No, I might be jumping to conclusions.
However, as I stared at the Conductor and saw the twisted smile on its face, my heart sank.
Could it really be...?
"You sure love to attract trouble."
There was my answer.
"How do you know it's that anomaly?"
"Because I could feel it while you were in the room with it, along with your companions in the research institute. I could tell it was targeting you specifically."
I drew a deep breath.
Suddenly, I recalled those moments.
I recalled the extra presence in that room back then.
"So that's the anomaly that dragged me to hell?"
"...Actually, I am not entirely sure about that."
"Hm?"
"I asked the mirror too, but it doesn't seem like they know as well. Perhaps the two were working together, or something else. Either way, that anomaly is still lurking, and it seems to be getting stronger. You should get rid of it before it's too late."
"I know."
I didn't need to be reminded.
