A Girl's Turmoil

Chapter 36 - Impulsive Assault

Sumida is currently driving on her way to the scene. It's been a while since she saw a robbery. But she was shocked to learn from dispatch that a mall was being robbed by probably one of the most dangerous armed crews in the whole nation. Automatics, pistols, and armor were reported from the scene.

Not even Yakuza could be as bold as that.

Sumida soon hears her phone ringing. She picks it up despite her car running fast, exceeding the safe limit.

"Detective Sumida here. Make it quick."

"I assume you're on your way to the mall?"

"Oh, what now, Shiba? Yes, I'm on the way there. Why do you call me now from all times?"

"I hate to say this. But Himawari and her family are in there."

Sumida widens her eyes and deepens the gas pedal immediately. "Why the hell are they in there?!"

"The Furutani's youngest daughter wanted to see the movie today. Her mother already talked to me about that, and I let them go under one of my men's supervision. He already contacted me the moment the mall was about to get robbed."

"Who's watching them?"

"Riko. I'm still keeping tabs on him. They're in a safe spot but don't know how long they would last."

"Shit.... Did he say how many are there?"

"Roughly three dozen. Probably more than that."

"Damn.... I hope things can't get any worse than that."

"About that...."

"Great, just what I need. What is it?"

"The man who's running the show. It's him. Sashiga."

"Wha- how did you-"

"I had a couple of men working undercover for him. They reported back to me that he was the one who orchestrated that robbery. Unfortunately, they were unable to get a full plan for his robbery. All they know is that they came overdressed for the job, and one of those robbers has a machine gun."

"They got a machine gun?!"

"Yes. I truly wish that you could handle this situation with other fellow officers."

".... Alright, you can at least count me on that."

"Wish you luck, Sumida."

"Yeah... we'll see."

Sumida soon shuts the phone as she almost reaches her destination.

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George drives his car as fast as he can, neglecting the traffic laws. Thankfully, there were no officers during their trip. As he drives, he whips out his phone to call Shiba. However, Sakurako stops him from doing just that. Saying that "she doesn't have to know." George initially disagreed with her decision but put away his phone anyway.

It won't be long till they reach the aforementioned mall. It is a fifth-story building, and you can see it from afar. Around the parking lot, they could see the crowd piling around. They both got through the crowd to see the premises were blockaded with police cars and iron fences, where regular officers stood by to ward people off. Behind them were the sights of regular armed policemen and people fitted in black/dark blue clothing before Sakurako realized this was Japan's SWAT, or, to be correct, the SAT (Special Assault Team). And there were a lot of them surrounding the mall.

"That is some business right there," George replied as he scanned the surroundings. "Just from standing here, it feels we're about to assault a city back in Afghanistan. On foot."