Chapter 578: Chapter 162: The Death of the Girl _3
Young Master Tiro’s treatment of the young lady worsened over time. At first, he would often come to see her and spend time with her, but as time passed, his dismissive attitude turned into fury. He...he began to regularly scold and hit her, even torturing her using various methods. She used to be strong and healthy, but ever since then, her health has been declining, with each episode of abuse or humiliation at Tiro’s hands leaving her sick for days. About a half-year ago, she discovered she was pregnant with Tiro’s child. She thought that because she was carrying his flesh and blood, he would be kinder to her. But... but instead he intensified his abuses. Until two months ago, Tiro even brought home a young lady, claiming she was a guest. This other lady seemed to be from a noble family, and the young lady seemed to have met her before. Despite asking, the young lady declined to tell me. Tiro was as attentive to the noble lady as he had been to the young lady, while ignoring the young lady entirely. However, it was a blessing in disguise since the Lady was safe from his abuses and could rest and take care of the pregnancy. Yet, her mental state remained severely depressed. It seemed as if she had countless things on her mind every day, and she didn’t seem to care how Tiro treated her. Days passed by, until a week and a half ago, Tiro suddenly came back with that noble girl, at this point, the young lady was already six months pregnant. It was then that they ruined her," said Xiao Huan, weeping uncontrollably. Ah Dai tightened his fists, his voice colder like a winter chill, "Tell me, how did they hurt her?"
Xiao Huan choked out, "I will never forget what they did that day. That handsome Tiro was so terrifying. As soon as he entered, he accused the young lady of having another man’s child. But the young lady never laid eyes on another man beside Tiro! She was furious and angrily reproached Tiro. But he retorted, ’Who knows whose bastard you are carrying?’. The noble girl by his side just fanned the flames, repeatedly mocking and deriding the young lady. The young lady was trembling with rage to the point she almost fainted. Tiro, with deadly glints in his eyes, suddenly yanked the young lady’s hair, slapped her across the face, and even kicked her. The noble girl cheered him on. They...they were like animals! The young lady fell to the ground, rolling in pain. She tearfully begged Tiro to stop for the sake of their unborn child. But...but Tiro just became more violent. The poor young lady was weak from her pregnancy and her numerous diseases, and she finally passed out under his relentless torture. She was bleeding profusely. It was only then that Tiro stopped his assault. The young lady was barely recognizable when that noble girl left mocking her. Desperate, I ran to find a doctor to help the young lady, pleading for her life. Fortunately, the doctor had a heart and treated the young lady at his own expense. But how could the young lady recover from losing a baby she had carried for six months? Just a few days ago, the doctor said she won’t make it. But...but she kept fighting, struggling to hang onto life. I realize now; she was waiting for you! The young lady died such a pitiful and tragic death!" Xiao Huan fell sobbing on her friend’s body, her body convulsing with grief.
Ah Dai’s face remained stoic, his fingernails digging deep into his arm. Slowly, he stood up. He looked deeply at the young lady, softly saying, "Lady, my wife, you may rest now. I will avenge all the torment you suffered. I will make Tiro pay for what he has done." With that, he headed towards the door.
Xiao Huan exclaimed, shocked by the icy intention to kill emanating from Ah Dai, "Sir, you...where are you going?"
Ah Dai, with his back to Xiao Huan, calmly answered, "I’m going to avenge the young lady’s death. That’s what I need to do. Her death won’t be in vain."
Xiao Huan let go of her dead friend, rushing to catch up with Ah Dai, grabbing his arm pleadingly, "Sir...Sir, you can’t go! You mean everything to lady. She wouldn’t want you to risk yourself. Tiro knows martial arts, and you... you can’t beat him. You need to leave. If they find you here, it could be dangerous for you."
Ah Dai laughed, a wild and deranged laugh that made the entire room shudder, "Xiao Huan, stay here and watch over her body. I’ll be back soon. I’ve said it before, anyone who has harmed her, I won’t let off a single one. This includes the Governor and his wife who condoned their grandson. These wicked nobles deserve to die. Wait for me, I’ll be back soon." With a flash of light, he shook off Xiao Huan’s hand. Then, Ah Dai shed his outer robe, revealing the Giant Spirit Snake Armor underneath. He stepped out of the room with contempt for the chilling and relentless night. But even the cold of the night was warmer than his now icy heart. Ah Dai moved decisively towards Tiro and Rong Rong’s room without bothering to hide. The hate boiling within him was as intense as when Owen was murdered.
