Chapter 779
Chapter 779:
Gustave paused, gathering his thoughts, and then continued, “Ashton was mischievous, always playing pranks, and he loved to tease girls. But despite his playful nature, his medical talent was exceptional. In just six months of training, he had mastered the same knowledge that Kaylee had taken ten years to learn. I couldn’t help but be proud of him. His skills were far beyond what I had expected, and I poured all my energy into teaching him. But in doing so, I unknowingly neglected Kaylee. She was already annoyed with Ashton’s teasing. As my attention shifted more toward him, Kaylee’s frustration grew. She couldn’t stand seeing me favor Ashton, and the more I praised him, the more she resented him. Eventually, their rivalry turned into animosity. They became bitter enemies.”
As Gustave spoke, Abrial began to piece things together. Her voice was soft but steady as she asked, “So, the mistake Ashton made… it was related to your granddaughter, Kaylee, wasn’t it?”
Gustave let out a heavy sigh and nodded. “Yes. Let me explain. About three years after Ashton became my apprentice, Kaylee lost to him once again in one of the tests I had set for them. I’m not sure what they argued about, but it was enough to set her off. Kaylee was furious, and in her anger, she stole the Glorious Heritage item I had hidden away. She was determined to defeat Ashton, no matter the cost. But Ashton found out about her plan. He confronted her, and during their struggle…”
Over the treasure, he accidentally triggered its latent power. As I mentioned before, using the Glorious Heritage improperly can provoke its forces, and when that happens, it can turn against the user. Ashton went into a berserk state, completely losing control. He became like a wild animal—there was no reasoning with him.”
Gustave paused, his expression growing darker as he recalled the event. “At the time, I didn’t know how to handle it. I sealed his acupoints to restrict his movements, thinking that if I gave him time, he’d calm down. But that night, Ashton broke free. And he went to see Kaylee.”
Abrial’s heart raced as she already knew where this was going. She glanced at Ashton, her mind in turmoil, but she stayed silent, waiting for Gustave to continue.
R𝒆𝓐𝓓 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝒏𝑬𝒙𝑻 g𝓪l𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝓈.𝒸o𝓂
Gustave’s voice dropped, and he spoke with great reluctance. “Ashton, in his berserk state, attacked Kaylee and… violated her. It went on for the entire night. By the time he returned to his senses, he was horrified by what he had done. Afterward, Kaylee changed completely. She never left the house again. She barely even left her room. Her demeanor was forever altered, and she became a shadow of the person she once was. Although Kaylee’s reckless actions started the chain of events, Ashton blamed himself for everything. He couldn’t live with what had happened. In shame, he left my place and returned to the Baldwin family home, seeking punishment. When Ennis found out, he was furious. He nearly expelled Ashton from the family. If it hadn’t been for Ashton’s two brothers pleading on his behalf, I don’t think I would have ever seen him again.”
There was a long silence as Abrial absorbed the full weight of Gustave’s words. Finally, she spoke up. “So, you believe the only way to calm the power of the Glorious Heritage is… for someone to lose their virginity to him, right?”
Gustave nodded solemnly. “After that incident, I spent years researching the Glorious Heritage, trying to understand its effects. From what I found, others who were affected by its power either died or lost their sanity. Ashton is the only one who survived. While I can’t say for certain, I suspect that the feminine power of Virgin Blood might be the only way to counteract its rage. It’s the only possible solution we have.”
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