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Wake Up!
What is The Code?
What? What Code?
Pardon me, the trauma of this event has surely distressed you.
Let me restart
My name is Adrian, and I am now your only friend.
Really? I am the Minister of Foreign Affairs. What do you want of me!?
On the contrary, you WERE the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
You aren't anymore.
What?! I don't get it.
You don't remember?
Several days ago you "Died" in a tragic accident
Well, at least that's what the whole nation thinks.
The Fish. Is a majestic creature.
Be careful, it's hot.
AAH!!!
Welcome back to MAN VS WILD!
Before the break:
I stabbed a camel with this stick,
In order to get it's urine.
I will now drink it!
To defend yourself, use the punch!
At Pablo McTaco,The Tacos are two for-a The one!
It's INCREDIBLE!!!
We interrupt this program to bring you shocking news.
The Limousine of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jonathan Dupuis,
Has exploded on Saint-Catherine boulevard.
We are still looking for the culprit's identity.
We now return to your program-
My god!
What have you done?
I will have you arrested!
I don't think so.
You are dead. No one is looking for you.
You are now all alone.
NOOO!
Good, now, we've wasted enough time.
We should get this over with before I'm found.
Now, where's The Code?
No! I'll never tell you!
Wrong answer.
What do you want to do with this "Code"?
To what extent will you go to obtain it?
So you don't know the real secret of The Code?
Let me explain you.
This Code, will reveal the secrets of the corrupted governement.
All secret folders, that no one should know,
Will be released to the whole world.
After that, wave after wave of revolution will ensue.
You are a and a madman!!!
A criminal like you must be imprisoned for their crimes!
On the contrary, I fight for the future of humanity.
I reclaim justice!
It is our responsability as citizens,
To know to what extent we can tolerate a corrupted governement.
There are other ways to reclaim justice.
Who's that?
Him? he is my brother.
Another victim of our governement.
It's with him that everything started.
I don't see any inconvenience in telling you this story, so I will.
Several years ago, when I worked for the governement,
We where sent on a mission.
Me, my brother, and a operation leader,
To learn what the Russians stole from us, the Americans.
I have a bad feeling about this.
It's too quiet.
That will change soon.
Okay, Listen well, Here's the plan:
We rush into the enemy base, we take out all the occupants,
And we acquire the secret information that the Russians stole from the governement.
Understood?
Yes sir.
But why is this information so important?
What is this information, exactly?
The Code. It's just The Code.
Regardless, we're starting the mission in five minutes, so till then, be ready!
0:03:59.500,0:04:00.000 What?
So you where 3 people... Against an army of Russian...
That's what we where told. That's what we thought.
But.
That's it. We're ready.
Perfect. The mission has now commenced.
You are under drone surveillance.
We will send a helicopter to bring you back when you're done.
Got it.
Well, it's time to go.
Adrian should stay here and keep watch,
To tell us if any enemies are coming.
But they shouldnt even know we're here!
Best not take any chances to assure this mission's success.
Okay, let's go.
Quickly!
Brother, stay vigilant. We'll come back as soon as possible.
And you, return in one piece.
And what then?
I waited for long in the cold and in the snow,
When suddenly, I heard a noise far off.
Huh? This noise!
Adrian?
Nicolas! My brother!
What happened?!
A trap. It was all a trap.
The Russians?
No.
It was... Amongst us.
A traitor?
No.Rather, for them, we're just tools.
If we know too much, They will kill us.
WHAT!
Quickly, quickly, they're looking for you.
Run. Run for your life.
No. No, I won't leave you here brothe-
IDIOT!.
You still have a nice life ahead of you.
Don't sacrifice yourself. It's useless.
Quick, get out of here.
But first, take this.
What is it?
It's a part of The Code.
Find the rest, and all shall be revealed.
Nicolas. Nicolas!!
Rest in peace my brother.
So. The code is seperated into three parts.
I already have the first, you have the second,
And the third is still hidden.
I don't believe you. Our governement would never do such a thing.
I wasted too much time. What's The Code?
I will NEVER tell you!!
NOW!
I will not reveal the secret of the governement
To a MADMAN!
A madman? Listen well.
History is written by the conqueror.
And thus, we see society from his point of view.
And thus we will never know, since the governement erases all evidenc-
As I was saying. A madman!
And you think The Code will change anything?
I am willing to bet my life on that
Damn.
There is only three hours left before..
Before what?
Before we're found.
Well, I'm gonna go eat. Want something?
MY FREEDOM!
Mister Jonathan, The moment you give me The Code, you will have your freedom.
My family... :(
Adrian! Untie me from this chair! Please!
No,no. This can't be. You're dead!
I saw you die!
Did you really see me die?
Am I really dead?
Have I ever lived, Adrian?
Was I really alive?
Yes. YES!!!
Who are you?
Isnt it obvious?
I am you!
Or should I say, what's left of you.
Do you really think you can escape your past?
No. NO. Shut up. I DONT WANT TO HEAR YOU!
You can continue running.
But you will never escape from the truth.
Number 142.
I brought you an apple.
My watch.
What?
The code. It is written on my watch.
Now, there is only one piece left to find,
and everything will be finished.
I don't want to stay here!
Let me leave, Like you promised!
no,no.
If I let you leave, you will say everything.
And my plan shall be ruined.
I'm sorry it must end this way. But,
Bye. Jonathan.
You lied? Traitor of the nation!
I will-
Oh no. It will explode!
How much time do I have left?
oh no! Five minutes!
I will die!
My wife!
My children!
My family!
My dog!!!!
My hand!
He untied it! Since not long ago!
FREEEEDOOOMMM!!!
Get back here!
COME BACK!
So, is this how it ends?
Regardless of what happens now, you're dead to the world!
Damnit! They found us!
Here, take this. And hide.
Also, take The Code. It's the first part of the code.
I don't understand.
There's not enough time.Quickly!
It's over Adrian!
We found you.
So who's Adrian exactly?
Him? He's a madman.
Patient #142.
He escaped the asylum.
An old soldier gone mad.
He thinks he fights for the future of humanity
SHUT UP!!
I have already escaped once
I shall escape again!
Sorry Adrian.
But we're not taking any chances. Not again.
Do we take the body?
Nah, no one knows him, he doesn't even exist.
Rest in Peace.
And so...
What IS the Code?
A story by Victor Manea