The group of three looked down at the report at once, the front stamped with a confidential mark and a date of just a few months back. There wasn't just one or two of these confidential documents here, which led them to believe that these weren't as confidential as the stamp would lead one to believe.
Claude hesitated, his mind fluttering back to the diary he had read not too long ago.
Slowly, he sighed and flipped open the report.
[This report highlights the events of the recent jarring incident taking place east of Soleda in the village of Kiniya. Hillside, main occupation, terrace farming. Population, roughly 150. A family of three had lived in the village for five years, the main victims of the case. Husband Mr. X, 29, Wife, Ms. Y, 27, Son, 5]
"Five…" Elric muttered. The fate of the group clear.
Erika held in a sigh and read on, the point not missing her either.
A few more chapters mark the end of the volume! Thanks for reading!