Return of the Legendary Runesmith-Chapter 44 - 43- Accused(2)

Not even in his wildest dream did he think that someone would try to frame him for stealing a question paper.

Adrian was aware of the robbery which would have taken place on the third day of the contest, but this...this was never part of the plot. And why would someone want to frame him in the first place...unless, it’s someone he has recently offended.

"As you can see, to have his students pass the first round, he stole the question paper." Moret spat in a scornful voice as he held the question paper toward Albec.

Albec took it, and upon reading the questions, he knew this wasn’t some fake copy...it indeed was the stolen paper from the storage.

"Why would someone steal something if he knows that his act could jeopardize the whole event?" Ariana still does not believe that this was done by Adrian. Even the evidence couldn’t waver her trust in him.

"Exactly! He either returned the paper before morning and allowed the test to happen naturally while having his students know all the answers. Or he planned to ruin the whole contest so his student doesn’t go through the same humiliation as every year." Moret spoke in a single breath, his eyes red with fury.

Turning toward Adrian he spoke in disgust, "How low you can fall to just maintain the reputation of your school? I am ashamed that such a person is even allowed to be a teacher."

Adrian’s expression shifted...however to say anything against the man, he needed something in his defense.

Albec was also helpless here since the question paper was found in the briefcase which was locked by Adrian and cannot be opened by just anyone unless they break the lock.

Not to talk about the coat hanging behind the door has actually a missing button—and upon matching, Albec found that the button Moret presented actually fits there.

Everything was signaling that Adrian was the criminal here who broke into the storage room and stole the question paper. Even though Albec trusted Adrian wouldn’t do anything like that, he has no option but to say, "We need to bring you to the cell, Sir Adrian. This is the formal procedure."

Ariana’s eyes widened, "Are you also believing this whole farce, Sir Albec?" She believed that this man actually didn’t have loose screws...but it seems she was wrong.

"I am helpless here, Miss Ariana. Everything we have found indicates that Professor Adrian was involved in the act...and despite what I believe, I need to fulfill my duty as a Tower Head."

Moret barely suppressed a grin at that. Finally, things were going as he predicted.

Adrian gritted his teeth as he said, "You will bring me to the interrogation department where I won’t be able to lie, right?" Albec nodded at that, before he heard Adrian adding, "And if I am proven innocent there, I hope you all have a way to compensate for the humiliation I have faced today."

The officer behind Moret turned stiff but the bald man remained standing upright...because he knew, ’You won’t ever reach the interrogation cell~’

Albec didn’t say anything as Adrian stepped forward, ready to head toward the interrogation cell—when suddenly,

"Why do you need to bother yourselves with all the proceedings, when you have me?" An unexpected person appeared in the room—her presence so faint that even Araian was shocked.

Every person turned toward the woman lounging lazily on the bed. One long, smooth leg was draped over the other, swaying gently with a teasing rhythm. Her fiery red hair tumbled over her shoulders like living flames, wild and untamed, as if they could burn through anything in their path.

Her lips curved into a faint, knowing smile—one that hinted at secrets and dangers alike. But it was her eyes that held them all—burning with a playful fire, sharp with confidence, and filled with a quiet hunger that made her look less like a woman, and more like a huntress who’d already chosen her prey. There was heat in the air around her, something that pulled people in without them realizing why.

Every single soul in the room knew her identity.

"The Fourth-ranked Warden...Vermillion Ruby...why are you here?" Albec asked, a tinge of concern for something entirely different than before.

Ruby rested her hand on her knee as she said, "I can find out what happened here; I have the skill. And you know it, as well."

Albec frowned...the element of Darkness grants the user several mysterious spells—and one of them was "Echo Trace."

Moret’s breath was caught in his throat...this was bad. He couldn’t let this happen.

"Why, a prestigious Warden such as yourself, has to bother for such a minor case. Let the interrogation department handle this, Lady Vermillion."

His tone and demeanor were nothing like how it was a few moments ago. It wasn’t just the authority house Vermillion carries, but also Ruby’s individual strength.

Ruby has the strength to slaughter every single person in this room and never get caught. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

Being polite to her wasn’t a choice. It was the only option.

Ruby smiled, her lush lips curving beautifully, as she said, "I am a selfish woman, Moret, so unless I didn’t have any interest, I wouldn’t have intervened."

Albec’s eyes turned round in perplexion as he saw her getting up and approaching Adrian.

Standing before him, the lady asked, "A day with me, all alone...if you promised me that, I will help you out."

Ariana drew a sharp breath upon hearing those words...when did the fourth-ranked become so close to Adrian?

In response to that, Adrian gave a nod, "If you help me out now, my entire day will be devoted to you."

A smile of excitement appeared on her face as Ruby stepped back and took out her weapon—not a short blade but a whip this time.

"Now, let’s see who is the real culprit here~"

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