Colin furrowed his brow upon hearing Ocasie's blunt inquiry.
Patiently, he explained in a low voice,
"I didn't flee; I followed orders and fully participated in the battle, but later..."
"Your companions at the time included Mayer of the Magic Ring, Sovoc of the Silver Ring, and Margaret of the Yista School.
Can you explain why all three of them died on the battlefield, yet you alone disappeared, only to return to the Siya Continent now, unscathed?"
Ocasie stared at Colin, her tone aggressive.
"What are you implying, Lady Ocasie?"
He was interrupted before he could finish, displeasure growing in his heart as he responded coldly.
Ocasie adjusted her glasses, her expression cooling as well, she said firmly,
"You are merely a First Rank Junior Wizard who had just advanced, the weakest among the four of you at that time!"
"And yet, you, the weakest, are the only one who survived?"
"How can I not suspect you?" Ocasie said with a faint sneer continuing,
