Chapter 462 - Seventeenth Birthday Part 4 (1/2)
*UNEDITED*
”Can I ask you another question?”
Lyn nodded.
”Does that man force you?”
Her sweat dropped when she heard those words. He wanted to ask that from the start it seems. Then again was Pupillam not the same? Sumire could not forget how the girl reacted when she learned about Rhys. It's a bit awkward for her to explain such things to Allen. A political marriage huh? How can she be so shameless and ask Allen.
”Well he does strange things.” Lyn looked down at the ground.
”Strange? Please elaborate.”
”Uh..”
”The details.”
Why does Allen want the details? Is he purposely trying to put her in a bad situation? Then again since this is Allen, he most-likely does not understand what he is asking? Before Allen could question her any further, they both hear somebody chuckling. Lyn turned to the source. Standing not too far from them is a man with ocean blue coloured hair, wearing similar aquamarine coloured clothing. Lyn had to admit that he looked stunning, almost like he came out of a painting. ”Master.”
Ralph chuckled. ”Sneaking away and having a romantic stroll with your fiancee on your birthday?”
Lyn sighed. ”Me and Allen wanted to discuss the investigation results in private.”
”Is that so? Poor Prince Allen.”
Huh? Lyn looked at Ralph puzzled. What does he mean by that? Allen who was quiet the entire time suddenly spoke up. His signature business smile on his face. ”Prince Ralph, I wonder what brings you here. I do believe you had other matters to attend to?”
”Indeed, but I cancelled. I wish to personally hand over my gift.” Ralph turned to her. He placed a small box in her hands. ”Open it when you get home.”
”Ah.” Lyn immediately understood. Despite the strange packaging, she could tell what it was due to the weight of the item.
One of the Mist Kingdom seven treasures. Originally this item belonged to her, but because of her cursed mark they took it from her. The seven Mist Kingdom treasures are covered in the highest degree of light magic, using these could help enhance and bring out a person's true strength. Normally one takes many years to develop their magic, even if they have talent for it. But with these items, that strength naturally comes forward.
Lyn did not need it for such things. It was a momento from childhood but something much more. She quickly hid the small box and put it in her pocket. Allen did not say a word but she noticed him glancing over. Lyn wanted to tell him, she saw no reason to hide it. But even the master advised her not to. No secrets only apply to married couples. Until you are certain that you're marrying him.
Lyn never thought of marrying anybody else before, even now that thought has crossed her mind. Then, why did she accept Kazuya's gift? The more she thought about it, the more confused she became.
”Is that all?”Allen asked.
”I believe you two should head inside now. The stars of the party should not be gone for long.”
Lyn could not disagree there and Allen seemed to think the same, so the two of them headed inside. The moment they arrived, different groups of people approached them. It was more like an ambush to her, with the way they gathered around.