While I was conducting my own investigation, the abnormal Irregularity Breaks continued to tear through the city. It is still at the extent where the Exterminators within the city could handle. But who knows how long it will stay that way?Based on what that man said, their stocks are being swept like a wave. That only means that there’s a lot of people that have already got their hands on that drug. It will only be a matter of time until the explosive number of Irregularity Breaks occur. When that happens, this city is done for.With that in mind, I need to figure something out while I still have an opportunity. It was Saturday, so my tutoring session with Ceri was moved after lunch for weekdays. Because her father is also busy with the chaos created by the abnormal Irregularity Breaks, the building where they live has become so hectic.All the people who have been standing idle the first time I visited this place are nowhere to be seen. Leaving only a handful of guards for the

Although it’s not confirmed yet, the fact that Mr. Lucius’ team called the drug ‘Nightmare Inducing’ is greatly disturbing.The fact that the vials were present in every scene they investigated was almost proof of that claim.No wonder Ceri looked so terrified right after I laid my eyes on her. This is indeed terrifying. If something like a ‘Nightmare Inducing’ drug exists, then we are in a lot of trouble. The statement of that man alone about their stocks selling off fast is disturbing. If that’s indeed the case, then who knows how many people are using those drugs.“This is bad. This is really, really bad,” Ceri rubs her hands and turns to me, “I wasn’t aware that father was dealing with something like this. Ren, if something this big is going on about this city, I can’t even imagine the danger that you’ll be facing.”“I know. I just didn’t expect it to be at this extent.” Ceri, who now managed to calm herself down, reached out to me. “Pleas

The result of continuing Ren’s investigation shook everyone inside the building after reaching the dead end, but they remained hopeful.“Everything connects. From the vials to the mark on the maps where the Irregularity Break occurred.”“It’s not like his information is not right to begin with. It just means that the enemy is good at erasing their tracks. Even the number he provided was thoroughly crafted. Using a dead man’s name, what an incredibly cautious trick to use.”“Looking at these notes, I can’t imagine these are made by a measly high school student from this city. I mean, look! It’s arranged so neatly! And it’s handwritten at that! What if we ask the boss to take that kid under us once he graduates high school? We can’t not have too many hands, right?”“I don’t know if you’re complimenting him or not by calling him ‘measly’. Well, whatever the case, I have to agree that kid is incredible. Not anybody has the guts to do this unless they are willing to bet their lives on it.

Finally, this day finally arrived! My college entrace exam!I can’t express how happy I am that this day finally came. All the preparations I made, all the time I spent studying, was solely for this moment. And now that the time has come, I can’t contain my excitement.“Ren, did you bring everything you need?” ask my mother.Because it was a special occassion, she scheduled her day of exactly on the day of my college entrance exam so that she can take care of me. My father sneaked some pocket money inside my pocket and flashed a smile. He did the exact same thing just like my mother. He scheduled his day off on the same day.“I’ve already prepared everything last night. I don’t think I missed anything.” I told mother.I glanced at father, trying to pull the pocket money he secretly gave me. But before I could take it out, he stopped my hand.“This is the least I can do for everything you’ve done for us, Ren. I will get ver

Morning came and Ren continued on his daily routine. Eating or missing breakfast, taking a shower, and changing to his school uniform. This routine has become his daily routine ever since he started high school to pursue his dreams. But after the unfortunate event, his parents worry that he had succumbed to despair upon missing such an important event.Ren’s mother, worriedly, stares at her son preparing for school. She turned to her husband, who, for the first time had not left for his work early, shared the same expression. Both of them can’t find the right words to comfort their son, despite wanting to. They know whatever they say will never reach his heart after what happened.“What should I do? What is the best thing to do in this situation?” Ren’s mother thought, “He went home last night and locked himself in his room.”Ren’s mother tightly clenched her fist, “For such a thing to happen on such an important day no less, nothing can be more frustra