Chapter 127: Duty and Deception

A flurry of activity greeted Daphne as she switched on the morning news. Images of the city skyline dominated the screen, accompanied by a newscaster's urgent voice. “The highly anticipated report on the mysterious new drug has arrived. Unlike the Red Pills that plagued the city weeks ago, this new strain seems to be contained for now…" Daphne leaned closer, her heart pounding with a mixture of relief and unease. The Newscaster continued, “Authorities credit the swift police intervention in the New drug’s case for preventing a similar widespread outbreak. However, public anxiety remains high. Daily reports of erratic behavior linked to the Red Pills keep the issue at the forefront of everyone's minds." The scene shifted to a bustling police station entrance. The Police Chief, a portly man with a perpetually harried expression, was being bombarded with questions by a throng of reporters. “Chief, can you tell us more about this new drug? Is it as dangerous as the Red Pills?" One rep