Life of a Light

Chap 45 - Uncertain

(Scene shifts to Detective Collins, who is reviewing case files in his cluttered office, surrounded by photographs and maps related to recent troubling events.)

Detective Collins

(leaning back in his chair, rubbing his temples): Another day, another case...

**(He glances at his bulletin board, where a map outlines the locations of various incidents—strange disappearances, a series of break-ins linked to organized crime, and a mysterious earthquake that rattled the city and there also explosions according to the area some people say are gangs or Mafia.

Detective Collins

(muttering to himself): It feels like everything is connected. There's gotta be a thread linking these cases...

(As he reviews the latest reports, his phone rings. He answers, his expression shifting between curiosity and concern.)

Detective Collins

Collins here. What do you have?

(The voice on the other end sounds urgent.)

Caller

Detective, we've got a tip-off about a potential breaking in the bank. An eye-witness saw a man being taken money after the explosion maybe he is the one causing the explosions.

Detective Collins 

(sitting up straight, adrenaline kicking in): So is still there?

Caller

We're still verifying, but reports suggest it could be someone involved in the recent crime wave.

Detective Collins

I'll be there right away.

(Cut back to the banker and the robber in the dimly lit the bank.)

Banker

(defiant, still fueled by determination): You think you can intimidate me.

Robber

(smirking, full of arrogance): You can't stop me but i will take advantage the ones who made the explosions.

(Suddenly, Detective Collins arrives at the bank, parking his car and stepping out, scanning the surroundings.)

Detective Collins

(to himself, steadying his resolve): If there's a lead, I'll follow it. Time for some digging.

(He flashes his badge to a couple of uniformed officers.)

Detective Collins

Start canvassing the area. Look for any signs of struggle or hidden entrances.

Officer:

Yes, sir.

(As he moves toward the bank, he feels a sense of urgency building. He can't shake the feeling that this compelling case could lead to something bigger.)

(In that moment, a distant noise echoes through the building, like the sound of a door creaking. The robber's smirk falters.)

Robber

(growing tense): What was that?

(Amaru senses the shift in the robber's demeanor and seizes the opportunity to press.)

Banker (focused, embodying confidence): You hear that? Sounds like the end of your little game is near.

Detective Collins stands near a cafe as the portal opens, and Numen soldiers emerge.