Seeing this, Wei'en quietly left the shop, retrieved the box he had discarded, and turned to head for the Secret Investigation Department.
As he passed the perimeter, he saw the remains of the bodies that the City Guard had gathered. His expression darkened, knowing in his heart that these people had been killed because of their connection to him.
'I'm sorry. I didn't want this to happen either.'
'Hm?'
Just as he was lost in his sorrow, a black notification message floated across his panel.
[Devourable essence detected. Use Soul-Devouring Magic?]
'Uh... essence?'
Wei'en glanced around. 'It can't be referring to these bodies on the ground, can it?'
He glanced back at the ghost and the driver. The two Xiaoxi were staring wide-eyed at the surrounding crowd, still practicing their meditative breathing.
[No.]
After a moment's consideration, Wei'en chose to forgo the opportunity.
He wasn't sure if the two Xiaoxi would be noticed if he tried to devour the bodies.
