I left the town behind. Three miles on foot to the next city which took me forty-five minutes. I bought a fresh sandwich for myself before taking the subway, the train is mostly empty. I took out my laptop, everything seems fine for now.
"I should not get involved in other people's affairs again."
It will take time for the train to reach its destination. I think I could close my eyes for a moment.
Once again I found myself in a new city. "Let's find a place to stay."
I am afraid most of the motels here would require identity proof to stay. Which is not the issue for me, but I want to try something different this time. Earlier I managed to locate an old abandoned house in the area. It will be very convenient to stay there.
"It seems like I have reached the place."
Naturally, the door is locked, but I found an open window, I jumped inside through the window. I look around the house, most of the furniture is almost decayed, it is filled with moss here and there.
This house could serve as a good option in an emergency but right now, it will likely create unnecessary disturbance to my work.
As I came out of the old house after my inspection, I spotted a stray cat outside. It is covered with dirt.
It sniffed my hands as I petted the cat.
I found a motel nearby, it looks efficient for my accommodation. I arranged my equipment.
Since I'd been forced to leave most of my gear behind, I needed a new setup to stabilize my position.
"Mmh, but I don't want to go out."
So, I accessed the darknet and looked for some necessary gadgets.
Their grades look fine. I decided to leave a text message for the owner.
ISO: Custom rig.
Dedicated GPU for brute-forcing. No wireless card, I'll solder my own.
Full-disk encryption with pre-boot authentication.
Payment is in coins (crypto).
Yours if the hardware is right. Do not make contact, leave it in the said location.
Good, now that most of the things seem settled. I could focus on my task. It's already evening now, I skipped lunch. I opened my laptop and decided to look for the afterwards events of Lake Suily.
I found a very interesting article in the town's newspaper report.
Article: The Shocking Story of Lake Suily.
Late last night, the authorities received some encrypted emails filled with undeniable evidence revealing cold-blooded crime behind the mystery of lake Suily's ghost linking provident Miller family to an elaborate tunnel network. The dark mining expertise of the Miller family, served as veins to the massive drug trafficking ring.
The famous area Lake Suily, formally known as lake Idel, has been a place of great danger to the town preventing locals from the area. However, the email revealed something which no one expected. There are images of the tunnel which opens near the lake and is connected to the Miller family . The same Miller family whose daughter Suily Miller and later her brother Jake Miller disappear from the lake.
The evidence makes it clear that all this disappearance is perfectly planned by the Miller family. It is said that they used their mining techniques and built the tunnel underneath the ground to continue their undisturbed drug dealings.
One of the emails contains a picture of a skeleton. The police statement revealed that the human remains are of Andrew Johnson, the missing worker of Glück in süße in 2021. Mr . Miller confessed that Andrew came to know about these drug dealings and refused to co-operate in the crime, Andrew also collected evidence to expose Mr. Miller but unfortunately he was murdered by Mr. Miller allies. This is very heartbreaking news for the town.
The Mr. Miller confessed that he deliberately sent his daughter and son away from the town to give birth to the rumors of the 'creature'. The other said victims Liam Horton missing since in 2023 and Luther Jones reported missing recently are found involved in the drug dealings scandal.
People are very upset and looking forward to hearing the final verdict of courts for justice to these criminals.
There is something which left the police in the state of confusion. All the emails filled with the evidence against the act of the Mr. Miller was sent to the police through Mr. Miller and Luther Jones own devices. In the police interrogation Mr. Miller and Luther Jones remain in the state of shock and refuse to admit about giving away the evidence. While the town called it a miracle of justice. Looks like our little town is full of mystery and miracles.
So, the remains is of Andrew Johnson. He should not have confronted them. Luckily for them, I made it possible to surface the whole story, thanks to me no one will be afraid of some creature.
Anyway, enough of lake Suily. Right now, I should focus on my task.
After having a proper meal, I sat down with my computer to research about Brindleford, the city I am currently living in.
The city is surrounded by two rivers. The main source of electricity is hydraulic power from the river. Average crime rate 5-10 percent. Three established research agencies, car racing, more than seven manufacturing industries, Brindleford is also known for growing fresh vegetables.
" Good, then the food must taste well." I relaxed my arms and closed my eyes for a moment and opened it.
"That little thing might be very hungry."
I put on my black hoodie and went to a store. I walked to the old house.
"Where is it?"
I look around for the cat. I heard some noise from a broken pipeline.
There was the cat.
"Hello."
It didn't answer my call. I took it out of its place and placed the food in front of it. The cat immediately started eating.