60 End of the Red Salamander Gang (2/2)

Leon widened his eyes in astonishment at the revelation.

For this unknown group to try and assassinate the Duke's daughter three times, one could see how much they want her dead. Exactly what was their purpose?

”Nothing could be gained from the assassin's body?”

”They were all awakeners, but none of them could be identified.”

Leon frowned in thought. He could think of two possibilities, but they don't seem very plausible either.

They could have been raised secretly by one of the noble families or the unknown force had came from outside the capital.

Whatever it is, it's all just guesses at this point.

”You seem to be proficient in medicine.” Amelia shifted the topic. The past was the past. Rachel hasn't suffered anymore assassination attempts afterwards. She cared more about the present and whether her daughter's trauma could be cured.

”Y-Yes? How did you know?” Leon was taken aback. He didn't seem to remember mentioning it.

”You seem forgetful. You could easily tell I was sleep deprived and made recommendations like a doctor would.”

”Just from that?” Leon was flabbergasted. Anyone can see that she was sleep deprived by the bags under her eyes, right? It's general knowledge that most tea keeps people awake unless it's herbal tea, no? How can she tell from just that?

”Actually It was just a guess, but now I am certain.” Amelia said with a cunning smile.

”Ah...” Leon realised his slip of tongue. It was as good as admitting that he was. However, they were on the same side so it didn't matter if she learnt some of his secrets. But of course he wouldn't openly tell them. She had to figure it out herself.

”So can you treat her trauma?” Amelia had seek help from medical experts before, but they all gave her the same answer. Mental illnesses were hard to cure, she could only rely on herself to overcome it.

She didn't have much hope that Leon could do what the medical experts couldn't considering his young age, but age was never an accurate measurement of one's capabilities. She at least understood that much and held onto that faint glimmer of hope.

”Mental illness is difficult to treat. I can't cure it at present, but I can alleviate to some degree.” Leon was silent for a moment before he answered.

”That's please help her.” His first line disappointed her, but she was pleasantly surprised by the following. There's still hope.

”You don't have to ask. It's what I should do. I'll need to borrow your kitchen first.” Leon smiled.

”Huh? Alright... go ahead.” Amelia was taken aback, but she agreed. What did the kitchen have to do with alleviating her daughter's trauma?

Leon was about to head for the kitchen when he felt a tug on his pants.

”Ah? Ahh... dearest me. How can I forget our cute little Mia.” Leon picked her up in his arms. ”Will Mia forgive big brother?”

They were so caught up in Rachel's matter, they neglected poor little Mia. She felt aggrieved as they had not spare her a glance, but she only could only endure quietly as she was intelligent enough to know something was wrong with the big sister.

Mia nodded unwillingly. She was afraid to act spoiled. She feared they wouldn't want her anymore and throw her away. She was most afraid of being alone again after feeling their warmth.

Leon felt sad and gave her a warm hug.

”Big brother will treat Mia to a nice meal later.”

”Okay~” Her mood was lifted immediately. Her unhappiness was blown away at the mention of good food. It seems most children were natural born foodies.

Leon smiled and gave her a pinch on the cheeks before putting her back down.

”Big brother will be back. Stay with aunty.” He went to the kitchen by himself.

Amelia did not have to wait long before Leon came back carrying a teapot that was steaming hot.