504 The Way a Mage Finds the Murderer (2/2)

All the people who had a sheen of green light said, No, and the color on them didnt change at all.

If anyone who emitted green light told a lie, the light would turn red.

The Legendary Mage made a gesture, and the soldiers around the square left an opening.

The Legendary Mage said, The friends who are emitting green light may leave. They made up about one-third of all the people in the square.

After they were gone, the Legendary Mage lowered his altitude and put on a cold smile. The rest of you, please stand closer to each other.

After the crowd was gathered, another green circle of light fell upon them.

This time, the green circle was a lot narrower and brighter.

Naturally, the same amount of energy would be more intense if it was focused on a smaller area.

This time, a third of the people glowed again.

The Legendary Mage asked the same question and then released them.

After that, he concentrated on the rest of the people and cast Lie Detection in an even smaller range. He asked the same question and then told them to go.

After he repeated the same process three times, there were only twenty people left in the square. Both Roland and Andonara were among them.

The Legendary Mage further descended, and white magic stripes flashed on his gray magic robe.

Murderer, just come out. Lets not waste each others time.

The Legendary Mage glanced at the last twenty people and stared at Andonara for three seconds.

All the remaining people here were Mages, except Andonara, who was carrying a sword.

Therefore, Andonara looked most suspicious on the surface.

But the Legendary Mage quickly moved his eyes aside. He knew very well that anybody could seem like a suspect without valid proof.

Since the murderer dared to assassinate the deputy chairman, they must have prepared false evidence of their innocence. Sometimes, those who looked suspicious were actually guiltless.

The Legendary Mage landed and shook his head helplessly. It seems that you wont give up until the last moment.

He waved his hand, and a dazzling circle of light fell again. This time, almost everybody glowed in green except Roland and Andonara. The Legendary Mage looked at Roland and Andonara in surprise.

After a moment of hesitation, he asked the crowd, Which one of you is the murderer?

Its not me.

Its not me either.

After the twenty people answered their questions, none of them revealed different colors.

This time, everybodys eyes were focused on Roland and Andonara.

The other three Legendary Mages who were floating in midair slowly descended and surrounded Roland and Andonara.

Two of them were from the Red Magic Tower and knew Roland and Andonara. They were rather skeptical because they didnt think Roland would do such a thing.

After all, it was them who brought Roland here.

The Legendary Mage who performed Lie Detection slowly walked to Roland and Andonara.

Gloomily and coldly, he said, Why dont you introduce yourselves?

Roland, a student from the Red Magic Tower.

Andonara, Rolands woman. The Legendary Mage nodded without giving any comment. He then released his mental power, only to retreat half a second later with a painful expression, because he suffered a minor setback from Andonara.

Now that Andonara had awakened her Hero bloodline, she had the innate skill Mind Countering, which prevented most negative mental power and spells from working on her.

The mental tentacles of a Mage were essentially a special application of mental power, so it was natural that they were restricted.

But the Legendary Mage realized their strength after he was countered. He said coldly with his hands behind his back, How interesting. A Legendary Warrior is willing to be the wife of a Mage who isnt even a Master? Do you think Im stupid? Or maybe you are?

Generally, any Legend would be welcomed by all the forces.

Even a superpower like Fareins wouldnt refuse any Legendary expert. They would enjoy all the privileges here.

Besides, this Legendary Warrior was so beautiful that she could even marry a king. Why would she be interested in a student Master who wasnt even a Master?

Something must be wrong.

Roland said calmly, Sir, I can only say that youre overthinking it. The truth is as simple as it sounds. She is my woman.

Right when the Legendary Mage sneered and was about to say something, a mentor of the Red Magic Tower stepped out and said, Teldo, hes indeed a student from the Red Magic Tower, and this Lady Andonara is truly his woman. We specifically brought him here from the Red Magic Tower to broaden his mind. They cant be the assassins.

The Legendary Mage named Teldo turned his head back. Wait, Roland from the Red Magic Tower? I remember the name. Isnt he the one who created the oil-making and water-making spells?!

The mentor nodded.

The Legendary Mage hummed in response and waved his hand. Then it probably isnt him. The assassin mustve left the Association of Mages. Ill inform the city guards to lock down the city.

After that, he canceled the barrier and flew into the sky.

Greatly relieved, Andonara put her half-unsheathed sword back.

She was confident in dealing with two Legendary Mages simultaneously, but things would be tricky if she had to fight four of them.

Roland nodded at the mentor who spoke for him in gratitude. Then his face slightly changed.

He opened the system menu and found a quest notification.

Quest received: Lurker in the Dark (1). Look for clues about the assassin. His fate will be decided by you. (Epic)

It was an epic quest? And it was numbered?

Was it a quest series?

Roland subconsciously accepted the quest.