Part 45: Tainted Medicine
No, I have no intention of backpedaling. Well find a way to treat it eventually. I expected there would be side effects. I know it's difficult, but this research is worth it. ...Yes. I'll talk to you soon. *hangs up*
Sir, your car is ready.Alright... I'll be right there.The driver wants to know if it's the usual place, sir.Yes. Contact me if anything happens while I'm gone. Don't even think about hesitating. We have some issues that need to be resolved...Understood, sir. *leaves*......
We aren't talking about just motor skills either; it also has regenerative properties. Its main consumer base has been wealthy individuals-- the majority of them, athletes. Needless to say, the profit margins for Acropolis have been extremely high.
That's some crazy stuff. No wonder people are shelling out major cash for it.
Victor, I'd like your opinion on the matter.
Do I even need to explain all the things wrong with this medication? The worst part is that it's probably a derivative of GUILT. I'd be willing to bet that they're performing all kinds of illegal research over there.That's not even including the part where this game plagiarized SO's final chapter!
That's a serious crime... GUILT research was outlawed under international law.
And athletes could be just the beginning. They could tap into even larger markets with this...Yeah, putting aside their complete lack of morals, the technology itself is incredible. I'm sure they created that GUILT necrosis serum from the same research. Artificially structured amino acids... The embedding of genetic factors... The technology they possess is extremely effective in creating new GUILT.Amino acids...? Dr. Stiles, that experiment they had you do...!
They even used that for GUILT research...!?
This is outrageous!WELP
It would be a logical assumption that they were given the same medicine.
Then they're all prone to attacks by this new GUILT!Yes. We must hurry and come up with a treatment plan. Derek, I want you and the team to create a step-by-step procedure, based on Ms. Fisher's operation.I'll do what I can to help, Chief.Oh, that's easy! Here's the step-by-step guide:
- Open up the patient and treat the initial lacerations
- Laser the Bythos and suture the lacerations it caused
- Panic as vitals drop like a rock
- Rage as the core accidentally touched a spore while you're trying to remove it
- Profit!
I'm also going to contact the other branches of Caduceus to request reports of similar cases. Once we have enough evidence... we'll be able to mount a case against Acropolis and the HOA.Things would have gone much worse, if not for the inside information we received.
Inside information, huh? You mean we have a spy?We asked a certain individual to infiltrate the Hands of Asclepius. That individual's report is what led us to Ms. Fisher.Can you tell us who this person is...?...Director?It should be fine, as long as it stays in this room.
Oh, I didn't know that it was revealed immediately. I was planning on putting a vote as to whether it's Blackwell or Adel. If the right one (Blackwell) wins, I would do the next operation without HT.
Too bad I don't get a chance to, though!
If you've played the game, you know that no HT in the next operation is a big handicap.Even if it meant... that it would hurt your feelings by keeping it a secret from you.My father!? So that's why...!I'm terribly sorry about the circumstances... but, as you can see, it was necessary. I hope you understand...
I've been busy lately... There's this disease out there called GUILT that's causing a lot of pain. Remember? We talked about how scary it was when you were still well... ...... I wish we could talk like that again...
It's been awhile, Father. I heard you come to see Mom pretty often...
This is the only place where I can find peace in my life. Tracy, we're both here today............Hard to believe it's been three years since your accident. But... your gentle expression never fades. Tracy... If I could, I would wake you up, right now... Nothing ever goes like I plan it. Your accident... and our daughter, who won't even listen to me now....Please, don't start this in front of Mom...Where else, Heather? The only place I have the chance to speak to you is at her side. Are you still clinging to the mistake you've made in choosing your career? If you stay in the medical field, you'll be spending the rest of your life serving people. Don't you think your mother wants what's best for you? All I ask is that you listen to my advice.If I do that, then next you'll be choosing who I marry, where I live, and how many kids I'll have. That's not how I want to live my life.Would you say that to me if I was your real father? It's never too late. You can always start your life over....I'm currently working as a surgical assistant at Caduceus. I've heard a lot about you lately, and your Hands of Asclepius. You've created an impressive medical group, and in such a short amount of time. But... No matter how many great doctors you employ, you can't wake up Mom. At least I've come to terms with that... You should too. I'm sorry, Mom. I'm gonna go home for today. I'll come back soon... *leaves*
...... You are mistaken, Heather... Nous, Bythos, Sige, and Aletheia... The Neo-GUILT. If only I could say more...Yes, there's 3 new GUILT types in this chapter. Looks like we're going to be facing Sige and Aletheia sometime soon.
By the way, this is the first out of three times the game explicitly says the name "Nous".
They're being charged with a violation of pharmaceutical regulations... But in actuality, there is suspicion that they've been illegally researching GUILT.
...You mean they were involved with the GUILT terrorism!? They were our ally against Delphi!...Nothing is certain yet. But, it's a possibility that they have GUILT in their possession. And just so you know, this inquiry also names Acropolis Pharmaceutical as a participant. We'll be contacting Caduceus to provide medical backup for the mission.