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Okay, that's great!

Salvadore's granddaughter.

Heh.

You're wasting time at the theater again, boss.

How many times do I have to tell you, Wallach? It's not a waste of time.

You pushed most of your work onto me just so you could go write a shitty play? Is that what the boss of a famiglia should be doing? And you even gave yourself a pseudonym?

Do you have a problem with that?

Of course not. You are none other than Giovanna Rossati, our beloved Donna.

I know you're dissatisfied with me.

But—

Is there really anything in this city worth worrying over?

Before, no. But now, yes.

Carracci is dead.

Oh?

But Carracci was originally just a ordinary man, elevated by the famiglie to keep each other in check.

All his death proves is that Bellone was not capable enough, nothing more.

And someone greatly resembling Cellinia appeared at Leontuzzo's side.

Say that again?

Texas. Cellinia Texas.

Wallach, I don't recall you being the sort of man who liked to crack jokes.

And you should also know that I hate people who joke about Texas more than anything else.

So you can tell I'm not joking.

I have no idea how Bellone managed to find her, but she had those unmistakable eyes and hair.

Exactly like the one in your photo.

So she didn't die...

And she's with Leontuzzo now.

She would never have survived the liquidation if not for a certain famiglia protecting her.

...The logical conclusion is that Bellone saved her back then.

Looks like we're going to need to have a little chat.

Giovanna, this clearly is a trap—

Wallach.

...My apologies, boss.

It's not so much a 'trap' as an entire conspiracy.

Think bigger.

If they really were the ones who saved her back then, what good does it do me to drop by and express my gratitude?

Make preparations. 'Business discussions' are over. I'm paying Volsinii a visit.

Understood. I'll make the arrangements.

Alas, it seems that the new script will have to go on the backburner for a while.

Boss, I'm sure you're aware that Carracci's death presents an excellent opportunity for us.

But you still seem hung up on the Texas name.

If this keeps up, the Rossatis won't have a future.

Woooah, this dress looks absolutely stunning!

You'n say that again. Sora's gonna look mighty fine in it.

If someone told me about this earlier, I would've signed up myself!

No way, no how. Ya don't know the first thing about actin'.

I can just act like I always do.

And there ain't no roles for a Sankta in Siracusa neither!

Says who? I heard that there was a Sankta with Signora Sicilia—

Huh?

Signorina Sally, our boss is inviting you over for dinner.

Um... But...

She's on her way to rehearsal right now. Vaffanculo.

And our boss wants to have a word with Signorina Sally here. Being a little late won't make a difference, will it?

I, I'll go get the director...

The director? I might've carried water for him in the past, but these days...

Um, please don't...

The hell are you playin' nice with them for?

You should feel honored that our boss wants to see you. If you don't wanna get messed up, behave yourself and come with us.

Wait, the boss didn't say we could—

You still don't understand what the boss was gettin' at? We were all scared of the Bellones before.

But now that they are out of the picture, and the bigwigs are about to shuffle the deck again, we'll never get a better chance!

Huh, you're right. Let's go, brothers, time to clean the streets of these eyesores!

Tch... Protect Signorina Sally!

The heck's happenin', Exu— Huh? Where'd she go?

She already rushed out. Let's back her up!

Urgh...

Heh, and you call yourself a bodyguard?

Ahh... *sobs*...

Right this way, signorina.

I, I know...

Huh? You people are—

Who the hell are you?!

Catch me if you can.

Tch, get her!

Don't mess with us!

Let's split!

Your name's Sally, right? You okay?

You...

Do you know what you've done?!

You didn't save me at all, you're just making things worse! They're not going to let this go!

So how'd you plan to get out of that mess?

...By gritting my teeth.

Huh? But they were gonna hurt you.

I... can deal with injuries.

Did you really think they were going to kidnap me? They're just trying to cause trouble.

Shouldn't you at least call for help when stuff like this happens?

What's the point? Nobody's going to intervene in a struggle between famiglie.

What about that Judge Lavinia lady? She seemed like a pretty decent person to me.

She's... indeed a very good judge, but there's nothing she can do in these situations.

Besides, even if I never made it out of this park, how many people would know that I disappeared because of the conflict between those mafiosi?

So... you're just going to put up with it?

How else are we supposed to live our lives? This is how it's always been.

Find a place to hide, wait until the dust settles, and then follow the victorious side out. That's all I can do.

But... why does it have to be like that?

Ugh, I'm sorry. I'm not trying to blame you, but to be honest, this is the first time in my life I've ever known what it feels like to be protected.

That famiglia isn't even particularly influential. The director should be able to help me smooth things over.

But just as a friendly word of advice, if you plan to stay alive in Siracusa, please try to avoid doing that kind of stuff in the future.

Especially considering what's about to happen.

What's about to happen?

Have you not seen the news at all? Carracci, Ministro dei Lavori Pubblici, is dead.