Mystery: But the Witch's Path

Chapter 121 Outsourced Mail Delivery

The vampires themselves don't have enough special abilities.

After all, they have long lifespans, are not easy to die from, and are numerous.

What Altair said to that vampire wasn't actually hoping that his parents would bring him a lot of wealth as ransom to buy him back.

Because the benefits gained in this way are the most unprofitable.

The main reason for keeping this vampire's name is to use him to contact the vampire's higher-ups, the real higher-ups.

But as a minor figure, she certainly doesn't need to influence high-level decisions, so she needs to use some tactics.

As he pondered this, Altair picked up the pen beside him and wrote, "To His Honorable Earl Owen Donovan (Uncle), and Lady Donovan (Sister Heather)."

"Zhan Xin'an."

"The forest is full of treasures and wondrous creatures. Recently, I was attacked twice and acquired two new rare and exotic beasts: a werewolf and a vampire. I find these two beasts quite amazing, so I have specially prepared an elegant banquet to invite you both to the garden to appreciate the wonders of these creatures, enjoy the tranquility of the garden, and have some fine tea and delicacies to accompany our conversation."

We cordially invite you both to a refined gathering at Sheffield Manor, Queens, Backlund, on Tuesday, May 2, 1347, at 3:00 p.m., to appreciate the wonders of nature and spend a leisurely time together.

If you agree, please reply before May 1, 1347, so that I can arrange a guided tour of the garden for you both and discuss various matters during the meal.

"If I do not receive a response or satisfactory compensation by May 1st," this vampire will be exhibited in Backlund, allowing the world to appreciate the wonders of nature.

"Earl Altair Sheffield cordially invites you."

September 28, 1347.

After finishing the letter, Altair couldn't help but chuckle mischievously, "Sister Heather, it's not my fault. He attacked me first."

"And also, who told you to give me a bunch of dogs on my birthday and praise me for actually being a dog?"

"Proud vampires, let me see how effective this method is for you. If you ignore me, I'll really treat him like an animal and put him on a traveling exhibition."

"If all else fails, put him at an auction and sell him. In this ordinary world, having vampires as pets sounds quite amusing."

After binding the letter, Altair pulled out another blank sheet of paper and began writing a letter to Uncle Rafe: "My dearest Uncle Rafe."

"I received your letter with tears in my eyes, wishing you all is well at home. I am still in shock and can only express my fear and grievances through writing."

"Today at noon, while I was having dinner at a coffee shop on Vlad Street in the East End of Backlund, I was drugged and attacked by a thug. The man was brutal and violent. Although he did not seriously injure me, he terrified me. I am still feeling physically and mentally exhausted and unable to eat or sleep."

"What chills me to the bone, infuriates me, and leaves me unable to decide how to proceed is that this person" is a vampire. I cannot be certain whether he is a member of Heather Grant's clan, or whether dealing with him will affect our cooperation with Uncle Owen Donovan—this "person" committed such a despicable attack on a woman; his wickedness and despicable actions are utterly outrageous."

"I am alone and unable to make a decision, so I am writing to consult my uncle on how to proceed."

"Granddaughter, Altair Sheffield"

September 28, 1347.

After finishing the letter intended for outsiders, Altair put it away, took out a new sheet of paper, and wrote: "Dear Uncle Rafe."

"Zhan Xin An"

This letter will be burned immediately after reading.

"This vampire attack, though quite dangerous, did not cause me any problems. The attacker was merely a Sequence Seven vampire."

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"The main reason I am writing this letter is to explain my plan: to use the vampires captured in this attack to force the vampires to cooperate with me so that I can obtain the high-sequence extraordinary properties of the lunar pathway."

"For example, my plan is to use this novel animal banquet as a pretext to force the vampire elites to attend. Then, using medical cooperation as a common interest, I'll force them to cooperate, and under the pretext of needing promotion, I'll demand a trade for extraordinary traits—"

"But I'm afraid that the vampires might send high-ranking experts to threaten, suppress, and seize a lot of profits, so I'd like to ask Uncle Rafe to invite a few more powerful individuals to the banquet."

September 28, 1347.

After folding the private letter, Altair rewrote the invitation to see rare animals several times by hand and put it into the envelope.

After ringing the bell to summon Butler Hahn, Altair held up the two letters in his hand and said, "Take this letter to Uncle Rafe immediately. Hand it to him personally, and after he has read it, let him decide whether you want to send the next letter."

"If Uncle Rafe asks you to deliver the next letter, — you~"

"Just hand it to the gatekeeper and run. No need to stop or go inside the manor to hand it over yourself."

Tell the driver: Go as fast as you can, or you'll get beaten.

After receiving the letter, Butler Hahn nodded without saying or asking anything, and left Altair's study directly.

They left Sheffield Manor by carriage and headed to the home of Earl Rafe Strauss.

Uncle Rafe's expression was unpredictable after he received the letter from Butler Hahn and read it.

He put his hand to his forehead, thought for a moment, and then said to Hahn, "Go and deliver the second letter."

"Remember to knock on the door and just leave the mail there; there's no need to wait for someone to come and receive it."

"When you run, run as fast as you can."

"I know everything." Hahn said this with a pale face, then turned and left the Strauss Manor.

As the carriage approached the entrance to the Donovan estate, Hahn spotted a newspaper boy in the distance.

When Hahn called him over, he asked, "Son, how fast can you run at your fastest speed?"

"Hmm~" The newspaper boy thought for a moment and replied, "I don't know either, sir, but my colleagues all praise me for being the fastest runner among them."

Upon hearing this, Hahn smiled and nodded, saying, "I've bought all these newspapers. I'll also give you a 10-sule tip. All you need to do now is throw this letter at the gate of that manor."

"Just remember to run there as fast as you can, knock on the door, throw out the letter, and leave the West District as quickly as possible."

After handing over the newspaper and receiving the money and letter, the newspaper boy said to Hahn, "Thank you very much, sir."

Seeing the children preparing to leave, Hahn quickly got into the carriage and had the driver whip the horses hard, leaving the West End as quickly as possible and heading to Queens.

Not long after, a roar that echoed throughout the Donovan manor resounded: "Altair!!!!"