Ren Haruki and Nagato wandered through the Nagasaki district, where the dim lights of shops and old buildings cast a sinister atmosphere. After what had happened at the school, both were fraught with anxiety and anticipation, keeping a watchful eye on every movement and shadow that crept through the narrow streets.
As they walked, Ren received a call from Detective Tomoyo Kato. "Ren, we have new information. A person named Takashi says he saw a strange man wandering in the Nagasaki district. He was dressed in dark clothing and had long white hair."
"When did this happen?" Ren asked anxiously.
"Late last night. It seems the man was searching for something."
"Thanks for letting us know. We'll head there right away." Ren said, then ended the call.
Ren and Nagato made their way to the entertainment area of Nagasaki. The place was nearly deserted, and the prevailing silence among the old buildings and dark streets suggested something unnatural. The two began to search the area, scrutinizing every corner and narrow street.
They reached the alley where the strange man was reportedly seen. They found an elderly man sitting on the sidewalk, looking distressed and frightened. Ren approached him and asked, "Did you see anyone unusual wandering around here recently?"
The old man looked at them with tired eyes. "Yes, I saw a strange person. He was wandering around the street as if searching for something. He was dressed in dark clothes and had long white hair."
"When was this?" Nagato asked.
"A few hours ago. He seemed to be hiding from view."
"Can you describe him in more detail?" Ren inquired.
"He was tall with indistinct features. I felt something unsettling about him."
Ren felt a pang of concern, as the description matched what Nakai had said. "Thank you. We need to continue our search."
The two took a route leading them to an industrial area on the outskirts of the district, where the old buildings gave the place a mysterious appearance. As they walked through the dark streets, they noticed symbols on the walls resembling those found at the crime scenes.
Approaching the symbols, they saw a large, complex symbol drawn on one of the walls. "This looks like the symbols we found before, but larger and more intricate," Nagato said.
"It seems this is the place the strange man was searching for. We should be cautious," Ren said, examining the markings closely.
As they were inspecting the symbols, they heard footsteps coming from inside. The two moved cautiously toward the source of the sound, and upon entering the building, they found a dark room where a man in dark clothing with long white hair down to his shoulders was standing.
"Finally, you’ve arrived," the man said in a calm but sharp voice. "I knew you would come looking for me eventually."
"Who are you? What is your connection to all this?" Ren asked firmly.
"I am Akuma Kuro. It wasn’t easy for you to find me, but you’ve come close," the man replied, pointing to the symbols on the walls.
"Why are you doing this?" Ren asked, trying to understand Akuma Kuro’s motives.
"Because I need to prove that the puzzles I set reflect a deeper understanding of things that not everyone grasps. The symbols you’ve seen are just part of a bigger game," Akuma said, smiling wryly.
As Ren and Nagato focused on the man, Akuma Kuro took the opportunity to escape. Using his familiarity with the area, he made his getaway possible. With his swift actions, it was difficult to track him.
"We can’t let him get away!" Ren shouted, but he was a bit too late. Akuma Kuro had vanished into the surrounding darkness.
Ren and Nagato called in backup and continued searching the area, trying to find any trace that might lead them to further evidence. As the truth slowly unfolded, it became clear that Akuma Kuro was part of a larger puzzle, and every step they took brought them closer to solving it.
The search continued in the following days, with each new discovery bringing more secrets and challenges. Ren and Nagato were determined to uncover every detail of the case, no matter how difficult or complex, and they knew that the road ahead was still long
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