You reveal solid evidence.

......

Show Hans the evidence from the site

Kinda too late for regrets.

I was about to sign the deal with you.

You're suddenly glowing up with humanity.

You ... you searched my car? Do you have a warrant?! I'll take you to court —

Ask Hartmann about the state of his company.

Wow. Did the legendary Viper get the boot? Who would have thought? HAHAHA! And I was wondering why you're out here in the frontiers trying to steal my puny deal!

Justice has been served! Cartel agents like you had your way in the Band! You bullied small-timers like us and nabbed our deals! The layoff is exactly what you deserve! HAHAHAHA!

What?! Are you crying?! Come on, man. I only said a few harsh words!

I'm sorry ... I ... I really need to get this deal... I...

If I pulled this off, I might...

I'm out of options, Endministrator! You might as well kill me here! I can't even face my family anymore —

I know I've stepped on many toes with the way I do things... You were my victim as well, Hartmann.

I'm already being punished! I'm facing my retribution! I just ... want Papa to wake up again! Just ... help him live and I'll do anything for you! ANYTHING! I swear!

...

People like me ... we've probably been left in the dust by the changing times. The old practice we once used ... no longer works in the TGCC.

Corporations are all about efficiency, civility, and etiquette nowadays... But I'm just ... a low-level thug who collects rents on the streets.

But I refuse to give up... Just help me out this time, please! Help me survive this...

By Talos, Aleksandr. You weren't supposed to expose us.

Well ... we actually found all this on our own. I hope that makes you feel better.

Tsk...

Whatever, I haven't lost anything from this. My aim is to prevent Erikssohn from securing this deal. And it seems I've achieved my goal.

Of course, it would be the icing on the cake if I were to get a cut myself.

Either way, we demonstrated both our commitment and initiative, Endfield. Perhaps you should consider signing a contract with Mendez. Hahahaha!

...Am I the only one laughing? Hurhur. Suit yourself... I'll be taking my leave!

Wha?! Are we really letting him run away like that? He's like the worst guy in this entire deal.

We have crucial evidence. If we submit a report to the TGCC, Mendez Manufacturing will lose people's trust and become discredited.

The influence of TGCC covers the entirety of the Civilization Band. Everyone knows what being discredited means.

Hmph. Of course he had to run. Dallied a bit longer, and he'd never get away.

Uh... Yeah... Our company ... might need a while to straighten things out.

Sorry, Endmin. I wasn't being entirely truthful with you. Erikssohn has problems and a single contract won't turn things around for us...

So, I've found peace with myself. If you decide to drop us ... I guess I wouldn't be too upset! And I won't blame you for anything!

Huh?! But you've put in so much effort into this deal!

I saw what happened to the Viper, and I felt that ... no one should be forced to go to such extremes.

This is just another job! And I stopped caring about winning. I spent days driving up and down the place and what did I get? I got mugged, knifed, and even lost my verification key... It was a never-ending string of bad luck. Now fate does not wish to close the deal. Nothing I do will change that.

Ooohhh... It seems he suddenly figured it all out...

I guess this is it! You already know what's really going on at Erikssohn. The choice is yours.

Oh yeah, Endmin. I don't know why. Maybe my horoscope for today emphasized "mercy and forgiveness", or maybe it's something else ... but I suddenly feel a spike of sympathy for Aleksandr.

I definitely don't want to end up like him. So I'll just focus on my share of work and keep myself safe. Should I fail to make ends meet... I guess I'll just move here and start over as your neighbor!

Hey! Just move here and start over? Puh-lease, stop treating Valley IV as your backup plan!

Hahaha! I was just joking! So, I guess we won't be closing the deal today. I'll be heading back. Call me if you're still interested! I'm always available!