He's a Master Level Mage From That Village

"You know me? Well, that's not surprising. Even in your city, there's a big screen installed for the world tournament back then. So, can you tell me who you are?" Albert asked the old master level mage.

"I'm just a nobody who was focused too much on magic and reached master level in my earth element. If you ask me whether I'm involved with the cult or not, the answer is no," the old man said.

Then why bother invited me to his office if he's innocent? Just to say that he has nothing to do with the cult?

I looked at Albert and he didn't sense any lie from the old master level mage. There really is no reason to get involved with him then. Unless he decided to join us for some reason. Which I doubt to be the case.