Chapter 429 - Web of Lies Part 2 (2/2)

Did she leave? But it is the middle of the night. Silvers words echoed in his head, causing him to frown. After that discussion, Lyn won't do anything dangerous without telling him first, will she? Rhys looked around the room and noticed her robes scattered on the bed. Maybe -- he looked over towards the other door and heard faint splashing sounds.

”Lyn?” Rhys mumbled.

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A certain black-haired Princess sat in the bathtub, surrounded with warm water. The warm water wrapped around her body soothed her, which was perfect. Her current emotions felt like a storm. Why was she bathing randomly at 3:00 am? Lyn felt restless and could not get to sleep. The image from earlier replayed in her mind.

Lyn didn't know what was getting into her. But after she saw that sight earlier, it bothered her greatly. Was it her mistake to go back? Who was that girl? Rhys was kissing her. Doesn't he usually avoid kissing girls he doesn't like, and treat as a toy? So does that mean Rhys also has someone special to him like Kazuya? A deep sigh escaped her lips as she buried her face in the water. The water felt refreshing, and Lyn thought back to the recent events. What is she trying to do?

Her relationship with Kazuya is indeed turning out badly these days. She feels closer to Rhys than she does Kazuya. However, in the end, is she close to them both? As Silver said, she shouldn't forget that they are the enemy. The Sound Kingdom, even after so many months have passed, they have not made a proper move yet. Did those people give up? Or could they simply be waiting until the mess with her sister is over?

She did not know what to think anymore. If those two became her enemy, Lyn knew she would hesitate to fight them. Is there no other way, can they not stand on the same side? Even though Rhys dislikes her mother and holds a grudge, he did nothing then.

His wounds from last time, Lyn wondered if it was okay now. That person, it seems like he is on her mind a lot more these days.

But, he-- does he truly know what it means to like her? Lyn knew that Rhys cared about the mission more than anyone. He sent her to Zepher without hesitation. Still, can she use that to decide whether or not he is a good person? Lyn no longer wanted to make mistakes when it came to her faith and belief in other people. How many times has she pushed people away because of her small-minded belief?

She no longer wants to hurt them. Her thoughts broke off when the doors slid open, revealing a man with red hair, ”Lyn?”

Why is Rhys-- Lyn immediately grabbed the towel and covered her chest. Why did he burst in here? Or rather, he has an odd look in his eyes. For a few seconds, nobody spoke when Rhys suddenly sighed.

”What's wrong with you? If you are here, you should say something.”

Lyn sensed his annoyed tone and frowned. Wait, why is he blaming her for? She quickly realized the situation. Right now, she is the most vulnerable, and there is nobody around but Rhys. Does she trust him not to do anything? The answer is no - look how he acted earlier.

”Hey, what's with you? Did you turn into a mute?” Rhys urged her to speak. He reached his hand over, ”Did you lose your voi--”

She harshly cut him off and screamed, ”Get out!”