Chapter 55. Repent-3

Borrowing Uncle Jerry's van, I trundle up the hill to Kurt's mansion. Honestly, I can't tell you what the hell when through my mind when I took it upon myself to check on Kurt. I guess I'm feeling a little guilty at the sight of my injured father, who is clearly struggling. Besides, my sleuthing has proven to be useless so far. Maybe, just maybe -- talking to Kurt can give me something to take away for now. As I park the van, a set of guards appear near the gates. They look a little shocked to see me, clearly expecting Uncle Jerry. My father's friend -- Joshua, is stood to one side. "Gentlemen." I call, locking the vehicle. "The Beta has been getting a few concerned mind-links about this suspicious looking smoke cloud." I point to the grey-hued wisps of smoke billowing high above the mansion. "I'm here to see if everything is okay." "Do you have any proof that the Beta sent you?" A stone-faced guard asks bluntly. "Hmmm, let me see. I am his daughter, after all." "Let her t