freenovelworld Chapter 191 The Disappearance Case (2)
Chapter 191 The Disappearance Case (2)
Chapter 191 The Disappearance Case (2)
As I sipped my coffee, my gaze remained fixed on Emilia. I couldn't help but ask, "So, you mean, before Maya disappeared, you were talking to the locals?"
Emilia nodded, her expression serious. After a moment of contemplation, she replied, "Yes, Maya and I were talking to the locals at the time. We noticed some commotion around us, so we stayed alert and looked for any unusual activity. We decided to investigate."
“That sounds a lot like your style,” I replied, picturing them in my mind.
“Yes.” Amelia smiled slightly and nodded.
"What's the commotion about?" I asked. Since Emilia mentioned it, it must be related to Maya's disappearance.
“Well, to be honest, that was a strange thing,” Emilia began to recall.
"I said: Look over there, something seems to have happened at that store."
“Maya and I both felt something was wrong, so we decided to investigate. When we approached the old woman and asked her about her situation, she told us that her daughter, Millie, had been missing for three days. They had tried their best to contact her, but there was still no response.”
'Missing?'
Upon hearing this term, I began to ponder. What kind of disappearances are these? Have similar incidents occurred in games?
Emilia's expression grew even more serious. "As students of the Arcadia Hunter Academy, Maya and I decided to offer our help. The old woman was very grateful and told us that Millie had gone out with friends but had never returned. As rumors of a kidnapping spread, the family became increasingly worried, fearing the worst."
This is not a coincidence.
Hearing this, more questions arose in my mind. If this was an isolated incident, I might consider it a local crime. But if similar incidents have occurred before, then the problem is far more serious.
Sius is a federally administered region and a research center, so its population is small.
"Did they contact the security agency?" I asked.
Emilia paused briefly before nodding. "Maya and I had also thought about this and asked them if they had reported it to the local security department. They did, but were told to wait for the investigation results."
"Understood, this is the normal procedure."
In this world, everything has procedures and order, especially matters involving the federal government. Most public servants must strictly adhere to federal regulations and laws.
Emilia continued, "Then, things took an unexpected turn. Just as we were talking with the old woman, Maya suddenly left without any warning. I was startled; she seemed to sense something and quickly flew towards the other side of the city."
Hearing this, a thought struck me. If she sensed demonic energy, it would explain her reaction.
I could also sense that they had set up barriers around us to prevent any information from leaking out, which is why no assistance arrived in time.
The worry in Emilia's voice still echoed in my ears. "I tried to keep up with her, but she was too fast, I couldn't keep up at all. I've been trying to contact her ever since, but she hasn't responded, that's all."
Her words made me think deeply, and I began to evaluate the information she provided.
'The disappearance of people and the disappearance of Senior Maya.'
Some say the disappearance is a rumor, but Maya's disappearance is a reality. Some might think Maya just went out to play and hasn't returned yet, but I know that's impossible. Emilia and I know her; she would never do such a thing under any normal circumstances.
However, the information is still insufficient.
The information we have at present is insufficient to draw any conclusions. We do not know Maya's exact location; the only clues are the place she was last seen and the rumors of her disappearance.
'I need to investigate further.'
Ultimately, when faced with the unknown, the only thing we can do is to find out the truth.
What do you think?
Just then, I heard Emilia's voice.
“We don’t have enough information,” I said as I stood up.
"So what do you plan to do?" Emilia and Sylvie's eyes were fixed on me; they seemed to understand what I was going to do.
"I'll go take a look around."
“I’ll go with you.” Sylvie tried to stand up, but stopped when she saw my gesture. “You’re too tired, you should rest first.”
It was a long day for Sylvie, and I noticed some things about her from the details. Her coordination had deteriorated, her reactions were slow, her eyes showed intense drowsiness, and her mental state was unstable.
The whole incident had a great impact on her.
I stared at Sylvie, my eyes narrowing slightly. "I know you're worried about me, but I've been through worse. I can hold on a little longer, but you need to rest. I'm just going for a walk around; you just need to take care of yourself for now."
"but……"
“I won’t accept a refusal. Stay and rest, and talk to Emilia about what happened here.”
Sylvie hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded, accepting the suggestion. "Okay, but you have to promise me you'll be careful."
Such a promise is destined to be broken...
"I promise you." I nodded.
Emilia overheard our conversation and came over. "Sylvie and I will stay here and arrange accommodations for the weekend. I've also contacted the Academy and the Security Service, and I'll let you know if there's any news. We won't be idle either; we'll be looking around like you."
I looked at Emilia and Sylvie, and they each displayed different kinds of determination.
"Ok."
After saying that, I paid for the coffee and left the coffee shop.
Whoosh!
As soon as I stepped outside, the cold night wind pierced me like a knife. I shivered, but quickly adjusted to the drop in temperature. The city at night has a completely different look.
The hustle and bustle of the day is replaced by the eerie silence of the night, occasionally broken by the sound of the wind in the distance.
'Now, let's begin.'
I transformed the Shadow Armor into a jacket, turned on my smartwatch, and utilized the special resources at hand.
[Tribe]: What can we do for you?
This is a group of brilliant hackers I've funded and trusted; their website has been a lifesaver for me. Now they have more funds to rent better servers and proxies, freeing them from their reliance on the black market.
Although this was just for convenience and to save face for the federal government, it did make things go much smoother.
【Shadowmoon-1】: I have a request that I need your help with.
I first sent a message with the ID 【Shadowmoon-1】, showing my high ranking and that I was the first person to commission this.
[Shadowmoon-1]: I need a detailed report on the recent kidnapping of Sius. Focus on details, patterns, and any clues regarding the disappearance. Please prioritize this.
I looked around, waiting for the hackers to confirm my request.
The tribal team has proven their abilities; now it's time to test them once again.
[Tribe]: Understood, the operation has begun. We will get back to you as soon as we have gathered substantial information.
The confirmation arrived quickly, and I turned off my smartwatch. As time ticked by, I felt a sense of urgency.
I can sense that there must be a connection between Maya's disappearance and the recent series of kidnappings. But to uncover the truth, I need concrete clues.
It's time to go for a walk.
I once again set foot on the streets of Siux.