[ You know who’s also hurt? That book. Akira leans in and peruses the contents only to find that he can’t quite catch anything of use to them. It may be interesting and give them a lead, but it isn’t quite enough to pitch a theory with utmost confidence. The rosary is still in his hand, dull and worn, but he flashes the symbol to Akechi so he can get a good look. ]

Looks like a cult really is involved, so a ritual wouldn’t be too far-fetched.

[ He flips through the pages with narrowed eyes, quickly skimming through until something similar shows up. Eventually, he stops on a page that scribes the same symbol, though the copy exudes a darker aura than expected for an item such as a rosary. ]

Let’s give this tower one last search before we move on. [ Except a chair creaks, then items rattle. ] ... Am I hearing things?