The Swimming Death Trap [A CH Murder Mystery]

26. New Plan

Observer pov.

"What do you mean, it's a matter of life and death?" UK asked in disbelief.

"I mean that we all will die tomorrow." The detective responded.

Immediately I hear the mumbling from the other guests. I stayed calm, there wasn't a reason for me to be alerted. As long the mission continues as planned, I am safe.

I looked over to USA. Of course he gave a mocking smile, showing that he sees it as a joke. He never take anything serious until it affects him directly.

Germany watched everyone of us. Sometimes her gaze was on me as she continued to talk, "This ship is a trap, planned to kill us all. I know it sounds delusional, but I can guarantee you all that it's not a game."

A feeling of dread grew in me. I need to stay calm. Maybe she meant something else. It could be that China's murderer attacked again.

"Yeah sure and who wants to kill us all?" USA joked sarcastically. He surely took it light-hearted.

The detective stared at him straight in his eyes and answered," The Red Sickle."

As soon as she mentioned the cursed name his cocky smile dropped in a second while his face showed an angry expression. The other guests looked shocked with a mix of worry.  My anger rose. Not being obvious I looked over to the small woman sitting far away from me.

Brazil glanced over me. Her scared face shows that she already knows what that meant.

Our deal is over.

The detective knows about the mission. I'll keep the book, but Brazil wasn't anymore under my protection. Not only that, I'm making sure she won't get out alive. As a punishment for breaking the deal. I should have guessed that she won't shut her mouth. It was naiv of me to agree with her.

"How do you know that it's them?" UK asked worried. The old woman face went unhealthy pale.

"One of their people exposed all the information to me. There were four members of the gang. China was one of them before his death. A blind passanger named Italy and Panama are also part of the group."

All their eyes went to the captain. Paname stood there frozen. He didn't want to show any fear, but we all could see how nervously his eyes were moving between the guests.

Mentally I face palm myself. That happens if you work with amateur. I already mentioned Soviet years before the mission started, as it was still in the planning stage, that taking Italy and Panama to the mission would be a high risk.

Italy was our dealer for only two year. He has a lot of knowledge about mechanics and has an incredible memory. In only an hours he memorized the whole construction plan of the ship. This guy would be a good member, but because of his lack of loyalty he didn't get our symbol.

Panama wasn't much worth for us. He only listened to those who payed him more. Apparently he needed money for his friends or family. I don't know and I care less about that.

The only thing I care right now was to find the snitch. I will make sure he will regret it. Betrayal has to be paid with death. This was one of our many simple rules.

The sound of a kipped chair broke the silence. I looked at the source of the sound and noticed USA standing with his shaking fists against the table. He looked like he was desperately trying to contain his anger while starring at Panama.

Looks like he will do the work for me.

However Germany managed to control the situation by continuing her speech, "We have a far more serious problem now. The fourth member, also called the Observer, is still unknown. Their job is to inform the gang if anything goes out of control. If we all don't die next night, then they will come more men to kill us."