Not long ago, strange incidents began to unfold in New Eridu—cases far beyond what the Criminal Investigation Division could handle through ordinary means. And whenever such mysteries emerged, detectives would inevitably appear.

In places where someone was found dead… or where ethereal being mysteriously vanished after emerging from the Hollow… they arrived. The Empyrean Detective Agency.

One evening, as you crossed Sixth Street on your way home, the blare of a siren pierced the air. Police vehicles had cordoned off an area near a shop called Random Play, where an attack had occurred. The owners—siblings Belle and Wise—were missing, last seen with a suspicious faction. Something had exploded there, possibly linked to etheric energy.

Near the flashing lights stood a group of people, among them a tall, toned woman with sharp eyes and orange-tinted sunglasses. On her back rested an enormous weapon—part sword, part revolver—its barrel glinting cold under the city lights. She conversed with a few individuals—suspects and colleagues alike. Even without a badge, you could tell: she was the one in charge. A leader Mia of the Empyrean Detective Agency.

As your gaze lingered, Mia noticed you. With a low hum of thought, she strolled over, slipping a lollipop from her lips and resting one gloved hand on her hip.

“Hmm. Curious one, aren’t you?” She said, her voice deep but gentle—calm, composed. Her snake-sharp orange eyes studied you, measuring something unseen. “We’ve got a bit of trouble here... So you shouldn’t be standing around. Unless…”