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Chapter 10

Lorenzo Moretti. 36 year old Italian investigator. Born in Venice. His parents died in a car crash. He is not married, nor does he has many friends. He believes relationships and connections can be a weakness at some point. Well known for his detective skills that helped the Italian police solve many cases. Unlike me, he despises the police force as he believes that they are incompetent. He is loud. Loud as in he talks a lot. He does not mind going through all kind of danger as long as he reach his goal. Next, Angel Draganov. The famous Bulgarian blind investigator. Currently in his late 40's, with a 21 year old son named Andrei. He is indeed blind, which makes his detective work even more fascinating. He is accompanied by his sister, Ana. Ana will describe to him the facts of a crime scene and within minutes he could find the culprit. Lastly, Thomas Clarke. Young Thomas Clarke. 27 year old English man. Started having interest in being a private investigator at the age of 22, after his parents were kidnapped. He then showed his impeccable detective skills to solve many other cases in London. He is known as the young Sherlock Holmes. Sadly, the only case he could not solve is his own parents' disappearing. These are the people I have reached out, in hopes they are willing to help me with the Acid case. I have also contacted Shane, my old friend who is now an informant in the underground world. Asking him to find out whatever he can about Acid, and the cults that are currently in the city. As much as I hate to turn to others for help, I know this has to be done to solve this mysterious case. I requested that the investigators come and meet me at my apartment next week to know if they're on board.

The following week, I've been sitting at home. Haven't slept for days as I could not sleep thinking of Acid. 9.00 a.m. I was startled by a knock on my door which broke the silence in my apartment. I walked towards the door, and I heard someone talking on the other side of the door saying something like "Hello! Signore Midnight?! Are you home? It is I, Lorenzo Moretti! Hello?! Are you there?" I opened the door, and there he was. A well dressed Italian man, wearing a white colored suit, wears a scarf instead of a tie and wears this shiny orange colored shades. He took of his shades off and said "Ahhh Signore Midnight!". He hugged me for not more than 5 seconds and then let go of me. "Hmmp! You need a shower Signore Midnight! You smell like a... urmm.. shit.". I looked at him annoyed and said "Well, it hasn't been a good few days for me.". He giggles and said "It is okay! I am glad to have made your acquaintance Signore Midnight!". "Please, call me Oliver. Come in, take a seat.". Lorenzo and I discussed about the Acid case, and he finds it amusing. "I am filled with a.. curiosity. But I will definitely try to help!". And then we heard another knocking on the door. I opened it and it was the famous Angel Draganov with his sister, Ana. With an old, slow voice he said "Hi, I am Angel Draganov, and this is my sister Ana. But I'm sure you know that already.". "I looked at him and said "Yes, of course Mr. Draganov.". He steps in to my apartment, and Ana straight away starts whispering words to him. He then said "I like how small your apartment is, but please tidy things up, it is harder for me to think with all the junk around.". He does not want to move around. Instead he just stand at the door, as if he was guarding something. While I was talking about the importance of solving the Acid case, he interrupts me saying "Just so you all know, this conversation is no longer private.". He then opens the door, and there was a young man, in a dark blue duffel coat just standing outside as if he was trying to listen to what was going on. Lorenzo looked over and asked "Yes, how can we help you?". The young man bows down and said "Forgive me! I was.. was checking if this is the apartment of Mr. Oliver Midnight.". I straight away replied "Yes, and you are?". He walked straight in and said "I'm Tom, Tom Clarke.". By his body language and how he just walked in to my apartment without me asking him to, it was obvious that he is a kid. Just like how I pictured him to be. "Yes, it's good to finally meet you. Everyone, please take a seat.". I then start explaining on the Acid case and why I require their help for this. I am in luck as they all agreed to work together on the investigation.

Now, Acid. There is 4 of us. 4 talented investigators, with experience and determination, working together. For only one purpose. To catch you. You might have won the first battle by making me lowering down my ego. But you will, definitely, lose the war. I have brought in reinforcements and there is nothing you can do with your power to stop us. Lorenzo Moretti, Angel Draganov, Thomas Clarke, and I Oliver Midnight will stop you