Chapter 35: The Investigation [3]
Jin's fingertips lingered on the lifeless tree, a realization dawning upon him like a chilling gust of wind.
'Poison...'
'Was it poison that killed the tree?'
The tree stood before Jin as a stark reminder of the devastation that had unfolded on the hill, bearing witness to the malevolent force that had snuffed out its vitality. Jin's mind raced with questions, seeking answers to the mystery that loomed over the scene.
"But..." Jin hesitated, his brows furrowing in contemplation. A single poison couldn't have caused the demise of all the trees in this area. The scale of destruction surpassed what could be achieved with a mere vial of poison. It would require a substantial amount, perhaps several tons, to bring about such devastation.
He scanned the desolate landscape, trying to reconcile the enormity of the situation. The logistics alone seemed insurmountable.
