Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 200

Chapter 200 44.2 - Investigation

DING! While I was investigating the scene, I suddenly got a message from my smartwatch.

[Horde: Sir, the files you have requested are all ready.]

Opening it, I noticed where it came from.

'Just in time.'

I couldn't find any more details about the place I was in, aside from some claw marks and saliva substances on the ground. None of them was enough concrete evidence to understand what kind of enemy I was facing.

Most demons had claws. If I had enough materials at my disposal, I would be able to analyze what kind of demon this was. But, sadly, I didn't have time for that.

Cooperating with local security was possible, though I had already sent a message to Amelia about that. They will probably come here as well and will investigate after Amelia's words.

I decided to head to a nearby coffee shop, a place where I could gather my thoughts and read through the documents sent by the Horde. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air as I entered, providing a momentary respite from the tension that clung to the night.

Choosing a quiet corner, I sat down, the smartwatch casting a soft glow on the table as I opened the files.

As I settled into the quiet corner of the coffee shop, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee enveloping me, I began delving into the files provided by the Horde. The soft glow of my smartwatch illuminated the table, creating an isolated pocket of focus amidst the ambient noise.

The compiled information detailed a series of recent kidnappings in Western Uxbridge, shedding light on the patterns, locations, and potential suspects involved.

The reports presented a grim narrative, and as I scanned through the documents, specific details emerged:

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Missing Persons List:

1. Emily

Job: Office Worker

Last Seen Location: Maple Street

Last Seen Time: 7:45 PM

Last Seen Date: 8/11/2003

2. Daniel Johnson

Job: Store Clerk

Last Seen Location: Riverside Park

Last Seen Time: 8:20 PM

Last Seen Date: 9/11/2003

3. Olivia Harris

Job: Waitress

Last Seen Location: Old Library, Elm Avenue

Last Seen Time: 6:55 PM

Last Seen Date: 9/11/2003

4. Benjamin Rodriguez

Job: Warden

Last Seen Location: Coal Factory, Oak Street

Last Seen Time: 9:10 PM

Last Seen Date: 10/11/2003

11. Sophia Carter

Job: Graduate – Researcher

Last Seen Location: Alley Behind the Arcade, Birch Street

Last Seen Time: 8:30 PM

Last Seen Date: 14/11/2003

Notes:

Serial numbers 002 to 011 represent additional names that have surfaced, indicating a concerning pattern of disappearances.

Each person's job, last seen location, last seen time, and last seen date are detailed for a comprehensive understanding of the incidents.

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Looking at the list in front of me, I noticed there had been eleven different missing people report cases.

'What is with this number?'

No matter what, the amount of people missing was too much for a small city.

'Are they waiting for orders, or is this common?'

I was not familiar with how things worked in Western Uxbridge; however, even then, looking at what was before me, it became evident that this case was something important.

"Tch."

This was one of the disadvantages of living in places like these. Most of the officers who view such cities as countryside will boldly assume nothing happened, and they will slack off.

"Well, thanks to that, I was able to have access to these files anyway."

Getting files from Arcadia City Local Awakened Security would be a lot harder and would take a longer time, so one can say this worked in my favor.

'Now, to start.'

Delving into the files, I started checking the case.

Occupational Variety:

The victims held various occupations, including an office worker, a store clerk, a waitress, a warden, and a graduate researcher. No discernible connection based on occupation could be identified.

Of course, the first thing was this. Since I initially assumed this was the work of a demon, it made sense that such a pathetic and lower creature wouldn't be able to discern what its target's occupation was.

Common Locations:

The last locations of the victims were diverse, ranging from warehouses to parks, libraries, and factories. There seemed to be no apparent geographical pattern.

This made things a bit harder. With no exact pattern appearing, that meant the demon could be anywhere around the city.

'Of course, it will have a hideout. But, how can I discern.'

Would it be in the middle of the city? An abandoned factory, building, house? Or was it different?

It was impossible to discern just by looking at the patterns. If they were concentrated on one part of the city, then it might have been possible.

Timing Discrepancies:

Of course, this part was not that valuable. A person's last seen time is generally reported by the person who filed the case; thus, the error rate is a lot higher. However, even then, from the disappearance times alone and them never appearing, it can easily be discerned that the demon is working at night.

'A demon that works at night.'