The Demon's Menu

Chapter 68: Some things are always inevitable…

Taniel’s reservation at the “Starry Sky” restaurant was for noon.

And at this moment, it was just before sunrise.

Jason, of course, wouldn’t foolishly wait around. After borrowing a carriage from the old baronet, with Finch driving, Jason and Taniel returned to the bachelor dormitory at the police station.

The morning sun rose, and the chill was driven away once again.

The thin morning fog began to slowly disperse.

In room 305, Bondi was informing Jason about the investigation in the cemetery.

But…

The atmosphere was slightly oppressive.

It wasn’t because of the content of the investigation, but rather… because of Jason!

Or, to be precise, because of Jason’s hair!

Jason had lost his hair.

To put it simply…

Jason was bald!

In the recent explosion, satiety could heal the fatal injuries Jason suffered.

But,

satiety couldn’t grow hair!

Therefore, not just his hair, even Jason’s eyebrows were gone.

His originally not-too-ugly face now looked exceptionally fierce without hair and eyebrows.

Of course, it was equally brilliant.

Especially at this moment, when Jason took off his hood, his entire head was emitting a bright glow under the reflection of the morning sun.

Bondi, who was in the midst of speaking, couldn’t help but be drawn to this brilliance.

Finch, after a glance, tried hard to focus his gaze elsewhere.

Taniel’s face, however, turned red from holding back.

“If you want to laugh, go ahead,”

“I don’t mind,” Jason said as soon as he finished speaking.

“Pfft!”

“Hahahaha!”

Taniel couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Jason looked at Taniel impassively.

The unwavering stare reduced the laughter more and more.

“Cough cough,”

“Jason, I didn’t mean to,” Taniel said.

“For lunch, in addition to the reserved ‘Gazing at the Starry Sky,’ I will add a special dish: ‘Eel Jelly’!”

“However, I need to discuss this with the chef, so I’ll leave for a bit,” after saying so formally, Taniel stood up and walked towards the door.

This young teacher from Deer Academy worried that if he stayed any longer, his hard-earned savings would be drained just like that.

But…

He just couldn’t help it!

That shiny bald head!

Hahahaha!

Suppressing his laughter, Taniel ran down the stairs.

Even though it was restrained laughter, for Jason who had more than twice the average person’s perception, it was still clearly audible.

However, Jason didn’t chase after him.

After all, lunchtime was long!

He had plenty of time.

“Continue!” Jason turned his head and urged Bondi.

“We’ve checked and, just as you said, Jason, many of the bodies are missing from the unnamed graves in the cemetery, but we’ve

Seeing the hope on the Sheriff’s face, he ultimately shook his head.

He did not know where the Sheriff’s hope stemmed from, but he could guess roughly.

It must be because of someone, right?

But the more it was so, the less Jason could deceive the other party.

A well-intentioned lie could bring temporary comfort, but it was more likely to result in greater pain and hurt.

“Is that so?” Bondi’s face was filled with disappointment and bitterness.

The Sheriff wanted to say more, but Jason, as if sensing something, turned his gaze towards the window.

Bondi and Finch subconsciously followed Jason’s line of sight.

Instantly, both of them held their breath.

Because,

on the glass,

pressed against it…

was a face!