Equally as bad

*UNEDITED*

It's unusual. Why would Pupillam who was previously so overprotective of Lyn start hiding away? It makes little sense to him. As Allen pondered on these thoughts, somebody exited the store carrying some metals. Allen recognized the girl immediately, despite her battered looking clothing. "Pupillam."

"P--Prince Allen?" Pupillam mumbled confused.

Allen frowned when he saw her current condition. Why is she dressed this way? Her family business is the best in the country. While the girl is not an elite, she is not poor. She does not lack money. Now that he thought about it, this place looks strangely desolate since the last time he came here.

...

"A threat?"

When he saw the state of the shop outside, Allen already suspected something. But now that he saw the inside, it seems his suspicion is correct. Pupillam didn't deny anything and immediately told him everything that happened. It turned out