When Zich mentioned the robed figures, Orland tensed up even as he pretended to be calm. His hands twitched; if Zich said that he was suspicious of him, he was prepared to attack immediately. The only reason why he restrained himself was because of the worry that Zich might actually be Karuwiman’s Honorary Knight.

To his relief, Zich stated his belief that he thought Walwiss was the culprit. When he heard that, Orland wanted to raise both his hands and cheer, and he barely managed to restrain himself. He forcefully stiffened the muscles on his face and expressed feelings of seriousness and rage. Then, he said, “What did you say my father did?”

“I said I think your father is the robed figures’ collaborator.”

Whoosh! Orland pointed his staff at Zich. A tiny bit of mana permeated out of his staff, but all this was nothing more than an act.

“Be careful of your words! My father is the master of the magical tower!”

“That fact doesn’t prove that he isn’t the collaborator.”

“You bastard—!” Orland pushed his staff further, but he didn’t use magic. Then, he hoped that Zich would continue.

“It’s not only Walwiss Dwayne. Although he didn’t make direct contact with the robed figures, it seems like he’s influencing Wayne Jaewick. Besides them, other elite families in the...