Chapter 517 - The Rain Kingdom Tragedy (2/2)
”I know.” Lyn nodded. ”But I end up frustrated. Whether it is you or Kazuya you keep dodging the issue.”
”I didn't intend for it to be that way.” Rhys trailed of. ”Do you really want to learn about me?”
”Yes.”
A single word with no hesitation and that strong gaze in her eyes. He is bad with people like Lyn. Rhys knew that from reading the reports about her let alone getting to know her.
Rhys turned around so his back was facing her. ”This tattoo is a symbol from my original birth place.”
”A water drag--” Lyns eyes widened. ”Your from the rain Kingdom….no one of the Princes?” She immediately connected the dots and he chuckled.
”Smart girl.”
”The rain Kingdom princes tragedy, Rhys you survived?”
A bitter smile appeared on his face. ”It seems you know that story too.”
The Rain Kingdom prince tragedy happened when he was a child. To think those peaceful days in the palace would end up covered in blood. Shortly after the death of Queen Orthez first husband, a disturbance occurred in the Rain Kingdom causing friction among the Princes. But even then the brothers who were closely knit tried to stay together knowing what would happen if they did not get along. Their fractions would use this chance so they would fight among themselves. But there was one Prince who did not have any desire to be part of this close knit group.
The fourth Prince of the Rain Kingdom Kain started a revolt that lead to the death of the first three princes and the sixth prince. The only survivour that day was the fifth prince who was away on an expedition with his master. That fifth prince was him.
”They said...the brothers fought among themselves and killed each other.” Lyn spoke carefully. ”But Rhys that story…”
”It isn't true. There were indeed signs of fighting and struggling between my brothers. But there was dark magic involved. Somebody cast a spell strong enough to make them fight against each other.” He clenched his fist when he recalled the state of the bodies. His brothers were under a strong spell and yet they tried not to harm each other. ”They didnt want to be controlled by the spell anymore so they committed suicide instead.”
To the very end they tried to protect each other. It upset all the factions, who naturally wanted the usual fighting amongst siblings in the royal family. When he saw the bodies he understood even before he conducted a proper analysis.
Even now he still did not understand. Why did such good people have to die? Why did such good people who could change the Empire and contribute to making it a better place change? Why them and not those who are greedy and would do anything to stand at the top? Why? Why?
Ever since he remembered everything Rhys repeatedly asked that question. It does not make sense. If there is a god out there why is he so cruel?