Chapter 250: The Destination

Chapter 250: The Destination

Desi County, Conant City, 67 Red Sycamore Street.

Wearing a face commonly seen in the Loen Kingdom, Klein took a step forward and rang the doorbell.

Less than a minute later, the door opened with a creak. A maid in a black-and-white dress poked her head out and examined him for a few seconds before asking in confusion, “Good evening. Who are you looking for?”

“I am looking for Madam Nilu. I am a friend of her father, David Raymond,” Klein answered calmly.

David Raymond was the Nightmare Klein had released from Creeping Hunger, one of the Red Gloves among the Nighthawks. His final concern had been his daughter, Nilu Raymond. He felt extremely guilty that he had been unable to accompany her while she grew up, leaving her to lose not only her mother but nearly her father as well. Klein had promised him at the time that, if he had the chance, he would come to this beautiful seaside city and see how his daughter was doing.

Through prior inquiries, Klein had already obtained a general understanding of Nilu Raymond’s circumstances. After graduating from grammar school, this young woman had entered the Church of Evernight’s Care for Women and Children Foundation, earning a weekly salary of 2 pounds, 10 soli. She was the envy of her neighbors.

She had also inherited a sum from her “merchant” father. The exact amount was not clear to outsiders, only that she was richer than most members of the middle class.

Normally, a young woman with sufficient wealth would be very cautious regarding marriage. She would repeatedly choose and observe, so often ended up marrying late. But only one year after starting work, Nilu married a government employee.

Because both of them believed in the Evernight Goddess, she had not taken her husband’s surname. She was still Nilu Raymond, still living at 67 Red Sycamore Street, and had not moved away.

Hearing Klein’s answer, the maid hurriedly asked him to wait, then turned and entered the sitting room to report.

Before long, a woman in a home dress walked toward the entrance. She had black hair and blue eyes, somewhat long and thin cheeks, and decent features. She bore a certain resemblance to David Raymond.

“Good evening, sir. I am David Raymond’s daughter, Nilu. May I ask when you met my father?” Nilu Raymond asked politely but warily.

Klein removed his hat and smiled.

“At sea. It has already been several years.”

Nilu Raymond glanced at him with obvious vigilance.

“Perhaps you do not know, but he has already passed away.”

Klein sighed.

“I know. I met him in that disaster. At the time, he said some things. I originally did not pay them much attention, but over the past few years, the more I thought about it, the more I felt you should know them.”

“Is that so?” Nilu whispered. After thinking, she said, “Please come in. Do you mind if my husband listens as well?”

“This only concerns your decision,” Klein replied frankly.

Nilu nodded and led Klein into the study. Her husband, an ordinary-looking government employee with a refined air, put down his newspaper and followed.

After both sides sat down, Klein looked at the couple on the sofa opposite him. Weighing his words, he said, “Mr. David Raymond once experienced a disaster. He lost his father, mother, wife, brothers, and sisters.”

Nilu nodded without much expression.

“I know.”

Klein thought for a moment, then continued, “On the surface, he was a merchant. In truth, he was pursuing the murderers who caused that disaster.”

“I know.” Nilu spoke with little reaction.

Klein glanced at her and went on.

“He poured his entire heart into that matter. He regretted not being able to properly accompany you while you grew up, making you lose not only your mother, but almost your father as well.”

Nilu fell silent for a second, then answered quickly, “I know!”

Klein’s gaze swept over the old books around them. He sighed soundlessly.

“He said his greatest wish was to see you, under the Goddess’s witness, have your…