Artem's Sweet Chapter 02-13
Overview
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Guide
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Script
West Hemingway Heights Street
There's a familiar figure standing in front of the police station.
You and Artem encounter Fiona, who is about to leave the police station.
Fiona: So, we meet again.
You: Did you... see Ronan?
Fiona: Yes, I already know everything. The next time I see him... will probably be in a courtroom.
Fiona seems to be a little dejected, her eyes red, probably from crying just now.
You: Don't worry. Ronan was coerced into committing a crime. He turned himself in and tried to atone for his crimes. The judge will take that into account when deciding on his sentence.
Fiona manages a smile.
Fiona: I know. Thank you very much.
Fiona: I'll wait for him.
Fiona nods at you two and leaves without saying anything else.
Watching her leave, your heart is filled with disappointment.
You: Fiona was forced to send Ronan to jail to save him from a quagmire.
You: Perhaps it is truly difficult for everyone to get a happy ending in the real world.
Suddenly, you feel something warm in your palm as Artem takes your hand.
Artem: It's not the end of their story yet, is it?
You: Oh right! They still have us!
Meeting Room
Find Ronan at the police station.
Ronan smiles when he sees the two of you. His face is still pale, but he looks like a completely different person.
Ronan: What other questions do you have for me?
Ronan: But this time, I really have nothing else to say.
Ronan even cracks a witty joke.
Artem: If all goes well, the investigation will be over soon.
Artem: Your notes pointed the police investigation in the right direction, and that recording was a powerful piece of evidence.
Artem: Lamont Russo's crimes will no longer be covered up.
Ronan: I have to thank the two of you for that.
Ronan: I was afraid that if these things came out, I would lose everything.
Ronan: I was terrified of disappointing my parents, losing my reputation, and going to jail. More than anything, I was afraid that I couldn't be an attorney anymore.
Ronan: Fear blinded me, so I was unable to see the right path.
You: Thankfully, Fiona was there with you.
Hearing Fiona's name, Ronan smiles bitterly.
Ronan: I feel sorry for her. I was naive in thinking that I could protect her from Lamont Russo...
Ronan: But... I'm glad she was there to force me to see reality.
Ronan: I realize now that... what really pains me is the trial within myself.
Artem: Is there a verdict now?
Ronan nods gently.
Ronan: I'll accept whatever the verdict is.
He looks up at Artem with mixed emotions in his eyes.
Ronan: For some reason, I really want to apologize to you, Mr. Wing.
Artem: Apologize to me?
Ronan: Yes, I didn't respect the profession or the code of law enough.
Ronan's eyes show bitterness, looking at Artem's eyes with such longing.
Ronan: I cannot become an attorney anymore, but...
Ronan: Mr. Wing, I've always admired you. Attorneys are too close to evil... It must have been difficult... to keep your faith and not deviate from the right path after all this time.
Artem: Being close to evil does not necessarily mean you will commit crimes. The key is to have faith in the law.
Artem: It's unfortunate... Lamont Russo didn't teach you that.
Ronan: The realization came too late.
You: It's not too late!
Watching Ronan sink into low spirits, you interrupt him.
You: Fiona said she'll wait for you. You'll have a new life!
Ronan is stunned, touching his nose in embarrassment.
Ronan: Thank you two.
Outside the Police Station
Lamont Russo seems to be waiting at the police station entrance.
Outside the police station, you and Artem encounter Lamont Russo, who is just getting out of a police vehicle.
Lamont Russo also notices the two of you, his eyes sharp.
You: (Lamont Russo looks completely different from before.)
Artem walks in front of you, blocking Lamont Russo's line of sight.
Walking past, you peer at Lamont Russo from the corner of your eyes.
His hair is still neatly combed. He wears a tidy suit and walks upright with a calm demeanor.
All to maintain his dignity and pride.
Artem: Professor Russo, my mentor once said something that resonated well with me.
Artem: I'll share it with you now.
Artem does not look back at Lamont Russo, but his voice is still polite.
Artem: Without faith, the law will die and be only a tool.
Lamont Russo: You had a good mentor. Too bad he's gone now.
Lamont Russo immediately responds to Artem, who doesn't bother to look back.
Hearing this, Artem's grip around your hand tightens.
You: (Everyone knows that Artem respected Professor Hume. Lamont Russo is doing it on purpose.)
You: So what if Professor Russo is still around? The next time we see him, it'll be through an explosion-proof glass.
Lamont Russo: Hmph.
Lamont Russo doesn't respond and walks into the police station.
Disappearing into the entrance, Artem still has a tight grip on your hand.
You can't help but shake his arm, trying to pull Artem back to reality.
Artem: Sorry, did I hurt you?
Artem just realizes what he was doing and looks at your hand with concern.
You: I'm fine. I'm not made of glass.
Artem: Just now...
Artem wants to say something, but can't find the words to explain what happened.
You cut him off, not bearing to see him like this.
You: Professor Hume will be back. Don't worry, we'll look for him together.
Artem looks down at your hands and caresses the top of them with his fingers.
When he looks up again, the negative emotions have faded from his eyes.
Artem: Yes.
