Chapter 819: Lie Detection

Angor was halfway through his Spirit Mantra, but he suddenly stopped.

I stole a Mystery item?!

He did possess one Mystery item, which was the Dream Whelk he just obtained an hour ago. He wondered if Jebra was referring to Lucas skull, but as far as he remembered, he never got his hands on that thing.

What Mystery item? What are you talking about? He frowned and gave Jebra a suspicious look.

G.o.ddammit. You wont put up that act for too long. Jebra cursed in his mind before he said, The Mystery item in that secret dimension. You took it, didnt you?!

Now Angor was finally sure that Jebra used all these bold moves to keep him here just because of the dark dimension. He did go there and explore but he never stole anything from there. Well, except for Torras soul.

Back at Lost Paradise City, Jebra even gave him a lot of precious resources just to be friendly. The only reason Angor could think of that might explain Jebras change of att.i.tude, was that Jebra believed he was the one who took Lucas skull.

Blimey. Perhaps someone else came and swiped it, and they put the blame on me instead. But again, however did they find me?

Nevertheless, Angor would never admit that he had been to the secret dimension before.

I dont know anything about that. Never heard of any Mystery item I could steal from you. Were supposed to be allies, so Ill give you a chance to use a truth-detection spell or something similar on me. Ill not resist. But once you ask a question and find out Im not guilty, Ill be on my way. Dont stop me then.

Angor already used some of the materials he received from Jebra when crafting Ocean Tuner. He meant to use this chance to even the favor.

And his offer got Jebra really confused.

Jebra noticed that Angor meant to get inspected by a truth-detection spell for real, which meant Did he really get the wrong guy?

He then tried to observe Angor more carefully, but no matter how he did, he only saw the same cold look.

What are you waiting for? Changed your mind? Seeing Jebras slow response, Angor was quite sure that Jebra wasnt certain of his actions at all. In other words, there was no solid proof. Jebra had been asking him speculated questions to scare him into making a confession.

Since you arent taking the chance, Ill just leave. Im not taking my offer back thoughconsider your materials repaid. I dont owe you anything from now on.

Jebra was getting more and more doubtful. It was true that they had been going after Angor out of guesstimate. They had nothing to press a charge against Angor yet.

As Jebra wondered if he should insist and keep Angor with him, another mans powerful aura suddenly descended from the sky.

Very well. Ill be the one wholl use a spell to examine you.

The distant voice coming from behind Jebra was followed by a giant s.p.a.ce rupture, from where a flying stingray emerged. On top of the creature was a das.h.i.+ng-looking young man with long, silver hair, who was giving Angor a cold gaze.

Seeing a wizard here, Angor showed a grim look and immediately made several escape plans.

Even with his enhanced strength, the aura pressure of a wizard would still greatly slow down anything he did. He just needed a small chance to get away from their sight. As long as he had such a chance, his Crimson Aegis would keep him safe from pursuers.

He decided to play it safe while looking for a good timing to make a run for it.

Mister Wizard, he said as he bowed politely, of course, I can accept your spell and answer a question. ONE question, as I agreed to Jebra.

One, you say? Angors serious look reminded Sliv of another man he always hated. Humph. Thats not for you to decide.

Please, go ahead. Angor simply maintained his calm expression.

Sliv swiftly deployed a Detect Truth spell around Angors position before he spoke, Did you take the Mystery item from the secret dimension guarded by Leviathan? Do you have that item on you?

That seems to be two separate questions, but its fine, I can answer them both.

Angor gave Sliv a determined look without showing any fear.

No.

Jebra looked at Sliv, and from Slivs annoyed look, he could tell that Angor was speaking the truth.

Angor didnt take the item from that dimension, and he didnt have it. The Detect Truth spell was working properly. Angor couldnt possibly bypa.s.s it without them noticing.

I dont believe it! Someone must be controlling you. You have something that disrupts my spell, dont you? You sneaked to the filthy island, huh?! ANSWER ME! Slivs face twisted as he didnt wish to accept the fact.

Ive answered what I should. Angor offered to answer one question only just so that he wouldnt accidentally spill anything that would give him out. And it seemed this was very necessary.

Now, he just needed to remain steadfast and be a little stubborn so that Sliv and Jebra wouldnt question why he only replied to one single question.

Still under the stress of the aura, he clenched his teeth and put on a hateful look as if he felt very offended.

He didnt know if his act would work on Sliv. At least he could see that Jebra and Neya already trusted his words.

Truth was, Sliv never doubted the result of his spell. He didnt let Angor go yet because the whole matter felt similar to when he was being played around Sunders fingers helplessly, and he absolutely hated this.

Sliv wasnt saying or doing anything for the momenthe just kept his powerful aura pressed on Angor due to his rage.

The situation wasnt so bad for Angor yet. His projection bloodline strengthened his body in many aspects, including his resistance against such pressure. After getting away from the aura pressure of a mighty sea monster like the Leviathan, Slivs aura of an average wizard was totally tolerable to him.

Still, Angor would like to play his part to its fullest. He even feigned some blood in his mouth and pretended that he would faint at any moment.

Sliv saw Angors terrible condition and suddenly wanted to use this chance to get rid of Angor once and for all.

When Angor saw Slivs killing intent, he painfully took out a red bead from his bracelet.

There was an obvious interruption in Slivs aura because he already recognized the terrifying power in the bead that he always resented.

It was Sunders blood.

You would do this to me just to annoy my professor? I thought a real wizard from a major organization wouldnt be so shameless, Angor yelled madly. Youre not so different from the Centipede Guild after all!

Sliv was still staring at the bead without minding Angors curses. The blood bead meant Sunders REALLY cared about Angors safety.

But on second thought, this should definitely be the case. Any individual or organization who knew Angors alchemy skills would protect him to the best of their ability.

While it was true that Sunders couldnt get here any time soon, he could always use this bead to tell what happened to Angor.

If Sliv was to attack Angor like this he would undeniably enrage not only Sunders but also the entire Brute Cavern as well.