"The Curse at Goldert Castle"

It is unfortunate that Dr. Fauci was no longer in the castle and Alex was not present at the time of the incident. There are only two junior magic apprentices in the entire Goldert Castle who are able to manage the defensive circle, but they are not very skilled and were unable to figure out how the tramp was able to enter the castle. This made Viscount Ashby and Alvis feel like they were being watched, so they quickly ordered the guard to be reinforced and for the lights to be left on all night.

Ginny was interrogated for an hour and returned home tired and afraid. She was unable to sleep and instead located another maid who was willing to share a room with her. A few hours later, around 4 a.m., another loud and terrible scream disturbed the silence of the Goldert Castle. The entire castle was agitated and the night guard quickly rushed towards the source of the sound. Viscount Ashby, who lived on the upper floors of the castle, was also informed immediately.

Viscount Ashby sat behind his desk in the study, fully dressed and with his loaded, rune-enchanted handgun at the ready. He had a foreboding feeling about the recent events. Edger, the butler, had just arrived and Viscount Ashby asked him to report on the situation.

Edger informed him that the homeless man's body had vanished and maid, who lived with Ginny Will, had died. Edger, an old man with no special skills but a wealth of knowledge and experience, believed that the strange and unpredictable events at Goldert Castle were related to Ginny. After a moment of silence, Viscount Ashby declared that they should lock up Ginny first in order to get to the bottom of the situation.

Please invite the special bureau personnel to come over at dawn." However, before dawn, two servants who had been assigned to follow Ginny during the day were found dead in the three-story building outside the castle where the servants lived. Soon after, the person guarding Ginny in the castle basement went insane and killed himself by forcing his head into the iron railings.

Until Alex returns, the entire Goldert Castle is in danger and some staff members who are unable to cope with the pressure have started to plan their escape from the castle where they have worked for many years and been well-treated.

After hearing Alvis's description, Alex's expression became more serious. This is a strange and serious situation. "Where is the maid, Ginny?" Alex asked after a moment. "Take me there first," Alvis nodded. The special bureau representatives arrived in the morning, but they found nothing. They could only shrug helplessly.

Viscount Ashby had to go to the Magic Association in person to seek help. Alvis was in charge of the castle at the moment, so the two of them went straight to the basement and entered the dungeon where the prisoners were kept. Despite its reputation as a dungeon, the castle's basement is not damp and dark.

It is lit by gas lamps and the so-called dungeon is just a stone room built into the foundation. It was converted into a simple cell for holding errant servants or invading enemies. Ginny Will was sitting in the corner of the cell at the moment, her hair dishevelled and her lips moving, but she seemed at a loss for words and was in a strange mental state.

Alex looked at the maid who had once been graceful, but now appeared withered, as if she had aged a decade. Her hair was dry and dishevelled, her fingernails were furiously scratched, and even her fingertips were scratched and bleeding. "This person is finished," Alex said, shaking his head.

He immediately noticed that Ginny Will's body was surrounded by a strong black aura with an incredibly gloomy atmosphere, as if the aura of pestilence had descended, making everyone feel uneasy. The aura was associated with misfortune, illness, and depression. "I've never seen such a wicked curse before," Alex said, surprised. Given these conditions, it is clear that Ginny has been cursed.

However, using a curse to harm someone comes with a cost and should not be taken lightly. Using a cannon to kill a mosquito would be like using such a curse on a maid. It is clear that the main target this time was not the maid, but the Goldert family and Viscount Ashby. Viscount Ashby returned from the outside with a scowl half an hour later, clearly unhappy with the outcome of his trip to the Wizards Association. Alex and Alvis sat across the desk from Viscount Ashby in the castle's study.

Viscount Ashby breathed a sigh of relief as he untied his bow tie: "Alex, I'm glad you were able to come back. People's hearts are fragile during difficult times. This happened in the castle, and many of the people who have served here for decades are here. Please be careful on your way back. "I'm afraid that the strangeness will continue for a few more days and the Goldert family's reputation and influence, built up over the years, will gradually be eroded."

Alex nodded, As he was walking through the castle, he noticed someone muttering repeatedly with a worn and terrified expression on their face. No one slept well last night after tossing and turning in fear. As a result, when Viscount Ashby said, "our power is gradually being spent," he could no longer conceal the hopelessness and unwillingness he was feeling in his heart.

This is the world we live in. Even lords, powerful bureaucrats, and billionaire capitalists are powerless in the face of the strange events in this world, which makes Alex more aware of the immense power it represents. It is the foundation for all rights and prosperity. The Goldert family, one of the most prominent families in PARSLOV, had money and status, but they were humiliated by a stranger and were powerless to stop it.

Butler Edger rushed into the room with an unhappy expression after a frantic knock on the door. "What's wrong?" Viscount Ashby asked, frowning. "What happened this time?" "Master, the gardener Wilmot died just now," Butler Edger tried to appear calm. "Damn!" Alvis shouted and helplessly when he heard the news. Viscount Ashby remained composed and looked at Alex with curiosity.

Alex is now the castle's most powerful combat force. The Special Bureau and the Magician Association are either too busy to help or have received orders from higher-ups to ignore the Goldert family's situation. The Golderts can only rely on Alex now. Alex's bravery in saving Lelisa and Erza twice has earned Viscount Ashby's admiration. Even Viscount Ashby trusts Alex more than Fauci because Alex still bears the Goldert surname.

Alex is no longer arrogant and volunteers: "Let me go have a look." Viscount Ashby and Alvis both sigh with relief when they see Alex's offer. They didn't realize the danger until Baron Albert was killed in a strange way. They are now in a different situation and the looming threat of death makes things even more difficult. They must gather their courage and face the strangeness.

This is not due to a lack of bravery on the part of Viscount Ashby. Even though he has retired for many years, as noble officers who once fought in the Kingdom Knights, he has become less physically fit and their combat spirit has waned, but Viscount Ashby's bravery and resolve are unquestioned, as is Alvis's. He is also a fine young nobleman. However, the oddity is so named because it is unpredictable and all forms of magic are ineffective against it, causing people to fall into a reverie and increasing their fear.

Alex's own magical skills as a magician are beyond the understanding of regular people and, based on several clues, it is quite likely that this oddity invading the Goldert Castle is a ghost or ghost-like spirit. This boosts Alex's confidence; he is familiar with dealing with ghost-like foes and even has the ability to transform into a new ghost.