Chapter 116 - Dead (1/2)

Roland continued to derive the Spell Puppet model in his study.

Two rays of light shot in from the window and left two spots on the gray stone wall.

Following that, one spot slowly spun clockwise while the other slowly spun counterclockwise.

Roland stood up when he saw the two spots of light.

This was the signal that he had arranged with Hawk, which meant… the murderer had made a move.

Finally, after two months of waiting, the murderer could no longer hold back.

Roland quickly made his way down the stairs and b.u.mped into Vivian, who was taking the two kids upstairs for a tour.

“Deputy Chairman, are you going out too?”

Vivian found it a little strange. Why was almost everyone leaving today? Most of the time, Mages were shut-ins. They stayed in the Magic Tower all day to research magic.

It was rare for three people to head out in less than an hour.

Mages always complained about lack of time, almost yearning for there to be 240 hours a day.

“Yes, I’m going out for a walk. My brain is almost melting from doing magic experiments every day.”

Vivian really wanted to offer to join him, but she dismissed this thought when she looked at the two children beside her.

Since Roland had handed the task to her, she couldn’t possibly go out and have fun without completing it. Otherwise, not only would she not be able to fulfill the idea of shopping with Roland, she might even be labeled as irresponsible.

“Chairman, have fun then.”

Roland smiled and waved at Vivian before leaving the Magic Tower.

Then, his expression changed and became very serious. There was even a hint of murderous intent.

He quickly arrived at an appointed location where two beggar-like people were waiting. When they saw Roland, they immediately lowered their heads and said, “Sir, our leader ordered us to escort you out of the city.”

Roland nodded and did not say anything. He followed the two beggars out of the city center and quickly walked to the forest to the northwest of the city. To avoid attracting any attention, the murderer had even changed the location of the crime.

After entering the dense forest, they walked for about 100 meters.

In the dark forest, Roland saw Hawk and Link standing not too far away. There was another man sitting in front of them—Claus.

There was also a girl from a farming family wearing disheveled clothes. She stood timidly to the side, looking terrified.

Upon hearing the sounds from behind, Hawk and Link turned around. When they saw Roland, the former smiled and said, “Next will be the internal affairs of your Magic Tower. We won’t be involved.”

Roland nodded.

Then, Hawk and Link left with the bewildered girl.

Only Roland and Claus were left in the forest.

Claus hung his head low, not daring to look at Roland.

Roland sighed and asked, “Why?”

Roland had always thought that as long as he found the murderer, he would kill him without any hesitation and not give him any chance to speak. After all, such a villain couldn’t be spared from death.

But after discovering the murderer and finding out that he was someone familiar, Roland felt that he should listen to his defense.

It wasn’t that he planned on letting the murderer go. He was just curious as to why Claus did this.

At this moment, Claus finally lifted his head and looked at Roland in shame. “I’m sorry, Deputy Chairman. I didn’t want to do this. I just can’t help it.”

“Why must you attack ordinary girls and even kill them? That’s too much.”

Claus stood up. It was only then that Roland realized that his hand had been dislocated. His head was covered in sweat and his face was pale.

“I’m a n.o.ble. How could I be seeking out those dirty women!” Claus’s handsome face twisted.

“Then why did you kill them? I believe that with your status and looks, it’s not difficult to find a relatively clean lover,” Roland said calmly.

Claus said calmly, “I am a n.o.ble.”