Chapter 24
The diary had filled in some gaps in Lu Li’s understanding of this world. At the very least, he now knew when the phrase “stay in the light” originated and what had prompted it.
Closing the diary, Lu Li thought for a moment before tucking it into his coat. Since the diary could affect those who read it, it might as well be considered a supernatural object.
Lu Li had no intention of pursuing this lead further. The eyeless ghost, Ruth, had already been dealt with physically, and the “it” described in the diary was beyond his ability to confront. At most, he would hand the diary over to the police or the Night Watchers at an appropriate time.
Next, Lu Li checked the other two beds but, unfortunately, found no clues related to the ghost Athena Leslie.
Lu Li turned to the ghostly girl on the windowsill. “Do you know anything about Athena Leslie?”
Anna shook her head. “I only got to know her after she became a ghost. Before that, I’d only seen her a few times.”
“Can you sense where she is?”
“Hmm… she’s not nearby.”
Lu Li nodded and left the break room. “Let’s head back.”