Chapter 96 (1/2)
Chapter 96: Discussion
Translator: Yukidaruma Translations Editor: Yukidaruma Translations
“Investigation?”
Headmaster Jackson stood in front of Fang Xingjian, looking at the two investigators, and said, “I remember that what I reported to the association was that the First Prince assaulted our official Knight, right?”
“My coming here is not related with the issue with the First Prince.” The man dressed in black pulled down his black mantle, revealing an extremely pale-looking face with deeply sunken eyes.
The Knight Association’s investigators were an existence which made any Empire’s Knight’s countenance change at the mere mention of them. As ordinary officials had no power over Knights, only these investigators had the right to investigate, interrogate or even attack them.
But because their numbers were limited and because they were given great powers, each time they conducted an investigation, it was a major operation. Each Knight who was brought back from being investigated were generally left half dead. This had given them an even more terrifying reputation amongst the Knights.
“I’ve received a tip-off that Fang Xingjian is suspected of colluding with enemies and committing acts of betrayal and treason to our country.” The Class One Investigator Charlie smiled and said, “Based on our investigation, we’ve discovered that he has a questionable background. There are no official records on him at all until one year ago.
“So…” Charlie shrugged, “Aren’t we here to conduct an investigation?”
“Charlie, you’re Great Western Region’s new batch of Conferred Knights, right?” the Headmaster said. The Great Western Region was the region Kirst was located in. The Empire was divided into eight regions, and ten participants were selected from each of the regions to take part in the Regional Selection.
Conferred Knights were those who had passed the Regional Selection, having completed the second transition. They were extremely strong Warriors who had broken through certain limits, just like the Headmaster, Huang Lin, and the First Prince.
The strong Warriors who were at this stage were extremely tyrannical, and far above the level of ordinary Knights. There were great differences even between their abilities and those of Conferred Knights, and at a level where the gaps between abilities were the widest.
The Headmaster’s tone was ice-cold. “You’ve just become a Conferred Knight, and even had the opportunity to enter the association. You’ve neither kin nor relatives in the Imperial Capital and would like to look for a backer. I understand this. But are you sure you want to dash head-on like this, to be the first? Are you sure that your backer can keep you safe?”
Charlier squinted his eyes and said, “Oh? I really don’t understand what you’re saying, senior. In any case, we feel that Fang Xingjian is suspicious and we want to investigate him now. Are you thinking of using force to go against the Royal Knight Association?”
Fang Xingjian was about to step up, but was held back by Jackson. Jackson whispered at his ear, “Don’t be rash. No matter whether you’re in the right or wrong, once you resort to force, you’re going against the whole association. Trust me, at least in the academy, they won’t dare to do as they wish.
“Bear with it for a while. I’ll look for some old friends and solve this issue very soon.”
Fang Xingjian did not reply, but took a long look at Charlie.
Charlie smiled and said, “Done with the talking? Then I’ll have to trouble you to come along with me. Based on the investigation procedure, I’ve found an office in the academy. We’ll start from there.”
Fang Xingjian gave a cold snort and followed behind Charlie. The Headmaster furrowed his brows, saying “George (the First Prince), is this your revenge?”
At the same time, the air next to Fang Xingjian’s ears trembled slightly. It was the Headmaster using the Reduced Force Field to make tremors in the air, for voice transmission.
“Bear with it for a while. Remember, don’t say anything. Don’t admit to anything.”
The three of them walked into a tiny office with a table and three chairs. It had only a single small window, the size of a palm. It was a standard small black room.
Outside the black room, there were over ten members of staff Charlie had brought along with him. Out of them, only three were Knights, while the others were in charge of helping out with investigations in the association. Although they were not that strong, their skills in interrogating and investigating were all top notch.
“Take a seat,” Charlie said, smiling, “We have plenty of time to chat.”