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The Black Rose case had been putting a lot of pressure on the Kingsley Police Department.

The police force was limited, yet the killer could send roses indefinitely.

The more people that needed protection, the more officers that were required to be deployed, which meant the department had to reallocate personnel from other divisions.

However, Kingsley City was not dealing with just this one case; if all the police focus were on the Black Rose case, it would affect the normal operations of the judicial institution.

Eventually, the decision was to gather the women who had received roses in one hotel, where just a few officers could take turns on duty, guarding the hallways and elevators, to ensure maximum security.

This method seemed foolproof on the surface, but it was not easy to implement in reality.

Firstly, not every woman who received a rose was willing to move in, as it was akin to a form of detention that no one could stand for a prolonged period.

Secondly, the duration of protection was an issue. One week? One month? Half a year? If the killer did not act, should the police keep guarding indefinitely?

The police department had thought about using female officers disguised as the rose recipients to wander the streets in waiting, but the killer never showed up.