Protection

Arrested?!

Amelia opened her mouth, looking at Amosta with both bewilderment and fear, while Mr. and Mrs. Dett by the doorframe instinctively clutched at their hearts, their faces twisted with anguish.

They were all looking at Amosta, at the back of a man who seemed as though he would never waver.

Upon hearing this "terrible news," Amosta showed no reaction. Only a thoughtful glint flashed through his eyes.

"Your name?" Amosta looked at the capable-looking witch.

Selena did not want to return to that question, but faced with Amosta Breen's inquiry, her body answered before her will could stop it.

"Selena Hilde."

Selena spoke in a taut voice, carefully controlling her breathing. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and her heart brimmed with humiliation.

She was not particularly fond of Amosta Breen, nor did she admire him. At present, Amosta Breen was merely a suspect, yet being unable to control herself and answering a suspect's question made her angry with herself.

"Then, Ms. Hilde—"

Amosta paid no attention to Selena's haughty thoughts. His calm voice and composed manner eased the tension of the three people worried about him.

"Since you claim I have been arrested, MACUSA must at least give me a reason. What am I being arrested for?"

It was a reasonable and lawful request, yet Selena remained silent. The male wizard beside her, whose brows slanted sharply upward, moved his lips. After glancing at Selena, he braced himself and stepped into Amosta Breen's line of sight, looking deeply troubled.

"It's like this, Mr. Breen. Two hours ago, there was... a murder at the Congress Building."

Seeing that both Amosta and Amelia were listening intently, Eriel took a breath and continued.

"Chago Piolio of the Wand Licensing Office has been confirmed dead."

"What?!"

Amelia cried out.

"Chago is dead... But