Chapter 8. A friend.
November 24, 2023 at 6:32 AM
Soulless rammed
through the fence, then drove to the former main office and entered it. It was
not a problem to get there, as there were no guards, when he went to one of the
offices, Panic was sitting there.
- You’ve been
doing something for a long time. Panic said.
- Just like you.
- Well, I’m not
you. I’m not in a hurry.
- Neither do I.
-Yes? And what
about your illness?
“It’s none of
your business.
“Well, we’re
friends, I’m worried.
“And that’s
why I made a deal with the Cleaners.
-Ha. I guessed it,
but the truth is, they’re not the most honest.
- Then you’ve
found like-minded people.
- I wouldn’t say
so. Our goals are too different.
- How’s your
health? I see you without glasses, your eyesight has improved?
- I’m not complaining.
“You’re more
talkative than usual tonight.” Did the coma help?
-No.
-And… Wait,
wait, don’t tell, I’ll guess. Have you decided to put an end to everything?
-Yes.
“Then why
didn’t you put a bullet in your head?”
-Boring.
-Boring? Hahaha,
that’s your style. Have you ever thought that you made this mess?
-No.
-No? You built it
all, and your kids decided that they would make changes to the recipe and it
would taste better, but they never knew how to think.
- Just like you.
-Why? I just got
bored of being your six and decided to “play” with you, but our game
has already dragged on.
-Yes.
- For the first
time in a long time, our opinions have converged, can we have a drink?
- I don’t drink
with my enemies.
“What kind of
enemies are we?” That’s how we indulge. And it didn’t hurt you to drink
with Sakura.
- There were
reasons.
- Of course, of
course, I don’t argue. Legs spread so much under alcohol, but you are still a
living organism, and there is nothing easier than to drink. Moreover, alcohol
practically does not take you. It’s a pity we won’t drink with you anymore, the
last time we drank with you was when you were discharged from the hospital. And
why did you try to save that girl, she hanged herself because of her unrequited
love. By the way, how are your saviors doing there?
-Do you know.
-Tc. You can’t
even hold a conversation.
-Meaning?
“Oh, yes. I
forgot how we spent hours sharpening our laces.
-I remember.
“I’m
wondering how one incident changed you so much?”
- You told me then
that I don’t change, you’re wrong.
- People don’t
change that much. And you have either black or white, and for some reason you
chose black.
- Just like you.
“I followed
you, that’s all.
- People don’t
have their own opinions, they fall under the pressure of society.
- I don’t argue.
And you decided to go against the system, and in the end, you achieved your
goal and went on vacation. Having scored on his own, he shifted the
responsibility to others.
-Yes. And you
thought you could be like me.
“Nope. You
what? We were best friends, and I thought, why don’t I try to understand you,
and everybody tried to understand you. But no one succeeded. I was just getting
closer, and you broke everything, as usual, it’s a shame.
“You talk
about friendship all the time, but you went against me.
“Well, I
thought you’d come to your senses. Do you think I was eager to come to you?
Damn it.
“Then why did
you come?”
- I was really
worried about you. After the hospital, you changed, changed your worldview, and
your cold gaze began to frighten even teachers.
- My worldview has
not changed.
“So you’ve
always been pretending?”
-No.
“Then
why?”
- They gave an
impetus. That would change sooner or later.
“Just like
your illness.” You didn’t just dump it, you were trying to save your life.
- Rather, to make
death less painful.
“Well, how
much did they give you?” A year or two?
-Less.
- Less than a
year? Hmm. Well, then I see, is it even possible for you to save?
-Yes.
“Then why are
you here?”
-Interest.
-Interest? Maybe
Sakura’s tears bounced you.
-No. Hurry up and
finish with you.
-With me? Mike
asked in surprise, “I’m flattered, but then what are you standing
for?” Shoot.
- Not interesting.
And this is the last time we see each other.
-Hmm. And you
haven’t changed much, you even gave Nat the last word. I admit I was wrong.
Okay, I’ve got to go, come out.
Bee came out of a
dark corner of the room, and Mike got up and went to the other door, before
leaving, he said:
“When you go
to hell, book me a cauldron.”
Mike disappeared
behind the door, and Bee took out her katana.
“I won’t have
time,” thought the Soulless.
Soulless pulled
out a katana from behind his back and blocked Bee’s punch at the last moment.
-Hate! Hate! Bee
said quietly.
Soulless silently
repelled the Bee’s attacks.
“First he
gave life, then he took it, then he gave it again, and then he took it
again!” Bee shouted.
“It’s all
your fault. Soulless replied calmly.
“In
what?!” It’s that I’ve always been trying to guess at you!? Or did she
listen to everything?!
- That she ruined
everything.
- I wanted to make
it easier for everyone!
-Became?
-No! It’s all
because of you! The death of Rose, the death of others who listened to you!
- It’s only your
fault.
“It’s only
our fault that we agreed to your deal!”
“Then you’d
be dead or in jail.”
“It’s better
that than being your subordinate or your dog!”
- You chose it.
“I thought
you’d been different since you gave me the city!” I began to respect
others at least a little!
-Respect? Why? For
what you’ve broken, what I’ve built? For putting my people down.
- Me too! How much
have you put in for your own purposes?!
- You even say the
same thing.
“Because
you’re as hard-headed as a train!” When Sakura tried to stop you, when we
were chasing your load, you dumped everything on me.
- It’s your fault.
- It wasn’t my
fault! I did everything I could!
“That’s why I
left you alive.
“I’m a god
too!” You control other people’s lives however you want!
- You did the same
thing.
- For the benefit
of others!
- Only on your
own. You’ve lost everything. You signed contracts verbally, but if you needed
something from someone, you signed them in blood to throw all the blame on
them, and then how are you better than me?
“I’m not scum
like you!”
-Yes. That’s why
you got into other weird places, broke everything, and then came running to me.
“I didn’t
come to you!” That was Sakura’s decision!
-No.
“I thought
you were dead!”
“That’s why
the Player was trying to find me.
- It was just a
test!
- It took a long
time to check.
- It’s you! And
you might not have died! Which you did!
-…
“See! You’re
silent, you don’t have anything to say!
-Eat.
“Then tell me
why you tortured us!”
“Because
you’re idiots.
“That freak
doesn’t excuse you!”
“And you and
Nat didn’t sing badly, he said the same thing before he died.
The bee was
stunned and therefore missed the kick. Soulless' katana hit the right side of
Bee’s body. The bee jumped away from the Soulless.
“Ssss You
killed him… Like the rest of us! Bee shouted and pushed off the wall and
jumped at Soulless, but Soulless parried the attack.
“You killed
them all!” You didn’t care who!
-Yes.
-Scum! You don’t
even hide it!
- What’s the
point?
-Of course! You’ve
been looking for meaning in everything!
- Even in rescuing
you after being caught stealing.
“I didn’t
have anything to eat!” I survived as best I could!
- Who is to blame
for this? You ran away from home because you thought you were the smartest and
it almost killed you, and then you decided you were smarter than everyone else
and killed other people.
“You’re not
the bastard to teach me!” Bee shouted and swung, but the Soulless One was
faster and pierced the Bee’s stomach, and she fell down and began to wheeze.
“Not to you.
Soulless said, reloading his pistol and shooting Bee in the head. The Bee fell,
and Soulless walked over and put her dog tag around Bee’s neck, then walked
through the door where Mike had gone. The door led to a small warehouse, when
Soulless went into the depths, the fire door opened and Mike entered the
warehouse.
“Are you still
alive?” Mike asked in surprise.
-Yes.
- Well, I have to
do everything myself again.