RNP Chapter 73 The Returnee
Chapter 73 The Returnee
The door wasn't locked; the other party could come in directly.
But since he had knocked, Aaron decided to go and open the door.
Aaron opened the door and stared wide-eyed.
That was someone I knew:
"Lady Aulet?"
"Ha, I'm finally back, Mr. Mosley..."
After saying that, Aure's body went limp and she collapsed.
Fortunately, Aaron reacted quickly and caught Aurelia.
Just like when they first met, Aure looked disheveled and weak. This time, she was completely exhausted, indicating that she had been holding on for a long time because of something.
Another difference is that when she came last time, she brought Natalie with her.
But now, a baby is strapped to her chest.
Aaron didn't have time to think too much and led the two into the house.
And they settled Aure in a bed in the hall, which was closer by.
It was winter now, and Aaron covered Aure with a thick blanket and placed the baby beside her.
Aurelia's pale face reminded Aaron of Miss Brianna.
Miss Brianna's complexion before her death was similar to that of Lady Aurée now.
The only good news was that the baby was very well-behaved, neither crying nor fussing.
She even holds Aaron's index finger tightly, preventing him from leaving the bedside.
Many questions welled up in his mind: Why was Lady Aurée in her current state? Who was that baby girl...?
But everything depends on whether Aure wakes up.
After about ten minutes, Aure finally opened her eyes slightly.
Aaron hurriedly asked with concern, "Madam, are you feeling unwell?"
Aure didn't answer, but turned her head to search with her eyes and tried to prop herself up to sit up.
Seeing this, Aaron helped him sit up against the headboard.
At this moment, Aurée finally spoke, and she asked:
"Where's Natalie?"
Aaron felt a twist in his heart.
He found it difficult to say, but he had to tell:
"I'm sorry, Mrs. Aurélie, about two weeks after you left, Natalie ran away from the library. Henry went to look for her, but neither of them has returned since."
"Is that so..."
Aure let out a deep sigh.
"Indeed, sinners do not deserve redemption."
Aaron lowered his head: "Madam, I have let you down..."
Aurelia forced a smile and shook her head, saying:
"No need for that, Mr. Mosley. This was... cough cough... a responsibility I imposed on you, and it's dragged Mr. Henry down with me. I'm the one who should be apologizing..."
Just as Aaron remembered her, Aurelia was a kind and gentle woman.
Nearly two years had passed since they parted, and she must have gone through a lot, but her essence seemed unchanged, which Aaron found truly remarkable.
"Madam, there's no need to say that. You look unwell. Are you feeling unwell anywhere? Are you sick or injured? Would you like me to take you to see a doctor?"
Aure shook her head slightly:
"Doctor...can't save me, no one can save me."
Aaron looked serious and asked:
"So you know the reason yourself? Madam, could you tell me? Perhaps I have a solution?"
Aaron has a very comprehensive and systematic understanding of the structure of this extraordinary system in the world.
He might be able to come up with a few solutions, and if they happen to be related to the curse, he might be able to try to deconstruct and break the curse.
"Really? Then, Mr. Mosley, are you aware of the poison in alchemical potions...?"
Upon hearing this, Aaron's expression froze.
To be precise, the "poison" in alchemical potions is not just poison.
Poisonous potions do exist, but the "poison" mentioned by alchemists often refers to a potion that purely brings about a negative status effect.
Some medications only temporarily affect a user's speed, vision, etc., while others can ultimately lead to death.
For example, the death potion; Aaron had seen its effects in a forbidden book.
It can cause a person to die instantly upon drinking it.
As Aurelia grew increasingly weak, Aaron knew that the potion she had taken belonged to the latter category.
The difference between alchemical potions and ordinary medicines is that they contain extraordinary power, and once they take effect, they cannot be neutralized.
Lady Aulet... is doomed!
Aaron could only shake his head, announcing the news of death with a dry throat:
"Madam...I'm sorry..."
But Aurélié was more composed than Béron, chuckling and shaking her head.
It seems she had long understood and accepted her inevitable fate of dying...
Or was this her own choice?
At the same time, Aaron understood that the reason why Aure had returned to the library now was probably to see Natalie one last time before she died.
but……
Aaron felt even more guilty.
Afterwards, the library returned to silence.
After a long silence, it was finally Aurel who spoke:
"Mr. Mosley, don't you have any doubts? What have I done in the past two years? Have I taken my revenge? My past—don't you want to know?"
"It would be a lie to say I'm not curious," Aaron said, "but what if there are things you'd rather not talk about?"
After hearing this, Aure closed her eyes, and two tears streamed down her cheeks.
"Mr. Mosley...you are indeed too kind, which makes me feel even more guilty. If only I could meet people like you all my life...ha, maybe meeting one would be lucky enough...Alright, Mr. Mosley, it doesn't matter what you want to ask, I will tell you. I don't think I have anything to hide from you now."
Aaron nodded.
But what should we ask?
Aaron didn't care about Aurelia's grudges, nor did he want to know.
However… Aaron asked:
"Madam, you set out for revenge. Have you achieved your goal?"
Upon hearing this, Aure was stunned for a few seconds.
Then he looked at the sleeping baby beside him and placed his hand on the baby's head.
"I guess... I guess so..."
"So, are you satisfied now?"
Aure looked up at the ceiling of the hall, then smiled at Aaron:
"Hmm, satisfied."
Aaron felt that was enough after asking this question.
That was enough for him to be happy for Aulet as a friend.
So he nodded, a smile appearing on his face.
At this moment, Aaron had no other questions to ask... except for one thing:
"Madam, who...is this child?"
Faced with this question, Aure's face stiffened, and she bit her lip, as if she were going through a painful internal struggle.
Finally, she slowly spoke:
"I'm sorry, Mr. Mosley, this is the only thing I don't want to tell you. After I left the library, I committed countless sins, and I deserve to go to hell. But if there's anything I want to take to hell with me, it's this. It's better for everyone who's alive to remain unknown, Mr. Mosley. I don't want to lie to someone as kind as you, so I beg you to take this question back..."
What else can I do? Aaron nodded.
"Thank you... sir," Aure smiled weakly, "Also, there's something else I'd like to ask you."
"What is it?"
"Wow~"
The baby suddenly awoke, her cries echoing throughout the entire library…