Chapter 526 - Tale of Rain Part 8

The conditions Rhys set remained in her head. No matter how much Lyn thought of it she could not understand. The feelings of like and love were still a blur to her. But she has read many fairy tales, she has read of such beautiful romance existing at a young age. But she still doesn't understand it very well.

How does one know when their feelings have turned into love? She likes Rhys, she likes spending time with him but is that like the same as his? Whenever she thought of his eyes when he said those words, she would feel very nervous.

Get a grip Lyn, don't behave so weird.

Father told her to behave while she is here. Having these strange thoughts will do nobody any good. Besides, Rhys told her he would wait, and there is no need to rush.

"Princess Lyn, is my teaching no good?" A voice disrupted her thoughts. The person in front of her is the Second Prince of the Rain Kingdom Isaki who was currently teaching her to play the koto. 

She already knew how to play before so he did not have to teach her the basics. But having somebody guide her like this made her playing a lot more smooth. 

"That's not it." Lyn mumbled. Since earlier she had been gazing out of the window dazed.

"Look at Rhys."

At that comment Lyn immediately looked up.

Isaki chuckled. "I see."

"D--don't tease me!"

These brothers have a bad habit of teasing or maybe she was just easy to read? Either way!!

"I hear that things between you two are going well?"

"Going well?" Lyn repeated.

Isaki nodded. "I heard that he officially stated in a meeting to stop with the fiance hunting and mentioned that he already has a wife."

W--wife? She knew what that was of course despite being clueless to everything else. A wife...why would he call her that? Is it because of the discussion they had the other day? But even then normally one would ask first. Then again that person is not normal.

"Little Lyn, maybe you should look away." Isaki suddenly urged her to leave the window.

But it was already far too late, Lyn spotted a beautiful girl clinging to Rhys. A dark aura wrapped around her. Right Rhys is popular, she already knew that. But after hearing his intentions towards her she felt a bit odd seeing this.

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It is already difficult enough dealing with those old guys let alone their daughters. He was in a better mood after announcing that he already had a wife. He heard that Lyn was having lessons with his brother so he did not want to disturb. A single look, he just wanted to have a single look at her. But while wandering this way an annoying fly started to cling to him.

Which Princess is this? He already forgot who. Those old guys keep pestering him that he is already starting to lose track. Rhys successfully pushed her away and was about to speak when he felt a pair of dainty arms wrap around his back. It belonged to Lyn who was clinging to him tightly.

The girl who was pushed away frowned. "Who do you think you are?! You can't just touch the fifth Prince!"

Who was doing that just now and so shamelessly too? 

Rhys turned around and scooped lyn up in his arms. Due to his age he does not have enough strength yet but Lyn was light as a feather so it was easy to pick her up. "Lyn?"

"You promised to have snacks with me."

He raised his eyebrows at that comment. He made no such promise. But for her to come up with a small lie like this she must be jealous. 

"That I did, sorry for being late."

He turned to the fuming Princess. "It seems I have to reject your offer."

This woman was harping on about going somewhere with him.

"I see it seems you already have other engagements, it cannot be helped. I shall ask another time. Good day to you." With those words said the girl rushed off.

Despite the polite reply, Rhys did not miss that brief hostile gaze towards Lyn. It seems he will have to do something there. His gaze fell on his surroundings, spotting movement in the bushes Rhys called out.

"Hassen."

"Understood." Hassen replied.

No further instruction but Rhys knew that the man understood.

It did not take them long before he reached the familiar corridors of his room. Noticing how cold Lyn was he decided to take a quick short cut which involved jumping on several rooftops. He opened the door to his room and laid the girl down on the large western style bed.

"I'm not sleepy!"

"You're not?" Pardon me but you look so ugly with those eyebags.

Lyn hits him with a pillow and he sighed. "You need to rest properly. What if you get sick again?"

He does not want her to fall sick now of all times since it is difficult to spend time with her. With all those nobles taking advantage of his fathers absence, it is a chaotic time in the palace- his thoughts broke off when Lyn extended her hands out.

"Give me your hand."

"Just my hand?"

Lyn nodded and he sighed. This girl is so whimsical at times but he is gradually adjusting. Rhys extended his right hand out and Lyn brought it to her face.

Damn what sort of trial is God subjecting his heart to? This is no good at all. Lyn is adorable, right now he wants-- Rhys paused and shook his head. This girl is so young, she probably has no idea what is actually going on.

"Have you received any letters from home lately?" Rhys heard some rumors regarding King Osamus' situation. It does not look very good over there and it seems like a war can break out at any minute now. So he wanted to see if he is still sending letters to his daughter.

"En! Big brother sent me some."

Big brother… Rhys paused. Is it the second Prince? The First Prince is rumoured to be cold hearted, he doubted the man would take time to send his youngest sister a letter.

"You seem happy."

Rhys was under the impression that she was not close with her family members.

"Un, brother rarely speaks to me but since he learned I was here he communicates with me often."

At that comment Rhys frowned. That is strange indeed. It's almost like a warning of some kind. Does King Osamu think he will die? At the very least they will strip him of his title for that offence but they can't kill him, he is still the King, still a member of nobility. Why cant he shake this bad feeling?

His thoughts broke off when Lyn suddenly sat up, she buried her face in his arms. Why is she acting all cute? "What is it?"

"Nothing."

"I see."