The sun had dipped below the ocean's horizon, leaving behind only a wisp of azure in the distant sky.
After bidding farewell to the priest, Ronald parted from the church.
He then made his way alone to the beach, walking along the shore as he quietly observed everything before him.
At this time, the fishermen of Serephis were not yet gathered to set out.
Moreover, several days of continuous murders had left the villagers too frightened to venture out during this hour.
Consequently, the entire beach was deserted.
It had seemingly become Ronald's private promenade.
Naturally, according to what the investigators had said, he was now heading towards the spot where the investigators and the culprit had fought during the day, to clean up the remnants of their battle.
Following an intense fight, Willard and his team needed to rest.