Chapter 418 - Equally as bad (1/2)
*UNEDITED*
It's unusual. Why would Pupillam who was previously so overprotective of Lyn start hiding away? It makes little sense to him. As Allen pondered on these thoughts, somebody exited the store carrying some metals. Allen recognized the girl immediately, despite her battered looking clothing. ”Pupillam.”
”P--Prince Allen?” Pupillam mumbled confused.
Allen frowned when he saw her current condition. Why is she dressed this way? Her family business is the best in the country. While the girl is not an elite, she is not poor. She does not lack money. Now that he thought about it, this place looks strangely desolate since the last time he came here.
...
”A threat?”
When he saw the state of the shop outside, Allen already suspected something. But now that he saw the inside, it seems his suspicion is correct. Pupillam didn't deny anything and immediately told him everything that happened. It turned out
”I fear greatly for the Princess safety,” Pupillam sighed. ”I understand it's stupid for me to get worried. But, this time I genuinely couldn't do anything.”
”They threatened your family?”
”My older brother, made a deal with some strange people when he was drunk. It backfired - and now all the money used for the business is funding these other people's organisation.”
”What type of organization is it?”
Pupillam paused, ”At first I thought it was a random group of strays. However, the previous night I heard their leader speaking. Do you know of the man that tags along with King John?”
”His assistant?”
”No, the other one.”
Allen thought for a moment, ”Lucas?”
”Yes, it was him.”
Isn't Lucas a member of Junlan church? It's strange, the members of the church would never do something like this. But at the same time, 'Junlan church is neutral.' A neutral group can be equally as bad. They won't side with anyone and if anybody asks them questions, they will answer them right away.
”This is troublesome,” Allen muttered. He didn't think Lucas would get involved. Though the members are free to give a particular side more aide. ”It would mean he broke the laws of the church. Threatening your family, blackmailing your brother - and using your families money.”
”Prince, I don't care about the money. But, my mother, please get her back.”
At that comment his gaze dimmed, ”Where is she?”
”They took her away, I haven't seen her since then,” Pupillam looked like she was on the verge of tears. ”Please Prince Allen, since you found out, please help me. I cannot trouble the Princess with this.”
Now Allen finally understood why Pupillam stayed away. This woman will do anything to ensure Lyn is safe, even at the cost of sacrificing her Mother. ”You made a deal so they wouldn't touch Lyn, you volunteered yourself. But your Mother replaced you.”