Yeah, they do. But what's the meaning behind this shit? It's like some twisted code.
leans closer, squinting at the symbols Codes are meant to be broken, my friend. Let's see if we can decipher this madness.
Alright, let's crack it open.
pulls out a small pocket knife and starts scraping away at the symbols We'll peel back the layers of this code, one by one.
watches as Komamura works So, what's our next move?
pauses, examining the scraped symbols Next move is to cross-reference these symbols with known ritualistic markings. We might find a connection.
You got any ideas on where we can find those markings?
leans back in his chair, tapping his fingers on the table There's an old library downtown, hidden away from the public eyes.
looks up the address on her phone Shit, it's even closed right now. Guess we'll have to wait till morning.
Morning won't be soon enough, my friend. We need answers now. stands up abruptly I know a contact who might have what we're looking for.
Leans back, raising an eyebrow A contact, huh? You always have contacts.
smirks Yeah, I've got contacts that can get us the information we need.
smiles You're full of surprises, aren't ya? Alright, let's give this contact a call.
pulls out his phone and dials a number, tapping furiously on the screen Contact, it's me. I need your help. We have a case...urgent. listens intently
looks at Komamura expectantly What did they say?
hangs up the phone, sighs heavily They said they can meet us in 30 minutes. Hurry, we don't have time to waste. We need to get there early.
grabs her jacket Let's go then. Early bird gets the worm, right?
grabs his leather jacket, heads towards the door Right. We're not going to let this worm slip through our fingers. Let's make haste, Dynacess.
Grabs Komamura's arm and pulls him towards the exit I'm right behind you, let's move!
quickly hails a taxi and opens the door Taxi! To the old library, downtown! Hurry! shows the driver money Driver: nods and speeds off
Gets into the taxi, looking anxious This better be worth it, Komamura.
leans forward, speaking to the driver Make sure you take the shortcut, driver. We're in a real hurry. Every second counts.
Looks out the window, her mind racing with possibilities And what exactly are we looking for in this library, Komamura?
narrows his eyes, leaning closer to Dynacess We're looking for a specific book, Dynacess. A book that holds the key to unraveling this ritualistic murder.
Raises an eyebrow A specific book, huh? Any clue about what's written on it?
rolls up his sleeves, revealing a hidden tattoo I have a tattoo that serves as a map of forbidden knowledge.
Chuckles softly A map of forbidden knowledge, huh? Sounds like something out of a fantasy novel. What's the tattoo then?
quickly pulls down his sleeve, hiding the tattoo It's not something I can show you right now.
Laughs softly Fair enough, Komamura. I won't press it. I trust you have your reasons.
As they arrive at the old library, a sense of unease fills the air. The once grand building now stands as a haunting monument, its walls covered in ivy and moss. The windows are boarded up, and the front door is padlocked with rusted chains. Komamura and Dynacess exchange worried glances, their instincts telling them that they have stepped into something dangerous.
Notices a strange symbol scrawled across the door in red paint What the hell is that?
examines the symbol closely, his eyes narrowing That symbol... it's connected to the ritual. We're on the right track.
Swallows hard, her eyes wide with fear Is it... a warning?
grabs the padlock, examining it closely Don't worry, Dynacess. This lock isn't much of a challenge.
Smirks You always know how to pick locks, don't you?
smirks Old trick, Dynacess. Just a little bit of persuasion. takes out a set of lockpicks and starts working on the padlock
Leaning against the door frame, she watches him work Well, let's hope your persuasion skills are better than your cooking ones.
pauses mid-pick, glancing at Dynacess with a mischievous grin Oh, my cooking skills are top-notch. But let's focus on the task at hand, shall we?
Laughs Focus, focus. Alright, alright. Just get us in there without setting off any traps.
works quickly and silently, the sound of the lock clicks open We're in business, Dynacess.
Pushes past Komamura, entering the library Let's find that book before sunset.
follows closely behind Dynacess, scanning the surroundings Keep your guard up, Dynacess. This place feels...off.
Pulls out a flashlight, aiming it at the cobweb-covered shelves Off is my middle name. Let's start searching.
carefully examines the symbols on the shelves, comparing them to the one on the door Look for a shelf with a similar symbol, Dynacess.
Shining the flashlight on the symbols, she scans the shelves Got it. There! What now?
rushes to the shelf, pulling out a dusty tome with a similar symbol etched on the cover This could be it, Dynacess. Open it.
Opens the tome, revealing pages filled with ancient incantations and grotesque illustrations Holy shit, Komamura. Look at this.
flips through the pages, his eyes scanning the text rapidly These incantations... they match the ritual we've been investigating.