Chapter 365 - The Seed of Conflict (2/2)

Lyn sighed, ”My sister isn't fit for the throne. What use is there resorting to using outsiders to deal with me?”

”You tell me what that crazy woman is thinking.”

”Does my sister intend to ruin my reputation?”

”It seems like it.”

”Even at the cost of innocent peoples lives?”

”Lyn….”

Her gaze darkened, ”Up till now I have not made a move against my sister. Ever since I was young, I knew it was her who fed the servants with lies so I could suffer. When she could no longer do that, she switched to trying to kill me whenever she could. Even then, I did nothing. As long as she only went after me, I didn't mind. But, recently she's dragged more and more people into it. Gabrielle getting attacked, Pupillam too, and now the towns folk. Those around me are getting hurt because of my sister's insecure feelings and.”

It's not like Lyn didn't understand, her sister was insecure. That was fine. It's normal to have such feelings. Lyn would not dismiss those. However, at the expense of innocent people's lives? Lyn could no longer tolerate it.

Shioka spoke up, ”Put that weapon away, you'll attract attention.”

Laughter escaped her lips, ”Were on the roof for a reason.”

”You do realize your magic is flowing through that weapon? You're blood l.u.s.t is frightening, do you really want your sister dead?”

”You know I love my dear sister. No matter how badly she treated me, I've always looked up to her.” Indeed, that was true. Even though Lyn knew it was her sister who instructed the servants to be cruel to her. Lyn didn't judge her at all, she didn't resent her.

”..”

”But, enough is enough. This time around she is including the lives of innocent people. Even, I have a conscious you know?”

She cannot stand idly by and watch as people die, because of her sister. No, because of her so many people are dying again.

A deep sigh escaped Shioka's lips, as he ran his hand through his hair. Clearly he was thinking of ways to stop her. Despite how dangerous Shioka is, even he has his limits with his requests. He doesn't give her jobs that are too difficult to handle. But then again, if he underestimated her she wouldn't associate herself with him anymore. The two had a mutual agreement. He provides her with information. While she gives him a tool he can make use of.

”But still, there are many people who support your sister. What can you say about that? Does that mean your sister represents the voice of the people?”

Lyn shook her head, ”No, even if they are listening to her now. Sister's hideous crimes will eventually come to light. The truth can't be hidden forever, especially in the Empire. If my mother had a hard time dealing with the previous King's case. Then something like my sister's dirty deeds will eventually be exposed. Besides, do you think my sister's faction won't change their minds?”

”What do you mean?”

”Voices of dissatisfaction will always occur. People will not be satisfied with what they have. Conflict would arise no matter what. As long as the Empire itself doesn't change as a whole, nothing will change. Even if these fractions rise up, it is only a temporary measure. There is no true way to satisfy the people. That's why the seed of conflict can never vanish.”

This was something Lyn understood after watching the Empire from the sidelines.