Chapter 440: Where the Perpetrators Came From
Aldrian walked outside the mansion with a heavy heart. To be honest, he had known for a long time that Eleine would eventually have to return to his mother’s side. She was supposed to be by her side as her retainer, assisting her in every way, yet instead, she had accompanied him on his journey.
Since they had always been together, from their time in the secret realm until now, it made him feel lost and saddened to hear her say that she would be leaving soon. Although he had gained many acquaintances, friends, and even a lover, Eleine, who had always been by his side, held a special place in his heart.
Trying not to drown in his sorrow, he exhaled and forced himself to stay positive.
"Yes, Mother must miss Eleine as well. They haven’t seen each other in over six years. With Eleine returning to her side, she will have her trusted companion again. Mother needs her, especially after losing Cecile. Eleine and Mother can support each other once more," he thought to himself.
Once again, he exhaled and tried to focus on the problem at hand—finding the ones responsible for spreading the gu.
Based on his earlier guess, the ones who spread the gu had already escaped, but truthfully, he was still unsure of their movements. His assumption could be right or wrong, but one thing he was certain of was that they hadn’t dared to enter the mansion or spread the gu near it. If they had, the number of infected inside would have risen, as the gu would have inevitably reached the mansion directly.
The information he gathered from the infected was too vague and offered no clues about the perpetrators.
As he pondered where to start looking for leads, he suddenly stopped in his tracks and slapped his forehead.
"Why did I forget about the one ’being’ that always watches over my domain?"
He had been too preoccupied to remember this and had relied only on conventional methods for his investigation. Why was he making things so difficult when he had something that was always watching?
He stood still and focused his intent, reaching out to communicate with that being.