Celine hit the table, jolting her two best friends.

But not with Mr. Anderson who just sighed, said "Calm yourself Celine, save the anger for later when we have found them, not now while we are still making plans or we will never be able to catch them as slippery as eels" Then took a sip of red wine from a same style glass with the one used when eating with Zent.

"Mr. Anderson is right Celine, I know you are angry because they have endangered people's lives, especially on a day when almost all races gather.

But, look at the bright side, in this way, more and more people will realize that they are dangerous and it is far better for all of us to unite than to work alone against those Heretics." Rio explained slowly, trying to calm her friend who was frowning so deep, had tried as best she could to contain her anger.

Actually, the biggest reason she got emotional was because Zent, the guest she was supposed to be looking after, was seriously injured because of a selfish request, because she followed her feelings.

She had already expected that this would not be good for her who is a knight, a person who one day has to make tough decisions, decisions that might injure Zent both physically and mentally. Celine really regretted letting feelings take over, she shouldn't be like this, becoming a slave.

However, just thinking about Zent's figure covered in blood, was able to make her chest feel so sore that it was difficult to ignore the feelings that were now surging in her heart.

"They managed to steal one of our prototypes, a weapon capable of decomposing matter. We still don't have a name for the prototype, just a code, which is Z-3R0 as this is our first and only test equipment.

Something that we have been developing for a long time, will only pass the third test that will determine whether the item is fit for mass production or will be destroyed to nothing" The black-haired knight explained, placing an image on the table full of information about the object shaped like a glove.

Mr. Anderson read it. His face scrunched up, he didn't like the information.

Then put the paper back on the table while taking a deep breath, tired of the situation they had been in for the past 2 years "I did hear about this project, an ambitious project that at the time sounded like a mere fantasy.

Obliterate objects until nothing remains..

It's really something that only exists in fairy tales, there's no way something that powerful could be created even if we combined every science from various worlds.

I underestimated it too much.

Even though I could have prevented something like this from being created." He shook his head, took a deep breath, calming himself down "Seeing the royal stamp on the blueprint, it's ninety percent guaranteed to work properly, all that's left is to tweak it a bit.

What do you think Rayven? This prototype can actually decompose matter?"

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The black-haired knight thought for a moment.

His black eyes scanned the blueprint ahead, then turned back to Mr. Anderson "I'm sorry, Mr. Anderson. I simply don't have the qualifications to answer that question.

Maybe, we should ask directly to the researcher who led this project.

However, from what I've heard, this project has flaws, it's just that I don't really understand what the flaws are and whether they will have a direct impact on usage or not."

"Where is your friend now?" ask Mr. Anderson again.

"Henry Harford is currently being treated in hospital, he was in the laboratory when the attack occurred and requires intensive care. I will be there as soon as I hear the news that he is awake" Rayven replied.

Mr. Anderson nodded, then turned to Celine who had been studying Zero "Celine" His call made the knight surprised "Has there been any information about every member of the World Devourer that the kingdom caught?"

Celine's face turned somber, she shook her head slowly while clenching her fists tightly "No Mr. Anderson, absolutely nothing.

We've tried various ways to get them to at least open their mouths, but we can't even hear a word as if they've been bewitched to keep their mouths shut no matter what happens to themselves" He replied furiously, bringing back the unpleasant memory of when heretics were being interrogated.

How she must restrain himself from being lost in temptation, to become a bloodthirsty monster. Even just looking back at the memory made her hands tremble.

"How is Zent doing now?" ask Mr. Anderson suddenly.

"He's fine, no injuries were found on his body and there wasn't even any damage at all," Celine replied, repeating the words of the doctor who examined the man which at first made Celine furious because it was impossible for Zent to not be injured if his body was covered in blood.

But after checking with her own eyes (after she had steeled herself), Celine started to wonder who Zent really was and felt a little wary.

"Weird isn't it?" Rio said while holding her chin.

"Every eyewitness said that they were thrown and hit the glass, even drops of blood were found that couldn't have come from the attacker because Zent couldn't hurt them unless someone else helped him.

However, that's not the issue now.

How could Zent, a normal human being without any powers, remain unhurt?

Even those of us who have powers are bound to get injured, especially at high speeds like Zent experienced.

I am grateful to Zent for successfully capturing not just one, but six heretical followers, risking his own life even though he just met us, just arrived in this world. However, at the same time, I feel suspicious of him. Forgive me, Celine," she continued quickly, not wanting to hurt her friend's feelings and causing Mr. Anderson's eyebrows to raise.

Celine nodded slowly, agreeing with her words. "No need, you're right.

Even though he has helped us, it doesn't mean we should let our guard down, especially when the followers of the World Devourer have revealed themselves to the world.

He could very well be one of them, pretending to be a normal human, saving the young lady to get close to us, and then attacking from within. We still don't have any evidence, but it's better to start keeping an eye on him from now on."

Mr. Anderson nodded in agreement. "What happened to Zent is indeed partly our fault, for not taking good care of our guest. However, it was also through that incident that we came to know that he is not an ordinary human, at least until he explained it to us."

"If he's lying-"

Mr. Anderson's right hand rose, interrupting Celine. "The three of you are the knights I have personally trained since childhood. You are like my own children. I know this sounds unbelievable, but please trust me just this once. Zent may be suspicious, but you know my eyes have never been wrong, right?"

He smiled.

"Monitor him, don't antagonize him. Those are two different things that are sometimes forgotten.

If you find something suspicious, report it to me immediately, and we will discuss together what we should do about him.

But I'm willing to bet he is not someone you think he is. Because my daughter, Luna, has never been wrong in judging someone. If you can't trust me, please trust her."