Part 96: Mission #31: Monkey Brains and Corporal Punishment

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Mission #31: Monkey Brains and Corporal Punishment



Last mission, we tried to save a convoy of rebels led by Ling's brother. It did not go well. As always, back to Guangzhou.



: We also ran into some special forces.
: What? They were there, too?
: They've been very active lately.
: They're moving full-force now.
: Huang, do you know something about them?
: They're called Rapid Reaction Force.
: What is their purpose?
: I'm not sure. All of our major missions were sabotaged by them.
: Are they Changli Army?
: No they're under a different line of command.
: I'm sure we'll run into them again.
: Wuo Ben was one of our top soldiers. I regret his loss.
: I'm sorry, Ling.
: ...I'm fine. I'll work harder from now on. Excuse me.
: How long are you going to keep on like this?
: We must stop their oppression as soon as possible.
Presumably so the rebels can start their oppression.
: I wonder if Ling is okay.
: She's like that.
: What do you mean?
: She never shows her weak side in front of the others. She's a very strong girl.
: ...
: Did you say something, Emma?
: No, nothing.
: I'm going to see how Ling is doing.
: Maybe you should leave her alone.
As if I'd be that lucky.
: I want to check on her.



: Kazuki?
: I'm sorry about Wuo Ben.
: Don't worry about it.
: I feel like it happened to me.
: That's right. You're looking for your sister. I'm okay. I prepared for the worst when I joined Hua Lian.
: I don't know if I can. I don't want to lose Alisa. I'm not strong like you.
: I'm not strong. We didn't want to lose each other either.
: Then why did you join Hua Lian?
: We tried to live peacefully and forget about our father. But we couldn't find any work, so...
It was either join the rebellion or go to grad school...
: ...
: We couldn't forgive our father. That's why we joined.
: ...
: But I lost my brother. I lost my hope.
: I understand how you feel. But remember this:
Chicks dig sideburns!
: ?
: Hope turns to despair if you give up on it. As long as you don't give up hope, you'll be okay. I'm sure your brother wants you to be happy.
: You're right. I have to keep on going, for my brother. Wuo Ben would laugh at me if I stalled here. I hope you find your sister, Kazuki.
: I'll find her, I promised myself.

Back in the briefing room...

: How's Ling doing?
: She's fine now. Where's Yun?
: She always disappears.
: Should I talk to her?
: It won't do any good.
A beating might work...
: But this is not good.
: You're such a straight arrow. Fine, I'll get her for you.



Oh, fuck, it's a Yun episode, isn't it?
: I haven't tried the monkey brains yet. It's okay working with Kazuki, but they haven't paid me yet. It's time to do some real work. Let's see... Anything interesting? Hey, it's military intelligence.
Do they really eat monkey brains in China? Really? I mean, I know that in some parts of the U.S. you can get a sandwich made of cow brain, but this goes a fair bit beyond that.



Illegal aliens have infiltrated our country Reward for any information leading to their arrest.



:! I can use this to make some cash. But I bet Kazuki would freak out if he finds out. I won't let him know about this. This is too good to pass up. Let's contact these people! Lets see...
This doesn't even seem like a good idea on a theoretical level. Still, Yun decides to write back to the DHZ government.
: "I am currently in contact with the people in question. I would like to hand them over to you. We will negotiate the reward price." Now I just wait for a response.
: Hey, Yun.
: Ryogo!?
: Here you are.
: W-What are you doing here?
: I was looking for you.
: Oh.
: What's up?
: J-Just wondering if they added anything to the menu.
: You'll turn into a pig if you eat too much.
: I-I don't eat like a pig!!
: What's wrong? You're acting strange.
And, having established that, detective Ryogo closes the case.
: R-Really? Let's just go back!
: You're the one who wanted to go out.

Back at base...

: Those two aren't back yet.
: Let's get set before they come back.



: I don't like murderers.
This is a place for people who want to eat in peace. Don't walk around spreading bloodshed everywhere.
You know, supposing we were murderers, it probably wouldn't be overly wise to antagonize us.
: I heard you can make a fortune using computers. Selling classified information is especially lucrative. How do they steal the actual information? Is it written down? Oh, I see. You steal the floppy disks. Those are small and easy to steal. Why do you need a computer if you're gonna steal the floppy disk? I think you can go to a web site with this address. Why don't you try going there?
Floppy disks? Really? I mean, I don't expect the future to be that accurate, but I reasonably fucking sure that it was pretty obvious even in 1999 that floppy discs were on the way out.
: I think the DHZ military is being reckless. Do they really think we'd believe their lies about the rebels? The military doesn't care about us civilians.



: She wouldn't stop eating.
: Ha ha ha... Sorry.
: Yun, don't do anything rash.
For the purposes of this conversation, I'm going to assume turning yourself and the rest of the party in for the reward counts as 'rash.'
: Hey, don't do anything that'll make me look bad.
: W-What!? I said I was sorry! Oh, I must have mail.
: From whom?
: Probably from my friend in Singapore.

Shit, you know it's the future. They added a 25th hour to the day.

: (That was close. It's tonight... I have to get Kazuki out there somehow. Kazuki can take care of them after they hand over the money. Jackpot, here I come! Hee hee...) Hey, Kazuki!
: What?
: That mail earlier? It was from a friend of mine.
: So what?
: I got some hot info!
: What is it? Just tell us.
: It was about Alisa!
: What!?
: Is that information reliable?
: She's being held in a Wuzhou military base.
: I'm sure there was a garrisoned base in Wuzhou.
: Let's go!
: We should go at night.
Is that when 2500 hour is? This isn't headed towards Persona 3 territory, is it, because I really don't want to have to fight a god.
: Yes, a surprise attack.
: Hey, Yun You're really into this, huh?
: Oh, anything for Alisa!
: Really.



This can't end badly!



: Yes, it is.
: (Now, how do I go about making contact?)
: Hah hah hah! You came!
: Oh no! We've been discovered!
: Hmm, I recognize that voice...



He's wearing a purple suit...nothing good has ever happened while a man in a purple suit was present.
: You couldn't have forgotten already! Moneymaker!
: Yun, you know this guy!?
: I-Is that Woo!?
: You've tricked me so many times...
: And you've come all this way! Haven't you learned your lesson!?
: Who is this guy?
: Some guy who's been getting in my way back in Singapore. Would you just quit it!? I never thought you as a worthy rival!
: Hahahah! It pleases me to see you SO happy.
: Who said I was happy, you freak!? Anyway, what're you doing here?
: Oh, don't be so naive. You've brought all your friends, and you've fallen right into my trap.
: !! You're working for the Da Han Zhong!
: Money over morals. It's the spender's way....And I'm not the only one that lives by that creed!
: What does he mean by that, Yun!?
: uh... er... Well...



Ah, Lan. Still using a rifle, eh? Tragic that.
: The Rapid Reaction Force!?
: It's a trap!? Yun, talk to me!
: W-Well...this is...uhh...
: Don't tell me you sold us out!?
: We meet again.
: What are you doing here?
: Hmph, I have nothing to say to you. I'll not make the same mistake twice! Let's go!
Wait, but you're the one who...you know what, I don't care, time to die!



Three new wanzers. Emma in the BossEmmanent, Ryogo in the Knock You Down!, and Yun in the Wintermute. They're joined by Kazuki in the Shotzuki, making his second appearance, and they're going obliterate the enemy in short order.



More Wudes and Shangdis. Emma blasts the first Wude...



...and Kazuki finishes it off. And that is by far the least impressive kill of the mission.



Yun shows off her new Zoom I based combo.



Once it begins, it will not stop until the enemy is dead.



And, just hammer the point home...



...Yun ices another wanzer with another combo.



Kazuki shows off his own skills.



Which is not unimpressive itself.
: Ah! Not once, but twice... Did I underestimate you? It's not over...yet.



Emma kills a guy too. It's not quite as exciting, though.



Ryogo decides to end the mission in style.



This may be the best team of wanzers I've ever had in this LP.



Solid. Yun gets MVP.



: Woo, drop everything you've got!
: Nooo, please, mercy! Here, that's everything.
: Good, it pays to be honest.
: I'll remember this!



Hey, we all wan't a lot of things.
: Hahaha... What's with the scary faces, guys?
: Your punishment will depend on your explanation.
: Oh, there's supposed to be some new chips shipped today...
: Wait a minute!
: Oh, not you too, Ryogo...
And then Kazuki punches Yun in the face. It was hard to take a screenshot of it, unfortunately.



: Kazuki!!
: Yun, why did you do this!? This isn't a joke!
: ...Ouch... That one hurt... I didn't plan for something like this, either!
: You think it's okay to sell your friends out!?
: I'm sorry...
: That little lady sure is something... She may look like a little kid, but she sure can make big trouble!
Selling out the party to the DHZ government is not exactly the sort of foible that merits a chuckle, there, big guy.
: She might take that as a compliment...
: Now, now, let's not be too harsh on her, It could have been worse. There are far worse people out there. Remember that.
Yeah, it's not like she actually got us killed.
: What are you going to do, Kazuki? Are you going to leave her like that?
: I think she learned her lesson. Why don't you forgive her?
I don't think Marcus would make a very good father...or army commander...which may explain why he's shown to suck at both.
: I've no interest in people who sell their friends out!
Except for Liu...and Miho...and I guess Lan did technically sell her friends out when she joined our side...as did Jose. But this is different!



And so Yun decided to run away...
: Hey hey...



: (It's been nothing but a pain. I didn't get any money... Kazuki hits me... There's nothing good.)
There's nothing good! Let's Play Front Mission 3!

Next Time: Jose Squared!

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