Chapter 163. Mixed Memories

~3RD PERSON'S POV~

“So, what now?” Mary asked as she followed Edith through a passage in Lady Anaya's house.“Well, I guess we just wait. In her letter, Gabriella said not to proceed with burying Anaya. She thinks the lady isn't dead, and she might have a shot at reviving her,” Edith replied.

“But I checked her body for vital signs—there was nothing. Even humans emit magical auras. Although very faint, it can be sensed by people like me who are versed in using magic. But I couldn't find any such aura on Anaya; it's like her life force has been erased completely. Right now, her body is nothing but an empty bag of black blood,” Mary said with a sad expression.

Edith saw the sadness on Mary's face, then said with a smile, “It's okay, dear; I'm sure Miss Gabriella will figure something out.”*****

“Gabriella? Valerie... Angela,” Marie called as she walked around in the darkness by herself. She listened to the sounds around the area she was in and sniffed the surrou