Magic Academy's Bastard Instructor

Chapter 77: Fractal Veil [2]

Chapter 77: Fractal Veil [2]

Vanitas made his way to the address Karina had given him for Roselyn's new workshop.

He knocked twice. To—Tok. The door opened to reveal a man in a white robe.

"Yes, how may I help you?"

Behind him, several others wearing similar robes were busy arranging the space.

'She already has people working under her. Interesting.'

Vanitas glanced past him briefly, then returned his attention to the man.

"I'm here for Roselyn. Is she in?" Vanitas asked.

"She's currently out. But, excuse me, who might you be?"

"Vanitas Astrea."

The man's eyes widened, and his face turned pale for a moment before he quickly composed himself.

"Ah, my apologies, Lord Astrea," he said. "We were instructed to treat you as an SVIP. Please, come in."

Vanitas shook his head. "No need. Just tell me where she is."

"She's at the Alchemy Tower, attending to some business."

"I see."

Without another word, he turned and began walking away.

Vanitas stepped into the car and settled back into his seat. Picking up the document resting beside him, he opened it and began reading.

"Return to the University Tower," he instructed the driver without looking up.

"Understood, Lord Astrea."

As the vehicle rolled down the streets, Vanitas's eyes scanned the document. It was an investigation report conducted on him four years ago. Thanks to the Gambino Family's efforts, he managed to get a hold of it.

The document detailed inquiries into his actions, affiliations, and suspected involvement in certain events. 

While much of it appeared vague, the undertone was clear to him.

Someone had been watching him closely. The case, however, was eventually dropped.

The odd part? The investigator in charge of the case had mysteriously disappeared.

"...."

Vanitas frowned. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't recall any memories related to this particular event.

"Hmm…."

He had reached out to the firm where the investigator had worked, but they claimed the man had left without a trace, and despite conducting their own search, his disappearance remained a mystery.

"Who are you, William Camus?"

Moments later, they arrived at the University Tower.

"We're here," the driver said.

Vanitas nodded, stepped out of the car, and entered the tower. However, a sudden commotion caught his attention.