Mrs. Campbell, Yuffie, Al and Lily were sitting in the car together, making the already not very spacious car even more crowded. Mrs. Campbell seemed to be quite accustomed to traveling by car, and was not familiar with the environment inside the car and the bumps during driving.
Care. She leaned against the wall of the carriage and looked at the scenery along the way from the window.
When the carriage drove some distance away, Yuffie closed the book in her hand and slowly raised her head.
"The news you collected this morning..." She glanced at the Viscountess, "Tell us, Lily, Alphonse."
Lily took a breath and began to tell about what she saw in the Civil Affairs Hall. Yuffie and Mrs. Campbell listened carefully, and no one interrupted. She recounted everything she had asked before in a straightforward manner, without adding any of her own feelings or speculations.
——In front of Mrs. Campbell, many conjectures are difficult to express. It is better to leave this troublesome task to Yuffie, Lily thought with peace of mind.
Alphonse took over her words and added the clues obtained from the "Guild". Lily compared them with what she knew and came to a conclusion that was basically consistent. In addition, the person in charge of the "Guild" informed Al that in recent years
It is true that there are occasional 'residents' missing in the sewer channels, mostly young men, but it is not that frequent - about two months, and more than one person dies in the sewer every month due to various reasons -
It has not yet received the attention of the guild.
The carriage passed through the city gate and headed for the wilderness in the north of the city. Bell drove the carriage, looking back from time to time, claiming how much the person in charge of the "Guild" thought highly of his strength. Lily interrupted Bell's words and turned to You, who had been almost silent.
Philippines.
"What news did you...ask about?" She instinctively felt that the answer to this question would not be too plain, but some kind of wonderful sense of 'responsibility' forced her to continue her words. "From the church."
Yuffie pursed her lips and looked at Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Campbell nodded slowly to the girl as if she had already understood something.
"Bishop Nelson told me that the Viscount sought medical treatment from him seven years ago, and the diagnosis he gave at that time was an "incurable disease."" Yuffie's voice was soft and clear, "And, from that time on, the Viscount
An adult's life should not exceed half a year."
Mrs. Campbell bit her lip, her eyes were slightly red, but she did not make any sound.
The girl continued to narrate softly, with a somewhat complicated look on her face. "The Viscount asked Nelson to help him keep the secret. In order to get this news, I used some special 'methods', but the news itself is credible enough."
Even Bell finally reacted after hearing this. He reined in the horse suddenly, and the whole carriage shook violently. "Yuffie, you mean, the Viscount...he cursed the lady to keep himself alive—
—”
"Shut up! There's no conclusion yet!" Lily interrupted Bell, raising her voice anxiously, "Didn't Cindy mention that there was a wizard beside the Viscount? The curse or something, it was the wizard who gave it to Madam
Yes, this should be more reasonable?"
"But, Lilinono." Alphonse patted her shoulder, "The Viscount shouldn't have lived until now, so he must understand."
"That's it." Yuffie took over, "And as an employer, the Viscount should know what Kent has done." She rubbed her cheek and looked at the woman who was standing aside. "But the Viscount cannot do anything to you.
Curse. He truly cherishes you and will never take the initiative to harm you - this is my intuition."
"Then...could it be that Kent hid the secret from the Viscount and didn't tell him about the curse?" Lily felt her head hurt. She rubbed her temples, "By the time the Earl finds out, it will be too late."
"Kent is a wizard, not a madman. With his strength, it will not do him any good to annoy the Viscount." Yuffie shook his head, "They are employers and subordinates, and also cooperative allies. Kent may have had a bad idea, but he
It will not destroy the Great Wall." She leaned back against the carriage and closed her eyes, "I can't think of any reason why they must choose Madam to be the target of the curse."
Then don't worry so much. Anyway, as for the specific reasons and so on, everything will be clear by asking the person involved? The worst thing is to beat them up first. Lily was about to speak when Al's slightly stiff voice came to her ears.
The machine man's blue eyes flashed rapidly, which meant that he was thinking hard. "Yuffie, if it is impossible for the Viscount to curse the lady, and his wizard cannot do it, then it must be someone else who cast the curse."
Doesn't that mean she didn't say anything? Lily raised her head, only to find that Mrs. Campbell's eyes widened slightly and she covered her mouth with her hands. Yuffie looked at Mrs. Campbell, as if she understood something.
"Alphonse, thank you." The girl turned sideways and gently hugged the somewhat overwhelmed woman. "I'm sorry... for letting you hear such a terrible story."
"No, it's a very good story." The Viscountess sniffed and wiped away the tears that accidentally slipped with her sleeves, "Sure enough, I believe that both Julian and you made the right choice."
"Hmm... the problem is finally solved?" Lily didn't know what effect Al's words had, but she just didn't want to let this topic continue. She frowned and looked at the girl opposite, "Then what are you going to do next?
What to do, Yuffie?"
"Wait for the Viscount's next meeting with Kent, and then confirm the whole story with him in person." Yuffie replied, "Madam, I will take you home later. Please rest assured that this matter will have a good outcome."
Mrs. Campbell shook her head. "I'll go with you." Her voice was soft but firm, "I am his wife and the closest person to him. So, even on such an occasion, he...must hope that
You can see me."
Yuffie opened her mouth, as if she wanted to persuade something, but finally nodded. "As you wish, madam."
Lily was extremely uncomfortable with this dull and sad atmosphere. She looked at everyone in turn uneasily, thinking about suitable topics in a panic, and threw out the first one that flashed through her mind. "Husband, madam, you have been to many places.
A place, right? With old friends?"
"Ah, that's right." At some point, the Viscountess had regained her composure. Only the tears in the corners of her eyes could prove that she had cried. "We met in a ruins and have been traveling together for about six years since then.
"
"What happened next?" Lily asked curiously.
"Later." The Viscountess looked at Lily tenderly and recalled softly, "I met Julian, married him, and settled here since then. The two sisters are still playing around, and every birthday, I can
I received various souvenirs from them.”
"Excuse me." Yuffie suddenly interrupted, "Madam, what are the names of your two friends?"
This question was obviously a bit abrupt, but the Viscountess smiled gently and answered Yuffie, "The eldest sister is called "Wind Whisper" - well, she was born on the other side of the sea, that was her original name.
.On this continent, the name she uses is Jill.”
I seem to have heard this name somewhere... It seems that the master mentioned it somewhere, or did I talk to that guy Allen? Sure enough, it is a famous person, Lily thought.
"As for the other sister, when we traveled together, she called herself "Wind Chime". However, the letters she sent me over the years were always signed as "Alicia"."
"Ah, I remember!" Bell turned his head and shouted excitedly, "Aren't you the mercenary group of the 'Oath of the Lily of the Valley' or something like that?"
The Beron man hammered the carriage seat board hard, "It is said that three people can complete a task that dozens of people cannot complete. The team members are all beautiful girls." He sipped his saliva, "They are extremely rich!"
What is this all about? Lily turned her eyes away angrily and amusedly, but she happened to see Yuffie throwing herself into Mrs. Campbell's arms.
"It all happened many years ago." The Viscountess looked down at the girl in her arms, seemingly not surprised, "This should answer your question, right?"
"Well." The girl looked up at Mrs. Campbell, her eyes sparkling, "Sure enough, this is also fate's arrangement."