Chapter 382 - Thats just how I am (1/2)
”It's still surprising, you know?” Allen mumbled. ”That man isn't suitable for you.
Light laughter escaped her lips, ”I see, so that's how things are. But, Allen - for me. Kazuya is enough; he always will be.”
Allen took something out of his cloak; it was a thick looking brown folder. Lyn blinked when she saw it. She knew what it was despite looking at the plain envelope. However, it's surprising that Allen has it.
”Do you know...”
Allen nodded, ”I do. You really surprise me every day now.”
”Ah, well, I can explain.”
He shook his head, ”You don't even have to explain anymore. Lyn, I told you before that nobles are the very opposite of free, didn't I?”
”Yes, yes, you did.”
She remembers those words so very clearly. Back then, the two of them were still close. Now? The distance between them is so large. Though Lyn feels she has gotten to know him better now. There is a large distance between them, a gap. Because she fell in love with Kazuya. Things like canceling the engagement, they have yet to speak about it properly. However, it's something that will eventually happen.
The air in the dungeon felt frigid, as Lyn stood there and waited in silence with Allen. She noted how it gradually grew colder. Even with the warm cloak, she felt the winter breeze. Lyn frowned, ”Isn't there something wrong?”
Allen shifted his gaze from her, and Lyn sighed. ”You know, I'll find out, eventually. So, why don't you tell me?”
”One of the Knights from the Snow Kingdom is losing control of their powers. They series refuge here after severely attacking somebody.”
Her eyes widened when she hears those words. Which Knight? Could it be him? Lyn clutched the edge of her cloak. Even though those two initially came here to defend her.
”Lyn, do not blame yourself.”
”But, I will,” she mumbled. ”That's just how I am.”
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Three Days Later - Aria Gates -
Lyn feared that she wouldn't be able to make the three-day time limit. No matter how anybody looked at it, such time is far too small to investigate. What's more, a deep sigh crossed her lips. She felt terrible for Kazuya. She was the one saying all that stuff about working together side by side. But, she is the first to break the promise. After Lyn decided that and informed Kazuya, he looked so grim. But, he cheered her on regardless. He's most likely still in the dungeons, helping Rhys group out.
Did he even go home? Lyn knew he didn't, since she decided to stay in his residence. Sleeping overnight in the dungeons for three days must be painful. After all this, she will go to him right away. Lyn already found the answer; she clutched an old battered book to her chest.
”We said it isn't possible. You know the academics aren't allowed out at night. And you want us to close the gates ! That's even more impossible. This is the gate to the main town, you know?” The chief guard looked very irritated.
”How many people and goods do you think pass through here every day?”
What stubborn guards; they don't have time for this right now. Then again, these people are only doing their jobs. It would be wrong of them to listen to just anyone's request. So, no matter how frustrating it is. She has to be patient.
”That's why the reason we're asking in the middle of a snowy night is because it'll be bad if we're too late.” Himuro said.
”Regardless, we can't do what you ask. Come back in the morning.”
They are stubborn. Perhaps if she had revealed to Haki that she was coming here, then the guards would have recognized her. But right now, she has no time to spare at all; rather than her guard, there is someone who holds event higher authority in this place. ”Understood. If you don't let us pass through, then call Prince Allen over here.”
All she can do now is call for her fiance. She knew dropping his name would work. Sure enough, their expressions changed.