Chapter 398 - I want you to.. (1/2)

”Rhys you see, actually isn't as strong as people make him out to be. I really shouldn't be telling you all of this, but considering how you'll be watching over him when Zepher gets me. I can tell you this much. A lot happened with his family, and even now, he's still affected by it. Even though he acts that way now in balls, I know that the elite world is a place that suffocates him rather than makes him happy. Even if all those jewels and people surround him, he is very lonely. The burden he's carrying may not be as big as mine, but it's a burden regardless. Rhys, like you, has stood by me. He is important but completely different. I want you to take care of him.”

In the pitch darkness of the sky, Kazuya sensed something almost like loneliness and trust in the girl's tone. ”....As you command Princess.”

”Mmm ...” Lyn trails off, ”By the way, those bags...”

His face color drained when he realized; he doesn't have to look at the time to know he's late. Just one look at the now pitch black skies is enough. ”...I'm late back...what about dinner? What did those guys do?”

Lyn chuckles, ”Don't worry, I'm sure they found another alternative.

True. It's not like they didn't have any food completely, with Rhys cooking skills. Rhys could cook up anything even with such minor ingredients. ”But we shouldn't let those ingredients go to waste, right?”

Kazuya sighed, knowing where this conversation was going, as she looked at him with pleading eyes. This was one thing he could never resist when it came to her.

”Very well, but you are resting on the couch the entire time.”

”Ehh, but how can I participate in the games?”

”We will crowd around you. You are not to move at all! Your foot injury has gotten worse.”

As he lectured her, Lyn suddenly clung on this arm, ”Then, stay right beside me. My guard,” Lyn winked at him.

Kazuya said nothing and continued to support the girl. He is glad it's dark, it's a good thing. He retreats his previous statement from earlier. It's a good thing. It's dark; otherwise, she will see it — the sudden wash of red hue that filled his cheeks.

....

One of the most memorable conversations he had with Lyn was during the night they met again.

'Well, I have a secret that I can't even tell the Lord. I want one wish... one wish to come true. Maybe I can make it come true with you. Maybe we can catch up with the shooting star...No if it's with you, Kazuya, I believe anything is possible. Even the things that would usually seem impossible... I have a cursed fortune... I fell in love with somebody. ”I want to be happy.'

Kazuya rubbed his eyes as he got up from the bed. Water water. His thoughts were wandering on to the events of the last few days; they finally been able to move back into the mansion. The only thing that was different now is the fact that his fellow guards were also residing with them.

At first, Kazuya was unsure how it would turn out, but everything has been going well. He wondered when Lyn would leave that person. Although it was brief, he got a glance at the exchange between the two. From now onwards, he wonders what will happen with those two.

She asked him to watch over that guy, and yet that's easier said than done. He knows nothing at all about that man, aside from what he has heard from others.

The blonde is indeed supposed to be his mentor, and even now, that's probably still the case. However, even when Kazuya returned, he did not speak to him about it.

He did have plenty of chances to do so.

His deep thoughts broke, though, when he spotted somebody. Black gorgeous hair, making her way across the hall out of her room. It seems like Lyn can't sleep either. Maybe her wounds still hurt? He ought to check. Kazuya carefully made his way over, but when he got closer, he noticed something.