Chapter 70: Where Beans Are Planted, Beans Grow
"Then, I will begin the report."
Seo Min-gi began speaking fluently without looking at his notes.
"First, the research team re-examined all the data from the rift measurement devices along the coast where the West Sea rift occurred. Most of the readings were consistent with no significant changes. There was no spike in the graph when the rift opened."
"..."
"However, about six months ago, there was one day when the readings were unusually low."
"Low?"
When the screen changed, a graph showing the recorded readings appeared. Among the uniform bars, there was one noticeably lower point.
"Yes. As you know, high readings indicate a higher probability of a rift forming. But this is the first time we've seen a low reading... We even consulted the device's developer, but couldn't get a useful answer."
"So this has never happened before?"
"Yes, that's correct."
The next screen showed a photo of J wearing a black mask. It was the only official photo left, not a low-quality image from video media. As Lee Sa-young rubbed his finger over the mask, he quickly flipped through Seo Min-gi's report.
West Sea Rift, not reopened. No progress in the research team's efforts to reopen closed rifts. No sighting of the awakened individual suspected to be J.