Just as Niftan was mobilizing his forces to find his son, Rise's unconscious body was then transferred to an unknown location. Every surveillance malfunctioned at the same time, and most traces they left seemed to have been deliberately erased.
It was incomprehensible, but it was the truth. Somehow, those people who helped transfer Rise and the Blue guild members with them were unusual.
Their steps were almost in sync, and their expressions seemed blank. However, Mitchel had failed to notice it. He only has Rise in his focus.
The words were ringing in his ear.
[You did the right thing, Mitchel. Let the new S-rank manage your guild for now.]
[Hide Rise well. That monster will find him... and hurt him. Only you can save Rise, Mitchel.]
At the back of his mind, Mitchel was still questioning and doubting these words; the guilt of having poisoned Rise with his own hands was making him hesitant.
