Liebe said, "Licht, inform everyone. We have to start an investigation."
Licht said, "They are waiting."
Liebe said, "Let's go. And M, you are coming."
M said, "Sure."
As they entered, everyone stood up.
Liebe said, "What happened? Give me a report."
Fate said, "Still investigating."
Alysa said, "The people who witnessed stated the murderer was wearing pure white and a hood, yet at that time the whole area was covered in black mist."
Liebe said, "Time of murder? And the area and status of the deceased?"
Elizabeth said, "Around 6 am, 300 meters north from Dorm 7."
Licht said, "Age 15, male, 5 feet 3, 64 kg, and status: half-breed."
Liebe said, "300 meters from my location? But we didn't see any mist."
Licht said, "Correct. There is no such thing as black mist. It was an extension of the killer's mana."
Liebe said, "Anyone on campus with smoke-based magic?"
Licht said, "So far, 34."
Liebe said, "Designated dorm?"
Licht said, "Dorm 7."
Liebe said, "Send the body to Mrs. Serena to see if she can find any clues."
Licht said, "Ok."
Liebe said, "And what did Professor Obsidian say?"
Licht said, "He told us to investigate it."
Liebe said, "Ok then. We need to catch the murderer within a month."
Licht said, "Got it."
Liebe said, "Licht, you check the site of the murder. Elizabeth, you cross-question everyone. Alysa, check the terrain and the 34 with such mana. If necessary, expand the net to water and fire users."
Alysa said, "Got it."
Liebe said, "Isurugi, help Liebe Gaia with Elizabeth. Fate with Alysa. M, triple-check security on all islands and keep all your communicators active."
Everyone said, "Roger."
As Liebe left the room, crowds of students were there to ask questions about the security of the campus.
Liebe said, "Everyone, please calm down. I can assure you the security of the campus is something that is always prioritized. And from now on, security will be increased in the central five islands, including Galahad Island. We will ensure the culprit is before you in 30 days. And till then, it is recommended not to travel alone and to keep communicators on hand. No one else will die."
As Liebe went to Professor Obsidian's office, Obsidian said, "Liebe, so glad you could make it."
Liebe said, "You asked for me, sir."
Obsidian said, "Yes, I did. As you can see, a second student had to die today."
Liebe said, "I have seen that."
Obsidian said, "How is the investigation going?"
Liebe said, "We have started, and the culprit will be taken care of within 30 days."
Obsidian said, "Good."
Liebe said, "By the way, sir, exactly how long has Professor Rayleigh been around?"
Obsidian said, "At the academy? Just 6 months. He recently retired as an Avalon Elite."
Liebe said, "Any idea what his magic can be?"
Obsidian said, "It's sand magic."
Liebe said, "Ok, sir. I will take your leave."
Obsidian said, "Of course. Good luck."
As a week passed with no results, everyone assembled.
Liebe said, "So, what happened?"
Alysa said, "The terrain is clear. There wasn't any mist there, yet there are some glass on the ground."
Licht said, "I checked. No evidence left."
M said, "The security is clear."
Elizabeth said, "No one knew anything else."
Licht said, "Any chance there might be two killers?"
Liebe said, "I doubt it."
As Isurugi and Fate entered, covered in blood, Liebe said, "Fate, Isurugi, what happened? Who attacked you?"
Isurugi said, "Sorry, sir. We couldn't see. There was thick black mist, and we were with a friend named Alen. We were attacked at 4:32 pm. All three of us tried—"
Liebe said, "We can see that later. Drink some water."
Isurugi, through tears, said, "Sorry, sir. We couldn't save Alen."
Liebe said, "Rest. We can see the details later. Alysa, watch them. Licht, with me. We will go there right now."
Yet when they arrived, there was nothing. Only Alen's disfigured corpse, with his head backwards.
Liebe said, "Who can do something so inhumane?"