Chapter 58
She didnt think that shed lose her. Carynne clicked her tongue. Shes still not used to this.
Fortunately for Carynne, however, Isella ran straight towards the north corridor, which wasnt often used by people. Then at the end was a staircase. Carynne pictured the manors interior layout in her mind.
Gotta double back.
Even if there werent many people in this place, its only a matter of time before people would come here since Isella had screamed like that. For now, Carynne should lure her to a spot that was less likely to be passed through by other people.
Carynne gripped the candelabra and ran after Isella.
Murderer! Murderer! AAAAHHHHH!
Miss Isella! Im serious Please wait, I have something to say! Miss Isella!
Moderate terror was present.
She didnt really have to run so hard, and instead she could just take it easy. Still though, shed have to scare Isella just a little bit so that shed go where she needed to go. Then, Carynne would wait for her there.
Carynne was aware of the unconsciously wide grin on her lips. This smile was much more natural compared to the one she gave the fief lord earlier. There were many things that delighted her in this life. And when she saw Isellas bloodstains, she lamented about it for a moment. She pitied the girl, so shed have to kill her all at once.
Miss Isella Youre bleeding so much.
Blood trickled down in the wake of Isellas each and every step. These were the traces of Carynnes prey.
How many times would she need to stab, hit or strangle her?
Isella Evans. You know The sins of the parents are inherited by the child. Ill confess, then. To be honest, I lied back then. I agree with what you said. You didnt kill me, but Mister Verdic killed me several times. Thats why. I really want to watch Mister Verdic die. But you know, I thought of something more interesting than poisoning him. Wouldnt Mister Verdic suffer a lot if you died? Thats why, the parent can atone for his sins through his child. Mm Does that sound right? Maybe its not. Honestly, I just blurted out the first thing on my mind. Haha. Can you hear me, Isella?
For some reason, she was excited.
Carynne swung the candelabra. She liked feeling its weight. Was she experiencing the pleasure of hunting? Hunting was a mans entertainment. During any hunt, Carynne always just stayed back, preparing some meals, cheering when Raymond brought back a fox.
This was a lot more fun than just that. She vowed that next time, shed try wielding a bigger gun at the hunting grounds. Carynne felt that its a shame how the only gun she could handle was a pistol. Maybe itd be fun to shoot something from far, far away using a scope. Thats what Raymond was good at.
The hobby of hunting is quite exciting as well, Isella.
Even if she didnt die, this was still a situation wherein she didnt know whether shed die by Carynnes hand or not.
The match of a lifetime? Ah, how very fun. As expected, this was a much simpler form of entertainment compared to teetering between fantasy or reality. This was a good choice. Maybe itd be a good idea to kill again in the next life?
Ah I shouldnt get addicted. Goodness me.
The urgent beating of her heart filled her pleasantly. Carynne took off her heeled shoes to hide the sound of her footsteps.
Although she tried hunting a few times before, she felt no affinity with the animals. But what about people? The pounding of her heart made her want to let out a peal of laughter. To the extent that she wished to hum as well.
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Huuk huuk, huuk.
Isella thought that she ran for such a long time already, but the hallway was seemingly endless.
Where am I? This place is a mansion. How do I get out? Dont know. The stairs. I have to go back to the stairs. I dont know the mansions layout. I need to get out of here right now.
But after Isella ran down the staircase, which was at the end of the corridor, she had no choice but to curse out.
Damn it!
Isella came running down, but when she reached the end at the ground floor, she found that it was locked.
Isella
She could hear footsteps from a distance. It must be Carynne. Strangely enough, Isella didnt encounter anybody else even though she was screaming as she ran away. There should have been maids and attendants here though.
I took the wrong turn
She went to an unused hallway. She wasnt familiar with this old mansion, so she didnt even know where she should or should not run. Was this place really this big?
Isella covered her face and clenched her teeth. The sound of those footsteps drew nearer.
In the end, she had to run to the other hallway.
I knew it I knew it was her.
When Isella saw her face, she knew.
Carynne killed the fief lord.
Even if she hadnt seen the murder happen with her own eyes, Isella realized it at that moment. Carynne was responsible for everything. She didnt see people as people. She deceived people with that beautiful face and gentle demeanor just to stick a knife to their neck.
Shes sure that Carynne was also the one who killed that maid.
Huuk, huuk huuk.
Isella ran.
Even if her lunacy was stripped from her, and in spite of how terrifying she was, Carynne was only just a seventeen-year-old girl. And she didnt have a gun with her. All she had was a silver candelabra.
Whatever strength Carynne had in her, theres no way it could match that of a monster or a man. She even looked frailer than Isella. Shes so thin.
Ill make sure you rot in prison.
Isella vowed to herself. No, shed make sure that Carynne would be executed. Thinking about this, she giggled. Isella could even become a hero. Carynne was a murderer who killed her own father, and might have also killed a few more people. After catching that girl, Raymond would surely bow in admiration for Isella and regret his previous actions.
Huu.
But before then, she needed to live.
Looking around, Isella pushed the first door she saw in front of her.
Damn.
Its locked. Was it locked because this was an unused hallway? She pushed her tongue up and held her breath. Fortunately, Carynne moved slower than Isella did, and she couldnt hear the other girls footsteps any longer.
Ta-da.
Huh?
Someone placed a hand on her shoulder. As Isella held her breath, she heard laughter intertwined with the whisper that flowed into her ears.
How could I lose you inside my own house?
Like a nightmare, Carynne laughed.
AAh, AHHH!
Isella shook off Carynnes grip on her shoulder and stomped on Carynnes foot with all her strength. Crunch. When she heard the ghastly sound, Isella cheered inwardly.
Your acting skills are no joke.
Even as her foot bled out, Carynne smiled. As if she felt no pain at all. And then, she approached Isella once more.
Ah, AAAHHH!
Entirely creeped out, Isella screamed at the top of her lungs. That girl was a monster.
Carynne stepped closer and grinned. As though she was in the garden, or in the music room. She looked like a well-educated young lady, but her foot continued to bleed and walked with that candelabra in one hand.
With a bright smile on her face, Carynne spoke.
Isella The two of us. Shall we be friends in the next life?
What?
Isella couldnt have ever expected these words to come out from her lips, and they made her even more confused in the situation at present.
Truly as expected, hearing screams is such a wonderful thing.
And there was only one thing Isella could say in return.
Lunatic.
She shot out the remark and immediately ran away. If her life wasnt in danger right now, she would have even given her the finger.
Thats too bad But maybe we can be friends next time. You
Leave me alone!
Carynne expressed her disappointment as she shrugged, yet she continued to pursue Isella from afar. Just watching her walk like that, one foot dragging behind, was such a gruesome thing to see. Isella gritted her teeth.
So, they once again continued the chase at that dark hallway.
Haa, haa, haa.
She was out of breath. Her heart was beating like crazy. Her body wasnt all that fit either. Isella cursed this endless hallway.
Maybe this was all just a dream. If she were to faint here, maybe everything would be settled and shed wake up in her bed.
No. Unlikely. Isella scoffed at herself as she continued to run.
Haa huk
She was at her limit already. However, just before she collapsed, Isella found someone.
Ah.
On the other side of the darkness, she found people there.
Maybe
No. Thats not a woman. Isella squinted and checked for sure, then she let out a small sigh of relief.
Over there, thats surely a man. Its not Carynne at all. Finally! Isella cheered.
Help! Please save me!
Isella ran with all her might towards that figure.
Huuk, huk, huk Mu Murderer, a murderer!
Isella ran towards those people with all the strength left in her and then collapsed. Warmth. Other people.
Whats wrong?
One of them held onto Isella and asked. People. Theyre real. She finally found other people.
There there was a murder Carynne Hare Shes the murderer. She killed someone She killed her own father
What are you
The other man gasped as though he couldnt believe it either, then he groaned. It must be hard to believe for them. But whatever, its finally over. Im safe.
The Fief Lord?
Everything Everything is her fault
Along with the relief that washed over her when she found other people, she felt her legs giving out from under her. That crazy woman. Youre finished now.
Isella was about to crane her neck to look up. But she couldnt.
Urk.
Pale fingers wrapped around her neck. Isella struggled as that hand slowly lift her off the ground.
Why?
You know.
Darkness shrouded Isellas vision.
I warned you many times.
A baritone voice sank into her ears.
Dont pay attention to useless things.
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