| Now that I have your attention, I'll tell you my story. I am a prominent salesman sent to Otitoh on a special assignment from Expert Distribution. Well… I was.
I was born and raised in New Caldari, and I wasn't prepared for the harsh life of this run-down system. My first few months here were quite difficult, and I often thought about abandoning my work here and running back to my family.
In my depressed and lonely state, I needed a companion: someone to ease the tension of everyday life here. My wife refused to leave our home in New Caldari, so I had no one. So, I was completely helpless when I stumbled upon a beautiful young woman who seemed to be caught up in the same situation that I was. There was no one around who gave a damn.
I found her in a bar in the Lai Dai station in Otitoh. She actually started the conversation— considering how I was brought up, I'm not used to a woman taking the initiative in such matters. Anyway, next thing I knew, I was waking up the next morning in her bedroom with a terrible hangover. Before I had time to fully clothe myself, I discovered my mistake: the door to the apartment opened and a short, gnarled old man came in. As soon as I saw him, I knew I was in trouble.
That man was Eteri Tazaki, an officer of the Lai Dai Protection Services. He was furious, but— fortunately for me—unarmed. He chased me out of the apartment, calling for the guards. I managed to escape into a nearby alley, and, with my heart about to explode, I ran as fast as I could to the hangar bay.
I've been running ever since. The fact is, every law enforcement officer in this system seems to be corrupt, and by the virtue of his position alone, Tazaki has managed to convince the authorities that I raped his wife. I'm now a wanted man, hunted by those I once trusted with my life. I'm still trying to come to terms with what has happened, but it's hard. I just hope my family doesn't hear about this until I have time to explain everything in person.
What I need from you, ―name‖, is help to escape this constellation. I can't risk trying to make the jump out of here without adequate preparation; if I'm caught, I could end up in prison for the rest of my life. That's something I want to avoid at all costs, especially in these parts.
Your first task will be a difficult one. The sheriff of Otitoh, Togany, has been snooping around the area looking for me. I think he must have been tipped off by one of the locals, because he's currently scouring the asteroid belts near here, where I usually run at the first sight of law enforcement officers. You must take him out— destroy his ship or whatever; just prevent him from finding me. I fear that if he's not taken care of soon, I will be caught. If he catches me, he'll call in back-up, and there'll be no stopping them. He's currently located near one of the moons of Otitoh VII. Bring me proof of his demise and you will be rewarded.
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