"It's nothing, Lord Jonah," Ocasie said respectfully to the newcomer.
"Hmm, I remember there was a wizard coming today to update information, right?"
Jonah's tone was gentle, just like an ordinary amiable old man.
He looked towards Colin, and kindly said, "This must be the wizard here to update his information."
"Hmm, is it because of an advancement or perhaps there was a previous record of disappearance that needs updating…?"
"Due to a record of disappearance, a record of disappearing on the battlefield."
Ocasie adjusted her glasses and calmly explained:
"Colin Leonard, First Rank Junior Wizard, went missing during the battle at Gubier Island, his body was not found, nor any personal belongings.
"And then, just yesterday, he returned to the Tin Saint School, and today, came to Black Castle to undergo inquiry and update his information."
"I see." Jonah nodded, silently guessing what might have happened.
"First Rank Intermediate." However, Colin suddenly spoke up from the side.
Ocasie and Jonah turned their heads, their expressions somewhat puzzled.
"What I mean is, my wizard rank has already become First Rank Intermediate," Colin calmly pointed out Ocasie's error.
"That's impossible! Only two months ago you had just advanced to First Rank Wizard…"
Ocasie was naturally skeptical at first, but as she spoke, her voice gradually weakened.
Rank… If it were a lie, it would be exposed in an instant.
Colin in front of them, although speaking falsehoods, did not seem foolish enough to do so…
On the other hand, Jonah was initially calm, but upon hearing from Ocasie about the two months, his expression suddenly became serious.
Across the lenses of his silver-framed circular glasses, streaks of white light swiftly passed.
The next second, he gazed at Colin and asked slowly:
"Did you really just advance to First Rank Wizard two months ago?"
"Not a word of lie," Colin said calmly, his demeanor composed.
He had no intention of revealing his prodigious identity… after all, whether others knew or not had nothing to do with his own strength.
But as long as it wasn't beyond reason, he also saw no need to hide his prodigious status.
Upon hearing this, Jonah's expression immediately became even more genial, and he said with a smile:
"Since you've advanced, then the badge must also be updated accordingly… Ocasie." He turned his head towards Ocasie, who looked shocked next to him, "Let us congratulate the Tin Saint School for gaining another talented wizard!"
Ocasie snapped back to reality, her face somewhat reluctant, and said somewhat frantically to Jonah:
"Instructor Jonah, he disappeared during the Gubier Island war, and has now reappeared, unharmed.
"Such a strange situation clearly points to him either being a deserter or having other issues!"
Jonah's expression turned serious as he corrected Ocasie:
"Ocasie, within Black Castle, you must address me as Lord Jonah or Lord Jonah."
"However, about that battle at Gubier Island.
"I remember some time ago, when the news of the death of the witch named Margaret from the Yista School reached us, her family was enraged beyond measure, causing quite the stir."
"I didn't expect Wizard Colin to have also participated in that battle…"
Upon finishing, he looked towards Colin, sending an inquiring gaze.
"I am not a deserter, and as for why I disappeared, I have already explained it to Lady Ocasie."
Colin said in a deep voice, feeling somewhat helpless.
The front-line war situation was so tense!
Regardless of whether Councilman Nois was seriously injured, and regardless of wherever those two wizards who were guarding the Rescue Crystal and were privy to information…
They likely had no time to specifically pass on the message that he was that wizard to the rear.
Thus, with no evidence on his person, and no one else to corroborate his story, proving the truthfulness of his words was exceptionally difficult for Colin at this moment.
Regarding the matter of Margaret.
After leaving the Elf Kingdom, he had thrown all his belongings related to Margaret into the sea controlled by the divine, within that Sea Domain.
He kept only a Magic Stone, which posed little risk of complications.
In fact, even the Magic Stone was mainly intended for use in converting to Limit Breaking Points in the Golden Paper, so there was no need to worry about leaving traces.
However, as the only surviving member of his squad at that time, his identity was inevitably a bit sensitive…
At this thought, Colin couldn't help but sigh.
If only he could now be proven to be the wizard who transmitted the message of the Elf Clan's rebellion, with such a halo of heroism upon him, he should have no worries about the family behind Margaret.
After all, he could, at most, be considered an accomplice; the real killer who ended Margaret's life was the mutated Mayer.
Upon hearing this, Jonah shifted his gaze back to Ocasie.
Ocasie's attitude was not so pleasant, as she said with a seeming "calm":
"This Lord Colin is precisely the hero who passed the message to Councilman Nois that the Elf Clan were traitors!
"He claims that he accidentally entered a Different Space on Gubier Island, which just so happens to be the legendary Elf Kingdom…"
At this, Ocasie paused, then sighed:
"Who would have thought that the one who nearly thwarted the divine conspiracy was just a mere First Rank Junior… no, First Rank Intermediate Wizard!"
Amongst the many rumors, the Heroic Wizard's actual Rank became the hottest topic, with guesses ranging from Wizard Apprentice to Fourth Rank Wizard, and even the legendary Fifth Rank Wizard.
Of course, the most convincing for the majority of people was the theory that suggested Third Rank Wizard strength.