Chapter 80.2

Proposition [Part 2]

(Yurya) Thought so

Captain nodded at Alices words. This Satou person Its almost as if-

(Yurya) This Satou person is talking to us. Hes at this base. And he knows about Chern.o.bog.

(Kouki) Is this THAT Satou Taro person!?

(Yurya) No doubt. Its a famous j.a.panese trump card. Part of the secret j.a.panese force Sakura. Satou is probably an alias. It makes sense considering the Dishonorable Discharge.

(Kouki) So, where in this base is he?

(Yurya) Under our own feet, Commander. He just doesnt want to be noticed by the other troops. Also, he says he wants to surrender along with his pal.

Just like Yurya said, when I looked at the floor, there was a soldier filled with dust and oil smiling and waving at me. Its the same person from the photo that Alice showed us. Ill try disconnecting from the suit.

(Kouki) h.e.l.lo.

(Satou) Heyhey there! Its a pleasure, Arakawa-kun. I want to surrender, but would you be so kind as to listen to my story first?

Oh no. This person Hes just like Macho. I dont have the energy to deal with someone like this. Ill cut the communication line right now and pa.s.s it onto the Captain.

But just as I did that my terminal started ringing again.

(Kouki) h.e.l.lo.

(Satou) HEY! Dont cut me out like that! Come on, listen to this old guys story for a little bit.

(Kouki) Fine, but Ill ask the questions first. What is your real name? Why did you receive a Dishonorable Discharge? And how do you know Chern.o.bog?

(Satou) My name is Satou Taro. I was part of the Airborne Brigade. The reason for my discharge is violence against prisoners of war. I know Chern.o.bog because I fought with them during the Alaskan Conflict. That s.h.i.+eld with the skull, I recognized that symbol.

I cant shake the feeling as if hes hiding something. Ill consult with the Captain.

(Kouki) Captain, is the Alaska thing true?

(Yurya) I can confirm. We were dispatched as a recon unit but ended up raiding a warehouse from the Ground Self-Defense Force. We had to withdraw due to reinforcements from elite troops. I remember Andrei was shot by a sniper at approximately 3500m.

What is he doing in a base like this?

(Kouki) Understood. We accept your surrender. How will you be retrieved? Noah has the entire ice land surrounded by sea, so Im a.s.suming by air is the best way.

(Satou) Oh no no, youre misunderstanding something, Arakawa-kun. Theres no one to retrieve me. Im just a mercenary. I was thinking you could have me disguise as one of your soldiers so I can simply walk out. I can provide you with information on New Worlds troops too. And I have one more deal, if youd like.

(Kouki) What would that be?

(Satou) I will provide you sufficient evidence of the US and Frances involvement with the New World. In exchange, my wife is sick. I want you to put her in Noahs best hospital. The one that just opened up in Italy. Of course, youd cover the expenses.

Im pretty sure I can make arrangements for that. Wait, why does Satou even know about the hospital in Italy? Actually, how does he even know my terminal number? I should stop here and consult Claire-san.

I cant let Mom find out about this. For now lets establish contact with Claire-san.

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Authors note: What is Satou-sans actual name? No one knows!