Why would a university student miss classes for an entire month?
Was he sick? Or had something happened?
Veliona's voice sounded in her mind again, this time with a hint of mockery.
"Maybe he got bullied so badly that he's hiding somewhere, crying."
"Just like a certain little brat who loved crawling into toy boxes."
That "little brat" was none other than her former self.
Seele's cheeks flushed slightly, and she glared into empty space.
"Even if you say nasty things to provoke me, I won't fall for it."
Seele pursed her lips and gave a scornful snort.
How boring.
She shut her mouth and said nothing more.
Their inquiries around campus continued.
This time, they were lucky.
They caught the roommate of the tenant whose student ID they had found.
The information he provided was clear.
The student had moved out to rent a place more than six months ago.
When had he last shown up?
That had been over a month ago.
Their information gathering was complete.
There was no need to waste any more time here.
At Veliona's urging.
The two moved on to Lampa Apartment.
The number on the key was clearly visible.
Seele stood at the door and waited a moment.
No one came to answer.
Veliona grew a little impatient.
"What are you waiting for? Just force it open."
"Who knows, we might catch something nasty inside."
"Then that's all the more reason not to go in..."
Before Seele could finish.
Her hand tightened.
Her grip on the door handle turned her knuckles white.
Click.
The door opened.
Or rather, it had never been locked.
Startled, she hurriedly tried to apologize.
Veliona rolled her eyes.
"Why are you shouting so loudly? Nobody can hear you anyway..."
Before the last syllable faded.
Something suddenly changed.