However, Silence ignored his provocation and quickly opened her backpack, retrieving a small drone. She activated the drone and sent it flying into the mist, using its built-in camera to search for clues.
A few hours later, the drone transmitted images back, revealing incriminating evidence against Sato and the Security Chief—a map containing hidden loot and a detailed plan of their crime.
"You are mistaken, Sato," Silence said coldly. "In this Mist Hidden City, no one can escape the judgment of justice."
With the capture of Sato and the Security Chief, the Fog Hidden Bank robbery case was finally solved. The police swiftly recovered most of the stolen money based on the evidence provided by Silence and repaired the damaged surveillance system.
Once again, Silence became a hero for Mist Hidden City. But for her, it was just another ordinary case. She knew that as long as the mist lingered, more mysteries awaited her to unravel.
In the glow of the setting sun, Silence stood by the window of her office, gazing at the distant sea of fog, her heart filled with determination and anticipation. She understood that her mission was far from over, and perhaps the next case was waiting for her around some corner.
Just as Mist Hidden City began to recover from the shadow of the bank robbery, a new challenge quietly emerged. This time, the case occurred at a prestigious academy with a long history—Fog Hidden Academy.
One morning, a student's body was discovered on campus. The deceased was a talented musician who had garnered much attention at the school—Yusaku Tanaka. The preliminary cause of death was determined to be murder, but there were very few clues left at the scene; aside from a few buttons that did not belong to the victim and a set of vague footprints, nothing else was found.
The news quickly spread throughout Mist Hidden City, causing an uproar. The principal of Fog Hidden Academy personally approached Silence, hoping she would take on this case to seek justice for the deceased.
Silence did not refuse; she knew this was not just an ordinary murder case but one that involved the reputation of a school and countless families. She donned her iconic trench coat once more and stepped through the gates of Fog Hidden Academy.
Upon entering the academy, Silence immediately sensed something unusual about this place. The students appeared calm on the surface, but rumors swirled beneath; everyone seemed to have their own speculations and secrets. She decided to start by investigating the social circle of the deceased in search of possible leads.
After a series of visits and inquiries, Silence discovered that Yusaku Tanaka had conflicts with several classmates before his death. This included a rival who harbored jealousy towards his talent and an ex-girlfriend who had severed ties with him due to romantic entanglements.
However, as her investigation deepened, Silence gradually realized that while these conflicts were intense, they were insufficient as motives for murder. She began to suspect that someone might be manipulating these issues as a cover for executing a real murder plan.
To uncover the truth, Silence decided to examine the few buttons left behind by the victim. She discovered that these buttons were not ordinary clothing accessories but decorations from a specific type of musical instrument. Through further investigation, she learned that Yusaku Tanaka had been involved in a secret music club prior to his death, which included some of his enemies.
Silence realized that this music club could hold the key to solving the mystery. She secretly infiltrated their activity room in search of more clues. There, she found an overlooked score marked with special symbols indicating some difficult-to-understand information.
After careful study, Silence finally deciphered what these symbols meant. They were an ancient code documenting a conspiracy among club members—they planned to use an upcoming concert as cover for a murder targeting Yusaku Tanaka.
Upon discovering the truth, Silence immediately contacted the police and devised a comprehensive plan. She decided to apprehend the murderer on the night of the upcoming concert.
The concert proceeded as scheduled, with everyone at the academy immersed in joy and anticipation. However, during a climactic moment in the performance, Silence suddenly appeared on stage to expose the conspiracy among club members and pointed out the true murderer—the seemingly unrelated club president.
In front of everyone’s eyes, the murderer revealed his true colors; he attempted to flee but was ultimately subdued by Silence and the police in their joint pursuit. With the truth unveiled, Fog Hidden Academy returned to its former tranquility and harmony.
After concluding this case, Silence once again became a hero for Mist Hidden City. Yet she knew this was merely a small episode in her long detective career. She continued walking through the misty streets, her wisdom and courage safeguarding peace and justice in this city.
And so, the mist over Mist Hidden City continued to gently envelop it as if telling one story after another. No matter how many challenges and difficulties awaited Silence ahead, she would steadfastly move forward because she was Detective Silence —the indispensable Lightbringer of this city.
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