Liancheng

Because the explosion had not been large, it had not triggered a spreading fire. The nearby firefighters had arrived immediately as well, so the blaze was quickly brought under control.

"Can you determine where the explosive was located?" Shiraishi stepped forward and asked the person directing the firefighting efforts.

"Judging from the fire, the explosion occurred in the room by the corner on the second floor. As for the specifics, we'll need to conduct a scene investigation afterward to confirm them," the fire department's on-site commander replied.

Because there had been an explosion, the official investigation did not begin until the Mobile Unit arrived—after all, there was a risk of explosive residue.

"The injured are coming out! Stretchers, quickly—" The rescue personnel rushed out of the building carrying unconscious victims.

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Two of the men appeared to be severely injured, while the woman was in slightly better condition.

"Brother Shiraishi?"

Shiraishi turned around to see Officer Megure hurrying over with Shiratori.

"What are you doing here?" Megure looked at Shiraishi in surprise—was Beika not enough for him to wreak havoc in already?

"Ayako and I happened to be nearby. We heard the explosion and came over right away," Shiraishi answered.

By then, the fire had been completely extinguished. The Mobile Unit had entered the blast site ahead of them, and after confirming that the scene was safe—

Shiraishi was also familiar with the captain who had led the Mobile Unit.

"Chief Superintendent Shiraishi, Inspector Megure, there are no explosive remnants at the scene. We'll leave the rest to you."

After coming out, the unit captain spoke to Shiraishi and Megure.

"Brother Shiraishi—" Megure glanced at Shiraishi.

"I won't be going