"First, think for yourself how Akim will react to this kind of questioning," Pavel interrupted Andrei. "And second, I won't be able to find him. We have no contact with him, and your house in Prokhorovka was blown up..."
“And most likely by themselves,” Max spoke up for the first time since the beginning of the conversation.
"It doesn't matter who blew it up. The point is this: I'm going to a meeting with its leadership. I need someone who knows at least something about the guild. I was hoping for you, but I've already realized that was in vain. The problem is, I have no one to take with me anyway, so despite my mistake, you're coming with me. Let's say—as a little something."
"You said you told me everything you knew," Max suddenly remarked, emphasizing the last word. "That is, everyth
