Aoto casually tossed the stone aside and unfolded the paper.
Saito and the others gathered around, joining Aoto to see what was written on it.
The paper bore this single line, written in extremely neat handwriting:
"A group of unidentified individuals is attacking the Foreign Language Research Institute. There are approximately sixty to seventy attackers."
"The Foreign Language Research Institute… is under attack?" Fujimura was incredulous.
Yong and Harada exchanged glances—both wore expressions of confusion.
The sudden appearance of the famous Phantom Thief, informing them of the danger to the Institute… it was beyond their comprehension...
Even Saito, who typically remained expressionless, now furrowed his brow slightly.
In unison, they all focused their gaze on Aoto.
Still scrutinizing the line of handwriting, Aoto furrowed his brow deeply.
The fog clouding Aoto's mind was no less dense than that enveloping Saito and the others...
