Chapter 121 - I didn't know how much he loved me

After hearing such words, Lyn didn't know how to react. What does she do? Her head felt like it was a mess. Lyn thought she already understood the extent of Kazuya's feelings for her. But now? She knew nothing. She didn't know about the sacrifices he made and the reason behind that smile of his. Lyn clenched her fists. It's no wonder he keeps getting injured. Kazuya already proved his strength to people, so none of the palace guards dare to bully him. Even those people dissatisfied with Kazuya don't dare to do anything.

That's why Lyn didn't understand it. Where did all of Kazuya's injuries come from? Whenever she tried to inquire about it, he would brush it aside and distract her with his cuddles. Lyn liked to cuddle a lot, and Kazuya knew that so it was quite easy for him to make her forget her inquires. It's not like she forgot, even when she laid in his arms, Lyn still wanted to ask. But, she never did. A part of her understood that things were not as simple as it looked.

"When?"

"From the start."

Kazuya would always tell her that it was just an accident. ' I just lost control of my powers for a bit. ' Afterwards, he would drink heaps of medicine, so she never suspected it. Did he drink a lot to regain his strength? Why? Why didn't he tell her?

"Rhys, give me your communicator crystal."

While they mainly use letters as a form of communication in the Empire. There are those with items called communicator crystals. As the name implies, one could make a call towards a person in real-time using the device. Since it involves using magic, only those with a certain level of magic can use it. When Lyn found out that Rhys had one, she figured that there were still things about this man that she had yet to figure out.

Pushing that thought aside, Lyn looked at Rhys with a serious gaze, "Please, lend it to me."

Rhys looked at her, confused, "Huh, well sure," he seemed puzzled. But Lyn didn't have time to explain.

She can't use her own crystal since someone's been monitoring it. Since Allen came here, she noticed that the crystal has been glowing strangely. Considering the timing, Lyn is not surprised if he did something to it. Lyn knew she could just wait until they met up with Kazuya again. It's not like he's too far out, all they had to do was walk down the mountain.

However, she wants to hear Kazuya's voice right now. After Rhys said those words, Lyn had a strong desire to see him. Rhys took it out of his pocket and handed it to her; Lyn immediately activated it.

In seconds Kazuya picked up, "Rhys? What is it? Is she okay today?" even now the first thing he asks about is regarding her. This man loves her so much. How come she didn't notice it before?

"Kazuya... Wahhhh, I want to see you."

"Lyn?"

Eh? His voice sounds close? Why? Lyn turned around, and her eyes went wide as she spotted Kazuya not too far from her, "Kazuya."

"The Uncle at the shop told me to go here to get something. But huh, I didn't think you'd be at the mountains too," Kazuya said.

That's right, Kazuya instructed for her and Rhys to go elsewhere. But Lyn ended up leading Rhys to the mountain area instead.

"Could it be were here for the same thing, he did say there was tw---" She immediately ran to his arms and hugged him tightly. " It's only been a few minutes. But huh, you missed me this much? "

"Wahhh, your a dummy Kazuya. Dummy. Dummy. Dummy," Lyn repeated. This was the first time she was acting so childish, with somebody else around. But then again, right now, she is filled with so many emotions.

"If you're insulting me this much, I guess you found out. Well, now you know how much I've loved you from the start. You can't doubt my feelings now."

"Wah, why did you do that? Dummy! Weren't you happy that you were getting along with others, why?"

"I was, and those guys were into the same things as me. It was nice. However, you were more important. Whenever I thought of you by yourself, I couldn't bear it. Whenever I thought of you shouldering everything by yourself, I wanted to hold you tightly in my arms," Kazuya trailed off, he gently caressed her cheeks, "Lyn, hey do you love me? "

"I love you so much! "

It was the first time she was saying such words, at least in this manner. Whenever she said the words in the past, it was not like this.

"Mm. Good girl, I'm going to kiss you now, yeah? "

He's a dummy. A huge dummy; but Kazuya showed her how beautiful love is. She loves him so much.

....

"So? Did the old man agree?" Rhys said. He seemed irritated the whole time, and Lyn understood why.

She mentally apologized in her head. She got far too caught up with her emotions after hearing what Rhys said regarding Kazuya. So when she saw Kazuya with her own eyes, she could not help it.

"It's more like; he told us if we want it. We should earn it with her our own two hands."

Rhys eyes twitched in annoyance, "Then, why didn't we go back and get the others? It's a pain doing this job with just three people."

"Relax, it won't be hard. I'll climb the mountain if need be."

"If need be..," Rhys deeply sighed, "Geez, Lyn you tell him something."

"Ah? Mountain climbing sounds a lot of fun."

Rhys reached over and flicked her forehead, "Ouch!"

"Don't encourage the damned idiot."

But, she sees nothing wrong with it, "Besides wouldn't it attract too much attention bringing everybody else up here?" Lyn pointed out. If they brought that large group over, it would not surprise Lyn if they were immediately stopped. They wouldn't be able to disguise themselves well with Allen around. Although, those posters with her face on should already be circling around.

Rhys nodded, "That's true. But it doesn't feel safe with just us three."

Eh, what does he mean by that?"

"I'm talking about Kazuya. If assassins ambushed us here, he would have to use his powers, right? Do you know the amount of destruction this mountain would face?"

Now that he mentions it, it would be scary. Still, her gaze landed on Kazuya who took out a map, "I think we will be fine. Kazuya knows what he is doing," Lyn explained. She trusted him, no matter what happens. As long as they are together, things will be just fine. It's such a strange belief, but Lyn was confident in it.

"You know, I regret telling you that just now."

"Then why did you say it?" Lyn wondered. If Rhys knew he would be put at a disadvantage, why would he say those words, "Do you really like me?"

Rhys lips curve to a smile, "Of course Princess, I only like you."

'Shameless,' Lyn immediately looked away from him. He only likes her? But wasn't he acting intimate with Beth earlier? So many contradictions. Still, was he hurt when she kissed Kazuya and clung to him like that? Maybe she ought to apologize? Lyn didn't understand this stuff very well; she's never had a female role model in her life before. So there is nobody she can ask about things regarding romance.

How does she turn somebody who is persistent down? What's more, she peeked at him. A man like Rhys, does he really like her?