She is not an investigator.

After all, she'll find out eventually.

The Gods' Fools - Beyond the World: Chapter Nine, The Other Side of the Same Time

"The final result is that she really meant no harm and wanted to leave here with me. What do you think, Simia?"

Inside the store, Igris and Vicatina stood together, looking at Simia, who stood with her arms crossed.

Her expression held a hint of displeasure, as if she was not entirely satisfied with the outcome, but she truly could not stand by and watch someone die under such circumstances.

Regardless of whether the other party is a witch or not.

"You decide. I'll listen to you. Do whatever you want."

She agreed, though she seemed reluctant.

Vicatina finally smiled, and took the initiative to walk up to Simia and extend her hand.

"I'm glad we were able to clear up the misunderstanding."

Simia glanced at the outstretched hand, sighed helplessly, gently took the hand, and nodded.

"I hope you won't cause us any trouble."

"Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, we can pack up the necessary supplies and prepare to leave."

Igris looked at the fallen shelf, which had been kicked over by Simia, who had also pinned Vicatina, who was hiding behind the shelf, underneath it.

Most of the items on the shelves were canned goods, so there wasn't much damage caused by the tipping over of the shelves.

Igris picked up a can of sardines from the ground and began looking around for something to temporarily store them.

After all, if you really leave with a lot of bottles and jars, and you encounter any danger, you probably won't have much room to deal with it.

"I'll help you."

Vicatina wisely crouched down and helped Igris loot her shop.

This scene is definitely worth mentioning.

…………

Meanwhile, inside the police station.

Constantine sat in an office chair not far from the police station entrance, holding a thick stack of documents in his hand.

These are all the past case files of this city that he unearthed.

And Constantine did indeed discover a great deal from these case files.

For example, compared to other types of cases, the number of malicious assault cases in this city is very high.

It even far exceeds cases like theft, which are theoretically more common.

After all, the classification of malicious injury is quite different from fighting. During the time he was released from prison, he did some intensive study on this topic.

However, based on this alone, it seems difficult to glean any particularly useful information; it can probably only indicate that the people in this region are mostly quite fierce.

What really bothered him was what happened at that church.

He never believed that the case could really be attributed to cult members, and if even he could clearly see something was wrong, then it was impossible for the investigating officers not to have noticed.

What's even more suspicious is that if there really was no cult involved in that case, then why did all this happen, and why did they choose to target that Bible?

If the mastermind was indeed that priest, were the other worshippers truly misled by him, causing no one to notice anything amiss?

Do they really believe in God?

Constantine thought about it more and more and it seemed unreasonable, and he also felt a chill run down his spine.

A Bible that cannot be pieced together into any coherent sentence, yet some believers take this false Bible as the truth.

And a priest who carried strange books of unknown origin and preached what he called God's pronouncements.

Constantine always felt that he had grasped something crucial, but he was always just a little bit short.

It was just a little bit short.

"…well."

He scratched his hair in frustration, tossed the documents onto the table in front of him, leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes.

He now understands why there are so many detectives in the world, but so few who actually become famous.

Seeking the truth is a decision everyone makes subconsciously, but whether one can find it is a greater test of ability. At least for Constantine, his abilities were not particularly sufficient.

So he's better at instigating people than conducting investigations, which is probably due to his previous job.

After all, the fact that he was a cult leader was already deeply etched into his work experience, although it wasn't something to be happy about.

"Constantine?"

"Oh, what's wrong?"

Anfer was calling his name, and the old soldier seemed reliable enough that Constantine could finally relax for a moment.

As his gaze fell upon Anfer, he found that Anfer instead pointed seriously at the street outside the door.

Constantine instinctively became alert, and his fingers reached for the weapon on the table.

As he turned around, the scene on the street finally came into view.

dark.

The sky turned completely dark, and although there was still light on the streets, everything overhead had become pure darkness.

Like a shadow that blots out the sky, it invisibly covers everyone's head. Sunlight can penetrate through it, but it can also block everyone's view.

Besides that, the streets began to come alive.

The streets, which should have been quiet and deserted, were now filled with noise.

Calls, running, screams, and gunshots.

Even though he didn't see a single person, the sounds clearly reached his ears, as if everything was right next to him.

Constantine lowered his body somewhat uneasily and looked at Anfer, who was also looking wary.

There may indeed be something unusual happening on the street, but for now, it seems that the people in the police station are all safe.

Although we don't know if Igris and the others will be alright, our top priority right now is to ensure our own safety as much as possible.

That way, if they manage to escape danger and return here, they'll have someone to meet them.

But at that moment, a noisy electrical sound suddenly rang out.

Constantine looked toward the source of the sound, and then his gaze fell on a radio.

"Wasn't the signal... blocked?"

"Perhaps it's because of those things outside."

Felina approached the radio station and looked up at the two of them with some hesitation.

“I know about military frequencies, but I’m not sure if I should contact them, but this may be our only chance to communicate with the outside world.”

Now, a choice is before everyone.

They now had the ability to contact the outside world, but they couldn't be sure whether the signal that had attracted them was for rescue or danger.

To be on the safe side, it seems like giving up contact is the best option, but the specific situation in the city is unclear, and easily giving up the only chance to seek help may not be a good idea.

Think about it, Constantine, think about what you should do now…

Imagine what Igris would do…

"...Try to contact them, and then...when they come back, we'll evacuate from here."

The Gods' Fools - Beyond the World: Chapter Ten, Communication with the Outside World

The police frequency would undoubtedly expose their location. If those who came looking for them were truly malicious, staying here would be tantamount to walking into a trap. They needed to find a new base, reconsider and observe those people's positions and situations, and obtain more information.

This may be their only chance to understand and avoid the greatest danger in the city.

"…I see."

Felina sat down next to the radio and began slowly adjusting the frequency.

Police frequency bands and military frequency bands are different, and it is generally difficult to communicate directly between them. However, as a young lady with a special status, Felina also possesses some specific frequency band keys.

These keys are private, meaning that if someone tries to access military frequencies using these keys, that person can only be Felina.

There will be no one else like her; that's her background and power, and also a sign of trust in her abilities.

The static started up again, and the radio broadcast became noisy and chaotic, accompanied by some harsh noise.

The sound wasn't loud, but in this situation, any sound would only exacerbate everyone's unease and tension.

Finally, the ear-piercing electrical noise disappeared, replaced by a very poor-quality sound.

"This is a temporary military outpost on the Arctic frontier. State your name and why you have access to this key."

The call connected, and from the other person's self-introduction, it was clear that he was indeed on the border not far from the city.

"...I am Philina Somerset, granddaughter of the former Supreme Commander of the Human Frontier and daughter of the current Commander of the United Army. I hold the rank of Second Lieutenant. I am currently stationed in Frostville, behind the Arctic Front. Please confirm."

Felina finished speaking in one breath, and then couldn't help but glance at the two people beside her who were staring at her.

Constantine seemed somewhat bewildered, firstly because the long string of names she uttered caught him off guard, and secondly because he didn't quite understand the true meaning of those terms.

However, he still knew what "second lieutenant" meant.

As for Anfer… his expression was even stranger.

Because he was a soldier on the former human border defense line, and although that army no longer exists, their achievements will not be forgotten.

At that time, his supreme commander seemed to be Philina's grandfather.

What an incredible coincidence!

There was a moment of silence on the radio, followed by some noisy and jarring static, and then the other person's voice reappeared.

"Received. Identity confirmed. Border situation is currently normal. Any instructions?"

This statement is quite interesting. After all, in terms of rank, Felina is only a second lieutenant, and it is generally difficult for her to have direct command authority over troops stationed on the border. However, her background allows her to bypass rank and directly make her demands and seek help from any nearby troops.

So, when you're away from home, your identity is definitely given to you by your family.

"There seems to be something unusual going on in Frostville right now. Are you aware of it?"