The Illicitor's Code #1

131: The Monster Virus

"Amma got contaminated with a disease from the koi fish in the laboratory," Justin muttered. "And if she got infected, it means the virus on the fish caused by the monster can also spread to other humans, right?"

"Right," said Dim-Dim, forcing himself to speak, as his mind began to fill with thoughts of Amma.

Amma is sick. Amma is dying. Maybe this is what Amma wanted to say all along when the girl chased her to Safe City New Jersey, but never had the chance to speak because Dim-Dim always withdrew from her after that incident.

"Let's check the next room," mumbled Dim-Dim, and then they left Amma's room.

The next two bedrooms were empty, clean, and tidy, obviously prepared for them.

Dim-Dim chose the room right next to Amma's, while Justin chose the one at the far end, closest to the bathroom. He grabbed a towel from his bag, threw his bag onto the bed, and then slipped into the bathroom, eager to clean himself up. Meanwhile, Dim-Dim placed his bag on the table, then flopped onto his