SPY x FAMILY (SPY×FAMILY)

TAKE DOWN THE BUSJACKER

Sir!

We've heard back from HQ.

We've gained clues on where Bus B is,

so Team A has been ordered to stand by until it's found.

Apparently, Division 1 didn't like drastic measures being taken, so they're meddling.

Tch. Stupid lapdogs of the politicians.

Looks like we're in this for the long haul.

If you've gotta go, tell me now.

I'll let you go in the bushes over there.

Only one at a time, though.

We have to go in the bushes?

Here! Me! I need to go!

Don't even think about running away.

I'd never do that when Lord Damian has a bomb strapped to his neck!

Someone's coming out again.

Should we cue the snipers?

No. If we're gonna take them out,

we need to do it all at once, or this is going to become a pain.

This is so degrading... How embarrassing.

If you find something like this embarrassing, you kids truly are privileged.

You should thank your parents.

Where's my precious little Becky?!

Master! It's too dangerous! Please stay in the car!

No civilians past this point.

But I'm the CEO of Blackbell!

Martha?

Henry! What are you doing here?

Of course I am here. My class is in there.

We just arrived, as well.

Even if you're here, there's nothing you could possibly do.

How are the students doing?

They're still inside.

It's a standstill while they wait for the government to act.

I'm not certain the children will hold out if this lasts too long.

Sir, are you okay?

I can't do this anymore.

Come save us already.

I'm tired.

Why is this happening to me?

I'm thirsty.

I wanna go home.

What are the police doing? Are they stupid?

I'm at my limit.

Hurry and get here.

I wonder if my parents and Martha are here yet.

The council hasn't responded yet?!

We're currently in the process of filling out various paperwork for three inmates

being held in Previt Correctional Center.

Just give us a little more time.

Also, I'd like to confirm if the hostages are all right.

Please let us deliver food and water to them.

Fine.

But only one of you can bring the supplies over.

And no police.

It has to be someone from the school.

I'm sure they're back there.

Let's have our personal chef deliver them the finest cuisine.

What nonsense are you talking about?

That will just agitate the suspects even more.

We have rations in the car. Use those.

Inspector!

I will disguise myself as an instructor and make the delivery.

Yes.

Wait!

What do you plan to do if your cover is blown?

I will go.

I want to put the students' minds at ease.

Master Henderson!

Is everyone all right?

Master Henderson!

Don't move, you brats!

Calm down, all of you.

If you are truly Eden College students, you must be resolute at all times.

Do not worry. You will all be fine.

I'm so sorry. I was with them, and I couldn't do anything.

Mr. Austin!

We need to get him to the hospital!

No. He's an important hostage.

Then I'll stay in his stead.

I'm sure a feeble old man like myself poses no threat to you.

That fool...

That must be the bomb on his neck that the police mentioned.

Miss Forger has one, as well!

Teacher!

How diabolical.

Sit.

Did they all get food and water?

You may not be hungry right now,

but try to eat while you can to preserve your energy.

Hey, no one gave you permission to speak.

Yay! Anya was just getting hungry.

Such nerves of steel!

Dancing with death over and over to get brave!

So she wasn't kidding?!

Hey! This is our product!

Papa and the others must be here!

Becky's family that dominates the world is here?

I wouldn't say we dominate, but we are very strong!

I bet they're gonna use tanks and stuff to blow them all away!

Uh, then we'd get blown away, too.

This doesn't taste like anything.

Yeah.

It doesn't taste good.

You shouldn't be complaining at a time like this!

Yeah! Stop complaining about my family's stuff!

It's neither good nor bad.

Er... why do they all seem so calm?

Did they not need me?

Do you have any children?

One daughter.

If you know what it means to care for a child,

then won't you consider returning them to their parents?

You have no right involving these innocent children in something like this.

My daughter...

was killed by the government.

She was one of us.

Since you're an educator, I'm sure you know that

the Red Circus started out as a student movement advocating for freedom and equality.

We were just raising our voices to protect the weakest members of society.

We were a respectable movement that fought for our cause in respectable ways.

But the government suppressed us with violence.

So I'm not about to take any criticism from the establishment.

I'll make sure they reap what they've sown.

Bus tire tracks.

Found them!

Biddy!

Hm?

You participated in another student protest, didn't you?

You need to stop. It's dangerous to get involved with those shady characters.

What are you talking about, Dad?

The Red Circus isn't some shady group.

But I heard members were arrested the other day.

We haven't done anything wrong.

That doesn't matter!

The government is desperate to suppress any protests.

One wrong move, and you're in for a serious injury or worse!

I'm just worried about you...

I'm not afraid.

I'm not afraid to die for what I believe in.

I'm much more afraid to live in a world where you can't say something is wrong

when it clearly is!

There are so many people suffering even now because the government is being negligent!

You're just a child! You don't understand anything!

The world isn't that simple!

Whatever! If you're going to say that, then you're the enemy, too!

You're evil!

So worrying about my family...

makes me evil?

I'm very sorry, Billy.

We're lucky we even got her body back at all.

Since you're her father, the State Security Service has its eye on you, too.

You should leave the country. The Circus will make the arrangements.

How long do we gotta keep this up?

Shouldn't we just contact the other bus and get out of this deadlock situation?

We're limiting contact to keep their location a secret.

Their hostages are our biggest advantage right now.

Six targets.

They should know that Bus A has been surrounded, yet look at these careless fools.

These amateurs.

We'll make our move once they all move away from the bus.

The leader over here is probably the guy with the beard.

The rest of them can be eliminated as necessary.

Don't give them even a moment to radio anything out.

Berta Team ready.

Cäsar Team ready.

All the windows on the bus are closed.

All teams ready. Prepare the tear gas.

Let's go!

What's going on?!

The police?

Get back to the bus!

Use the kids as shields—

Resistance confirmed.

Damn it!

A man your age has some nerve hiding behind a bunch of kids.

Real... friggin' mature!

Confirm that everyone on the bus is safe.

Berta Team, sweep the area just in case.

We have one wounded.

Ow, ow, ow, ow!

Ow! Be gentler! Please!

Stay still!

Damn it! Today has to be an unlucky day!

Why do I have to go through so much pain for the stupid leash girl of all people?!

I said be gentle, damn it!

When this man's motivation is low, his pain threshold is even lower.

Captain.

They've taken control of Bus B,

and all of the hostages on that bus have been safely rescued.

I see.

Maybe this'll light a fire under the butts of the higher-ups.

I see.

Yes, understood.

I've just received orders to transfer command of the situation to you.

I need you to sign this authorization.

Thank you for your cooperation.

I assure you that we will resolve this very quickly.

Hmm...

I'd better make it seem like we at least "tried a peaceful resolution" first.