The carriage slowly drove away from the manor. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Mrs. Campbell, Yuffie, Al, and Lily sat together in the car, making the already modest carriage even more crowded. Mrs. Campbell seems to be quite accustomed to traveling in a car, and is oblivious to the environment inside the car and the bumps in the road. She leaned against the wall of the carriage and looked out the window at the scenery along the way.

As the carriage drove some distance, Yuffie closed the book in his hand and slowly looked up.

"The news you've gathered this morning...... "Glancing at the Viscountess," she said, "tell us, Lily, Alphonse." ”

Lily let out a sigh and began to tell what she had seen in the Civil Affairs Hall. Yuffie and Mrs. Campbell listened intently, and neither interjected. She recounted everything she had asked before, without adding any of her own thoughts or speculations—many of which were difficult to say in Mrs. Campbell's presence. This troublesome task should be left to Yufie, Lily thought to himself.

Alphonse picked her up and added a clue from the Guild. Lily compared them with what she knew and came to a conclusion that was basically the same. In addition, the head of the Guild informed Al that in recent years, there had indeed been occasional disappearances of 'residents' in the sewer pathways, mostly young men, but that they had not been taken seriously by the Guild because they were not very frequent - about two months together, and more than one person died in the sewers every month for various reasons.

The carriage passed through the city gates and headed out into the wilderness north of the city. Bell drove the car, turning back from time to time, claiming how optimistic the head of the "Guild" was about his strength. Lily interrupted Bell and turned to Yufie, who had been silent for almost the entire time.

"Thou art again...... What's the news? "She instinctively felt that the answer to the question would not be too bland, but some wonderful 'sense of responsibility' forced her to continue with her words." From the church's side. ”

Yuffie pursed her lips and looked at Mrs. Campbell. As if she had already understood something, the lady nodded slowly to the girl.

"Bishop Nelson told me that the Viscount had sought medical attention from him seven years ago, and that the diagnosis he had given was 'incurable'." Yufie's voice was soft and clear, "And, from then on, the life of Lord Viscount should not exceed half a year. ”

Mrs. Campbell bit her lip, her eyes slightly reddened, but she didn't make a sound.

The girl continued to speak softly, her expression a little complicated. "Lord Viscount asks Nelson to help him keep the secret. In order to get the news, I used some special 'ways', but the message itself was credible enough. ”

Even Bell finally reacted when he heard this. He reined in his horse violently, and the carriage shook violently. "Yufie, you mean, Viscount him...... He cursed Madame and used it to live—"

"Shut up! The jury is still out! Lily interrupted Bell, raising her voice anxiously, "Didn't that Cindy mention that there's a wizard next to the Viscount?" The curse or something, it was given to the lady by the wizard, so it should be more reasonable to say this? ”

"But, Lilianor." Alphonse patted her on the shoulder, "The Viscount shouldn't have lived until now, so he must have understood." ”

"That's it." Yuffie took over, "And Lord Viscount, as an employer, should know what Kent has done. She rubbed her cheeks and looked at the stunned woman. But Lord Viscount can't put a curse on you. He truly cherishes you and will never take the initiative to go against you - that's my instinct. ”

"That'...... Could it be that Kent hid from the viscount and didn't tell him about the curse? Lily felt a little pain in her head, and she rubbed her temples, "By the time the Count knows, it's too late?" ”

"Kent is a wizard, not a madman. With his strength, it didn't do him any good to annoy the Viscount. Yuffie shook her head, "They are employers and subordinates, and allies in cooperation. Kent may have had a bad idea, but he wasn't going to destroy the Wall. She leaned back into the carriage and closed her eyes, "I can't think of any reason why they must choose Madame to be the target of the curse." ”

Then don't dwell on it so much. Anyway, the specific reasons and so on, ask the parties and everything will be clear? It's a big deal to beat them up first. Lily was about to speak when Al's slightly stiff voice rang out in her ears.

The organgist's blue eyes flickered rapidly, indicating that he was struggling to think. "Yufie, if the viscount can't curse Madame, his wizard won't either. Then, it must be someone else who casts the curse. ”

Doesn't that mean nothing was said? Lily looked up, only to find that Mrs. Campbell's eyes were slightly wide open and she was covering her mouth with her hands. Yuffie looked at Mrs. Campbell as if she understood something.

"Alphons, thank you." The girl turned sideways and gently hugged the woman, who was a little overwhelmed. "I'm sorry...... Let you hear such a terrible story. ”

"No, it's a good story." The Viscountess sniffed and wiped away the tears that had slipped inadvertently with her sleeve, "Sure enough, I believe that Julian and you are completely the right choice." ”

"Uh-huh...... Is it finally a problem? Lily didn't know what Al's words were doing, she just didn't want to let the conversation continue. She frowned and looked at the girl opposite, "And what are you going to do next, Yufi?" ”

"Wait for the next meeting with Kent from the Viscount, and then confirm the matter with him in person." Yuffie replied, "Ma'am, I'll take you home later." Rest assured, this will end well. ”

Mrs. Campbell shook her head. "I'll go with you." Her voice was soft but firm, "I am his wife, the closest person by his side. So, even on that occasion, he ...... You'd love to see me. ”

Yuffie opened her mouth, as if trying to persuade something, but eventually nodded. "As you wish, ma'am."

Lily was extremely uncomfortable with this dreary and sad atmosphere. She looked at each one in turn, flusteredly pondering suitable topics, and threw the first one that crossed her mind. "Husband, ma'am, have you been to many places? Are you with your former friends? ”

"Ah, that's right." In some time, the Viscountess had regained her composure, and only the tears in the corners of her eyes could prove that she had cried, "We met in a ruin, and since then we have traveled together for about six years. ”

"And then?" Lily asked curiously.

"Later." The Viscountess looked at Lily tenderly, and whispered as she recalled, "I met Julian, married him, and settled here ever since. My two sisters are still playing around, and every year on my birthday, I receive all kinds of souvenirs from them. ”

"Excuse me." Yuffie suddenly interjected, "Madame, what are the names of your two friends?" ”

The question was obviously a bit abrupt, but the Viscountess smiled mildly and replied to Yufy, "The eldest sister is called Wind Whisper—well, she was born on the other side of the sea, and that's her original name. On this continent, the name she uses is Jill. ”

Seems to have heard this name somewhere...... It seems that Master mentioned it once, or did he talk to that guy Ellen? Is it someone famous, 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 all signed by the name "Alicia". ”

"Ahh Bell turned his head and shouted excitedly, "You, aren't you the mercenary group of the 'Oath of the Lily of the Valley' or something!" ”

"It is said that three people can achieve a commission that dozens of people can't complete, and the members of the group are all beautiful girls," he snorted, "especially rich!" ”

What is this? Lily turned her gaze angrily and amusedly, only to see Yuffie pounce into Mrs. Campbell's arms.

"It was many years ago." The Viscountess looked down at the girl in her arms, and did not seem surprised, "So, it should have answered your question, right?" ”

"Hmm." The girl looked up at Mrs. Campbell, her eyes shining, "Sure enough, this is also fate." ”