Synopsis

A series of child disappearances prompts concern, and a boy named Arte secretly witnesses their abduction. He attempts to follow them but decides to seek adult help. Concurrently, James Moriarty takes up a temporary professorship at Ordo University, showcasing his sharp intellect, while a detective, Caisy, investigates both the missing children and Moriarty, displaying keen observation and challenging him. The chapter establishes both the rising stakes with the kidnappings and the complex relationship between the brilliant but possibly villainous professor and the perceptive detective.