Shadows of the Past || Hyunlix

V

Felix and Hyunjin struggled to contain their excitement as they approached the group leader. As the club grew increasingly crowded, they felt it was the perfect moment to gather more information. They exchanged glances, establishing a plan of action. Felix was tasked with talking to some of the club's guests, while Hyunjin would try to eavesdrop on conversations near the leader.

Felix made his way to the bar, ordered a drink, and struck up a conversation with one of the bartenders. "Something's happening here, isn't it?" he asked, trying to draw out some information.

The bartender gave him a brief, uncertain smile. "People come here to talk and exchange information. Most of them are interested in history and ancient rituals. This place has its own vibe, if you know what I mean."

Felix nodded, trying to read more from the bartender's demeanor. "Do outsiders often come here? Any new faces?"

"Sometimes," the bartender replied. "But most of the people who show up are regulars. It’s a pretty closed circle. If you want to know more, you might want to talk to the main organizer—he’s the one in the elegant suit."

Felix turned to take a look at the group leader. He appeared confident, and his conversations were happening in an intimate circle surrounding him in the center of the club. Felix decided he would need to try to make contact without drawing attention to himself.

Meanwhile, Hyunjin took a seat at a table close to the leader. He took a deep breath and listened in on the conversation. Snippets of dialogue reached his ears:

"We've found something new in our research," the leader said. "The latest findings could change everything. We must be careful not to let anyone find out exactly what we have."

"It's about to start," another group member added. "We can't let anyone interfere with our plans."

Listening to these remarks, Hyunjin felt they were onto something significant. After a moment, he stood up, approached Felix, and exchanged a few comments with him. "We need to find out what exactly they're planning. We also need to be careful—we're dealing with someone who may have a lot on their conscience."

Felix nodded. "It would be best if we tried to find out where their meetings take place and what they plan for the future. Maybe we’ll find something that could help us solve the mystery."

After leaving the club, Felix and Hyunjin headed to the local archive to check any available information about the mysterious group. They were sure they needed to find connections between the group and the disappearances of people, as well as ties to the chapel.

After several hours of sifting through documents, they came across reports about unknown organizations that had appeared in the area in recent years. One of the reports mentioned a research group that had links to local rituals and occultism. The description of the group and their activities matched the information they had gathered.

"This could be our answer," Felix said. "It seems that what we've discovered is connected to a more mysterious organization with its own goals and motivations."

"We need to find out what they plan next and what their intentions are," Hyunjin added. "If they’re linked to the disappearances and rituals, we need to act quickly to prevent more tragedies."

Both decided to contact Dr. Miller to share their findings. Dr. Miller promised to analyze the new information and look into possible connections between the group and local events.

As night fell, Felix and Hyunjin returned to their apartment, feeling that they were beginning to see brighter lights in the darkness of the mystery. They knew they had to be ready for anything that might come their way, but their determination to seek the truth only grew.

The next day, they both hoped for more important discoveries that could bring them closer to a solution. In the meantime, they resolved to be more cautious and vigilant, knowing that every step they took could bring them closer to the truth while also exposing them to even greater dangers.