Walking up to Saori was a fellow officer with a routine update. He was holding a file in his hands, but it was, in fact, empty; his blank expression already hinted at the lack of progress in the case.

"We've been unable to locate any witnesses thus far." And if Ace was to be honest, it was highly unlikely that they would have that luck. "It's going to get even more difficult without the statements, but let's focus on what we have.”

With a sigh, he focused on the grim scene in front of them; once again, he had to remind himself to keep his feelings separate from what was ultimately his duty.

“Teleportation, telekinesis? This could be either. Only a person with appropriate skill would have the audacity to put up such a display.”