168. Evidence of Innocence

"The Cat Society's Alchemy Guard revealed that the last time they saw Hickman Arlington, he had entered the underground Layer 5 of Sector 7. This incident happened on the last Spray Powder Day. At the same time, you were employed by the Iron Thorn Shield and guarding the underground Layer 3 of Sector 7."

Comini asked:

"Did you find Hickman Arlington, who had passed through the underground Layer 5?"

When facing the interrogation from the Enforcer, Noland Lee calmly took out an Alchemy Cleanser from his Blood Haven and removed the filth from his face. He also activated the Cleaning Array attached to his magic robe, removing the blood and stains from his body.

After taking care of himself, Noland Lee said calmly:

"I killed Hickman Arlington."

Comini's gaze turned sharp, and her eyes became intense:

"Why did you do that?"

Noland Lee handed over an Alchemy Contract Book from his Blood Haven and said: