Chapter 313
White Fang was the first to speak, explaining the situation.
It wasn't a sign of weakness—it was because he didn't want to start an all-out battle for no reason! The treasure was gone, and if both sides slaughtered each other here, what would it even be for?
Besides, White Fang was wary of Hattori Ryuuno.
That man was an all-rounder in battle—whether in close combat, long-range attacks, or prolonged skirmishes, he had no weaknesses. His fearsome reputation was not just for show. Though White Fang had never fought him before, he couldn't afford to take him lightly.
Hattori Ryuuno didn't respond to White Fang's words. Instead, he surveyed the great hall, analyzing the scene.
He examined the dust patterns on the ground.
Some areas had thick layers of dust, while others had thinner layers—likely due to tremors from battles in the forest above, which had shaken dust loose. Haruto Saito's footprints were still visible, partially covered by a new layer of dust, proving he had been here recently.
Then there were the marks left by stacked chests. The indentations in the dust were clear. Judging by the thickness of dust within the imprints, the chests had been moved some time ago—not today.
And then there was the luxurious wooden bed.
It too was covered in dust, but not as thickly—which meant it had been placed here more recently than the missing treasure.
Layered dust was the perfect evidence!