Kapitel 46: Kazuya P5

If Lyn really does have a greater power than both her Mother and Prince Andrew, then it will be a problem.

The atmosphere in the air was clearly tense, Kazuya, however, didn't break it like he usually would. He knew better than to act like a fool during these times. He ensured though that Lyn remained firmly in his arms. He didn't want her to do anything stupid. This is awkward. Kazuya heard rumors that Prince Andrew and Princess Lethia actually get along quite well, despite their fractions being at each other's throats.

However, from their exchange just now, Kazuya could tell there was an air of hostility between them. To his surprise though, something flashed by him and broke the crushing auras from Prince Andrew and Princess Lethia. Kazuya's eyes widened when he saw who it was.

King Daichi...

"Now, now my kids. Let's not cause trouble. Our guest is wondering where you all went. It took Kotaro to distract him with random political talks to not come out here," King Daichi said. He wore his usual calm smile on his face, but Kazuya is sure everybody sensed the warning on his tone.

Andrew nodded, "My apologizes father."

"Lethia?"

"I'm leaving; I feel sick. Tell King John I'll pay a courtesy visit another time," Lethia said and walked away.

King Daichi looked over at their direction; their gaze met briefly, "Lyn, ask Kazuya to take you back. You've done enough for today."

Lyn nodded, "Okay, thank you, father."

It seemed like a natural concern after all that happened. However, Kazuya couldn't help but suspect something. This man, surely he knew about the incidence that happened with Lyn? And just now his powers, was that sound?

"Kazuya,"

Kazuya turned around, "Join me for a quick snack later."

He nodded in understanding.

...

Year 4014 Mist Kingdom - Kazuya's quarters, rooftop-

Kazuya opened his eyes and looks around at his surroundings, right he fell asleep on the rooftop. He placed his hand on his forehead; it really hurt. But this pain is probably nothing in contrast to what Lyn after what happened earlier.

In contrast to Lyn's pain, this is nothing. In the past Kazuya didn't think much about whether he was happy with his life, sure he got out of the establishment - but Kazuya knew something was missing. Yet he didn't think about whether he was happy or sad. He lived his life with no particular emotions at all.

Until that day when he met her, he bought in emotions Kazuya thought he would never have again. That day when they met at the park, he was sat there on the swings all by himself, lost in thought. When he got off the swing, it surprised him to find a young girl around his age staring at her with those with eyes.

Her startled look when he used his powers to get off, those bright and young eyes filled with curiosity. Back then he told her she was being rude staring, but the reality was he was the one staring at her. Kazuya didn't know what it was, but something immediately attracted him to her.

He could see it in her eyes; the girl wasn't afraid of him at all. But he feared her; she scared him. She scared him because of the feeling he got the moment he saw her. The moment Kazuya saw her, he felt a tug in his chest. It was a strange meeting. Back then he snuck out of his Kingdom successfully and somehow bypassed the Mist Kingdom security. The place he stayed in was small but there was a beautiful park nearby, that was the place where he frequently met with her.

The girl admitted to sneaking away; it was only later when he learned who she was. A princess, he didn't know her circumstances. But the knowledge she was a member of royalty, made him feel disgusted. He didn't want to have anything to do with anybody from royalty. He came to the Mist Kingdom to see why the Sound Kingdom Elders were so fixed on this place.

Kazuya did not intend to stay long; he just wanted to see the place and then head back. As long as he laid low, he wouldn't get caught, and if worse came to worse - well, he already had a solid excuse. He didn't intend to stay long, and when he discovered she was royalty; it disgusted him. So why did he keep returning to the park? It didn't make much sense to him.

He visited every day without fail, and whenever he came there, she would talk to him every single time. They spent many days together, countless days. And then the time came where she stopped showing up. Kazuya realized something was wrong and went to see her himself.

It was the first time for him, visiting the Mist Kingdom palace. But Kazuya quickly maneuvered through the place. He found her easily; she was spending time with her family. When he saw her in those plain clothes, alongside her family members who wore such a luxurious garment, Kazuya connected the pieces right away, 'they must not treat her well' is what he thought. Kazuya watched for a while and waited for a moment to speak to her, but couldn't find one. Just when he was about to surrender, that accident happened.

It all happened in a flash; he didn't hesitate to intervene and kill those who opposed her. But even then Lyn had to shed blood, she used her powers, and the girl's aide got possessed by a demon. If only he used his powers properly then, then Lyn wouldn't have had to fight. That incidence wouldn't have occurred. He could have easily dealt with that situation, but he didn't. Instead, he held his powers back. The moment Kazuya used more power than necessary, is the moment somebody discovered his identity. If that happened, he could no longer see Lyn anymore.

In the end, Lyn lost her memories, so there was no use in him staying, anyway. Rhys eventually found him and dragged him back. The Sound Kingdom elders knew nothing of this visit since Rhys made up an excuse for his absence. Whether they believed it, Kazuya wasn't sure.

Kazuya placed a hand on his forehead, "Idiot," he mumbled.

What is he doing? The flood of memories and emotions came unexpectedly, but he didn't need to dwell on it. What's done is done, that's already a matter of the past, and he honestly forgot some parts. There's a gap in his memories; he doesn't remember what happened after he knocked out Lyn. It felt like he spoke to somebody and then...