Chapter 266 - 266: Yuna Confronts The Spellcaster
Chapter 266 - 266: Yuna Confronts The Spellcaster
"Ha… I guess I can't fool you," Cassius said, exasperated. "Anyway, what are you doing out here in these dreary parts? Shouldn't a Princess like you be… I don't know… doing diplomatic or political stuff?"
'Good, he changed the subject,' Yuna thought, her heart beating far off rhythm. 'I really don't know what's gotten into me… To think that I was about to do something like… like that…'
It was a good thing she had saved herself in time, and her guess had paid off.
"Well?" asked Cassius, repeating his earlier question. "Why are you and… that guy out here?"
"I'm not merely some 'guy,' you scoundrel!" the Vice Fortress Master spat back. "And why do you seem so familiar with the 12th Royal Princess!? Are you the one whom she was so desperately
Yuna walked a bit ahead of Cassius, blushing. "I… I already tried," she muttered. "All the best Doctors, Physicians, and Experts in the country. Yet they could tell me nothing… What ails me is a mystery…"
"So, therefore, it must be the fault of whatever is causing you to feel such a way," Cassius said to finish her thoughts. "I.e. Me."
"I must say," he added, stroking his chin, "your reasoning is solid. Extremely solid."
Yuna's eyes turned hopeful. "So then you'll—!"
"But unfortunately," said Cassius, "I still can't help you. After all, I truly placed no spell, curse, or whatever other magical means on you. I'm sorry, but you'll have to find professional help elsewhere."
"How…"
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