"What's the matter, sir?" Adrian asked, "Is something happening here?"

The owner did not answer immediately. Instead, he peered outside the restaurant. After ensuring no one was around, he whispered, "Young man, something big is indeed going on here. Every night, we hear these eerie sounds coming from the nearby mountains. It sounds like wailing ghosts. And with the recent horrifying murder in Asford, people around here are on edge."

"Really? Strange sounds at night?" Adrian had not known about this, and he felt that his visit was well-timed as it gave him a clearer picture of the situation in Helios. He then asked, "Has anyone investigated these occurrences?"

"No. Our city’s mayor has been missing for several days. Some people suspect that he might’ve been killed!" the owner whispered fearfully.

"Killed? That sounds quite far-fetched. I think that's unlikely," Adrian replied.

"It does seem unlikely, but the mayor hasn't been seen for a long time." The owner sighed. "In any case,