Chapter 6
January 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
It's been about 10 minutes since Artyom
and Mai left the room together.
Tukhachevsky – Do you have any other questions? Don
't hesitate to ask them questions. It's better to ask them now, rather than later they will get in the way.
Sakuta – I have no further questions. Prior to our
meeting, Mai answered almost all the questions I had
about you.
Tukhachevsky – Clearly. I usually dig into
my brain when new people come in. Basically, you're not a bad guy."
Sakuta – Are you accepting me into the organization?
Tukhachevsky – So far you are only a candidate.
Before officially joining us, newcomers are tested for their loyalty to the company.
Do you remember Bakunin saying here that I was not happy when he brought me a friend?
Sakurajima?
Sakuta-I remember.
Waitress (abruptly entered\ – - Your main
dishes will be ready soon. Oh, where's the other guy and girl?
Tukhachevsky – They briefly moved away. I
'll be sure to call them when you've brought everything."
Waitress – OK (after putting down the drinks and
cold snacks, she left).
Tukhachevsky - So, Bakunin, not
only did you bring the Rabbit directly to our headquarters, but it has not yet passed the test before
being enlisted in our ranks. Fortunately, it was checked later, but still. Such
negligence could have led to the end of all our activities."
Sakuta-I understand you. What kind of verification
is waiting for me?
Tukhachevsky –
An experienced prosecutor who deals with extremist cases recently arrived in the capital. He may soon
be on our trail."
Sakuta-Are you suggesting that I kill him?
Tukhachevsky – This is exactly what will need to be
done.
Sakuta (Nervous) – I can hardly
handle it." Even if I kill them, they'll catch me quickly."
Tukhachevsky – Don't worry. I've already
covered everything, and all you have to do is go in, kill the client, and then come back.
we'll get away from the crime scene." I'll tell you everything in detail tomorrow."
After finishing the conversation, the waitress brought the entire
order. Tukhachevsky went to call Artyom and Sakurajima to the table. The heroes
stayed in the restaurant until the evening, after which Tukhachevsky left with Bakunin, and Azusagawa with
Mai.
Bakunin – Are you sure that Azusagawa
can he handle it?
Tukhachevsky – I can't say anything for sure. Tomorrow
everything will be visible.
Bakunin – You really like to take risks
Tukhachevsky-Revolutionaries are obliged to demand
the impossible and achieve their goals when they believe that there is no chance." This is not
Artem's risk yet.
Bakunin – I agree with you. While there is time
, you need to get rid of this problem. It is good that we were able to start
cooperation with an underground organization, thanks to which we learned about this
prosecutor."
Tukhachevsky – Our ranks are also growing. So far
so good.
Mai-Sakuta I would like to know from you, what
task did Tukhachevsky give you?
Sakuta-Don't worry, everything's fine.
Mai-Knowing him, he gave you some
assignment. What kind of assignment is this?
Sakuta – Nothing like that. Just\ - just
go together to pick up some equipment with explosives.
Mai-You're lying to me!
Sakuta – Why would I lie to you?
Mai-Yes, just because Tukhachevsky
would not send newcomers to such a thing. In such assignments as you mentioned,
the candidate does not show his best. To the lover, this assignment is to
kill the victim.
Sakuta-Mai, you have a habit
of worrying too much." I won't be alone." Tukhachevsky will back me up."
Mai – How do you think he will back you
up? And anyway, you just admitted to me that your test is the
murder of some enemy of ours.
Sakuta (Hugged Sakurajima) " Mai, if you
're nervous, I'll be nervous too." Let's not be afraid for me,
but believe that I will return to you, and you, in turn, would see me
and hug me tightly. Promise me you'll be waiting for me."
Mai (slow tears) - Actually\it's you
who should promise me that you'll come back.
Sakuta-I promise.
The next day, at twelve o'clock in the afternoon
Sakuta and Tukhachevsky drove up to the sauna where their
victim would soon arrive.
Tukhachevsky (Looking at his pocket watch) "
Our client should be here any minute." He, as if in nothing unprecedented, will go
to the sauna, and then sit in the salt room.
Sakuta-How do you know that this
is going to happen?
Tukhachevsky-You see. In this sauna
, the following services are available:
a member of an underground
organization allied to us. It is from him that I know everything. If you ask me now why
you and not this employee will kill him, I will say that the day before yesterday he managed
to break his collarbone at home.
Sakuta – Not just wanted to ask you.
It is logical that I will have to go through the sauna workers, and I would not want to kill
people who are not guilty of witnessing the murder.
Tukhachevsky (Takes
out his lenses and wig).
Sakuta (wearing lenses with a wig) \ -
couldn't you buy a better wig? I hate people with long hair.
Tukhachevsky – Choose, either you go to the
murder, or you will have to kill the sauna workers in addition to the goal.
Sakuta-Okay. I will suffer for this.
Tukhachevsky – The goal has arrived. We'll wait
a bit, and then come out."
Sakuta-Got it
After waiting for about 20 minutes, Sakuta entered the sauna.
Sakuta (Approaching the reception area) - Hello,
can I book the salt room now?
Sauna worker-Hello. Yes of course.
Now I'll arrange for you to visit the\room.
Sakuta – Good
After completing the pass, the sauna attendant
brought Azusagawa to his room. When the employee left, Sakuta went to carefully
check the rest of the rooms for a target. In one of the rooms, Azusagawa finds
the prosecutor with his security detail. Sakuta did not expect the presence of guards, and Tukhachevsky
did not say anything about them.
Recently
, underground organizations have become more active in Japan. Because of this, the Japanese authorities began to take measures
to reduce the number of victims, for their part. One of the possible solutions
was the presence of bodyguards.
Sakuta went to his salt room and
checked the security cameras. Unable to find the camera, Azusagawa pulled
out a silenced USP pistol issued to him. After viewing it from all sides, removing the gun from
the safety catch and taking a deep breath, Sakuta dashed into the room and fired about 10
bullets, killing all of them. The security guards and the prosecutor only managed to turn their heads in the direction
of the killer. Azusagawa took his weapons, ammunition, money, and cards and headed for
the sauna's exit. While exiting the building, he was stopped by a sauna worker.
- Where are you going? The time spent in the room isn't
over yet.
\ - Thank you. That was enough for me." I think I'm
allergic to salt."
After leaving the sauna and getting into the car, which was already
started, I immediately went to the right place. After about ten minutes
, the heroes ' car drove between two buildings in front of which there was a dead end. Tukhachevsky got out
of the car in a few minutes changed the license plates and again the car began to move.
Half an hour later, the car pulled into a huge building that was a garage for
hundreds of cars. When they arrived at the garage with the number 409, a fellow employee of the
organization was already waiting for them.
Sumo \ - Hello comrade Tukhachevsky!
Tukhachevsky – Zdorova Sumo. Have you
prepared everything?
Sumo – Of Course. I'll open the gate now."
Tukhachevsky – I'll pick up the car tomorrow.
Sumo – Got It. Is it okay if I paint your
car yellow?
Tukhachevsky – Yes, even in pink. The most
important thing is that the color is different.
After stopping at the garage, the heroes left the car and
got back to the headquarters with the help of the train. When Artyom arrived at the headquarters, he was working in
his room.
Tukhachevsky-Bakunin! We're back.
The newcomer coped with the task. Corpses based on photos sent to me
Azusagawa, please me.
Bakunin (Leaving the room) - Hello. Well done
, Comrade Azusagawa! I congratulate you on joining our ranks!
Sakuta-Thank you very much. Of course, it was
hard for me to do this, but I am glad that you are happy with my work."
Bakunin: Tomorrow Tukhachevsky will hold
a weekly remote meeting. Don't forget to come.
Sakuta – I, then together with Mai will
participate. Later, I'll download all the apps and programs that I need later.
Bakunin – Good. You can go now.
Sakuta-Okay goodbye.
A cousin called out to Sakuta as he left the headquarters
Mai's brother, Ito
Sakuta \ - (Stopping) Do you need something?"
Ito \ - You were on a mission, weren't you?
Sakuta \ - Well, yes.
Ito \ - Clear. Tukhachevsky is sick in the head
-he gives weapons and sends them to such tasks for beginners.
Sakuta \ - I may be a newbie, but he
certainly doesn't give anyone a chance.
Ito-Tukhachevsky doesn't think about the consequences
of his decisions.
Sakuta - About which ones
What do you say?
Ito \ - Let's take your assignment today.
Tukhachevsky gave you a gun and sent you to kill the bad guys while he waited
for you." What if you didn't want to kill your target, but instead
warned them and went back to kill them? Or you could have done
it right away when he gave you the gun."
Sakuta: Well, why would I do that?
Ito \ - That's what I should be asking you. How
would he or I know what you were thinking at the time?"
Sakuta-Whether they were there or not is not so important.
The only important thing is that the person has done something, and soaps are not so important.
Ito \ - So for you, Tukhachevsky gave you
a gun, without thinking about how you could lead you not very important?
Sakuta: "After thinking about your thoughts, I realized
that you are not trusting people and suffer from a slight paranoia and fear.
Ito \ - (Exasperated, he raised his hand to his chest)
I'm being paranoid!? I've never had one." It's not clear what you're doing.
Sakuta-Listen, go where you were going and cool off.
Ito \ - Everyone fuck off you freak!
After the dialogue, Ito got angry and went to the headquarters,
while Azusagawa went home to Mai. Going to the intercom, Sakuta clicked on
the apartment he needed.
- Yes
Tell me, does this girl live here who
is worried about the grief of a revolutionary?
There was no answer from the intercom, but the door opened.
The door opened, and Sakuta entered the elevator and went to the floor he needed. After getting out of
the elevator, Azusagawa walked to the door of Sakurajima's apartment. Without ringing the doorbell
Sakuta opened the door and was immediately pounced upon with hugs and tears waiting for him.
its Mai.
Mai-You scared me! I've been up most of the night
worrying about you." Fool!
Sakuta (hugged back) " I told
you not to worry about me." I'm an adult now."
Mai – For me, you will always be small.
Sakuta-When did you become my second
mom?
Mai-The Girl is almost like a mother to you.
It is not clear where and what you will do.
Sakuta – Should I remind you who exactly sent you to
this track?
Mai-So I'm not a good mom it turned out.
Sakuta (Smiling) \ " But I've
become a bad child too.
Mai-Oi, I just realized that we
are not hugging in the apartment. Let's go in soon?
Sakuta-Since you're my mom, do you have something
to feed your son?
Mai (Blushing\ – - are you
going to keep reminding me of that now? I didn't mean it seriously
Sakuta (Smiling\ – - Of course.
Mai (Smiling back) - There is. I just
made it to celebrate your revolutionary christening."
Sakuta-I'm waiting for you to fatten me up."
Mai – Exactly so.