Chapter 333 - Compete fairly (2/2)

”You sure? I'll make a move if you're gone.”

Kazuya sighed, ”I'd rather you do it openly, then sneak around and me walking into it…” the sight from yesterday disturbed him greatly.

”Your talking about yesterday,” Rhys nodded in understanding. ”I was only trying to get the poison from her. Look, Kazuya, don't think about it too much. You've already slept with her. It's not like I can use the same means as I did before to catch her off guard. She won't get as embarrassed as before since she's already done it with you.”

”You need to stop being my friend. At least when it concerns Lyn. I'm serious about her, but you are too. Stop holding back, it's frustrating.”

While Kazuya can't deny his jealousy, watching Rhys tear himself up like this is even more frustrating for him. He loves Lyn, but Rhys is his best friend. He can't just allow himself to be happy at the expense of his friend.

”You want us to compete for her fairly?”

”Yes.”

Rhys sighed, ”What an idiot.” he cursed. ”Fine, have it your way. But just so you know, even if the seducing method doesn't work well anymore. I'll still do it.”

…..

”Rhys!!! Good morning!” Lyn beamed.

”I'm hungry.”

”Ah, I saved you food. Eat along the way.”

Rhys bent down and whispered in Lyn's ear, ”Thanks.”

”Your welcome!”

This is better for him. Right now, he can't say that he's good enough for Lyn. He can't even protect her from her sister. All he can do is idly stand by. The moment he makes a move, his own life will be in danger. Kazuya doesn't value his life, but his gaze fell on the cheerful Lyn. It's different now, like her - he has a reason to live. However, he recalled Princess Lethia's words at the last conference. That woman isn't hesitating to voice her displeasure regarding revealing Lyn's identity.

Since none of the board members know Lyn, all they can do is listen to a relative. Those people are saying all sorts of twisted things about Lyn.

At least if anything were to happen to him, he could be sure that there is still somebody here. ”You're wearing so little. I know you want to seduce me. But not now.”

”Who wants to do that, idiot!”

Rhys laughed and put his muffler around Lyn, ”Wear this, and,” Rhys took out some gloves and put it on the girls' hands. ”This too.”

Lyn looked at the items with great interest, ”Are these new?”

”I got them for you. Do you like it?”

”Very much! Thank you.”

Damn that, Rhys. He did permit him to be honest with his feelings. But when on earth did he have time to buy those things? Lyn doesn't like material goods. However, if you buy her something she likes then… His thoughts broke when Lyn approached him, she grabbed hold of his hands. ”Kazuya? Do I look pretty.”

With the new coat, Rhys gave her, scarf and gloves. Kazuya had to admit that Lyn looked cuter than normal. ”You look cute.”

”Aha, thank you.”

Before Kazuya could say anything else, he feels an eerie presence from behind them. He pulled Lyn into his arms. Kazuya only saw a cloaked figure.

But Rhys sighed, ”Arthur, why do you always like to scare people?”

Sheepish laughter appeared, and Kazuya turned to see the person remove the cloak.

”Arthur? Why did you follow me?”

”Uh, I thought you could use some help.”

Lyn, however, shook her head, ”You should have shown yourself at the mansion. ”

”Busted.” For somebody who just got caught, Arthurs's smile was bright.

”If you're going to Junlan church with us, then we can negotiate your head just in case they try to harm us,” Rhys nodded.

”Don't just use me as bait!”

And here comes another one. He really does have to work harder to ensure that Lyn stays with him.