In a corner of the tightly secured Yoyogi Park.
Markers had been placed at the exact spots where Mineko Yuki and the other six had lost consciousness, along with seven outlines marked in white to preserve the positions at the scene.
Several drones flew overhead, while over a hundred police officers moved back and forth nearby, conducting a dragnet search on the ground.
There were also researchers in white coats carefully collecting grass and soil samples from the lawn. Several air collectors and airborne dust and bacteria samplers were running in every direction.
They looked ready to dig three feet into the ground and search heaven and hell!
Anyone who did not know the truth would probably have mistaken the scene for the aftermath of a major criminal case with heavy casualties in Yoyogi Park!
"Superintendent Matsuura, when will the investigation be finished?"
The mayor of Shibuya Ward wiped the sweat from his forehead with a tissue his secretary handed him and addressed a middle-aged officer in uniform with thick eyebrows and a square face.
Yoyogi Park, next to Meiji Shrine, was one of Shibuya Ward's most famous attractions.
It was Golden Week, and tourists from other prefectures were streaming into Yoyogi Park. Closing such a large park placed considerable pressure on him as the mayor of Shibuya Ward.
But with the governor of Tokyo Metropolis calling him, he could only obey.
"I'm not too sure myself. It depends on the investigation results and the Metropolitan Police Department's orders."
Superintendent Matsuura considered his wording before replying, "But Mr. Mayor, you should be prepared. This closure of Yoyogi Park may not end in just a day or two."
"I see."
The mayor of Shibuya Ward nodded and turned to look at the officers conducting their thorough search. Curiosity appeared on his