Chapter 776
Chapter 776:
Leonardo and Hamlin stayed, curious to meet the person who might solve the mystery of the Glorious Heritage items that had so drastically altered their fortunes.
When Abrial eagerly opened the door, she was taken aback to see a small, elderly man standing there, his face adorned with a warm, friendly smile.
The man, appearing to be in his seventies, was slightly stooped but seemed strong for his age.
Contrary to their expectations, he lacked any formidable presence and resembled someone one might encounter in a park.
Upon seeing their intrigued looks, the old man entered with a chuckle.
He turned to Abrial, his smile taking on a playful edge. “Let me introduce myself. I’m Gustave Welch, Ashton’s mentor. You’re quite charming, and I can detect his scent on you. No wonder he’s lingered here instead of returning to Tacland.”
At Gustave’s teasing, Abrial’s expression shifted immediately. Knowing Gustave’s significance to Ashton, she held back her annoyance and urgently said, “Mr. Welch, please, let’s focus on Ashton. He’s in a critical state, and we fear he’s slipping into a vegetative state.”
Gustave let out a chuckle and responded, “My apprentice is not someone easily defeated by ordinary people. I’m quite curious to see what kind of injury could be so serious.”
With that, Gustave turned and made his way directly toward Ashton.
However, as soon as Gustave caught sight of Ashton, his smile faded instantly, replaced by a deep, serious frown.
Noticing the shift, Abrial’s anxiety deepened, prompting her to quickly ask, “Mr. Welch, what is it?”
Gustave sighed heavily, shaking his head. “This young man isn’t just hurt; it’s beyond what I can manage!”
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Abrial had always known Ashton for his extraordinary medical skills. She had witnessed him heal her grandfather’s chronic illness in what seemed like an instant. Because of this, she was certain that if anyone could fix whatever was wrong with him, it was his mentor, Gustave. So, when Gustave expressed doubt, claiming he had no solution, Abrial was taken aback. She couldn’t believe it.
“How can you say it’s beyond what you can manage?” Abrial spoke up, her voice trembling with desperation. “Mr. Welch, you’re Ashton’s mentor! His medical talents are beyond anything I’ve ever seen—surely, you must know how to save him! Please, I can’t stand to watch him in such a state. You have to do something!”
Gustave opened his mouth to respond, but when he saw the raw emotion in Abrial’s eyes, he knew it was pointless. She wasn’t thinking clearly, and no answers would come from her in this state. With a heavy sigh, he turned to Leonardo and Hamlin. “You two must know what happened. What brought Ashton to this point?” Gustave asked, his tone serious.
Leonardo hesitated, clearly unsure of how to proceed. Finally, he spoke in a low, careful voice. “Mr. Welch… are you… the Gustave Welch they call the Grim Reaper?”
Gustave shot him a sharp glance. “Does it matter who I am?” he snapped. “Answer my question. If anything happens to my apprentice, not just the Baldwin family will make you pay for it, but I’ll also make sure you regret it.”
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