Chapter 24:

Phillip made his means in the direction of the boys’ dormitory with willpower. As he confidently ascended the steps, Neria requested him curiously.

‘Grasp, don’t you suppose you must disguise your self?’

“Why would I must disguise myself?”

‘Nicely, if you wish to secretly examine one thing like this, it’s solely pure.’

“Secretly? Who mentioned something about secret investigations? I can simply go in and observe.”

‘… That takes all of the enjoyable out of it.’

On the academy, the authority of an teacher was extra important than individuals realized. It allowed for dormitory searches beneath the pretext of inspecting prohibited gadgets.

Though he didn’t have official permission, Phillip had determined to take the initiative.

His first goal for investigation was Kilian Valbion, a timid first-year male pupil.

Kilian had lengthy, black hair and a lanky body. Regardless of his reserved nature, he was a diligent pupil who stored up along with his research.

“I really feel dangerous for suspecting him, however I’ve no different alternative.”

Reasonably than hesitating because of conscience, Phillip believed it might be higher for each Kilian and himself to swiftly show the younger boy’s innocence.

Kilian’s room was numbered 506.

Standing in entrance of the door, Phillip rigorously opened it with out making a sound.

“Ugh… Uhhuh… Olivia….”

Inside, he noticed a boy sitting at his desk along with his head buried in his palms, and he sobbed quietly. It was unmistakably Kilian Valbion.

Stunned, Phillip requested, “Um, what are you doing?”

“Ah! Who’re you?”

Kilian Valbion lastly seen Phillip’s presence and was stunned. He shortly bought up from his seat.

“How… How did the trainer get in right here…?”

“It’s the trainer’s responsibility to commonly test the dwelling areas of the scholars. However why had been you crying? Can I assist you to with one thing?”

In response to Phillip’s query, Kilian rapidly shook his head.

“No… sniff… there’s nothing.”

“Actually? Nicely then, I’ll go away you be.”

“Wait a second, Teacher! I’ve one thing to admit!”

As Phillip tried to depart, Kilian hurriedly caught up with him. Phillip gently pushed him away with a awkward smile.

“Alright, inform me. How can I help you?”

Kilian opened his mouth with a decided expression.

“Teacher… The reality is, I confessed my emotions to Olivia Nuez yesterday.”

“Olivia? Olivia Nuez?”

Phillip recollected the recollections in regards to the lady referred by Kilian.

The younger girl whose hair had been elegantly tied in twin braids.

Undoubtedly engaging sufficient to seize any boy’s coronary heart, however confessing so early appeared somewhat hasty.

“It’s solely been simply over a month because the semester began, and also you’re already making a confession?”

The actions of younger college students may generally defy frequent sense. Phillip checked out Kilian with an admiring gaze.

He had thought Kilian was a timid pupil, however he didn’t count on him to be so audacious.

“Sure, Olivia Nuez. You talked about her in the course of the remark class. You mentioned you had been an knowledgeable in love recommendation.”

‘That was only a informal remark.’

Although he felt that means, Phillip couldn’t say it right here, so he merely nodded.

“Sure, I keep in mind. That’s true. However it looks like your confession didn’t go as deliberate.”

“How do you know? Has the rumor unfold already?”

“In the event you had succeeded, would you continue to want my assist?”

“Nicely, you’ve gotten some extent.”

Kilian sniffled, his expression turning somber.

Nonetheless, as Philip glanced again on the ladies’s dormitory, his conviction grew stronger.

“This case has turn out to be somewhat sophisticated.”

‘… What can we do now? May it’s that there’s no murderer?’

“That’s not the case. There’s sure to be an murderer, nevertheless it may take a while.”

With out hesitation, Philip made his means outdoors the academy, and headed in the direction of the procuring district. To execute his new plan, he wanted black apparel.

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Because the solar started to dip beneath the horizon, Philip guided Neria in the direction of the towering clock tower located within the Academy Sq..

The clock tower stood six tales tall, with a width akin to a large farm.

“If I’m appropriate, this have to be their hideout.”

This space was strictly off-limits to college students, because the clocks inside held immense magical worth. One incorrect transfer, and 1000’s of gold cash might be misplaced.

Because the protagonist, infiltrating the tower would require meticulous planning and diversion of the patrolling guards’ consideration. Nonetheless, for Philip, an esteemed teacher, gaining entry was a comparatively easy activity.

“Um, Teacher, do you actually have to enter the clock tower…?”

Solon, the guard accountable for the academy’s night time safety, peered at Philip with concern.

“Why would a sword teacher need to go in there?”

Having served on the academy for 3 years, Solon had by no means encountered a sword teacher with such intentions.

“I’ll take full accountability if any points come up. And if any penalties come up from letting me in, I’ll bear the accountability and advocate you for the Joseph Affiliation. Ah, and there’s no want to fret about me not popping out.”

“… In the event you put it that means, I suppose I’ve no alternative.”

Upon Philip’s assured assurance, Solon reluctantly opened the doorway to the clock tower. In fact, he lacked the authority to stop school members from coming into.

As soon as contained in the clock tower, Philip surveyed the inside.

An array of unfamiliar equipment and magical gadgets stuffed the house.

Such a clock tower was a rare facility, even by the requirements of appreciable magical towers. Nonetheless, it was doable right here, provided that the headmaster of Privia Academy was a famend mage referred to as the Grand Archmage.

“Now, we simply have to attend right here till the individual referred to as the murderer arrives.”

“Sure, that’s proper. Although, there’s no assure that the murderer is an individual.”

Philip ascended the steps slowly, reaching the head of the clock tower. The place appeared crammed with enigmatic contraptions and gadgets, presumably recognized solely to mages.

‘I would like a spot to hide myself.’

Fastidiously searching for a secluded spot the place he may stay unobtrusive, he quickly found a column totally enveloped in shadows.

“This ought to be good.”

Transferring behind the column, Philip unraveled a scroll infused with silence magic, which he had acquired from Teacher Perak throughout his go to.

‘However, what if the murderer doesn’t seem right now?’ inquired Neria.

Philip’s expression turned critical as he replied, “What can we do? I’ll have to remain right here all night time if obligatory.”

‘Is that so?’

“That’s the character of undercover work. We wait till they reveal themselves. Let’s hope they present up quickly.”

Though he mentioned that, Philip felt sure that Crescent’s murderer would seem right now. By now, Lisriel should have realized of the safety request from the academy, making this hiding place a extremely possible goal.

However the uncertainty of the precise second of the murderer’s arrival stored him on edge, requiring him to keep up fixed vigilance.

He kept away from sitting down, suppressing even the urge to sneeze when his nostril itched.

After a number of hours handed, somebody lastly emerged on the high of the clock tower, a spot so desolate that even beetles not often visited.

“Meow~”

The determine turned out to be a black cat. Philip couldn’t fathom the way it had infiltrated the realm, nevertheless it lounged not too removed from him, whereas gently swishing its tail.

‘It’s a cat. Look, Grasp. A cat. It’s lovely.’

Neria exclaimed with delight, however Philip gulped silently, making no sound.

That very cat was the murderer Philip had been anticipating all alongside.

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