freenovelworld Chapter 499 The Truth
Chapter 499 The Truth
Chapter 499 The Truth
Miss Brianna —
died? !
Aaron was stunned for a few seconds.
But he immediately remembered that the other person was already dead.
He came here solely to find out what kind of obsession that curse carried.
However, Aaron already sensed that the curse had completely disappeared.
Aaron, however, faces a curse for assassinating the Duke.
Aaron has witnessed countless deaths, so being falsely accused of being involved in a crisis he once experienced is not an urgent matter.
Decades ago, Brianna sent her most powerful knights to "invite" Aaron to Harvest City.
Aaron was full of theories at that time, but after leaving the library, he didn't have much ability to protect himself.
Aaron is now more accustomed to excitement and change, and he also has many powerful abilities at his disposal.
Besides, this is just a stand-in for Aaron.
Therefore, Aaron would be surprised by the news of his death.
But to say I was flustered was an understatement.
He quickly and calmly assessed the situation. Facing the crowd with swords drawn, he unhurriedly asked, "May I ask, when was the Duke assassinated?"
"Just now!" roared the furious guard.
It seemed he could rush up and subdue Aaron at any moment.
“But I was clearly waiting at the castle gate just now,” Aaron said. “I didn’t have time to assassinate him.”
"But you might just be bait; the assassin definitely has a special relationship with you!"
The guards accused, "Otherwise, why would the Duke have been assassinated just as he was being notified of his arrival?"
"It's just a coincidence," Aaron said. "It's not a just act to accuse me without catching the murderer, especially since I had no motive to kill him."
"You claim to be an old acquaintance of the Duke."
"At least I think it's very likely," Aaron said, "but there's no grudge between us."
"quibble!"
"If you analyze this calmly, you'll understand that I'm innocent," Aaron said composedly. "Besides, from what you've said, it seems you didn't even see the assassination attempt clearly?"
The guard was speechless, then said, "So what?"
"Did you see the murder weapon?"
"no."
"This is tricky," Aaron thought to himself. "It's very likely some kind of special power. I may not be very talented, but I have seen many amazing abilities and have some knowledge of the special abilities your master possesses. If you want to investigate the case, I might be able to lend a hand."
The guard's expression immediately turned confused.
After a long silence, he asked, "Since you say you're not a criminal, why did you get involved in this?"
"Because I have something I want to confirm—besides, I'm a sentimental person, so sometimes I'm willing to meddle in other people's business, but this is a special treatment I give to old friends."
This is no exaggeration. If one does not weigh the pros and cons of everything, one may end up in dire straits due to carelessness.
The guard seemed hesitant, but the other man finally replied, "In that case, what do you intend to do?"
"At least let me see the scene."
After hesitating for a while, one of them went into the depths of the castle.
Not long after, the man returned with a message.
The captain of the guards said, "Our heraldsman agrees to your assistance. Come with us."
Heraldsmen are said to be learned individuals, but judging from Anne's past letters to Aaron...
At the very least, many herald apprentices are complete idiots.
The heraldsmen of Hopeful Harvest City are not like that.
However, since the other party used the word "assist," the herald master has probably ruled out Aaron as a suspect.
Aaron had met the heraldsmen here decades ago.
But by then, the other party was already old and frail.
The current heraldryer must have been replaced; it's not one of Aaron's old acquaintances.
As you walk through the castle, everything in the corridor feels both strange and familiar.
He had lived here for a while, though his memory of it was somewhat hazy.
Human memory fades unless it is constantly reviewed.
Aaron possessed a vast amount of knowledge.
As for Miss Brianna, Aaron still remembered her face when they first met because of the portrait.
Finally, he arrived at his destination.
Before me lay a pool of blood, in which lay a maid, cut in half at the waist.
Hmm? Maid outfit?
Aaron put aside his questions for the moment and observed the surroundings of the crime scene.
The trolley next to the body, as well as the walls on both sides of the corridor, had neat gaps cut out at their isosceles angles.
It was as if something sharp had stabbed him hard here.
This is clearly not an ordinary work.
Aaron, however, was most concerned about the faces of the dead.
The deceased had exquisite features and was exceptionally beautiful.
Her looks are comparable to Anne's.
But this wasn't the face Aaron remembered.
This is not the Brianna that Aaron knows!
In an instant.
Aaron felt both relieved and wistful.
I felt a mix of emotions, um—I haven't felt this way in a long time.
Miss Brianna always manages to evoke different emotions in Aaron.
At least this way, Aaron can focus entirely on investigating the case.
Aaron turned to the guards and asked if there was anything noteworthy about the incident.
"There is a light," the guard replied.
"Light?"
"Hmm, it's bluish-purple, kind of pretty, and I think I see quite a few shimmering fragments."
Upon hearing this, a petite figure immediately flashed into Aaron's mind.
Then look around at the remaining assassination marks at the scene—there's no mistake.
Hmm—what a troublesome girl.
This time, Aaron was a little angry.
But Aaron also understood that this was the path that girl had chosen herself.
After a moment's thought, Aaron replied to the guard, "This matter concerns the Block Alliance."
Upon hearing this, the guard frowned: "Your answer is very perfunctory. Everyone in the kingdom knows that the former patriarch was assassinated by the Cube Alliance."
"What else do you want me to say?" Aaron thought to himself. "Do you want me to just say that girl's name?"
But Aaron couldn't do that.
"I've heard of similar assassination cases, leaving traces exactly the same as here, so I'm absolutely certain."
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The guards still seemed unsure of what to do.
In the end, he left Aaron to wait where he was.
After a long while, he returned with a message: "Our heraldsman requests your presence."
Aaron met the herald in a magnificent room.
The other person was relatively young, looking to be in their thirties.
Aaron repeated his analysis and deductions to the herald.
At the same time, he also offered a defense against the guards' accusations.
"I understand now—Cube Alliance is a cancer."
Aaron also felt that since he completely withdrew from the Block Alliance, the organization was moving in an extreme direction.
Is the newly appointed Duke of the Plains really so unforgivable?
Afterwards, Aaron inquired why the duke was dressed as a maid.
After listening, Aaron realized that this was a plan specially designed by the Duke to deal with the assassination attempt by the Block Alliance.
From Aaron's perspective, it would be difficult for outsiders to realize that the maid was the real duke.
Unless—it's not an outsider.
That girl isn't an outsider? Could it be that she infiltrated the castle using some clever method?
And, they learned to use their brains?
If that's the case, then it's some progress.
Nevertheless, Aaron's visit to Lorraine Plains was a farce caused by a misunderstanding.
The so-called Brianna Lorraine was not someone Aaron knew.
But what exactly was the curse that Miss Brianna left on Aaron?
Aaron asked, "Master Herald, could you tell me about the deceased Brianna Lorraine?"
He always felt that Miss Brianna's actions were not as simple as they seemed.