Chapter 300: Under the Fog (9)

Seeing Zoe being tricked by onlookers, Susan gradually recovers some of her lost memories of Betsy Manor. But she just can't remember about the lumber piles in the backyard.

What had happened to her just before she came to the loquat grove?, Susan frowned. Anyway, what else could have happened? Could there be anything more noteworthy than the loss of a boy?

Forcing her free from Luna's grasp, Susan walks straight to Zoe. As a result, Susan forgets what Luna had warned about. The reason for the series of overreactions is Susan's pity for the deceased boy.

"Zoe, what did you learn that Mr. Betsy asked you to help him investigate that boy?"

After joining the crowd, Susan looked at Zoe. Zoe's outfit was different from what she saw yesterday, with a new white long-sleeved dress, and it was satin. Susan still knows something about Zoe's dressing habits. Although Zoe is a maverick, he is not a squander.

In the past, Zoe cherished her mage outfits. In addition to keeping the Flame Gloves neat, they also treat their long skirts carefully during combat. At the very least, Zoe won't damage her clothes easily. Even if it was a little mud on her clothes, Zoe wouldn't allow it.

After shaking her head, Susan saw that there was a plum blossom brooch studded with diamonds on Zoe's clothes. She couldn't help but sigh that Mr. Betsy was so generous to Zoe. If he were to be the owner of another manor, I am afraid that it would be impossible to give such a valuable thing to a commoner, let alone a diamond brooch.

But what are you thinking about so much? Isn't Zoe good? This pause in thought, Susan also heard Zoe's answer.

Zoe walked directly to Susan, and patted Susan on the shoulder to comfort: "That boy's thing, it's bad." He did, however, take Mr. Betsy's stuff. ”

"What did he take?" asked Susan.

"A key, a ...... about the east tower" Zoe didn't want to explore the secrets of the castle, and the owner of the castle was kind to Zoe, so Zoe had to swallow it.

Listening to Zoe's words, Susan knew that Zoe should have some eyebrows about the castle. But why can't Zoe be honest with her friends who share their suffering? Susan was puzzled, especially when the onlookers had dispersed.

Feeling strange, Susan asked Zoe, "So, that's the end of that boy's business?"

Zoe did not answer directly, but replaced it with silence. What's at stake?, Susan looked into Zoe's dodging eyes and froze for a moment. Sure enough, Susan was not disappointed by Zoe's brief silence: Zoe let go of her left hand on Susan's left shoulder and passed Susan, leaving a word.

"That boy is innocent ......"

Susan thought about Zoe's words for a while until it was dark. She had wanted to talk to Mr. Betsie, but she hadn't seen him since she met him in the morning. During this time, she even made some preparations to prevent being stopped by Luna. For example, while Luna is concentrating on playing the playful girl and telling the ladies to do this and that, Susan takes the opportunity to leave Luna's sight. However, everything Susan did was discovered by Luna.

Even if she accosted a servant passing through the hallway, Susan would have to be warned by Luna: a magical sound, or a magical coercion that no one else would notice.

Of course, Susan also knows why Luna is so tormented. All this is just to prevent Susan from getting into trouble, or revealing her hidden identity. So, what about the boy? Susan couldn't see a civilian being wronged. If Zoe doesn't ask Mr. Betsy about the boy, then she'll have to do it herself, Susan understands.

Later, in order to be optimistic about Susan, Luna dragged Susan to stay by her side. In the room, Susan peered through the window at everyone who came into sight.

Among those who walked up and down the courtyard, except for Virgil on patrol and Perry on duty to the servants, were those who were busy with their daily work. Some people, seemingly tired, even turn their baskets on their side in the gutter while picking fruits and vegetables. There are also some people who, when renovating the soil, can even get rid of the shovel handle.

But isn't everything in the courtyard quite normal?, Susan couldn't help but wonder what she had had when she first saw these servants. That's when Luna reminds Susan.

"You see, the people who are buried in their work. If your eyes are sharp enough, then you can see clearly in the light. Luna, sitting on the edge of the bed, dangling her calves, deliberately kicked the closet. However, Luna didn't look at it at all, and sat on the bed all the time, playing with the pin in her hand.

Susan paid a little attention to Luna's reminder. As the mercenary leader Virgil walked past a man who was working hard with a torch, Susan saw a little bit of a horse's foot. In this moment, Susan felt like she had discovered a new world. As for Virgil, who was obviously patrolling but doing the work of overseer, it was more like covering up some facts, sometimes giving the person who bowed his head a look or approaching the person who was glancing at the other side. In Susan's eyes, it wasn't just the man who was working with his head down that was careless, but even the entire castle was in the haze.

Mr. Betsy's manor is not on the outskirts of the City of Miracles, but occupies a piece of fertile ground in the City of Miracles, and the entire estate is surrounded by walls.

From Perry, the butler, Susan knew that Mr. Betsy had bought the manor here after the Dragon Empire had taken over the City of Miracles, which meant that Mr. Betsy's home had moved here from the vicinity of the City of Honor. Later, during the Battle of Mochizuki City, Wooder helps Silver retake the City of Miracles from the Order, and Mr. Betsy gives Wooder the benefit. If a favor is given, the soldiers defending the city will naturally protect it. But why do the people guarding the south gate have a whole patrol?

"Fraudulent ......"

From the eyes of a guest, Susan can only use the word "fraud" to describe the affairs of Betsy Manor. Susan speculated that Mr. Betsy had deceived the former Order Keepers in the matter of the Manor, gaining trust by saying that he had no entanglement with Alex or offering loyalty to Kyle, and that he had passed the strict scrutiny of the Order Soldiers, and that Mr. Betsy had used some means to gain Wolfer's appreciation and save him from being implicated in the war. And then, in order to cover up some of the truth, Mr. Betsy hired some men, the so-called Manor Patrol.

Why, then, did Mr. Betsy not really turn to any power? It is impossible for a person who cannot be firm to stay in the Church of Light for a long time. Although Susan had never met the leader of the Church of Light himself, she knew that the leader of the Church of Light was a stern man. If anyone dares to make trouble in the Church of Light or in the Inquisition of the Bloody Blade, then Javier, as the head of the legal affairs, will punish him severely, even if that person is the deputy head of the church.

After much consideration, Susan paused again as the situation was changing. Now, Susan has not heard any rumors about Javier's whereabouts. So, can a member of the Church of Light who is in hiding still be under Javier's care? So, what if Mr. Betsy loses his faith?

Exactly where things are going, Susan can't estimate. Because of her kindness, she had to continue to think about what kind of conversation to have after Mr. Betsy returned to the estate.

In this way, Susan looked out the window at the light and blew the wind for a while. Despite having Luna with her company, she manages to keep her spirits up. Even, she felt lonely because she was quiet for a while.

When the wind hit the windowsill repeatedly, Susan felt sick in her heart. She had to think of something beautiful. Of all the things Susan has been through in the past, the one that made her happy was naturally when she was mentored by Mr. Mayne. At that time, he had not yet participated in Mr. Mayne's travels, and in addition to dealing with Woolver with Glori and Dylan, he could also enjoy thrilling hunting activities. However, there are always some surprises that happen.

Susan remembers a time when she stumbled into a place with unusually lush vegetation in order to cooperate with Gloriy and Dylan to contain a wild boar. In that hazy place, where the sun was obscured by the leaves, Susan was lost. It was as if it was a trap set by nature, but Susan was not so pessimistic. In search of a way back, she looked around, but the rocks taller than her had been transformed into terrifying demons by the raindrops.

"What's wrong with these rocks?" asked little Susan at the time.

Looking up slightly, except for the lush foliage of dripping rain, all that remains are these tall rocks that have reappeared around and around. Susan was brave, but not so brave that she didn't worry about finding her way home. During this time, she called for help, but no one heard her. After several tosses, she hid under a rock because she was tired. Little did she know that the rocks that were holding her back would become a place of refuge.

Although the rain was not heavy, it brought a mudslide. So, Susan escaped because of these rocks that bewildered her. So, at that time, Susan did not blame these strange rocks, but thanked nature for its fairness like a naïve girl: a rain and loss in exchange for a glimmer of life.

As the memories fade and reality becomes clearer, Susan leaves the window. She turned around and smiled at Luna. Even though Luna caused Susan some trouble, Susan was grateful. At least, Susan gets some chance because of Luna's protection. In addition, Susan thanks Luna for vaguely informing Glori that she is still alive.

"Thank you......" Susan said.

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