"Death is a cold and long winter night, but it is not eternal."
As the soldiers stared in shock, a blush appeared on the old man's pale face, his cloudy eyes lit up, and he said excitedly:
"Now, the decision is in your hands!"
"Give me aptx4869, and your father, mother, and her parents will all be able to return. Everything we cherish...even death cannot take it away!"
"Then, we will stand at the pinnacle of humanity and overlook this dirty, vulgar and despicable world!"
The palm holding the gun handle was shaking slightly, and Sakaki Makoto didn't know what was wrong with him. From the moment he saw the man, he couldn't control his emotions, as if a certain ember suppressed in his heart was rekindled, that was... a fire of utter anger!
Bang!
A bullet hit the old man in the shoulder.
Sakaki Makoto's hands were shaking so much that he couldn't aim, but he kept pulling the trigger, firing one shot after another at the old man. His eyes were red, like an angry dragon:
"How dare you....How dare you use him to insult me!!!"
Even though he was shot several times, the old man did not die. On the contrary, there was not even any blood coming out of the parts where he was shot. Only then did Sakaki Makoto notice that there were complicated tubes all over his feet and countless liquids were flowing through his body.
The old man has long been a hollow shell. Most of his organs have failed and he can only rely on external circulation to maintain his life. It is difficult for bullets to kill him. He is like a zombie, and his brain is his weakness.
"If you're unhappy, just vent it out."
The old man looked at him calmly:
"You have to remember that the choice is yours. You can kill me, but at the same time... you will also kill Ryunosuke and your mother with your own hands."
"They're already dead!"
"But you...or rather, Shirley who was taken away by you, can help them open their eyes again."
"Hello!"
The special forces soldier angrily put the muzzle of his gun to the old man's head and shouted:
"Do you treat me like air?!"
The old man glanced at him, then looked at Sakaki Makoto:
"You don't seem to believe in my power, so I'll prove it to you...kill him."
As soon as he finished speaking, the sharp tip of the knife pierced through the special soldier's chest and tore his heart.
The special forces soldier turned around and stared blankly at his familiar companions. Suddenly, he felt that they were so strange, like strangers who had taken off their camouflage masks.
Snap!
The tip of the knife was pulled out, and the special forces soldier knelt on the ground with a thud, covering his wound. His purple lips trembled, and he gave Sakaki Makoto a helpless smile. Then he fell to the ground, eyes wide open, and died.
The room suddenly fell into chaos. Many soldiers drew their weapons and pointed them at their companions. After a burst of gunfire, the chaos subsided... In the blink of an eye, only half of the 50 special forces soldiers responsible for carrying out the mission were left. They wiped the blood off their faces in silence without saying a word.
"Over the years, I have planted countless undercover agents in Japanese politics and the military..."
The old man smiled again:
"Even this special forces unit was established by me. They appear to be following the government's orders, but in reality they are loyal to me."
"Originally, I was planning to wait until you were at your wits' end before opening the door and inviting you in. Unfortunately, you got a bunker-buster from somewhere and ruined my plan. But... my child, I don't care about these things. Whether it's rum or gin, they are just pawns. How could I not know what will happen on the mysterious train?"
"So... you planned all this from the beginning."
Sakaki Makoto glanced at the dozens of special forces soldiers who were watching him eagerly, and said through gritted teeth:
"You gave up rum and gin just to create the current situation! You wanted to...solve this problem once and for all!"
"Yes, you are as smart as your father."
The old man said with satisfaction:
"Shirley is the key to the aptx plan. I believe that she has inherited her parents' talents and is capable of fulfilling my dream, but she is too stubborn and will never obey my orders. So... I need to use someone she can't ignore to force her to complete the final aptx4869."
“Now she’s out there.”
The ceiling opened and a large screen was lowered, showing images taken by a drone.
Outside the fortress, countless troops and soldiers have gathered. They are on the verge of a war, ready to start at any time. At the back of the crowd, Sakaki Makoto saw a very familiar face.
Miss Miyano.
"How many of these soldiers are mine?"
The old man smiled and said:
"Maybe half of them, maybe... all of them. They are all actors, accompanying Shirley in an unprecedented show. I want her to take out aptx4869 willingly."
"I won't let you do that."
"What's your reason for fighting so hard?"
The old man asked in confusion:
"For your parents, your brother, your girlfriend?"
"They are right here! The decision is yours!"
"If it's for them, I think it's time for you to return to the embrace of your family. No matter how stubborn a child is, he or she will have to face reality one day, right?"
"I have to admit that your cunning and treacherousness really surprised me."
Sakaki suddenly calmed down, holding a cigarette in his mouth, and said:
"But no matter how cunning and treacherous you are, there will always be people who will rise up and resist. I am not the first, and I will definitely not be the last. I also believe that those who died were already prepared for it."
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