"He... he's been acting strange lately, always researching spontaneous human combustion, paranormal phenomena..."
"When I call him, he ignores me. He keeps muttering to himself, too, like he's possessed."
"What did he say?" Dr. Ratio's voice suddenly softened. He crouched down, his eyes calm and gentle.
At this, Wen Shiling seemed a little less upset. She lifted her head to look at Dr. Ratio. "I... I think it was something about a fragrance."
"A fragrance..." Dr. Ratio stood up, deep in thought.
Yaoshi also said softly, "We shall bring him back safe and sound."
But hearing her say that, Wen Shiling instinctively retorted, "Who wants him back?!"
Then, realizing what she had said, her voice softened. "But if you're looking for him... the last time I saw him, he kept leafing through this booklet."
Wen Shiling took a booklet from inside her clothes and handed it to Dr. Ratio. "I don't know what he was looking for, but I hope this helps."
After Dr. Ratio took it, Zhang Xiu's phone chimed as well. He pulled it out and checked. It was a message from Pamela.
"I've got some information. These victims come from all walks of life, and their social circles really don't overlap."
"But... they all posted inflammatory remarks about the management on the Dark Web, and they had plenty of supporters."
"...That underhanded? They're specifically targeting people like that?"
"I'm afraid that's the truth... Could you send me a few more pictures of Himeko?"
The task was done, and the deal was complete. Zhang Xiu sent all the remaining photos over, then looked at the two beside him.
"It looks like our opponent this time really knows how to play with people's hearts."
With a turn of his hand, he showed them the messages Pamela had sent.
"Oh,