Valdis isn't quite prepared to do anything yet, even after confirming there is some sort of weird creature in the house and would have preferred to speak with Elias before doing anything hasty, but it seems Shen Qingqiu has other plans as he immediately steps forward and declares he's arresting Elias.

She's not sure he has the authority to do that since he's not an enforcer.

"Hold on a moment," she says. "Dr. Coldwood, it has come to my attention that there is a strange creature in your basement, and artifacts were found containing the language of the Chaos God. We are hoping to question you further, but first I need to know if the creature presents a danger at this moment or if it is contained."