novelraw Chapter 156: A Happy and Friendly Family
Chapter 156: A Happy and Friendly Family
[Ding! Blood Doll's fear of you +5]
Blood Doll swallowed instinctively, asking in terror, "What... what do you mean?"
Lynn bent down, staring into her eyes, his voice drawn out and lingering:
"Because after you left, I discovered that all the rotten flesh and limbs I took out from your stomach belonged to the same person, and..."
He pulled out a comb from his system space.
"I also found your mother's comb in your stomach."
Buzz—
Blood Doll's eyes instantly went hollow.
The doll in her arms immediately let out sharp, piercing cries and struggled incessantly.
[Ding! Your hidden task: Blood Doll Looking for Mother progress increased to 10%]Lynn said seriously, "Did you get so hungry at some point that you unconsciously, just like how you ate your doll's arm, ate..."
"Your mother."
[Ding! Blood Doll's fear +5]
Blood Doll blankly extended her small hand, placed it on her stomach, and murmured:
"Impossible... how could the doll eat Mommy... Mommy said she was just leaving for a while, told the doll to wait for Mommy to come back... Mommy clearly went out... Mommy..."
Lynn glanced at the crying doll in her arms and said, "Is it possible that your mother thought you were too hungry, felt too sorry for you, so she cut herself into pieces and fed herself to you?"
The doll in her arms cried even louder.
Blood Doll immediately let out a scream, her mouth instantly stretching to the back of her neck, her long hair behind her fluttering wildly without any wind, snarling:
"You quack doctor! Stop saying such strange things! How could Mommy possibly do something like that! Because even if the doll starved for a lifetime, she would absolutely never eat Mommy! Never!"
[Crisis level 20%]
[Crisis level 30%]
Lynn adjusted his monocle and said deeply, "Don't be angry, this isn't baseless speculation on my part. How about this—after I finish my house call, you can come back to the potion shop with me to identify them."
"If those limbs really are your mother's, I might be able to help you. If not, I'll take responsibility for my words and actions. How about that?"
Blood Doll still stared at him angrily.
But the wildly dancing hair behind her slowly settled down.
A hint of smile appeared in Lynn's eyes as he patted her head and said, "Don't be sad. Actually, your mother has always been by your side, you just didn't realize it. I need to go now, otherwise my client will get impatient."
A trace of confusion appeared in Blood Doll's eyes.
Then she watched as Lynn strode toward the gate of the ancient castle.
But just as he reached the entrance.
Blood Doll's voice came from behind him.
"I advise you not to go in. If they are your clients, then you're in big trouble. That's all I'll say, believe it or not!"
Lynn turned around, only to find that Blood Doll had already vanished from the spot like a ghost.
Lynn was surprised.
Creak—
Behind him.
The castle gate slowly opened.
A chilling wind blew out from inside, inexplicably making one's heart tremble.
Lynn smiled slightly, his mouth stretching open to reveal pure white teeth, saying:
"No, my clients are all quite lovely."
...
Stepping into the castle.
The courtyard inside the castle was covered with fallen leaves. Looking up, he could see that every window of the castle was tightly sealed with wooden boards.
It seemed the owner of this castle hadn't maintained the surroundings for a long time.
Arriving at the main hall entrance.
Lynn reached out to knock.
Creak—
Just like before, the main hall door automatically opened.
"Anyone home?"
Lynn called inside, raising his Soul Lamp:
"I'm Doctor Lynn, the one you scheduled. I've arrived. Is the master of the house home?"
His echoes reverberated through the empty main hall.
No response.
And just at that moment, he suddenly felt an intense sensation of being watched from behind.
He instinctively turned around.
Then immediately saw, in front of a window on the high tower.
A pale human face appeared.
No pupils.
Staring at him with hollow eyes.
But only for an instant.
That face disappeared again, as if it had never appeared.
Lynn was startled.
And almost simultaneously, in the hall behind him, the candles on the candelabra suddenly lit up, illuminating the entire hall in a continuous wave.
"Welcome."
Three almost simultaneous, amiable voices came.
Lynn turned.
He saw that in the hall that had been dark, quiet, and empty just moments before, there was now a dining table laden with delicious food.
Servants were wiping counters, tending to candles, coming and going all around.
And seated at the dining table was a perfect family of three—a noblewoman in evening gown, a gentleman in tailcoat, and a young boy with a stiff smile.
All three of them were smiling at him, with an empty chair at the table, seemingly prepared for him.
Lynn tilted his head.
They did seem like a very enthusiastic family.
A professional smile appeared on Lynn's face as he strode in, and the moment he stepped through the doorway, the door behind him automatically closed with a creak.
"Hello, I'm Doctor Lynn from neighboring Wandering Soul Street."
He glanced at the order in his hand and said with smiling eyes, "May I ask which one is Miss Alice? I accepted her invitation to treat her illness. Are you her family members?"
Lynn's vision instantly flashed with information panels for the three people.
[Happy Father: Camell]
[Race]: Stitched Puppet
[Introduction]: The happiest family in Soul-Severance Alley, the elegant male head of household, the loving father that Alice cannot live without. He is always polite and very kind to everyone.
[Happy Mother: Dark Elf]
[Race]: Elf Puppet
[Introduction]: The happiest family in Soul-Severance Alley, the mistress of the castle. She is a chattering noblewoman, but also a mother that no one can live without. Mother always makes sure the children are well-fed.
[Happy Brother: Bai Yi]
[Race]: Human Puppet
[Introduction]: The lovely brother who just returned home from another world, Alice's favorite older brother. He often brings Alice many interesting toys. He never bullies his sister, never beats his sister. He is very good.
Lynn quickly scanned the panels without showing any expression.
His face still maintained a professional smile.
Looking at this family that seemed to have been forcibly pieced together from different worlds, Lynn's smile grew even brighter.
"We've been waiting for you."
The noblewoman stretched open her bright red lips, wearing a graceful smile that somehow gave an uncomfortable feeling.
"Alice has been sick for a long time. Many doctors have come, but none have been able to cure Alice's illness. They really aren't very likable."
Brother Bai Yi excitedly opened his mouth, drooling, holding a fork, excitedly saying, "But you can definitely cure Alice's illness, right Doctor? You definitely can, right?"
Male head Camell then smiled and said, "So we've prepared a table of sumptuous delicacies to reward you. We're honored to have you visit our humble home, Doctor."
All three of them stretched their mouths even wider, making their smiles appear even more brilliant.
[Ding! You triggered optional task: Help your client Alice treat her illness. Task reward: 1000 Skeleton Coins, 2000 EXP, special reward x1]
[Ding! You triggered task: Leave Happy Home alive. Task reward: 300 Skeleton Coins, 500 EXP]