s.h.i.+oka"s sweat fell, "Hey, take it easy. Don"t wave that thing around.""It"s your fault."
Because it is, Rhys went through the trouble of bringing her to a place where she could recuperate, and yet this man went ahead and ruined things. Then again, if she stayed with Rhys, he would have tried to take advantage of her again. So, maybe this is better.
"By the way, I brought him here too."
Lyn glanced over and spotted pale blonde leaning on the tree. She blinked, "Zenith?"
He awkwardly made his way over.
Lyn knows it"s something serious rather than wanting to see her or something romantic or even something practical as discussing the signs. Because usually, you"d send a message beforehand after all. Indeed, when she saw his hand covered in bandages, her gaze darkened, "Already?"
Zenith nodded, "They"re moving fast. Since I had guards with me at that time, this is the only damage that I suffered. But they"re suddenly making their aims clear. Although they"ve been attacking Princess Lethia"s circle this entire time, it"s suddenly become a direct confrontation. Though just from one attack, I can"t tell if it"s me they want."
The Tenka family, what was it that father said to her before he left. Oh yes. "Zenith, have you ever heard of any conflict between those who surround your mother?"
"Mother? Well, she held a high position. It wouldn"t be a surprise if she had many enemies. Are you saying that there"s a relation?"
"Yeah. Normally past conflict is the reason for present conflicts. This upcoming fight is because of past conflict, a grudge. A fight regarding values, people who do not support Mother. Mother and even father wish to reshape the prefecture into a strong nation," Lyn trailed off. Even to the extent of bringing her out.
"In this case, the current conflict surrounding the Ichinose household links more with you, Prince Zenith." Lyn took a deep breath, "Back then father used to tell me to be wary about that family. When I asked him why he told me quite the tale."
"Your father. If it"s from that person, I"m sure it"s worthwhile listening to."
"Indeed, not too long ago, we discovered that the Tenka house held too much power. The weather in that area is terrible, leading to crops being unable to grow; the lands are dry even with the constant rainfall. The council gave the Tenka family the duty to protect the people there. However, they slowly started to exploit their power.
The Tenka household may claim the entire area. But, they are a mere household; they cannot measure up to the royal family. Other lords voiced their disrespect towards the family. While this type of thing happens all the time, due to the growing unrest, they could not ignore it. The council took measures to investigate by sending a ranking inspector and eventually found out the source of turmoil. Your mother, Queen Shouko, became the inspector, and the Tenka family"s power was cut off," Lyn said with a troubled look on her face.
Queen Shoko determined that the Tenka family was abusing their power. Had it been a regular inspector, they could have gotten away due to bribery. So when Queen Shoko came personally, those people were caught off guard. They did not expect somebody of her level would trouble herself with the case.
Zenith looked at her, blankly, "You already know everything, don"t you?"
Lyn laughed, "I only know a little." That was the truth; she did only know a little. The way she obtained the information was very long too. Snippets of guard conversations, getting the General to slip up, seeing glimpses of reports.
Zenith sighs, "And from then onwards everything went downhill, huh? Of course. But my mother became ill a few years back, why did they not think of doing anything then?"
"Because the Tenka family"s current head pa.s.sed away and pa.s.sed the reign to the next one in line. But that person did not have any power yet. Ah, but thinking of that timing with my cousins in the picture, C prefecture was safeguarded by three strong elite families. It wouldn"t have been wise to attack then."
Right now, though, the two are aiding her with the situation in her prefecture. So the Tenka family probably saw this as a perfect opportunity to attack. Still, Lyn had to admit that it was reckless of them. What makes them think they can escape from all of this unscathed? Surely they don"t think eldest brother would turn a blind eye to this? Knowing her brother, he is most likely already on his way over there. She should be hearing about it any day from now.
Zenith flicked her forehead, "Don"t think about it too deeply now. Although I can understand after hearing all that, you"d be worried. But right now, we ought to work on the present case in front of us…" he trailed off and suddenly changed his tone. He looked over at her.
"Are you feeling better now?"
"Huh? Oh . .." He"s asking about that time. When she woke up the next morning, he wasn"t there anymore. Just that night, she had slept so well. Even though he only held her hand before she fell asleep...
Could it be, from the start he intended to speak to her about this? She smiles softly, "Un, I"m better now. Thank you very much for your help."
Zenith scratches his hair, "Well, that"s good. I know I shouldn"t be saying this. But if you ever have any problems like that again, you can call me."
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"I"ll say this straight, I know you don"t like being alone and I"m no Kazuya, and I"m pretty busy myself. So I can"t come by often. But if it"s messages. .." He"s averting his eyes and being all awkward about it. But he"s speaking clearly.
Lyn chuckled.
"Oi," s.h.i.+oka coughed. "I didn"t invite you here so you could flirt with her. Tonight us three will…"
Lyn shook her head, "I agree to help you, yes. But not tonight."