The Cycle of Fate

Chapter 20: Illness

If Pontsbenet really entered the Naroka house to take away hair and nails, then it likely means Naroka was murdered by a family member. Naroka had a good reputation, was the pillar of the family, and was physically and mentally healthy, making it unlikely that she committed suicide... Lumière quickly came to a series of conclusions.

But if Naroka was indeed murdered by a relative, what was the motive?

Seeing her brother deep in thought and silent for a while, Aurore assumed he was scared by the "human turning into a sheep" and "the possibility that a Berri family member might have been murdered." She gently comforted him:

"Although the situation is serious, it doesn't affect us for the time being.

"It seems I need to reflect. I've always forbidden you from learning about true occult knowledge, which has made you fearful and panicked when encountering such things, not knowing what to do. Yes, the world has seen an increasing frequency of supernatural events in recent years, and I can't always be by your side. You'll grow up, and you'll have your own life..."

I've never heard that growing up requires leaving one's family... Lumière retorted in his heart.

He could sense that Aurore's attitude towards him learning occult knowledge had softened due to the incident of a person turning into a sheep.

Just a little more, and I can directly confess to her that I've already become an Extraordinary... Before Lumière could speak, Aurore had already made a decision:

"Go pack your things right now. We'll leave Cordu immediately under the pretense of the invitation from *Novel Weekly*.

"What luck! A telegram arrived at such a critical moment, allowing us to leave openly without arousing suspicion.

"Hmm, I'll teach you some real occult knowledge when we're alone during the journey, but don't even think about becoming an Extraordinary. It's too dangerous."

It's not luck; it was because I noticed the problem and sent the telegram. It just arrived during this cycle... Lumière muttered silently to himself, feeling reassured that his sister was still a decisive person.

Although he wasn't optimistic about their chances of leaving Cordu Village successfully, or escaping the loop altogether, they had to try.

"Uh, those three sheep, three people, we're not going to save them?" Lumière asked cautiously.

Aurore shook her head:

"That could lead to a conflict with Pierre Berri, and I'm not sure how strong he is or how many helpers he has. Blindly trying to save people would be too dangerous.

"Let the authorities handle it; that's their responsibility. Yes, once we get to Dariège, buy our steam train tickets, and send an anonymous letter to the authorities, letting them deal with it."

"But what if they don't believe it?" Lumière deliberately asked.

Aurore smiled:

"You really are an occult illiterate.

"If we describe the situation of people turning into sheep in the letter, they'll naturally seek out professionals to perform a divination. Even if they don't get detailed information, they'll sense that something is wrong in Cordu."

"I understand." Lumière didn't waste any more time and went upstairs to pack.

Before long, the siblings each came down with a brown suitcase.

Aurore glanced at the door and said:

"Let's go find Mrs. Pualis and borrow her carriage. We need to reach Dariège as quickly as possible."