Chapter 17: Poor Abel

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

But no matter what, Leon was dead, and everyone in the Wizard Tower was deeply sad, including Peter, who pretended to be grief-stricken.

Although Leon was killed by his own hands, he certainly couldn’t show any uncommon expressions in front of others.

That would raise suspicion!

Peter needed to appear low-key and inconspicuous at all times!

However, it was impossible for Peter to feel no guilt at all.

He knew that Leon’s mother had been ill for many years, and she only had this one son. Now that Leon was dead, how could his mother survive?

She would undoubtedly be devastated!

So, at Leon’s funeral, Peter asked his friends around him, “Shouldn’t we find some time to visit Leon’s mother and bring her some money to help her?”

Leon’s home was located in a village not too far from the Wizard Tower.

If they wanted to go there, it would be very convenient.

“No, there’s no need!”

Before Peter finished speaking, Inspector General Alfred spoke up.

His words puzzled everyone.

They had no idea what the Inspector General meant.

“Peter, I know your good intentions because Leon was your subordinate and your friend. It’s normal for you to care about his family.”

“But Leon’s mother has already passed away!”

Alfred replied.

“Dead?”

As soon as these words came out, everyone present was shocked.

“Yes, she has passed away. She died at the hands of a group of Dark Wizards, who also destroyed their entire village!”

Alfred’s tone was grim as he answered.

The Templar Knights had been investigating the case of the six bodies, and they had found Leon’s village. That’s how they learned about the death of Leon’s mother.

And then, this news reached the Wizard Tower.

“It’s the Dark Wizards again!”

Peter feigned surprise.

Soon, he became very angry. “These evil Dark Wizards deserve to be killed ten thousand times!”

“That’s right!”

Others chimed in, echoing his anger.

Watching their enraged expressions, Inspector General Alfred nodded in satisfaction. “If you really want to avenge him, then you must study magic diligently. When you truly become powerful, no Dark Wizard will be your match!”

“Yes!”

All the wizards nodded in agreement.

Next, they buried Leon.

Soon, Leon’s funeral ended, and everyone returned to their own lives.

Peter was no exception!

As the captain of the patrol team, he didn’t need to personally go down to the first underground floor for patrolling.

But to demonstrate that he was a responsible person, he still made occasional visits to the first underground floor.

Apart from that, he heard some information about the case.

The Templar Knights searched for clues everywhere, but unfortunately, they had no leads whatsoever.

This troubled Irina!

Peter observed all of this and secretly chuckled.

You all had gone in the wrong direction in your investigation. How could you possibly find any clues?

He felt that the danger he faced had gradually disappeared, and he no longer had to worry about being suspected!

Of course.

People wouldn’t suspect him!

Because in the eyes of others, Peter was nothing more than an ordinary apprentice wizard!

On this day, Peter personally went to patrol the first underground floor.

With his hands behind his back, he walked past each cell, scanning the prisoners with his gaze.

Soon, Abel suddenly stopped Peter.

“What’s the matter?”

Peter looked at the prisoner.

A light flashed through his eyes, as if he was thinking about something.

“Where did Leon go? I haven’t seen him for several days!”

Abel pondered for a while and asked Peter.

“Why do you ask about Leon? You are just a prisoner here, and he is a patrol officer!”

Peter countered.

“Oh, nothing…”

Abel immediately felt that his question seemed strange, so he shook his head repeatedly.

Soon, it seemed like he thought of something, and a smile quickly appeared on his face as he said to Peter, “Well… I got along quite well with him and thought he was a decent guy. I just wanted to ask you about his recent situation.”

“This man is lying!”

That thought immediately crossed Peter’s mind.

Therefore, he didn’t answer.

He just smiled at Abel and then turned away from there.

Abel felt puzzled.

His companion should have come to rescue him, but why was no one here?

In fact, Leon was the one responsible for the coordination!

Why did Leon disappear for such a long time?

Suddenly, he felt that the others must be planning to rescue him on the execution ground!

Leon must have left here to deliver the message to his companions and was afraid of being discovered by the people from the Wizard Tower, so he escaped!

Now, the people from the Wizard Tower were not answering his questions because they couldn’t find any trace of Leon either!

Hahaha, it must be like this!

Thinking of this, a sense of triumph quickly flashed in Abel’s mind.

He believed that he would be saved!

A bright future was waiting for him!

The more he thought about it, the more eagerly Abel felt.

After all, he was an Elder in the evil organization.

After his remaining value was squeezed out, he would be publicly sentenced to hanging on the execution ground to keep the public away from black magic.

But now?

His companions would come to save him on the execution ground. This, of course, filled Abel with joy.

He felt that it would be a shocking moment for the people of the Wizard Tower!

Thinking of this, he burst into laughter.

Peter had already walked far away, but suddenly he heard a burst of laughter behind him and stopped to look back.

He happened to see Abel laughing loudly over there.

Looking at him, Peter couldn’t help but feel pity for this man.

Perhaps this person would remain immersed in delusional fantasies until his death.

Peter didn’t bother to tell him the truth, allowing him to have a glimmer of hope until his death could be considered the last consolation.

Because Peter knew.

It wouldn’t be long before this guy faced the day of execution.

By then, the terrifying truth would completely shatter his will!

No matter how happy Abel was now, he would cry miserably then!