Chapter 498: 498: Dead or Alive

The high officials decided to bring the godly detective Johnson into the limelight to address the public and the press about the recent catastrophic event. Standing before a sea of microphones and cameras, Johnson, with a composed demeanor, began to unravel the intricacies of the incident to a captivated audience.

"Let me be clear," Johnson started, his voice steady, "the individual suspected of causing the destruction did not set out with the intention to eradicate a city. Our investigations suggest it was, in fact, an accident." Murmurs rippled through the crowd as Johnson continued, "However, the unintentional nature of this act does not diminish its severity. The loss of lives and the scale of destruction demand justice. The suspect, while perhaps not malicious in intent, must face the consequences of their actions."