Chapter 2

With the first victim claimed, the public’s reaction was mixed—fear, intrigue, and, disturbingly, a vocal faction that supported Eumenides’ warped sense of justice. Social media buzzed with speculation, theories, and, most chillingly, more nominations. It was no longer just a murder investigation; it was a societal phenomenon. Luo Fei and his team traced the IP address linked to the original post, but every lead led to a dead end. The killer was meticulous, always a step ahead. When the second name was announced, the police launched a full-scale protective operation. Despite their best efforts, the victim perished in an elaborate death trap—a chilling confirmation that Eumenides was not just a murderer but a mastermind. As Luo Fei sifted through the old case files, he noticed disturbing parallels between the victims and the players of the past tragedy. The connection between them grew clearer, and with each link, the shadows of history crept closer.