Resetting Lady Chapter 77

Goodness, its already this late Shall we go back for dinner now?

The sunsets illumination colored the streets. However, the dimming lights gave off an uncomfortable atmosphere that was very unlike the sumr.

At the very least, this was a main street where the police precinct was, so there were people walking here from ti to ti. But just a few steps away, there was practically no one walking along the alleys.

There was also a cathedral along this main street. All the roads led to the cathedral. In this era, where miracles no longer occurred, Gods influence still remained.

Habitually, Raymond made the sign of the cross.

Lord Raymond?

The next corpse will be along Seventh Street, and then the next one after that will be on the Seventeenth.

Which way is Seventeenth Street?

Huh? If you go along that way, youll get there.

You know the roads well.

Its uncomfortable staying at Mister Evans mansion. And the maids are so fussy that I cant even drink beer with them comfortably.

Huh.

Thats why I often go out to eat. Its not too far away, so its worth the trek.

Other than you, do other servants go as well?

Raymond and Xenon chatted as they headed towards Seventeenth Street. Xenon vented about his dissatisfaction with the Evans household. It wasnt very like a middle-aged man to complain like this.

Yes. Well A few attendants or maids here and there co out every weekend and eat sowhere else. I got a lot of recomndations from them. The chicken dishes of a restaurant around that alley over there are amazing. The chicken skin is crispy, but the inside is tender, and the sauce is very

Raymond raised his head when, so distance away, he had a clear view of Seventeenth Street.

Lets just go there.

Why did you even ask?

Grumbling, Xenon followed after Raymond as he stepped through the doors of a tavern. It was dark inside, but noisy. A few n and won stared blatantly at Raymond.

Oh my. Hello, handso.

Xenon? Whos this with you?

My boss.

Then the rumors?

Youre really handso, huh.

Raymond turned towards the squalidly dressed woman who was making eyes at him.

I tried to warn you that this isnt a good place. Are you alright with eating here?

Ive been thinking this for a while now, but you keep treating like Im a kid. Im fine. Though Id rather sit by the window.

Raymond frowned. But even before he could sit down, a familiar face appeared.

Thats

Noticing that Raymond was referring to soone, Xenon turned his head to look.

It was a familiar face to Xenon as well.

Thats Lady Carynnes handmaiden, isnt it? Donna. Should I call her to have a drink with us?

Hold on.

Right now, Donna was scowling as she received a note from a man. Raymond observed Donnas lips.

She received the note forcefully as though she was protesting, however, her shoulders were slumped when she went out the doors she had pushed through.

Ah, she left.

What would you like to eat?

A rugged-looking head cook appeared before Xenon and Raymond. However, Raymond was still staring after Donna instead of looking at the cook.

Why did she co here?

Xenon, take your ti and eat here.

Lord Raymond?

Raymond left Xenon at the table and hurried down the front steps.

Donna?

In the ti that had passed, the streets had beco buried in darkness. He caught sight of Donnas hair. Then, he recalled what Carynne said.

The culprit behind the serial murders is Baron Ein.

Donna entered Seventeenth Street. And thats where Carynne predicted the next murder would take place.

Raymond tried to clear his mind as he hastened his pace. He hung back around ten steps behind Donna. Where was she going?

Did he believe her?

So far, Carynnes claims had been in line with what has happened. Apart from that, she never left the mansion alone. She was bogged down with things to do from morning til evening. Verdic, who hated her, made sure of this. She regularly attended social gatherings every night as the heiress to Raymonds family and the Evans household.

There was not a single thing to connect her to the serial murders. And her assertion that she knew the future had its own basis.

Still, Raymond was too old to believe such a thing. If he was still a boy in his early teens, then perhaps.

This is a world inside a novel, she said. And shes lived the sa life over and over again.

Raymond was not so free that hed believe an adolescent delusion which didnt sit well with him.

But he was sure of thisthat Carynne was, sohow or another, involved.

Donna stopped.

Raymond also stopped.

Why was she here. Donna was Carynnes handmaiden. Donna had served Carynne as a maid ever since they were at the Hare mansion, and she was with Carynne most of the ti. Was she also involved in the murders?

Raymond wouldnt disregard the kind of close-knitted relationship won had. They shared too much with each other without much reservation.

He wondered whether he should pull out his gun or not, but Donnas usual appearance made him hesitate. Plain and ignorant.

Ah, seriously, I already said I dont want to!

Who else was there?

Raymond held his breath.

In front of Donna, there was a man who had his face covered, and he was saying sothing. Their surroundings were so dark and Donna was in the way, so Raymond couldnt see who it was.

Donna started to get annoyed, and the man in front of her also seed a bit peeved.

But surely its not going to be that bad of a

Ah, enough! Dont ask to et like this anymore! Its so annoying!

Impudent wench!

AHH!

Donna scread as the man raised his hand. Raymond imdiately pulled out his handgun.

Click. The mans hand stopped. Tensions rose on that dark road.

Huh? Sir Knight?

Stand back.

I know what youre thinking, but its not like that.

The man grimaced, but he soon let go of Donnas hair.

Both hands where I can see them. If you try to run away or fight back, Ill shoot you right away.

Splash, splash. Brown mud splashed up and dirtied the soles of his shoes. An unpleasant sensation could be felt on the tip of his toes.

The man raised both his hands. Then, Raymond checked his face.

It was either a man he couldnt rember or soone he was eting for the first ti. Raymond pushed the man roughly against the wall and pointed the gun to the mans temple.

The mans eyes grew wide.

You will regret this, sir.

Na and affiliation.

Lord Raymond Saytes, I know I look suspicious, but

Affiliation.

I am Gale Hiton. I work for Baron Ein.

The culprit is Baron Ein.

Damn it.

Raymond stepped closer with the gun still pointed at the man, who continued to keep his hands up, on edge.

Youre not sure. Youre not sure yet. Calm down. If you shoot people recklessly in this place, you cant take it back.

For a mont, Raymond gulped, then he asked the man.

Why did you hit that maid?

Its just that she was being cheeky, so

This This!

At one side, Donna expressed her frustrations. Since Raymond was here now, she seed to be feeling completely relieved. But without giving her ti to vent, Raymond kicked the mans shin.

U-Ugh.

The man groaned and doubled over.

Speak. Why did you threaten this maid and what connection does she have with the Baron.

Thats sothing that you dont have to care about, Sir Kni Huuk!

How about this? I witnessed you attempting to murder this maid not even a minute ago. And I had to shoot you just to stop you. Would the Baron be able to say anything about that?

W-W-Wait!

Donna intervened.

Raymond grimaced as he looked at the maid. He thought that this maid needed to be questioned as well. He wasnt certain, but perhaps its connected to Carynne. Perhaps, perhaps. Raymonds thoughts were mired with possibilities.

But, first order of business. This man.

You, stay back.

U-Um Im fine.

Raymond shoved the mans head against the wall and spoke threateningly.

Theres a lot of murders going on around here.

What?

Doesnt it look like I caught you red-handed?

Hiiik! No, sir! Sir Knight! I-Its just, His Lordship likes that maid, thats all.

So you were going to drag her back for the Baron to enjoy and then slash her throat?

W-What?

All the dead bodies that have been found so far were of young won, their genitals and wombs torn out. Isnt it obvious? Its the work of a perverted fiend.

Uh

If you confess here honestly, then you can live. Did the Baron order you to do it? To catch that maid so he could have his fun with her?

The mans eyes almost flipped over as he quivered.

No! No! I have nothing to do with that! And His Lordship too!

Inspector Albert will be very happy with this discovery.

No, sir! Until now, all of the won have received money as paynt. His Lordship likes won, but thats all. Uh You! Tell him right now!

Donna glowered at the man.

I kept telling you that I dont want to go, but you said you were going to drag away.

F*ck!

Lets go to the precinct so you can share it in detail, shall we?