Could it be that... not all the local mages in Carites lived in seclusion, but some were locked up by the church, subjected to intensive brainwashing and education, and finally trained to be mage traitors like Aldrich
Otherwise, there seems to be no other way to understand things like detention centers and priestly education.
After receiving such news accidentally, Benjamin suddenly felt that he had found a new direction.
A group of mages were imprisoned... He had to do something.
"Where?" He turned to the paladin and spoke very briefly. He kept his voice very low for fear of revealing his secret.
"What did you say?" The other party didn't seem to hear clearly, and urged, "Just do me this favor. Next time you have something to do, I will definitely help you!"
Hearing this, Benjamin thought for a while and said nothing, but nodded.
"You agreed? Okay! That's so loyal!" Upon seeing this, the Paladin's voice immediately became excited. He patted Benjamin on the shoulder again and said, "It's okay, just look over there. I'll come back to you when I'm done."
Just like that, he turned around and left happily, and Benjamin became a lone paladin again.
However, Benjamin had no intention of escaping now.
"There's no need for you to come to me." He looked at the direction the other party was leaving, nodded, and silently replied in his heart, "I'll come find you later."
Regarding this detention center, the only thing Benjamin needed was the specific location. There is no news from the king. Obviously they have no knowledge of this matter, so... the only source of news is the paladin in front of him.
He had thought about using language to try and get the words out of him. However, the other party seems to be quite familiar with the paladin he pretends to be. If he asks, if something is revealed, he will lose everything.
Therefore, Benjamin did not want to take this risk.
He could wait a little longer. The mage army is hiding in the hiding place of the Kandela Mountains, and it is definitely safe for the time being. With the remaining five mages, there shouldn't be any problems with Miles here.
As for the front, although the paladins were searching diligently, but...it was late at night, and people would be tired.
Benjamin has already marked the paladin just now. As soon as the other party is alone, he will directly knock the person unconscious, sneak him out, and take him to a safe place for interrogation slowly.
In this way, he fished in the muddy waters of this wasteland for most of the night. It wasn't until the sky turned slightly white and the paladins showed signs of fatigue that he quietly came to the paladin, took him to a deserted place, and then threw a water bomb into his armor, knocking him out.
Then, Benjamin used water vapor to drag him away quietly.
"Where is that detention center?"
After flying for more than half an hour, he hid in a forest. Without any nonsense, Benjamin poured a water balloon on him to wake him up, and then began the interrogation. And when the paladin saw Benjamin taking off his armor and revealing a cloak, his expression was also confused.
"You... you... you are the one..."
"However, I am the mage who just killed one of your bishops." Benjamin shrugged and said impatiently, "Now, you have to tell me everything you know, otherwise, I guarantee that you will not die like this You bishop are so relaxed.”
The paladin was stunned for a moment, came to his senses, and roared angrily.
"Shameless guy! You are dreaming. Even if I die, I won't tell you any news! You..."
He roared for about half a minute, the sound was as loud as a trumpet, and then he slowly stopped when he ran out of energy. Benjamin waited until the other party stopped, then spoke and shook his head.
"Save your strength, the sound has been isolated by my magic. Do you really think you can attract your companions by shouting like this?"
The paladin was stunned, knowing that his little idea had been exposed, and he also showed a guilty look.
"You... kill me if you can."
"What a beautiful thought."
Benjamin showed a devilish smile, clapped his hands, summoned a whole row of ice needles, and started another torture journey.
"ah!"
The screaming lasted for about half an hour.
I have to say that, unlike that businessman, the Paladin's will is relatively firm. During the torture process, the other party lost consciousness several times, but unconsciously recited prayers in his mouth, as if this thing could give him the strength to persevere.
Benjamin couldn't help but marvel at the firmness of this belief.
Of course, this also stimulated his tortured imagination, making the whole torture process very interesting.
"Enough... enough, don't come again... I... why did I see swans and frogs, what is this... am I already dead?"
In the end, after experiencing a series of bloody and cruel torture, the paladin even experienced hallucinations, stopped praying, and began to talk nonsense.
Of course, Benjamin slapped the person with a therapeutic water balloon, woke him up, and asked coldly: "Where is the detention center?"
Finally, no matter how firm his faith was, he wavered. The paladin murmured meaninglessly before speaking: "In... in Amber City."
Benjamin raised his eyebrows.
Amber City? He stayed there for so long and found no sign at all
"Where in Amber City?"
"In... In the open space near the west of the city, there is an abandoned hospital. A few months ago, we captured some mages and locked them up there."
Benjamin nodded thoughtfully when he heard this.
That place was relatively close to the city hall, and indeed he rarely got close.
After thinking for a while, he asked again: "What's going on with the guards there?"
"Fifty paladins, ten priests... The school is sealed by magical props. No one can escape. Only... those with the key can enter."
"Where's the key?"
"Under... my bed."
“…”
Benjamin shook his head helplessly.
Forget it... This guy has been tortured to the point of collapse, his psychological defenses have collapsed, and he feels like he is speaking with his subconscious. After being tortured to this point, Benjamin could not expect any more.
It's just a magic tool, it doesn't matter if it doesn't have a key.
Just like that, after asking some more details about the detention center, Benjamin stood up and ended the paladin's life. He disposed of the body and walked out of the woods. It is already morning, the sun is shining, and it is a new day.
Time to meet up with Miles.
Benjamin didn't know if Miles would be anxious if he didn't show up all night.
But...the place they agreed to meet was a cave near the Kandela Mountains. As long as Miles waits there with five mages, it's basically impossible for anything to happen.
The place was a bit far away and he had to leave quickly.
So, Benjamin rubbed his sleepy eyes, cheered up, and set off cautiously towards the north again.