Mist Kingdom Castle Northern Section - Princess Lyn Quarters -
After returning Lyn had to get changed into formal garments since it was almost time for the opening ceremony . She didn't want to part ways with Kazuya . But, her gaze flickered on to her hand as she recalled what happened an hour ago . The warmth of his hand still lingered on hers, and the light kiss on her forehead . She wonders what all of this means . Kazuya and her right now, what type of relationship do they have with each other? Lyn didn't think she needs to think about it too deeply . Kazuya is Kazuya . No matter what connection they share . Nothing will change between them .
But Lyn does have to admit that she wants to know exactly what this is .
"Princess Lyn, please stay put," Pupillam said .
"Do I really have to wear my crown?"
"It's an opening day, and you're still a Princess . "
Lyn rolled her eyes, "What happened to hidden existence?"
"There are a handful of people that the Queen wants you to meet . Of course, you can't sit with your family during the ceremony, but…" Pupillam trailed off .
Lyn nodded .
She saw a flash of pain appear on Pupillam's face and shook her head, "I'm fine . " She is fine . Her thoughts broke off when she caught a glimpse of movement by the window . Eh? Could it be, Lyn rushed over, "Kazuya?" Lyn called out .
Indeed it was none other than Kazuya, she opened up the window fully and Kazuya climbed inside, "Hey, I couldn't wait any longer," Kazuya wore his usual signature grin on his face .
She immediately noticed his gaze on hers and realized he was looking at her appearance .
Ah, her heart is beating . How strange, "Um, I haven't finished," Lyn said . She hid her face suddenly self-conscious . She knew her face had no makeup yet and her hair was half finished . Kazuya, however, reached over and moved her hands away .
"You look cute, Lyn . "
"Stupid…"
Kazuya laughed .
"Hey, you're not allowed to be here," Pupillam said . It was clear that her aide was angry, "Or rather Princess, you're not supposed to show yourself to any guy before a ceremony unless he's your fiance," Pupillam's words were like a knife that cut through the pleasant atmosphere .
It's not like there's anything like that between her and Kazuya . But perhaps since they see each other every day, people misunderstand . Her thoughts broke off when Kazuya grabbed hold of her wrist, "Let me borrow her, or leave for a bit . "
"What do you want from her?" Pupillam said suspiciously .
"None of your business, or do I have to be open about it?" Kazuya said against her ear, "What do you say, Lyn?"
"Wah---what?"
Her aide's eyes go wide, and cheeks burned red, "I—'m against this! I'll tell the General . "
"Go ahead, but we can just do it in the open," Kazuya lips made contact with her neck, and she shuddered . Suddenly Pupillam bolted out of the room without saying another word .
"Sorry about that, I just want—" Kazuya trailed off, "Lyn? You're red?"
Wha—what-what did all of that mean just now? She can't wrap her head around all of this . Whenever Kazuya says these things, these compliments or the two of them being close . She ends up becoming a mess . Her thoughts broke off when Kazuya drew her close, "I don't mean to tease you so much . "
Was he just teasing her? For some reason, that didn't sound right to her .
"Though I'm teasing, I mean the words I tell you . I find you cute, and that makes me want to overstep some boundaries," Kazuya trailed off, "Well you don't understand that stuff I'm sure . "
Overstep boundaries, does he mean kissing her?
… . .
A few minutes later, Lyn somehow calmed down and pulled herself away from Kazuya, "Say, did you need me for something?"
"Yeah, I wanted to tell you . I don't think we should be seen together . "
Eh?
"I mean, your existence is still a secret . We can meet in the middle of the event . But if you're with me from the start, you'll gain attention . People know who I am, unfortunately," Kazuya said with a deep sigh as he rubbed his temple with his fingers, "It bothers me to do this next part but, Rhys," he called out .
A man with pale ash blonde hair with slanted eyes and a scar on his right eye leaped onto the balcony .
Ah, this is the man she made eye contact with, in the recent trip to the market . So he knew Kazuya?
"So this is Rhys, I suggest you go with him if you want to blend in . "
"Though I stand out too," Rhys murmured .
Kazuya rolled his eyes, "It's better with you, but don't you dare try anything . "
"Yes, yes," Rhys turned to her, he seemed to scan her up and down, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Princess . Forgive me for saying so, but I'm not exactly a formal type of person . If I speak informally don't get too offended, that's just how I am . "
Lyn, however, was only half paying attention to him, as she noticed something . Lyn reached over to touch the scar across the man's eyes right eye . He flinched slightly at the contact, but Lyn didn't move her hand away, "Does it hurt?"
Rhys stared at her for a few minutes before he murmured, "I see, you're like this . " She looked at him with a confused look on her face but he shook his head, "It doesn't hurt anymore . I've had the scar for a long time after all . "
Lyn nodded; she supposed that's good . But, these people from the Sound Kingdom . All of them have such unique traits about themselves . When she first met Kazuya, she was immediately drawn to that different trait of his .
"Lyn . "
She turned back to Kazuya, "Yes?"
"Let's talk privately . "
. . . .
A few hours later .
At exactly 8:00 am, the Castle was opened up to the General Public . Many people used this opportunity to set up stalls, make business trades and see what requirements are needed to work in the Castle . The later is always a challenge every year; all the applications have to go through Mother . Lyn recalled walking past once and seeing somebody fleeing in tears . Come to think of it, Kazuya did say that Mother was scary . She supposes that's why people leave with such a horrified look on their faces .
Despite this happening every year, this was the first time since she has attended in a while . After the incident that happened when she was fourteen, the restriction towards her leaving has increased . She wonders what Kazuya did to convince her Mother . Lyn focused on her surroundings that she failed to notice, that she was approaching a medium set of stones on her feet .
Lyn lost her footing and expected to crash, so she closed her eyes . "I—!"
However, nothing happened . She didn't land on the ground . Noticing this, Lyn opened her eyes and found that Rhys had broken her fall . His hands around her waist, "You know, you're too light . "
"Um, thank you?" Lyn said puzzled .
Rhys nodded and let go of her, "Be more careful . Aren't you used to walking in those shoes?"
Lyn looked down at the elegant pair of shoes on her feet and shook her head, "I'm not used to it, that's why I fell," she laughed awkwardly, "Ah, look the ceremony is starting . "
Sure enough on top of the castle bridge way, was her Mother, Father, Eldest brother, Second Brother, and Older sister . Lyn noticed a spot missing and frowned . Rhys followed her gaze, "They said the Third Princess, Princess Shaarya refuses to come home until they stop their bad treatment of you . "
Lyn exhaled deeply, "Stupid child . "
Despite being born in different circumstances . The moment her sister Shaarya met her, the younger girl treated her with respect . Princess Shaarya, the third Princess to the Mist Kingdom's present throne was born with a silver spoon in her mouth . In contrast to the rest of her siblings, she was the one who was most loved and pampered . But the girl didn't turn out to be arrogant . Once she was old enough to speak out, Shaarya questioned her circumstances and since then rebels a lot .
"Stupid, huh? Well, I don't get the actions or circumstances of the Royal family . But, from what I see," Rhys drawled, "Your sister really cares about you . "
Lyn nodded, that's true . Shaarya is one of the seldom few people who she knew she could rely on . Despite the girl being three years younger, she acts more like an adult than her sometimes . Shaarya is the complete opposite of her, she's so strong and loved by many . The latter never bothered her . Lyn grew up to accept her present circumstances . But after meeting Kazuya, Lyn saw how bad her situation was .
What an odd feeling, loneliness, huh?
Chapter end
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