Chapter 554 - Loyalty (2/2)

Lyn is grateful when they leave the throne room.

Her second brother did not say anything and quickly left. He seemed to be in a hurry, so she did not bother disturbing him. Likewise, a messenger also arrived for Allen, and he left swiftly after saying a few words to her.

The five of them arrived in the lounge area. Almost like the servants expected them, there were already drinks and other refreshments.

Rhys looped his arms around the lieutenant.” So you arrived in one piece, eh? It would have been manlier if you showed up with some bruises.”

”I prevented myself from getting into reckless fighting. It is surprisingly easy without you around.”

”Why you…”

”But even so, I'm surprised. Someone as young as you wish to be a guard?” Lyn questioned.

”Yes. My Lord believed it would be for the best for the experience.”

”Hmm, is that how it was…”

'My Lord'

Her sweat dropped; now there is a sentence others don't use frequently. But she watched the two interact with each other. The two of them strangely got along.

Lyn gradually shifted her gaze onto Rhys. Ah, it's Rhys carefree smile; she was somewhat relieved to see it. Ever since he came here, all he's been doing is watching over her every action. Though he is taking over Kazuya's duties as one of her guards, he does it excessively.

She wonders if the reason Rhys is protecting her is merely out of duty.

”Princess?” A voice said from beside her.

Uwaaa, he suddenly got so close.

Lyn felt her heart skip a beat. ”Rhys, steps back. It is not good for my heart if you're near.”

”Ha? What are you talking about?” Rhys said, baffled, but she did not say a word. ”So? Why were you smiling?”

There is no way she can tell him the reason. He would surely make fun of her and completely misunderstand her.

”I was just thinking it's odd that someone as polite mannered as the lieutenant ends up working with you.” She said it jokingly, yet to her surprise, Rhys expression dimmed slightly, yet she didn't get a chance to ask since Teo spoke up.

”Princess Lyn, if I may ask, have you encountered her yet?”

”Her?”

”It's fine if you haven't, that one is troublesome,” Rhys said with a deep sigh.

She could not miss the look on his face. He seemed exhausted just thinking of it.

Lyn tilted her head puzzled. It is rare for Rhys to seem troubled by someone. But moreover, she felt very nervous. At some point, Rhys left Teos' side and sat down beside her. She felt one of his hands around her shoulder and the other on her thighs.

”Lyn,” Rhys mumbled softly so only she could hear. ”You are way too self-conscious.”

”That's because I don't trust you-” Lyn trailed off when she realized what she just said. ”I mean, I don't trust your self-control.”

”I think I understand.” Rhys trailed off. ”But even I won't do anything when you are distracted. Is a person's loyalty that important to you?”