look in his eyes. The people she associates with and end up caring about. Why does it feel like they are on the verge of breaking?

Every single person who cares, why do they have to go through this? If only there were something she could do about it. Lyn looked over at Kazuya, who was holding her hand. ”Kazuya?”

”Hmmm?”

”I thought after this; maybe we could have dinner with my parents when we get back? I want to talk to them about us.”

In this cruel world, there is only one thing she is sure of, and that's Kazuya. Not only does she want to speak with Mother. She wants her parents to know how important he is to them.

Kazuya froze and looked at her awkwardly. It wasn't the reaction she was expecting. Lyn thought he would agree with her. Kazuya is always talking about marriage these days and how he wants to be with her all the time. She expected him to be happy. But instead, Kazuya looked troubled.

”I don't think we should do that, Lyn.”

Lyn looked down at the ground. ”I'm sorry.”

”No, that's not it… Just…right now, remember I have that fiance thing going on? I need to return home and end things first.”

Ah, that's right. She forgot about it. Kazuya treats her so well, but like herself, he also has a fiance. Fiance, Allen… Right, she can't leave him hanging. She ought to have a proper talk with him about it too.