Dead Body on the School's Ground

Lucienna nodded in understanding, her heart going out to the little creature she had briefly welcomed into her life.

"He must have gone back to his home," she mused aloud, her voice filled with fondness for the smart and resilient kitten. "That cutie is a smart little one. Don't bother to look for him. Maybe he has remembered the way back to where he is supposed to be."

With the matter of the lost kitten settled, Lucienna dismissed the household servants, opting to dine alone in the kitchen. As she savored her snacks in the quiet solitude of the vast mansion, she couldn't help but reflect on the fleeting companionship she had shared with the kitten.

'It must be good to adopt a kitten,' she thought to herself, 'This way, I won't feel so alone in this big house.'

The magnificence of her surroundings and the warmth of her butler's presence offered her comfort, but the simple joy of nurturing a tiny life had touched her heart in a way she had never anticipated.

As the evening sun cast a warm glow over the mansion, Lucienna found it good to have a pet.

'I should visit my third brother soon and let him buy a cat for me.'

Later that night, the mansion lay shrouded in the quiet embrace of darkness, and sleep eluded Lucienna.

Restless and unsettled, she decided to venture outside, seeking peace in the cool, post-rain night air. The once-pouring rain had conceded, leaving a fresh, invigorating scent in its wake.

Her footsteps were gentle as she tread upon the cobblestone path that wound through the mansion's sprawling gardens. The moonlight bathed everything in a silver glow, casting enchanting shadows as it danced through the leaves of ancient trees.

It was during this nocturnal sojourn that Lucienna's keen eyes caught sight of a familiar figure. Amidst the inky darkness, the adorable little cat from earlier appeared, its coat blending seamlessly with the night.

"I thought it was a mouse, but it was just you!" she exclaimed with a soft chuckle as she bent down to scoop up the feline into her arms, cradling it with care.

However, as she continued her journey back home, a glint of moonlight revealed something that sent a shiver down her spine. The soft fabric of her jacket bore unmistakable bloodstains, and her gaze turned to the tiny cat nestled against her.

"Are you injured?" she asked softly, her concern evident in her voice.

The little cat, as silent as ever, offered no response. An unsettling feeling gnawed at Lucienna's thoughts as she quickened her pace, her mind racing with questions. She arrived back at the mansion in haste, her steps echoing through the grand hallways.

When she passed by a mirror, her reflection truly revealed the ominous bloodstains on her jacket, stark against the pristine surroundings. Her eyes then darted to the little cat, still cradled in her arms, its fur unmarred by injury.

"Where have you been, little one?" Lucienna murmured, her voice laced with concern. "You're drenched in someone else's blood. Did you see something you shouldn't have?"

In a flurry of urgency, Lucienna made a call to a veterinary doctor, seeking guidance on how best to care for the cute little feline. Lucienna carefully tended to the little cat, making sure it was comfortable and secure for the night.

She placed it in a cozy, makeshift bed she had arranged in a quiet corner of her spacious room, ensuring it had a bowl of fresh water within reach.

Her concern for the cat's well-being only grew as she contemplated the bloodstains on her jacket and the unspoken mystery surrounding its presence.

With a sense of worry and curiosity lingering in her thoughts, Lucienna settled into bed, her gaze often drifting to the small figure curled up in slumber. She wondered about the cat's nocturnal adventures, the secrets it might hold, and the circumstances that had brought it to her doorstep.

As the night wore on, Lucienna's restlessness persisted, and she found herself frequently waking to check on her unexpected guest. The little cat, however, remained peacefully asleep, its tiny form rising and falling with each tranquil breath.

A new chapter in Lucienna's life was about to begin as the night had taken an unexpected turn, and the cat's presence carried the possibility of unearthing secrets buried in the shadows.

Morning arrived with the gentle kiss of dawn, its golden rays filtering through the curtains. Lucienna, eager to greet the new day, rose from her slumber and stretched.

Her thoughts immediately turned to the little cat, and with a sense of expectation, she hurried to the corner of the room where she had made the cozy bed.

To her surprise and dismay, the bed was empty. The little cat, which had been there just hours before, was gone.

Lucienna's heart sank as she scanned the room in vain, her voice tinged with disappointment as she called out, "Where are you, little one?"

The room remained silent, and the feline guest was nowhere to be found. It was as though the mysterious cat had vanished into thin air, leaving behind only a faint trace of its presence. Lucienna's eyes clouded with uncertainty as she pondered the mystery of the little cat's sudden disappearance.

Had the cat, with its uncanny sense, detected something amiss and made its escape under the cover of darkness? Or had it merely been a transient visitor, passing through Lucienna's life with a purpose only it understood?

With unanswered questions lingering in the air, Lucienna couldn't help but feel a sense of longing for the small creature that had briefly shared her world.

The mysterious cat had left an unforgettable mark on her heart, reminding her that random and fleeting connections could hold profound meaning even in the most copious surroundings.

Despite the mysterious cat's disappearance weighing on her mind, Lucienna had to carry on with her daily routine. The luxurious mansion slowly faded into the distance as she embarked on the familiar journey to her elite academy.

'I took care of him, but he still left...'

The morning at the academy cruised with a pretense of normalcy. Lucienna attended classes, exchanged pleasantries with her fellow students, and tried to focus on her studies.

However, the shadow of the cat's vanishing act and the unresolved riddle lingered in the back of her mind. As the day progressed, an eerie undercurrent began to permeate the atmosphere at the academy.

Whispers of a disturbing incident spread like wildfire, casting a pall over the elite institution. It was during lunchtime when the unsettling news reached Lucienna's ears.

A security guard from the academy had been found murdered, his lifeless body discovered in a remote corner of the school grounds.

The shock and horror rippled through the student body, and Lucienna felt a chill run down her spine as she immersed herself in the seriousness of the situation.