"Zimang Party... Is the gang who snatched Sonia?"
Although it sounded just like a gang name, Angel still asked a question just in case.
"They are far from being just a gang. Although Zimang means 'warriors' in the Highland Language and most of their members are Feysac, they were long ago controlled by Intis intelligence agencies, becoming tools for gathering information and doing dirty work. This attempt to capture Sonia was very likely instigated by spies from the Intis Republic, all for that manuscript of the Difference Engine."
As a former intelligence operative, Dominic was very familiar with these gangs in the East Borough, quickly reciting the background of the Zimang Party to Angel as if by rote.
"Then how did they track us down here? Surely they didn't rely on divination too..." Angel continued analyzing, "It's indeed possible. As a Sequence 9 Seer, Sonia was able to find clues to the manuscript; Intis's intelligence agency might not lack higher-sequence Beyonders, and then they followed the vine to the melon and found you lot."
"They probably don't know the manuscript was sold to Mr. A yet, or maybe they already know, but think you kept a copy, and thus kidnapped Sonia in an attempt to squeeze out the intelligence."
"Damn it, where would we have a copy? I couldn't even understand that thing..." Dominic cursed angrily, then lowered his voice and continued, worrying that poor soundproofing might let the neighbors overhear, "We must rescue Sonia quickly. If they determine she doesn't know the manuscript's whereabouts, they'll likely silence her."
Not only would they silence her, but if there were a Beyonder present, they might even attempt a Spirit Channeling ritual... After all, dead men tell no tales.
Angel thought to herself secretly, not mentioning this possibility to Dominic.
Of course,