Part 38: Anathema

"It's also noteworthy that he is the grandson of the former leader, Austrian-born Erich von Raitenau. Von Raitenau sr. is the man who engineered GUILT, operating under the code name, 'Adam.' When Delphi was exposed three years ago, Heinrich's alleged participation was unconfirmed... But we know now with certainty that he played a role in the GUILT research from the beginning."

Chairman: "Can you tell us how the change in leadership has affected their ideology?"

Police Chief: "Unfortunately, Heinrich's beliefs are essentially in line with his predecessor's. He rejects the very philosophy of medicine, claiming it violates nature's design. Delphi clings to their demented assertions, that mass murder with GUILT brings 'peace' to mankind."

It's sickening to think that they could believe such ludicrous ideas...
Yes. They may not have as much power as before, but they are certainly still a viable threat. Especially knowing that they are capable of bringing about further evolutions of GUILT...
I'm Detective David Buckley. I'll be presenting the countermeasures we've taken against them thus far. We've begun coordinating an expansive search across most major cities for potential threats. Our priority has been on high population density areas that are more viable targets for them. We've also cross-examined the evidence obtained from prior raids with the confessions of suspects. This intel confirmed several likely Delphi hideouts near Angeles Bay and Santa Balboa. We are pressing to conduct full-scale investigations on these facilities as we speak.
Mr. Chairman, may I have a word with the assembly?

Chairman: "You may, Mr. Mercer."

My name is Patrick Mercer, CEO of the Hands of Asclepius. It is clear that the entire world must once again come to terms with the reality of GUILT terrorism. Now more than ever, we must unite in our efforts to stand strong against this ominous threat. We owe our thanks to the combined efforts of Caduceus USA and the U.N. for our previous successes. The final raid on the Delphi base still remains a testament to how effective alliances can be. Now, in order to truly annihilate them, we must rally under the banner of singularity once more. The Hands of Asclepius stand at the ready, and I am here before you to offer our full cooperation. Our doctors' Healing Touches are being further enhanced by the day, ready to face potential terrorism. However, the true purpose of my address to you today is to announce that the Hands of Asclepius have developed a weapon that may be GUILT's final blow.
...A weapon...?
Whatever it is, it sounds like he has complete confidence in it. Let's see what he has to say...

We don't get to hear it, though



Our base of activities in Angeles Bay has been discovered, and five of our comrades were arrested!



If that doesn't scream , I don't know what does.

It's just as the rumors said... The police in this country are exceptional.
...Do you think they acquired the location from those who were captured?
They may have talked, but I'm sure the police are also using other resources... They are closing in on us, slowly but surely.
You think they'll find us here, my lord?
No, the likelihood of that is slim, for now. We've ensured that only a select few of of our operatives know this location.
But, are we just going to let them do this to us!?
...... It would not be to our benefit to lose any more of our forces. Send an encrypted message to all of our comrades... The time has come to launch Operation Hades!
RIght away, sir!
My brothers, let us toast to the eternal peace that GUILT shall bring to the fortunate and to the memory of our forefather, Adam!
Sir!
Zum Wohl!

All: "Zum Wohl!"



Let our judgement now be passed upon these blinded doctors...