Phantom of the Castle Chapter 6: Bella's Worries
After breakfast, Elena suggested going out for a walk, which Sister Carlos gladly accepted.
The morning fog has not yet cleared, and there are still some dewdrops left between the blades of grass, which look crystal clear in the sunlight.
The Carlos sisters grew up in the north, and the spring and summer seasons were relatively short. It's rare to see such a pleasant scenery, and the mood is naturally pleasant.
While Elena lives in the Florentine region all year round, the Apennine Peninsula is not so cold due to the influence of the Mediterranean monsoon. The dry summer climate was more conducive to the preservation of spices, which led to the Medici family's perfume business spreading across the continent. Elena's self-created "Angel Sevenfold Bondage" is well-known in various countries and even exported overseas.
As she walked, Bella suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong?" Elena also stopped.
Only Anna was free to play with the flowers and plants on the side of the road.
"Did you notice?"
Bella said, gesturing to the windmills in the field.
She suddenly remembered the strange sense of incongruity when she first landed yesterday.
"What's wrong?" Elena asked, puzzled.
"Is that for electricity?"
"...... That's right."
Since electricity has been developed and utilized a few years ago, some families with conditions have begun to build their own power generation facilities. Furnaces, dams, and windmills are the most common types.
Although windmills have been around since ancient times, they were mostly used to propel machinery, and it was only after the Industrial Revolution that they began to be used to generate electricity.
Because there are no irrigation facilities or other complex structures underneath the windmills, it is naturally easy for people to connect with the purpose of power generation.
"Do you remember last night? In such a large castle, only the halls and guest rooms are lit with electric lights, and the rest of the facilities, including the kitchen stove and the cellar lighting, are all made with traditional flames."
"Maybe it's the habits of the castle owner? After all, the rollout of electricity is only a matter of the last few years."
"But here's the problem. It is not easy to renovate a castle in Nuoda; And the electric light is really convenient, so it is understandable that only the lighting wiring was repaired. However, there are seven windmills built here, and it would be a bit wasteful if it was only for lighting, right?"
"Could it be that at first, I wanted to renovate the castle on a large scale, but then because of something, the plan was put on hold?" Elena tried to come up with an explanation.
"Even if the entire castle were to be electric, at most three windmills would be more than enough."
Bella analyzed it carefully.
Alina looked at the seven spinning windmills in front of her and felt that there was some truth in Bella's words.
Even in the Medici perfume workshop, a high-power power generation device like this is enough for a maximum of four units in one factory.
If it weren't for the large-scale use of electricity, so many windmills would not have been needed at all.
"Unless...... Bella thought of a possibility, and thought it was unbelievable.
"Unless what?" Elena asked.
"These windmills aren't used to generate electricity – or at least not all of them. It's just that people see them and think so."
"But if it's not for power generation, why are there so many of them?" Elena couldn't figure it out even more.
"Then I don't know." Bella smiled, "After all, it's all just our guesses."
Without conclusive evidence, Bella did not dare to make a presumptuous assertion.
Bella then recounts to Elena what happened last night.
"Looks like things are getting more and more interesting!" Elena squinted her eyes and said meaningfully.
Although Bella was a little curious about the truth of these things, she was far less enthusiastic than Elena.
I feel that Elena's purpose of this trip is to do things, and if she spends these few days peacefully, she will be disappointed, right?
"Who do you think it will be?" Bella asked.
"Well, it feels like anyone can do it." Elena replied, "After all, men are all lustful embryos in their bones. Hahaha——!"
As she spoke, she chuckled to herself.
"Uh...... No, it won't." Bella felt her scalp tingle, "I don't think it will be what you think."
"Okay, okay, just kidding." Elena covered her mouth with a fan and forced her laughter, "But, yes, that's not true at all!"
Bella was noncommittal. In this regard, she felt that she was not as insightful as Elena.
"But, whoever does such a thing as voyeurism in the middle of the night must be a coward." Elena teased.
"I think the other party's purpose should be Miss Angela." Bella analyzed, "I also came down when I heard the movement in the study, and the other party couldn't have expected me to appear in advance."
At this point, Bella paused, as if suddenly realizing something.
"If that's the case, isn't Miss Angela in danger?"
"Hmm...... Probably not." Elena thought for a moment and became serious in her tone, "As you said just now, the other party has no obvious hostility, and it doesn't seem like it is intent, so it must not be rash. Besides, Lady Isabel is not so easy to deal with."
"Yes, I hope I'm overthinking."
Despite what she said, Bella was still relieved.
Even if there are many people during the day, the other party does not dare to act rashly in full view, but what about after dark?
If Miss Angela had been alone, as she had done last night, and Madame Isabel had not noticed, and I had been absent at the time, the consequences would have been dire.
In short, you should never take it lightly until you have figured out the purpose of the other party.
The three of them walked along the stone path until they reached the beach, and then turned back.
Just as he was returning to the castle, he saw Professor Anthony standing alone by the gate, his eyes staring at the windmill, as if thinking about something.
"Ah, this isn't Professor Anthony. Why, you're alone?" Elena was the first to say hello, "Where's Mr. Paul?"
As she spoke, she looked around, as if to capture the priest's figure.
"We're not conjoined babies." The professor smiled awkwardly.
"But you look like you're on good terms!" Elena smirked at her eyes.
"Ah, we're just a little like-minded about theology."
"That's even worse!" Elena showed an exaggerated expression, "A common hobby is the foundation for further development~!"
"Ugh...... Huh?"
Professor Anthony was swept up by Elena's words.
Bella seems to have discovered some kind of incredible attribute in Elena. She even felt a little sympathy for Mr. Anthony.
"Oh, there's nothing to be embarrassed about!" When Elena was leaving, she didn't forget to look back and encourage her, "Come on!"
The professor was left with a bewildered face, alone in the wind.
The three returned to the hall, where only Mother and Daughter Isabel and Prince Holder were drinking tea.
Bella went to the study alone, to see where Miss Angela had passed out last night, and to see if she could find any clues.
As soon as I walked into the study, I saw the housekeeper sorting out the bookshelves.
"Mr. Yuri looks so good." Bella said hello, "How was your sleep last night?"
The butler hesitated, and the hand holding the book paused in the air for about a second, then quickly resumed its movements.
"It's alright," Yuri replied with a smile on her face, turning, "Thank you for your concern." The bed is much more comfortable than the floor."
"It's really hard."
"Where. In fact, apart from not being able to move and speak freely, he has not suffered any sin."
"I'm talking about the fact that you're going to tidy up your study all morning. - Is this also in the scope of business?"
"Ah, no, the master didn't explain. It's just that I think it's a bit messy, so I can't help but clean it."
"You're really careful."
"You've won the prize. Only when our customers are satisfied can we be called a 'trustworthy company'."
"Huh? That said something similar last night!"
"Oh?"
"What a coincidence."
"yes. I didn't expect there to be someone in the world who looks so much like me."
"I guess I used 'camouflage'."
"Really...... I don't know much about magic."
"But in addition to the appearance, even the temperament and demeanor, including the tone of speech, are very similar."
"That's pretty good."
Yuri's expression was a little surprised.
Bella was concerned about the book he had just put up.
"Can you lend me a look?" Bella asked, pointing to the bookshelf.
"Absolutely."