Colin's words seemed to be raised in volume on purpose, causing the passers-by around him to cast vague glances at him.
The local residents on the island were okay, they just glanced at it and then looked away and left.
But those travelers, especially those who had just arrived on the island, stopped for a moment curiously and stopped to watch.
Hart's expression remained unchanged and he didn't speak in a hurry. He just looked at Colin carefully.
"Lord Hart?" Mark called back, with some confusion on his face.
In his opinion, since the target has already thrown himself into the trap and rushed straight into their hands, isn't this exactly what they wanted? Why should he hesitate?
But Hart ignored him and kept his face indifferent.
Judging from the target's words, he did not know his relationship with Mark.
Naturally, they would not know what the two of them were planning behind the scenes.
It would obviously be more beneficial for them to remain indifferent and keep his relationship with Mark hidden.
"What's the matter, Mr.... from the law enforcement team?" Colin turned to look at him and said, with just the right amount of confusion on his face.
His eyes were as calm as a deep thought.
He reflected on himself and his recent behavior.
My past self was probably really wrong.
The first thing I think about in everything is avoidance and escape.
Caution is indispensable, but excessive caution is obviously undesirable.
Just like before on Blackstone Island, after he advanced to the intermediate wizard apprenticeship and left the Lapp wizard realm, he always wanted to keep a low profile and hide his own strength.
But when I arrived in Black Rock City, I didn't avoid unnecessary trouble by keeping a low profile. Instead, because I hid my strength, clowns came one after another, causing troubles and trivial matters!
But now, with the blessing of the Scepter of Stupidity, he already has the combat power of a formal wizard.
But he was still escaping in a hurry!
Where to escape?
Even if there is no Hague Gang in the next place, wouldn’t there be no Hague Gang?!
...There is no need to continue escaping, it is time to make some changes.
Colin looked at Hart, who was on the law enforcement team in front of him, with a faint look in his eyes.
Of course... these are all based on the premise that necessary caution must be ensured first.
After all, being overly cautious is not advisable, but being uncautious is equally undesirable.
You can't just come out of one extreme and jump to another extreme.
Hart stared at him, his brows stretched, his expression was calm and he said in a deep voice:
"The law enforcement team has always been fair and impartial, and we will definitely find out what happened.
We will not let anyone who comes to Bananka Island lose their own interests, let alone bring shame to Bananka’s reputation!”
After saying this, he paused and then continued:
"So, in order to investigate the whole story in more detail, we ask for your cooperation and temporarily follow us to the law enforcement team station to await investigation."
"Of course, I'm happy to."
Seeing that Colin agreed without hesitation, Hart's doubts were slightly relieved.
Maybe he thought too much.
Thanks to the strict requirements of the Bananka wizards, ordinary travelers generally have a good reputation for their law enforcement team.
The foreign wizard in front of him may really be just a dumb guy who can't see his true nature clearly.
But no matter what, as long as he promises himself, he will wait until he leaves a busy street like this.
Everything will be settled.
The confusion on Mark's face disappeared, and he understood Hart's intention.
"Fortunately, I didn't show too closeness to Hart just now." He let out a sigh in his heart.
"Colin...Your Excellency." Maude suddenly spoke.
His face looked a little strange.
He had clearly analyzed the nature of the law enforcement team and the island's chamber of commerce for Colin in front of him, but why did he still act like an ordinary traveler who had just arrived on the island?
"What's wrong Maud, you don't think my golden four-leaf clover was stolen, do you?" Colin smiled.
Maude was silent and did not respond. In his opinion, the golden four-leaf clover most likely belonged to Colin.
After all, it was he who introduced Colin to the Gold Anchor Auction House.
At that time, Colin had just arrived on the island and had no time to steal. Moreover, he did not believe that Colin could steal a valuable potion like the Golden Four-leaf Clover from the Hague Chamber of Commerce.
"Is there anything else, Your Excellency? If not, how about we go to the law enforcement team's station together now?" Hart interrupted.
"No, let's go." Colin nodded, paused, and then turned back to Maud and said, "By the way, remember to make another appointment with the boat seller for me."
Then, Colin took out a small cloth bag he had just prepared from his arms and handed it to Maud.
"This is the reward for this time."
Hart frowned slightly as he watched Colin hand over the magic stone.
In his heart, the magic stone on Colin's body undoubtedly belonged to him now.
Unfortunately, he was on a busy street and couldn't do much.
"Okay, sir."
Maude paused for a moment, calmed down, and took the bag.
After a while, he raised his head and looked at Colin and the other two people as they gradually walked away, with a sad look on his face.
Now that the golden four-leaf clover has been taken away and temporarily detained by Hart, it is not that easy to get it back...
He stood there numbly for a long time.
He slowly walked to a secluded corner and opened the cloth bag he just got.
And the other side.
Hart and Mark walked slowly forward with Colin.
He and Hart walked one behind the other, without words, eyes, or gestures communicating.
Like a stranger.
I kept walking along the street and soon came to an intersection.
Hart paused, glanced at Mark, and took the lead to walk to the right.
Mark understood, slowed down slightly, and approached Colin.
While paying attention to his reaction, he said naturally and strangely:
"I really don't know where you, a thief, got your confidence. That special golden four-leaf clover is obviously a collection of our Hague Gang!"
Colin smiled slightly and said nothing.
Mark didn't pay attention either, seeing that he didn't seem to notice.
Already following Hart, he turned to the right towards the road leading to the Hague Gang's station.
He said another sentence coldly.
"When we get to the law enforcement team station, the adults of the law enforcement team will definitely bring you, the thief, to justice!"
He stopped talking and just controlled his steps, slightly behind Colin by half a body, faintly blocking his way back.
We kept walking in this formation for a while.
The three of them arrived outside a large and imposing villa.
There is no sign in front of the tall iron fence gate, only four guards in half armor are on duty.
This is a separate road with only this building.
So apart from them, there was no other human figure on the road.
Colin understood.
He expected this situation.
It's just that he didn't think he would be so quick to make a fool of himself.
Now it seems that he still overestimated the two Harts.
However, he changed his mind.
This is normal. The two Harts clearly want to plunder his golden four-leaf clover or auction it to get the magic stone.
Previously, he was on the bustling street by the port, and there were many people around him. He just slightly raised his voice and attracted many people's attention.
in this case.
Hart obviously wouldn't do anything roughly, he would definitely stabilize him and take him to another place where it would be more convenient to attack.
On the one hand, this is to prevent the image of the law enforcement team from being damaged.
On the other hand, it may be that they don't want other members of the law enforcement team to know about it, so as to give out more benefits.
It's a pity that Hart doesn't know that he already knows everything... let alone his true strength.
"What's wrong?" Hart in front saw him staying where he was and asked in confusion, then added with a sincere expression.
"Let's go quickly. Trust the law enforcement team. Let's go in as soon as possible and find out the true cause of the matter."
"OK."
Colin smiled, his expression unchanged, and continued to follow them towards the villa in front of him, which looked like it was not the headquarters of the law enforcement team.
Enter the black gate with spikes on the top and follow the path through the front garden.
Mark no longer tried to hide himself, and passed him at the lead, leading the way at the front.
Hart from the law enforcement team came behind him and blocked his retreat.
Mark walked in front and looked back frequently, but he did not see the panic expression on Colin's face that he imagined.
He looked at Colin, who was as calm now as before, and felt very unhappy, always feeling that something was missing.
So he slowed down a little, turned around and sneered at Colin:
"Idiot, do you really think you are here at the law enforcement team's station? Look up and see where this place is now?"
Hart, who was walking at the end, frowned when he heard Mark's words, but now he had no time to stop him, so he had to focus on Colin, observe his reaction, and prepare for the battle.
After a while.
He looked a little confused.
For some reason, Colin in the front didn't react at all to Mark's words, as if he didn't hear them.
Mark, who was walking at the front, couldn't help but frown when he saw this. He thought Colin was too stupid and didn't understand what he meant.
So he simply made it clear.
"I know that the golden four-leaf clover belongs to you, not to our The Hague Chamber of Commerce. The adults in the law enforcement team behind you also know that.
If you are not a fool, you should understand what I mean."
"If you know the truth and hand over all the magic stones you got from the Golden Four-leaf Clover auction, I might be able to give you a way out."
At this time they happened to reach an open space.
Mark stopped, turned around, and stared at Colin with a ferocious expression.
Hart, who was behind, adjusted his position and, together with Mark, surrounded Colin in the middle.
Colin calmly watched everything in front of him as expected, somewhat confused as to why he had run away before.
Ta-ta-ta--
At some point, a group of Hague Knights wearing half-armor also came over and formed a new circle around the three of them.
Mark was not surprised. He deliberately walked at the end when he entered these transformed knights and quietly asked the guards at the door to call them over.
Maybe it won't work, but let's help first.
He also ordered the guards to call two familiar gang members, both of whom were peak wizard apprentices.
It's just that it may still be on the way now, and it should take some time to arrive.
But it doesn't matter, it's enough to have two peak wizard apprentices, him and Hart, especially Hart, who is from an orthodox school and is much stronger than gang wizards like him.
Although he and Hart are both peak wizard apprentices now, in fact, he may only be a peak wizard apprentice in this life. But Hart is only a peak wizard apprentice now.
Although there were many thoughts in his mind, the reality only passed for a moment. He looked at Colin, frowned slightly, and emphasized impatiently:
"Hurry up and hand over the magic stone, don't waste our time."
If you can rely on such coercion to get Colin to voluntarily hand over the magic stone, it will undoubtedly be the best choice.
No matter what, the best option is to capture Colin first and question him about the whereabouts of the magic stone.
Otherwise, even if you kill Colin, it will be useless if you don't know where his magic stone is.
Colin looked at everything in front of him and smiled.
Then he pretended to be frightened and said:
"I have used up all the magic stones, what should I do?!"
"Run out?!"
Mark looked gloomy and asked subconsciously.
Hart from the law enforcement team also frowned.
The most troublesome thing happened. He felt the golden four-leaf clover in his arms and thought to himself:
‘If it’s really been spent by him, then maybe it would be more cost-effective to deal with Maude now.’
But soon, he changed his mind and thought that he had a legitimate reason and could use the name of the law enforcement team to go to those merchants to return the items he bought from Colin.
It's just...I'm afraid that what Colin bought is some goods that cannot be returned, such as services.
Just as he was thinking secretly, he heard Colin say calmly again:
"I lied to you. Most of the magic stones from the auction are still with me."
Hart's face was suffocated, and the thoughts in his mind were instantly interrupted. A wave of anger suddenly surged into his chest and abdomen.
But even more angry than him was Mark.
Mark thought about it.
laugh!
A thick dark red vine appeared instantly under Colin's feet!
Like a giant python with black poisonous spikes all over its body, the vine snaked its way up Colin's left foot, and soon covered his whole body, binding Colin tightly!
A dark red cocoon formed.
Seeing Colin being tied up by him without any resistance, Mark's expression softened slightly and he snorted coldly.
His eyes were cold, thinking that he would make Colin feel the pain later!
On the other side, Hart stared at the dark red takraw ball in front of him, and the anger in his heart gradually diminished.
But before he could look back.
Next second!
Teng——!
Dazzling orange-red flames erupted from the cocoon, igniting the entire cocoon in an instant.
Then, it is quickly burned to ashes.
The black ash left by the dark red vines drifted down like snowflakes, and the bright firelight gradually disappeared, revealing Colin's intact figure.
This move is a combination of fireball technique and high temperature tolerance.
As long as the output intensity of the fireball spell is controlled within the range that the high temperature can withstand, it can hurt the other party without hurting oneself.
Mark and Hart looked stunned at the same time.
The next second, Hart was the first to react and was preparing to attack again.
Whoosh!
A faint light streaked through the air.
Phew!
The sudden sharp pain in his abdomen caused his newly condensed magic power to suddenly dissipate, and he couldn't help but groan.
When he came back to his senses, he was surprised to find that it wasn't just him.
Beside Mark and the half-armored knights, they all lay on the ground and kept wailing.
The sun was shining brightly at this time, but Hart didn't feel any warmth, only feeling bitingly cold.
Fear crept up into his heart like a long, slippery snake.
The scene at the scene made him understand that he had undoubtedly hit the iron plate!
Without thinking too much, he quietly took out the communication crystal in his arms.
Among the wailing crowd, Colin stood quietly, looking indifferent.
Asked the previous question again——
Why...why do I keep choosing to escape?
He looked at Hart, who was covering his head and calling for help, and answered secretly in his heart:
"Perhaps, I'm just afraid of encountering the situation like now - hitting the young one and then getting the old one."
Withdrawing his gaze, he did not stop Hart's behavior.
It wasn't because he was planning on going all the way.