"The creature known as the Frost Phantom Shadow hasn't been spotted in the city for several days now," the Law Enforcement Team has recently speculated that the Frost Phantom Shadow may have already left Neustadt City..."
On the way to Roon Kingdom, Faber was conversing with Buzi.
Due to the long journey, even for two Third Rank Wizards, it was impossible to solely rely on teleportation, not to mention they were accompanied by five Second Rank Wizards.
At the moment, all the wizards were swiftly traveling within a huge shuttle-shaped light shield—this was Buzi's group Flying Witchcraft. It was incredibly fast, and they would reach Roon Kingdom in at most an hour.
"Apart from the Frost Phantom Shadow, I've heard that there have been some odd occurrences in the city..." Buzi said. He and Faber could be considered old acquaintances, although they were just nodding acquaintances, they could still exchange a word or two.
"Are you referring to the Wizards who frequently fall into madness?" Faber shook his head. "I have heard some about it, but I don't know much. My main responsibility has been the Frost Phantom Shadow case."
The so-called Frost Phantom Shadow was the codename given by the Law Enforcement Team to the mysterious creature that had been repeatedly attacking Wizards in Neustadt City without leaving a trace, other than the frost marks left at the scene.
"If the traces we found just now are ultimately confirmed to belong to the Frost Phantom Shadow, then the Law Enforcement Team's speculation might be correct—the Frost Phantom Shadow has left Neustadt City."
Faber continued, his face gloomy, and he emphasized again in a deep voice, "But no matter what, even if we have to chase it to the ends of the earth, the Law Enforcement Team will completely annihilate that Frost Phantom Shadow!"
Buzi nodded, "I hope we can find some clues later."
Although he said this, Buzi didn't hold much hope; it was highly likely that Faber's trip would yield nothing.
But just like he had agreed to Yifu's suggestion before, Colin's and Gnarbal's deaths were highly unlikely to be related to the Frost Phantom Shadow.
Yet, as long as there was suspicion, they had to go and eliminate it.
In fact, this was also the reason why Faber had followed them to Roon Kingdom.
An hour later.
Roon Kingdom, Golden Barley.
Buzi met Colin in the central Wizard Tower.
"May I ask, Sir, do you need me for something?"
Colin had rushed over from a residence he had just purchased, his face displaying a touch of perfectly appropriate confusion.
"Don't be nervous, I am here to ask you some questions," Buzi said calmly.
Welber stood beside him, his demeanor respectful.
Before summoning Colin, Buzi had first inquired from Welber, the Wizard who had come into contact with Colin that day, and also verified the exact time of Colin's arrival in Roon Kingdom.
It was for this reason that Buzi's tone was so unexpectedly gentle.
According to the time recorded by the Communication Ring Tower, Colin had arrived in Roon Kingdom at about 11:52 a.m. on May 19th of Yanan Calendar.
And according to the previous investigation, Colin had left Neustadt City at around 7 in the morning.
Meaning, Colin had taken roughly five hours to travel from Neustadt City to Roon Kingdom.
Judging by the flying speed of a First Rank Wizard, this time was very reasonable; at least in terms of timing, Colin indeed couldn't have had the chance to return to Roon Kingdom after killing Gnar and Bale.
As for whether Colin was hiding his true strength, Buzi had already ruled out this possibility when Colin had just walked in.
Whether in terms of Spirit or Magic Power, Colin was an undeniable First Rank Advanced Wizard... Perhaps the only special feature was his exceptionally strong physique.
But even that didn't prove anything; at most, it could only show that Colin had done well in strengthening the foundation of his body.
Colin nodded slightly and asked, "What questions would you like to ask, Sir?"
"On Yanan Calendar the nineteenth of May, did you encounter anything unusual on your way from Neustadt City to Roon Kingdom?"
"Anything unusual... I was attacked on the road."
Buzi nodded slightly, which matched what he had heard from Welber's account, "Could you elaborate on that attack? Where did it happen?"
"Sure." Colin nodded, recalling, "At the time, I was taking a break in a forest near the Fapu Kingdom, about three hours away from Roon Kingdom..."
Buzi listened carefully to Colin's description and nodded slightly. Then, he asked:
"Do you know Gnar Hidosh and Bale Bunier?"
"...No, I don't," Colin said with a slight frown.
"Have you heard of them or seen them? They both look like this." Buzi handed over the portraits of Gnar and Bale to Colin.
"I have no impression..."
Buzi closely observed Colin's expression for a while and, seeing nothing out of the ordinary, he smiled faintly and put away the portraits:
"That's all the questions I have for now. You may leave. And you too."
While there were still some doubts, he probably had a clear idea of what had taken place.
"Yes, Sir," Colin and Welber responded, then walked together towards the exit of the Wizard Tower.
As Colin pushed the door open, he paused slightly.
Outside the door, Faber, with the other five Wizards, walked in.
Colin stepped aside slightly to clear the path.
"Lord Faber, have you finished up on your end?" Buzi asked.
Before they came, they had allocated tasks simply, and he was responsible for questioning Colin.