Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 196

Chapter 196 Chapter 43.4 - There are things that one can't control

The moment Margaretta called us to the room for interrogation,?I already had a story in my head that would also match what Sylvie had recounted.

In the end, I had no intention of giving away the identity I kept hidden all this time. There is a reason why I am being this careful after all.

"Sit down," Margareta ordered, gesturing to the chairs on one side of the table. Once we were seated, she took her place on the opposite side, her tablet ready for note-taking.

"Start from the beginning. Tell me everything you know about the events that took place in that basement and even before. Leave nothing out," she instructed, her tone leaving no room for hesitation.

She first turned her attention to me.

"Sylvie had already explained what happened before in the alley. She said you were deadly, injured."

"Yeah, that's true. We were ambushed on the road. I tried to protect Sylvie, but I got injured in the process. The attackers were demon followers."

This was what Sylvie must have already told. However, I know how an executive like her operates. Endless doubt is the most crucial trait for such people, and from her little mimics, I am well aware that she has doubts in her head.

"Then, how were you here? According to what Sylvie told me, she thought you lost your life."

"Officer. Are you telling me I should have died here?"

"….."

She stopped for a second and looked at me. Twisting one's own words is actually one of the interrogation tactics they use, and now I was using it against her. Of course, she won't think I am doing it intentionally and will rather think that I was angry at her statement.

"No, I am not saying that, of course."

After all, this is what I am showing in my face as an emotion right now. Knit brows and clenched fists are all expressions of anger, and as an officer, she will be able to see that.

"Then-"

"I am just trying to put everything in the picture."

As she said that, it was time to back up a little. If I continued to avoid the topic, her suspicion would increase.

"Sigh…." Releasing a hearty sigh, I locked my eyes with hers. "I understand. After the demon followers left, I could feel Sylvie's energy. Her mana kept healing me. With her support, I managed to move from where I was and stagger to one of the local markets. They called an ambulance, and that's how I ended up here."

Margareta listened intently, her expression still stern but perhaps with a hint of acknowledgment. "You were healed by Sylvie's mana, even from a faraway distance?"

'I am sorry, Sylvie, but I will use your name a little. The academy will cover for this incident anyway.'

"Yeah, that's what I believe. It's a bit hard to explain, but I felt a warmth, and it helped me stay conscious and move. Without it, I don't think I would have made it to the market."

Margareta continued making notes on her tablet. "I see. We'll need to verify this information. Healing abilities like that are uncommon, especially in someone who isn't formally trained. Sylvie, can you confirm this?"

Sylvie nodded, her eyes meeting mine. "Yes, I could feel his injuries, and I tried to help him with my mana. It was the least I could do."

Her eyes contained an emotion that I knew pretty well. Determination is something those who experienced the despair had in common.

Margareta acknowledged the information but still focused on gathering details for the investigation. "All right. We'll look into this further. Now, let's talk about the masked figure."

This time, she turned her attention to Sylvie, looking at her. She also didn't exclude me from this part of the interrogation, meaning she already made her decision to share this information.

"The scene will be investigated further, but can you tell me what had transpired here?" She directly went to the topic.

"Sigh…." Sylvie took a deep breath before recounting her experience, her eyes filled with a mix of fear and uncertainty. "When that masked figure entered the basement, he never once looked at me. It was like I wasn't even there. He went straight for the demon follower."

She described how the masked figure swiftly and efficiently incapacitated the demon follower, detailing the brutal precision of the attacks. "He…. He seemed focused on dealing with the demon follower. I was scared, frozen in place. He didn't even care about me, and once the demon follower was down, he left without saying anything."

Hearing her recounting like that, I was deep in thought. I needed to manage my expression well to not give away anything. I felt a subtle feeling on my body as if something was observing me.

'Her mana is tracking me.'

As expected from the officer, though she was a little amateur. I guess being in a city where not many crimes had happened held her back a little bit.

Then, Margareta's eyes narrowed slightly as she listened to Sylvie's account. "Did he say anything during the encounter? Anything that stood out?"

Sylvie shook her head. "No, nothing. It was all so fast, and he never spoke. It felt like he had a specific target, and it wasn't me."

"I see."