Mystery: The Lucky One
Chapter 52

Goodbye, Fat Apothecary

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"What's wrong?" Alice looked at Caspars after changing her appearance.

"Nothing. Come with me." Caspars Quickly Realized his surprise and led Alice away.

Alice followed the limping Caspars through the bar's kitchen, entered the alley behind it, and circled around to a pitch-black house.

Caspars then signaled for Alice to stay where she was. He stepped forward and knocked on the Room Door in a certain rhythm.

Even though she had not meant to, the Robot's Extraordinary Ability made Alice remember the rhythm Caspars used to knock—though she doubted it was of any use.

Seven or eight seconds later, a small wooden panel on the door was suddenly Pulled Open, revealing a pair of brown eyes.

After being inspected for a while, the door swung open inward. A man wearing the same iron mask Appeared Before them. He tossed Alice a hooded robe, then asked Caspars hoarsely, "Didn't I tell you not to bring people here recently?"

"She Came To Her door herself. Don't Know where she got the information. Besides, she's one of your kind. I had no choice..." Caspars Explained.

The man Frowned and looked at Alice, who had already put on the hood. Noticing his gaze, Alice Raised Her Head and Replied calmly, "Just think of me as lucky."

The man gave Alice a cold glance. Realizing that driving her away At This Moment would not be a wise choice, he could only vent his anger on Caspars. "Remember to tell me in advance next time, or else, hmph!"

He then shut the door, turned around, and Led Her through the dark Living Room before Entering the first floor sitting room.

The sitting room's only light source was a candle on the Coffee Table. Its dim, yellow light was not enough to illuminate the entire room. Several

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