Sumit was waiting for Pascal when he returned from his meeting with The General. He looked desperate. He had bad news indeed!
Placido’s death was plastered all over The Bangkok Post.
“Dr. Placido,” it read, “was a famous physicist loved by his community and renowned for his studies on resonance and the new physics theories. He was found burnt to death this morning from a fire at his residence. It is believed that the fire was a result of a suspected act of arson. Police are calling for any potential witnesses to contact them.”
Apparently, the maid was not present as it was her day off. An enquiry had been opened.
Pascal had become very fond of the generous physicist. His dedication had been admirable and it was rare to encounter such strength of character. Pascal had no illusions and suspected the same dangerous gang he had to fight in Mae Sot. Someone must have followed him to the Nuclear hospital and had probably accomplices there.
Suddenly, Pascal recalled Placido’s last words when they met at the nuclear hospital.
“I have all the information on a coded site. If something happens to me, enter my site soulenergy.com.
Excited, he turned on his computer and entered the site.
…
“Science without consciousness
is only ruination of the soul.”
Montaigne