Tom didn't try to be secretive and blurted out, "Strange things have been happening around Dragonville lately. Some livestock in the remote villages died for no reason."
"At first, we thought it was just the occasional viral influenza and didn't pay much attention to it. However, more and more livestock died. When the epidemic prevention team came to investigate, they found that there wasn't any influenza."
"What's more, the issue worsened. It wasn't just animals. Subsequently, people began to die one after another. The corpses' faces were flushed red as if they were bulging with blood. It was horrifying to see. Rumors related to zombies even cropped up, and it was causing panic. Everyone was living in fear and havoc."
Fade couldn't help but recall the incident with Valerie's grandfather upon hearing this. His heart sank, and he thought, "Could that be related to someone messing with the people of Dragonville instead of a separate issue?"
However, he did not interrupt Tom and let him continue speaking.
Tom added, "The situation is becoming even worse, and the higher- ups are scrutinizing this matter. They had sent the police but not only have they not found anything, but two police officers died without cause."
"Soon the police couldn't take it anymore, so they escalated the matter to the military. The superiors sent a troop down. Since they were not familiar with the locale, they called up a few local martial artists to help. Thus, I signed up."
"I see." Fade nodded, then asked, "How's the investigation going? Any clues?"
Tom's expression changed, and he seemed to look a little uneasy. Lowering his voice, he explained, "This case is somewhat unusual. A bunch of us already tried for half a month and scouted a few places but there are no hints at all. Plus, everything about this is strange, reminding us about spirits and death. It really gives us the chills."
"But recently, we did find a spot. However, it's uncanny and dangerous. We didn't dare enter at all and we're still looking for solutions at this point."
"Somehow, you happened to be back, Brother Fade. I just wanted to..."
Needless to say, Fade understood what Tom meant. He wanted him to assist in the investigation of this matter.
Since this matter concerned Dragonville's safety, Fade had no intentions to be a bystander either. He nodded and said, "Alright, I'll go take a look."
"Thank you, Brother Fade. With your help, I'm sure well be able to take care of anything and everything evil, be it martial artists, demons, and monsters," Tom chuckled, his expression finally relaxing a little.
Fade rolled his eyes at him, "Alright, stop your flattering. Now, I want to know everything in detail. Tell me, what's going on?"
As prompted, Tom explained the whole story to him in detail.
Fade couldn't help frowning after hearing what Tom said. The more he described it, the more Fade found the characteristics similar to what had happened with Valerie's grandfather.
He immediately recalled Monk Konann and the blood corpse he had created.
"Who on earth is this person to dare sin in Dragonville?" Fade's brows knitted into a tight knot.
On the same day, he went home to inform his wife about it. Early the next morning, he hurried to the station with Tom.
As the incidents occurred in remote and rural villages, the troops could only be stationed at the foothill. The moment Fade arrived, he could sense the troops' vigor and energy although the setup was just simple tents and wooden huts.
Tom registered Fade at the entrance and brought him into the barracks.
They met a military officer in his forties. Tom saluted, "Commander Huang, I'm back."
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