When surprise appeared on Arthur's face and then turned to solemnity, Siblon could no longer hold back.
The chief of Jia'er Mountain Town could vaguely feel that thing, which resembled both fingers and claws, drawing closer to his neck.
"It wasn't me!"
"The disappearance of that traveling merchant party had nothing to do with me-I did have some designs on them, but by the time I arrived with my men, no one was there!
Walker and Creek can vouch for me!"
As he spoke, the chief looked at the other two Fourth-Rank Police Officers.
Both Fourth-Rank Police Officers immediately nodded repeatedly, their eyes filled with terror.
Now, as the [Hand of the Void] drew faintly closer, they finally understood why Chief Siblon had wet himself.
Was this a restless soul's revenge?
The suspicion rising in their hearts prompted both Fourth-Rank Police Officers to speak at once.
"Yes, by the time we arrived, everyone was already gone.
And the scene was completely clean.
There were no signs of a struggle or any blood."
Walker, the Fourth-Rank Police Officer who also served as coroner, spoke.
"Afterward, I took men to search the surrounding area, but we found nothing. There were no drag marks or footprints-it had just rained heavily. I remember it very clearly."
Creek, the other Fourth-Rank Police Officer, who also served as deputy chief, added his account.
Then some of the patrol officers began to speak as well.
One after another, their accounts pieced together the "disappearance" of that traveling merchant party three years ago for Arthur.
He carefully observed their expressions.
Even without [Keen Eyes] or [Insightful Observation], Arthur could confirm that none of them were lying.
Under the threat of a "restless soul's revenge," these people were ready to reveal even the color of their underwear.
As for