Due to the urgent nature of the task, Wen Wen did not drive his own car to Dongshan Province. Instead, he used his credentials to buy a complimentary plane ticket to Songtao City. He figured if he could fly for free, why spend his own money on fuel.
Before departing, Wen Wen donned a skullcap and altered the appearance of his clothes, changing his style.
He wore a brown overcoat and a brown felt hat. Inside the coat, he had on a black casual suit.
As the initial phase of this mission might not involve combat, Wen Wen felt this attire better suited the persona of a detective, lending him a better feel for investigating the case.
After sitting in his seat for a while, another person boarded the plane, catching Wen Wen's attention.
This person's attire was similar to Wen Wen's, almost as if they had come from the same mold. Moreover, his equipment was more complete than Wen Wen's, featuring a magnifying glass, a pocket watch, a pipe...
The moment Wen Wen saw this person, he found him rather unpleasant. Perhaps it was because they were wearing similar clothes.
What made Wen Wen even more uncomfortable was that this person actually sat next to him, looking at him with a smile. The look in his eyes gave Wen Wen a bad feeling; it was the same look he used when he was about to trick someone.
"I know you. You're one of the hunters who passed the assessment. Taking this flight at this time, you must be heading for that case in Songtao Province, so you must be a pervert."
Wen Wen's expression turned grim. He widened his eyes and glared at the newcomer, "Who are you calling a pervert?"
"Uh, apologies, but I believe I'm correct."
Seeing Wen Wen's eyes, which seemed capable of cutting him into pieces and feeding him to pigs, the man's voice lost some of its confidence. He sat beside Wen Wen in silence.
Actually, after the man mentioned "hunter," Wen Wen began to recall information about him from his memory, finally remembering that this person must also be one of the successful candidates.
However, this individual could identify him by his codename the moment they saw him, while Wen Wen himself needed a reminder to recognize that the other person was also a hunter.
"My name is Siforolmo, codename 'The Great Detective.' I also passed the assessment and accepted the mission in Songtao City. We should cooperate well this time." The man took off his hat, revealing short, curly hair, and extended his hand to Wen Wen.
The Great Detective...
Wen Wen gritted his teeth. This was the guy who had stolen his codename.
"My name is Wen Wen, my profession is detective, and my codename is..." Wen Wen prepared to shake his hand.
"You're a pervert, I know." Siforolmo smiled at Wen Wen, revealing eight perfectly aligned teeth.
But this smile made Wen Wen want to break his teeth. He retracted his outstretched hand. He certainly wouldn't shake hands with such an annoying person.
Frankly, the man hadn't been rude to Wen Wen. But Wen Wen just found him displeasing, possibly because the man had usurped his persona.
Besides, Siforolmo... wasn't he the demon hunter who placed second in the second part of the assessment? He had solved the ten scenarios faster than Wen Wen!
"Mr. Wen, since we've met here, let's discuss the case first," Siforolmo said, his tone serious about the case they were about to handle.
"Wait a moment." Wen Wen suddenly stood up and went to the plane's restroom, locking the door.
He first took out his hunter terminal to check the mission. He discovered that there was indeed a hunter named 'The Great Detective' who had also accepted this mission, which eased his suspicions.
If someone suddenly appeared claiming to know him, and Wen Wen didn't verify it, then he wouldn't be Wen Wen.
Then, Wen Wen twisted the hat on his head, changing the color of his clothes to a deep purple.
Just now, an older lady nearby had looked at the two men, Wen Wen and Siforolmo, dressed in 'matching outfits,' with a peculiar expression. She was likely thinking something quite inappropriate.
So, Wen Wen decided to change his clothes' color to avoid any misunderstandings.
However, when he emerged, he found that the older lady and Siforolmo's eyes were wide open. Why had this person's clothes changed color after going into the restroom?
Siforolmo secretly shook his head. As expected of a pervert, he could even change his clothes' color in the restroom.
Wen Wen sat back in his seat and said to Siforolmo, "We can start discussing now."
Siforolmo smiled and said, "The case is as follows: the crime scene is called Fairytale Town, a scenic town that only began construction three years ago."
"Until a few days ago, it was operating normally. But suddenly, the town was sealed off. Everything appears normal, but anyone who enters cannot get out. It is suspected that other supernatural forces are involved."
Wen Wen nodded. He already knew this information.
"Furthermore, I've obtained some additional information through my channels. In the past three years, Fairytale Town has shown signs of supernatural events several times, but there have been no bloody incidents. Therefore, the local demon hunter team did not pursue it further."
Siforolmo leaned towards Wen Wen and lowered his voice, "If it were you, for a location that frequently exhibits anomalies, would you refrain from investigating simply because there were no casualties?"
"In the past three years in Songtao City, all bloody cases have occurred on this side of Songtao City. Yet, around Fairytale Town, there hasn't been a single one. Even petty theft by ordinary people is rare. Don't you find this strange?"
Wen Wen nodded thoughtfully. This situation reminded him of the headquarters of the Profane Blood. Such a seemingly incredibly safe place might hide unknown dangers.
Siforolmo smiled. He knew he had convinced Wen Wen. "Judging by your expression, you agree with my assessment. So now, let's discuss what we should do when we arrive in Songtao City. I think..."
"Don't you think, I think!" Wen Wen stated domineeringly.
Siforolmo was taken aback. Why did this person suddenly act like this while they were discussing things amicably? But he didn't get angry. Instead, he quietly asked, "Then what do you think we should..."
Wen Wen chuckled and said, "I think you should finish speaking first, and then I'll state my opinion."
Siforolmo's expression was priceless: "(╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻ Are you crazy! This is impossible to discuss."
...
The two of them discussed heatedly on the plane, their conversation filled with animosity. Ultimately, they parted ways unhappily.
They had completely opposing views on how to handle the situation in Fairytale Town and neither was willing to yield. In the end, they decided to go their separate ways.
It was already late at night when they landed. After getting out of the airport, Wen Wen found a secluded spot and summoned his car. Just as he sat down to drive, he noticed an awkward figure standing outside the window – it was Siforolmo.
"Um... I saw that your plan was to go to the Songtao City branch first. Could you give me a ride? I'm not familiar with the way."
Wen Wen sneered, "Didn't we say we'd split up? Go take a taxi."
Siforolmo was silent for a moment and then said, "Well... I got lost."
Wen Wen: "..."
This guy had gotten lost while trying to find a taxi and ended up here!