A gloomy atmosphere prevailed over the whole city as Serah headed towards the library. Nothing had changed visibly… even the people's behavior was remotely normal. But the tension could be felt in the air. The whole country has suffered the loss or disappearance of dozens of young women in the past few weeks. The deaths were taking a toll on everyone's morale to the point that they were weary of everything in their surroundings. Serah also hadn't been spared from the desolate mood. She felt particularly concerned because she was aware of the people behind it all. But she was helpless to do anything to change the situation. Even when she tried bringing up the subject to Gareth or Owen, they refused to give away anything… only warning her to not get involved in this matter for her own safety
