The Spirit Hunter System
The Strange Child

Sitting in a rather narrow living room, Adam and the other three people looked towards the middle-aged man sitting opposite them.

The village chief clearly knew that they were 'agents' with a higher rank than the local police whom they feared. Clearly, the middle-aged man treated Adam as well as his three comrades kindly and respectfully.

"Please drink the tea, honorable officers."

"..."

While James looked somewhat proud, Carole and Jasmine looked at each other. They were still a bit uncomfortable with such a high-pronunciation. They were only civilians who had special abilities, so felt out of place.

When the three were just silent, Adam saw a sweet sweet potato steamed. Seeing some dishes on the table, the young man smiled gently.

Cheap tea, steamed yams, and some snacks are purchased on special occasions. Yes .. because they have to skimp to live.

Although it looks unattractive. Compared to the luxurious dishes or snacks served by the people of the city, this kind of thing was more sincere. Because they entertain guests with what they can.

Adam unhesitatingly took a piece of steamed yam and bit it. After a while of chewing and then swallowing, the young man muttered softly.

"Yes .. is nostalgic."

By the time Adam was little and in an orphanage, he and the other children were growing sweet potatoes in the orphanage's backyard. They use the leaves to make a vegetable.

When they run out of flour or rice, they will eat the yam. Things that can make them not starve.

A snack? Certainly not because a little food should be constantly divided. At least they are not hungry. That simple thing makes them live a life full of gratitude.

"Pardon us for not being able to properly entertain the special officers. We—"

"This is more than enough. Eating food like this won't make us die."

Adam said casually. Absolutely do not feel that such a thing is not worth eating or any other prestige.

Adam's words shocked James and the other two. They feel confused in their hearts and minds.

Is this still a local tyrant who spent hundreds of thousands of alliance dollars without blinking? Do you really want to eat traditional food?

"I-It ..."

"I'm serious." Adam shook his head lightly. "You don't have to be discouraged just because you don't give fancy food or anything like that. It has shown you sincerity, and that's enough."

"Thank you, Mr. Owl .. thank you!"

The village chief was relieved. The middle-aged man looked at Adam with an expression full of gratitude.

"We should be the ones to thank."

Adam said relax. Taking a glass of warm tea and drinking it, he then continued.

"So ... What is really going on around this area?"

Hearing Adam's words, the village chief finally realized the reason why the 'special officers' had come to their village. Changing his expression to be more serious, the middle-aged man explained.

"Kids, parents, and women .. Many of them mysteriously disappeared."

"We've heard that." Adam shook his head lightly. "As of now, according to the latest data ... how many? In which areas do they often disappear? A time? Other specific things?"

"That's .. upon second thought, almost all the victims were lost around the great river."

"Great river?" ask Adam.

"Yes. The great river that passed through several villages in the surrounding area."

Hearing that, Adam stroked his chin. At that moment, a middle-aged woman who was the wife of the village chief entered out from inside the house and bowed politely to Adam and his three companions.

"I'm sorry, honey, but .. It looks like they really need to see Nam."

"Name?" Adam tilted his head curiously.

"I told you, it's just a rumor. The disappearance of some of those people clearly had nothing to do with Nam!"

"Who is this Nam?" ask Adam.

"Itu—"

"He was a little boy living in a country house, Officer Owl. People say he likes to wander around the river and talk to himself.

It seems to have something to do with the water ghost."

"Just because most of them are lost in the river area, does not mean—"

"Take us to meet this boy named Nam."

Hearing that, the expression on the village chief's face was a bit pale. With a somewhat depressed tone, he said softly.

"While many blame Nam, he's just a kid, Officer Owl. Dia—"

"I just wanted to see him. If he is truly innocent, we will not arrest him. I promise, if he's really innocent ...

Not even the police or the military would dare to arrest him."

"..."

Hearing Adam's domineering remarks, the village chief became somewhat surprised. He really has no choice. Before he could answer, James' voice was heard.

"Mr Owl is not at all arrogant. Even if he considered the person guilty and killed him on the spot, no one would dare to blame him.

Just protecting a little kid. You can trust Mr. Owl."

"..."

Looking at the village chief and his wife who had become more respectful and quite frightened, the corner of Adam's lips twitched.

"Silent. I don't kill people at random."

"..."

Hearing confirmation that Adam had indeed killed someone, the village chief and his wife looked pale.

"Please take us to see the boy. The rest let us take care of it."

Seeing how James was acting reckless and unprofessional in front of the village people, Adam felt somewhat dissatisfied. It seems James still quite differentiates the caste of people and how to treat them. Things to improve, especially as an agent representing the Department of Mysteries and the government.

"James .. watch your tone."

Adam said calmly, but the invisible aura emanating from him made James completely shut up. He realized he had made a mistake again.

"Please take us to see the boy, Village Chief. You don't have to be afraid of us.

As officers, we only do our job. No less, no more."

After thinking for quite a while, the village chief finally let out a long sigh.

"Please follow me."

***

With the direction of the village chief, they reached the edge of the village. There is a wooden house that is not too big. It looked quite simple, and was a little away from the houses of the other villagers.

"Are you inside, Nam? Someone came to look for you."

The village chief said in a loud voice. Moments later, a reply was heard from the back of the house.

"Wait a minute, Uncle! I'll be here soon!"

After some time, the figure of a boy roughly the age of a 2nd or 3rd grade Elementary child appeared. The boy was dressed quite roughly, arguably even in tatters. She has black hair, black irises, and brown skin.

Nam looked thin compared to normal children. However, the boy had a friendly expression and a warm smile on his face. He looks more mature than his colleagues.

While others thought that it was just an ordinary friendly brat, Adam was instead a little surprised. It was because he felt things that were not supposed to be felt from a normal person. The young man could not help but question in his mind.

This ... Qi energy???

>> Connect.