Lanen and a few others, along with Beta's female companions, watched helplessly as Officer Lister closed and locked the door in front of them. Everyone was at a loss. Before leaving, the officer added, "By the way, in case of an emergency, you can seek assistance from Old Mac at the duty room. He's on duty tonight. Of course, I hope everything goes smoothly for you and that the child is just lost." Seeing Officer Lister walk away, Lann sighed, "Sigh, we can't really count on the police station. After all, I've read articles stating that eliminating criminals and upholding the law's dignity are the primary duties of our kingdom's police. There's no such thing as 'ensuring the people's lives and property are safe from harm.'" "Seems like no police force anywhere does that," Hal replied. "Sigh... I really wish such police would appear someday." Shaking off his thoughts, Lanen rallied his spirits and said, "Let's split up and continue searching for clues." Everyone nodded. "Since we don't have a target right now, let's spread out and gather more clues. We'll regroup here in an hour. Stay safe." An hour later, everyone returned one by one, empty-handed. Heidi suddenly covered her face with her hands and burst into tears, "Waaah, hic! Beta, where are you... waaah..." She crouched on the ground, sobbing and rambling, "Beta said... he would take me to his house to play... but now he's gone... How am I supposed to explain to his parents... After he took my sachet, he said he'd carve a bookmark for me... But now he's gone... He even said he'd go shopping with us this morning... Where are you..." Hearing Heidi's cries, Tina, Vera, Camille, and Julie also started wiping their tears, looking like they were about to break down. Seeing this, Lanen felt at a loss. He patted Heidi's back and said, "Sigh... Calm down. Let's try again. We'll find Beta eventually. I believe he's someone blessed with luck." No effect. "...Let's talk about something else to relax. Only by staying calm can we find Beta quickly. For example... what materials did you use to fill your sachet?" "Waaah... It's Roth grass... I stole it from... from the Magical Flora and Fauna class... I almost got hung up... on the ceiling for it. Because... the scent of Roth grass... is so nice... and it has a good meaning too." Lanen felt a sudden jolt in his head. He seemed to have thought of something, but the crying around him made it hard to focus. So Lanen raised his right hand and shouted, "I've got it! Everyone, quiet down for a moment! I need to organize my thoughts!" Beta's female companions froze for a second, then immediately stifled their sobs. Heidi, who had been wailing loudly, suddenly covered her mouth, forcing her sobs back down her throat. Roth grass... Roth grass... Roth grass... Lanen closed his eyes, furrowed his brows, and massaged his temples with his knuckles, thinking hard, trying to grasp the fleeting spark of inspiration. Roth grass... Magical Flora and Fauna class... That's it! "That's it!" Lanen's eyes snapped open. Everyone stared at him, waiting for his idea. Under their collective gaze, Lanen urgently said, "Do you all remember the characteristics of Smile Beasts?!" "Of course! The Magical Flora and Fauna teacher is so terrifying, who could forget?" Hal shouted, only to be shoved hard by Elina, shutting him up. Sophia seemed to have realized something too and said excitedly, "I think I get it? You mean..." "Exactly! Smile Beasts can detect the scent of Roth grass regardless of distance. We can use Smile Beasts to find Beta!" Lanen exclaimed excitedly. Everyone grew excited. "Will it work?" Hal asked worriedly. Lanen said seriously, "I don't know, but it's at least a feasible path. It's much better than standing around doing nothing.
