Aberk Violet's residence covered a vast area; the luxury of the surrounding buildings made that plain to see. However, those nearby had also been struck by the blast and looked somewhat damaged.
"The building originally had six floors, but the lowest ones have now completely collapsed, so it looks much shorter than before," Aihard said, introducing the current state of the ruins.
Herman examined the remains of the building that had endured such a violent explosion. He had naturally heard the thunderous blast last night. Its ability to retain its present shape was likely due to the Magic Inscriptions carved into its walls.
"What a move... It seems that Legendary figure and Lord Violet must have had a deep-seated blood feud." Herman used his cane to prod at a book burned black on the ground, exposing the yellowed pages within.
"Great Detective Herman, I believe you should be able to find the answers to these matters." Aihard looked over the building, where traces of its former splendor could still faintly be seen. "I know your habits. Next, you should be conducting an on-site investigation yourself, correct?"
Herman smiled gently and put away his cane. "Of course. Would it be possible to let me go in alone?"
Aihard nodded, having long expected this. "Other than extinguishing the fire and rescuing people, nothing inside has been touched. I hope it will be of help to you."
The air was suffused with the smell of burning. Even after being washed by heavy rain, it remained pungent. Fragments of all kinds of objects lay scattered across the ground, enough to vaguely reconstruct the scene of the explosion in one's mind.
Herman found a shattered window and entered the building, which looked ready to collapse at any moment. He casually found somewhere to place his