Sheriff Louise personally visited, accompanied by Officer Patton. By the time the two of them arrived, Jason had already returned to his own log cabin. As Officer Patton got out of the car, he took a look around and said to Sheriff Louise, "Ever since he accurately predicted Mr. Prescott's incident, I've always felt a bit eerie around here."
"Are you scared?" Sheriff Louise snickered at him.
When the two of them arrived at the doorstep, Officer Patton knocked. To their surprise, the door opened immediately. A voice from inside said, "Come in, the door is open."
They entered and saw Jason standing up from his chair. He nodded at them, motioning for them to sit and said, "I know why you're here, and I've been thinking about it too. Initially... if you didn't believe me, I wouldn't help you. However... for the sake of the townspeople, I think I can discuss it with you."
"Thank you, Mr. Jason. I know I was a bit harsh on you before... but it was my duty." Sheriff Louise was slightly embarrassed, but she remained poised because her public and private matters were separate.
"I understand, and I've never held a grudge against you for arresting me." Jason calmly nodded. "However... I have a suggestion for you. It would be best if you prohibit the townsfolk from wandering out today. They should all stay home."
"Why?" Sheriff Louise couldn't help but straighten up.
"Because of Luke Prescott and that woman?" Officer Patton's eyes flashed, and he blurted out to Jason.
"Yes, the female corpse has turned into a zombie. These zombies are venomous. They are infectious, and once they scratch you, you will soon turn into them. Moreover... they are very aggressive and extremely dangerous beings." Jason spoke solemnly.
"Luke Prescott? His body is also missing. Could he have... turned into the same thing as the female corpse?" Officer Patton stuttered, flabbergasted. If what Jason said was true, then they could explain why both the female corpse and Luke Prescott's bodies were missing.
Jason's words gave Officer Patton a cold sweat. He wiped his forehead and said anxiously, "Then... what should we do? If they attack people... "
Jason shook his head and said, "They won't during the daytime. The undead's energy is weakest then, and they will definitely hide in a cold place. But when night falls, when the cold energy is the strongest, they will come out to move. At that time... that is when they are strongest, and ordinary bullets won't work against them!"
"Yes, yes, I knew it was like this. Santos and I fired a total of twenty-one shots. I assure you that nearly every shot hit that woman... monster. Each shot, but she could still turn around and look at us, I think she was laughing..." Officer Patton finally couldn't help feeling nauseous and couldn't continue.
Jason didn't say anything, he just nodded and looked at Sheriff Louise. But she didn't say anything, only furrowed her brows, appearing to be in deep thought. The atmosphere cooled down.
"How long have you been doing this job? I mean, the profession of a psychic..." Sheriff Louise finally spoke, directing her words at Jason, "How can you ensure that all of this is true?"
Jason smiled, an indifferent smile. "I've been in this profession so long that I don't even remember, actually, I'm not a psychic. The work I do is more complicated than that of a psychic. This is just something I occasionally do to make money. As for whether I can guarantee that all of this is true... do you think my guarantee would be useful to you, would it make you believe me?"
Sheriff Louise laughed and nodded. "I understand, thank you very much for your cooperation, Mr. Jason." After saying this, she stood up, shook hands with Jason and waved goodbye.
"Hey, boss, you can't just leave like this, we haven't found those two bodies yet, I think what he said makes sense, don't just... hey, boss!" Officer Patton anxiously stood up, calling out to the departing Sheriff Louise, "We need to find a solution, I've been in this town longer than you, I want this town to be safe more than you do. Is it that hard to issue such an announcement?"
Sheriff Louise stopped, turned her head to look at Officer Patton, then back at Jason, who was standing there with a calm and relaxed smile. Hesitating for a while, she finally said to Officer Patton, "I hope your suggestion proves effective." She then left. After all, given the unexplainable disappearances of two bodies, issuing such an announcement was within reasonable boundaries. This decision filled Officer Patton with joy as he glanced at Jason aside him.
Jason merely shrugged at him, giving him a nod and a smile. Patton returned the gesture, his smile reflecting the burgeoning trust he was beginning to feel towards Jason. It was no longer the disdain he held before.
"Thank you for your advice, Mr. Jason. You are an extraordinary man. They will eventually realize, everything you've said is true." Officer Patton, waiting until Chief Louise had left, then shook hands with Jason, saying solemnly, "I love this town, more than I love myself. I don't want the people here to get hurt!"
"I know, which is why... you're a good man!" Jason patted his hand.
Chief Louise was getting impatient waiting in the car, she honked the horn from the driver's seat. Officer Patton gave a helpless smile, gesturing outside, then resignedly raised his hands before finally stepping out.
After he got in the car, Chief Louise said, "You handle this, I suppose... by tonight we might be able to decide who's wrong and who's right. It's not that I don't trust you, it's just that what Jason said is simply too bizarre unless I see it myself..."
"I believe..." Before Chief Louise had a chance to save face, Officer Patton cut her off, "I believe he's right. Tonight will prove your mistake. Even if nothing happens tonight, I'd rather endure a night of hassle and complaints to ensure the safety of the whole town."
Chief Louise, clearly hearing the anger in Officer Patton's words, shut up, started the car, and drove towards the police station. Along the way, she couldn't help but glance at the serious, unwavering Officer Patton in the passenger seat, and murmured an apology, "I'm sorry, perhaps I should change!"
"You believe me?" Officer Patton stammered, then mocking himself, "That's impossible."
Chief Louise replied, "I can choose not to believe, but the thing I need to correct is my attitude towards you. Aren't we partners in the police station? We manage the police station, the town together..."
"It's not me, Chief Louise, but you alone managing this town..." Officer Patton couldn't help but scoff, "You never truly consider my opinions. Nor do you listen to the opinions of those under you in the station, they are your subordinates, maybe that's how you see it."
Chief Louise said nothing, driving in silence, when she received a report on the radio, "Chief Louise? Two state police officers are missing now. Please return immediately to coordinate the operation."
Two state police were missing.
They were two officers who had been part of the day's search efforts. They were a team, but they hadn't returned yet. Checking the time, it was almost dark.
"Damn it!" Chief Louise cursed, slamming her foot on the gas pedal, the car speeding towards the police station. A series of unexpected events had left her in a sour mood.
The state police were missing? Actually, it was not considered missing yet, so it hadn't been treated as a missing person case. They had been out since dawn for the search and still hadn't shown up, the entirety of the day. This made the other officers anxious, and their phones were unreachable, and the radio couldn't contact them either.
When Chief Louise parked the car in front of the police station, a tall male police officer in his thirties approached her and nodded, "My name is Sean R. Jimmy. I'm in charge of this search operation. What I want to say is, we have two people who haven't returned and lost all contact."
"Get to the point!" Chief Louise said bluntly.
"What I mean is, if they still haven't shown up after dinner, we should start searching for them!"