Chapter 349 - What sort of person do you want to be? (2/2)
”Don't look so hopeful! You have to score highly first.”
Lyn laughed, ”I'm a genius, I'll show you.”
No sooner had she sat down though, the doors opened.
”Somebody seems cheerful, even though your studying.”
”Big brother!”
”Hn, I'm home.”
”Welcome home!” Lyn stood up and left her desk. ”You're already finished with work today?”
”I just came to drop some things, I'll be setting off again.”
Lyn looked down at the ground with a somewhat disappointed expression. For the past four days, she has not seen her brother much. While he hired her a tutor amongst his close subordinates. Lyn still felt very lonely.
Zepher cupped her cheeks and stepped forward. He lightly brushed his forehead against hers.
”I know how you feel. I'd rather stay with you too. But, I have to deal with a lot of things on the outside. A war is about to start. I need to make sure this island isn't caught up in the conflict.”
War… Pain emerged in her heart. Is it between the Sound Kingdom and the Mist Kingdom? With her disappearance, the Sound Kingdom's plans have gone astray. It wouldn't surprise her if they use this chance as an excuse to make a move.
”Andrew stopped searching for you.”
A knowing ah escaped her lips.
”He probably doesn't want to draw too much attention to you until the big reveal. Besides, the people who do know you exist. Andrew is monitoring each and every one of them personally.”
Big brother is doing that...
Zepher pulled her into his arms, ”Don't worry about it. I'm meeting with a few officials from the Mist Kingdom too. I'll see how things are from there end. You just…”
”I know I'll stay put here.”
”Don't be stubborn.”
Lyn sighed, ”But, brother...I want to go out too.”
”Alright, but if it's somebody you know. Tell me, okay?”
…..
The place where the meeting took place was in another island. Lyn noted how the surrounding areas were all islands. But, she could not see the Empire land at all. It's peculiar. While Lyn did hear that other places exist, this was the first time she saw it. So, the Empire isn't the only place in the world. There are many others?
The last person she expected to run into the moment brother left her alone was.. ”Rhys!!!”
”Huh, wh-” Rhys trailed off and sighed. ”Hey, what are you doing here?”
”I wanted to attend the meeting.”
”Great job, big brother. Kazuya is here, you know?!”
Kazuya is here? Lyn grabbed hold of Rhys cloak. ”Bring me to Kazuya.”
Rhys shook his head, ”Lyn, I'm sure you understand why I sent you away to your brother. Just..hold on for a while longer, okay?”
”Please, Rhys, I really want to meet with Kazuya.”
”Shouldn't you ask him for permission?”
Lyn looked down, ”He won't let me. So, just for a bit. Please allow me to see Kazuya.”