"Mr. Ronald?"
As Frederick and two investigators watched the figure of Ronald carrying the young girl out from the side of the house, they imdiately shifted their gaze toward him.
They looked at Ronald and then at Krimia in his arms.
Finally, one of the investigators took a step forward and spoke:
"May I ask who this girl is...?"
Since Ronald had just found her, he certainly would not conceal his actions.
Therefore, he generously began to explain:
"This child is the daughter of this household, Krimia."
"Lumir likely intended to substitute her identity, so unlike her parents or the servant, her personal will wasn’t completely eradicated. Thus, she still retains basic cognitive ability."
Hearing Ronald’s explanation, the two investigators exchanged a knowing glance with each other.
Then one of them stepped forward and took the still unconscious girl from Ronald’s arms.
anwhile, the other spoke:
"Mr. Ronald, please wait here with Mr. Frederick for a mont. We will investigate the problems in this estate as quickly as possible, and we will endeavor to handle the follow-up matters in a tily manner."
"Of course," Ronald nodded and then sat down in the living room with Frederick to wait.
His actions were in full cooperation with the investigators’ work.
In the city of Springs, circulation of important information within the Investigation Bureau was extrely convenient and tily.
The investigators were now polite to Ronald,
Clearly because they understood he was a holder of an original text.
And as things progressed, they beca even simpler and more clear.
Following an inspection that was very much in line with the Investigation Bureau’s operating procedures, the two investigators ca to the sa conclusion as Ronald.
Unless so exceptionally powerful caster appeared and their spell specifically could restore the ntal state of the three victims,
then from a personal standpoint, they clearly had no chance of being saved.
So with a sowhat serious expression, the two investigators issued an invitation to Ronald and Frederick:
"Gentlen, you’ve seen the situation as it stands."
"For the needs of our work, we would like you to co with us to the Investigation Bureau for registration and verification processes before specific matters are investigated. Is that all right?"
Ronald nodded and said:
"That is only proper."
"But in the anti, do we still need to go to the power company?"
From the Riverside District to Crown Road, the distance was not small.
And seeing Ronald’s response, the investigator who was in dialogue imdiately replied:
"Yes, Mr. Ronald."
"To ensure the safety of Springs, we generally do this when receiving powerful casters like you."
Hearing the investigator’s words,
Frederick, who was by the side, nodded in agreent and then helped explain to Ronald:
"Ordinary people would go to a closer location for consultation and registration. But for those like you, who carry books, it’s safer to go to the headquarters."
"..."
Ronald shrugged his shoulders.
He naturally had no objections now.
So, he followed the two investigators out of there, and the four of them headed to the Investigation Bureau’s headquarters at the Practical Electric Power Building.
This ti, the person responsible for receiving Ronald and his company was a female investigator nad Kampa.
Leading Ronald and Frederick into an office, the female investigator did not leave the room, constantly accompanying or, one might say, vigilantly sitting with them inside.
And after they completed the registration and various tasks at the Investigation Bureau’s headquarters.
A person that was both expected and unforeseen arrived.
—Patricia.
Inford by her family and as Frederick’s sister, she arrived here about a quarter of an hour after nightfall.
"Frederick, you had better explain clearly what happened!"
Perhaps she had heard so unfavorable rumors before coming.
So when Patricia rushed to the Investigative Bureau, her expression was very solemn.
However, this changed imdiately after she saw Ronald.
Her eyes first showed surprise, then thoughtfulness, and finally an understanding of her younger brother’s actions.
She stepped forward proactively, giving Ronald a slight bow:
"Ronald, I’m really sorry."
"Frederick is still young, and he tends to act rashly."
"If he has done anything offensive, please tell directly. I guarantee, with the honor of the Nicholas family, that we will provide appropriate compensation and an apology."
Upon seeing his sister’s reaction, Frederick instantly beca unhappy.
He stood up straight from the chair and said loudly:
"Sis, what are you thinking!"
"I haven’t done anything wrong, everything that happened today was an accident, I just happened to get involved!"
"..."
Watching Frederick’s actions, Patricia did not imdiately respond.
Instead, the young girl sent an inquiring glance toward Ronald.
Understanding what she ant, Ronald nodded:
"Your brother isn’t lying."
"Actually, the situation today was like this: I was tracking a guy nad Lumir this afternoon, and your brother just happened to be at the scene. I thought having a bystander to vouch for so testimony would be useful, so I invited him to co along and take a look."
"Throughout the entire incident, Frederick’s stance was one of providing help."
After receiving Ronald’s reply, Patricia looked at Frederick again:
"Frederick, is everything Ronald said true?"
Frederick imdiately responded:
"Sis, it’s completely true!"
"I was just doing what I should be doing; there were absolutely no actions that would disgrace the honor of the Nicholas family."
"..."
In the ensuing silence, Patricia gazed at Frederick.
After a few breaths, she nodded slightly:
"Alright, I think I understand."
Next, Patricia turned to look at the lady investigator beside her, who appeared to not be eting Kampa for the first ti:
"Miss Kampa, may I take Frederick ho now?"
Under Patricia’s gaze, Kampa showed a smile that seed only natural:
"If you’re vouching for him, then of course there’s no problem."
And having received a positive response, Patricia imdiately directed the final topic to Ronald:
"Ronald, about you..."
She had barely started speaking when Ronald picked up on Patricia’s implication.
So he decisively waved his hand:
"Don’t worry about ."
"Since tonight’s incident is closely related to , it’s better for to stay at the Investigative Bureau. Plus, this way if there are any new findings, I can be inford promptly."
"..."
Hearing Ronald’s response, Patricia fell silent for a few seconds before she finally confird:
"Do you need my help with this?"
Ronald smiled and replied:
"As it stands, I’m still able to handle this myself."
Patricia continued:
"If any trouble arises later, please rember to find ."
Ronald nodded:
"Definitely."
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