The aftermath of the incident finally caught the attention of high-ranking government officials. They decided to provide Ioenea Police Department with more support and dispatched a seasoned investigator named Adaas, who had been tracking Kaida Sear for years. The following day, Natasha received an order from the police chief to personally welcome Senior Investigator Adaas, who had been sent by the government. Upon meeting Adaas, Natasha was struck by the impression of a relentless and ruthless detective who showed no mercy to criminals. Her initial assessment proved correct, as Adaas displayed an extreme intolerance for wrongdoing, even resorting to physical altercations with people smoking in designated non-smoking areas.
Upon arriving at the police station, Adaas immediately requested all case files and personal information related to Kaida Sear and Jones Yu. After thoroughly reviewing the documents, Adaas concluded that Jones Yu had intentionally allowed herself to be captured, rather than being caught due to negligence. When questioned about Jones Yu's motives for intentionally getting caught, Adaas suggested that it might have been an attempt to lead the investigation towards Jones Lin. The possibility that Kaida Sear was the mastermind remained uncertain, as Adaas speculated that there might be others behind him. To uncover the true intent behind these actions, either Jones Yu or Kaida Sear needed to be apprehended.
Meanwhile, Jones Lin awoke in a dimly lit underground chamber. She looked around in fear as Kaida Sear entered, dragging along a bloodied figure. With a disconcertingly gentle tone, Kaida Sear addressed Jones Lin, calling her "darling Lin," and presented the bloodied individual as a "magnificent piece of art" for her appreciation. The bloodied person gasped in terror, clearly terrified. Kaida Sear continued, proposing a collaboration between them to create their own unique art. He asked whether Jones Lin would like to begin their joint creative endeavor or if he should take the initiative. His words were tender, but the madness and horror in his demeanor were impossible to ignore.
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Trembling with fear, Jones Lin shook her head at Kaida Sear's proposal. Unable to articulate her thoughts, Kaida Sear removed a tissue from her mouth. In a trembling voice, Jones Lin begged for mercy, insisting that the acts they were committing were not art but slaughter, and they were breaking the law. She pleaded with Kaida Sear to spare her life, promising not to reveal their location to the police.
However, Kaida Sear's expression darkened as Jones Lin's pleas continued. His once gentle face twisted into a sinister and enraged countenance. Despite the mask, the air was thick with his aura of rage and impending violence. Gripping Jones Lin's hair, he leaned in close, his voice dripping with menace. He questioned whether she intended to reject his goodwill, reminding her of her past promises to support him. He insinuated that she might be collaborating with someone outside, mentioning a name – Hans. Jones Lin tearfully denied any association with Hans, but Kaida Sear's grip tightened. He released her hair and adopted a stern, expressionless demeanor, suggesting that it was likely Hans.
His tone gradually shifted to one of frenzied excitement. He assured Jones Lin that Hans would soon become a masterpiece, a culmination of their shared artistry, beauty, and perfection. With a cold, haunting laughter, he hinted at a joint effort between Jones Lin, him, and her sister, Jones Yu.
(End of Chapter 7)