The Bachelor's Route

The history of humanity witnessed a number of catastrophes that have demonstrated without a shadow of a doubt the pettiness of human achievement and the triumph of the invincible Evil. Outbreaks of infectious diseases that have from time to time wiped towns and cities off the map are undoubtedly among those. However smart and virtuous, the people caught up in these destructive events have repeatedly come to the conclusion that it's no use trying to fight these circumstances; the best you can do is bite the bullet and cope with your losses.

This is the story of a person who has managed to work a miracle and defeat a seemingly unvanquishable foe.

THE INVISIBLE ENEMY
Daniil Dankovsky, a Bachelor of Medicine, was brought here by circumstances most unfortunate. Dankovsky's lifework, his theory challenging the existing notions of human mortality, is being harshly persecuted by the Powers that Be. Suddenly, a letter arrives from a colleague, suggesting that there is previously undiscovered evidence which may support Dankovsky's claims.

There is a settlement, the letter says, rule by an extraordinary man who may well be seen as objective proof of Dankovsky's daring hypothesis. Grasping at straws of hope, Dankovsky decides to follow what he believes to be a sign of divine providence. Without further ado, he sets off for the settlement.

Late at night, the Bachelor arrives in the Town. As he seeks room and board, he gets to know a girl called Eva Yan and stays at her place till dawn.

DAY ONE
Day One, by the end of which the Bachelor finds himself battling a truly unvanquishable foe.

''As of today, my mission remains obscure. The examination of Simon Kain--who is rumoured to be a man of incredible longevity--may shake the very foundation of modern thanatology and challenge the existent notions of death itself.''

However, even if this undying leviathan proves to be more than a fairy tale, the mere confirmation of his existence won't suffice to prevent the powers that be from shutting our laboratory down.

''I need to figure out the most fruitful approach. Simon is a well respected man and if he mistakes my interest for effrontery it would be nigh impossible to convince him to help me break new ground in the field of human vitality.''

6:04

The mysterious Maria, Victor Kain's daughter, has been expecting my arrival for several days. She seems to know more about me than I do.

Simon Kain, the man of improper longevity, is waiting for me here. I hope he sympathizes with my request. I only need a living evidence of the impossible...

This mansion, called the Stillwater, belongs to a single girl called Eva Yan. An accidental midnight encounter provided me with a lovely companion and temporary lodging.

6:22

Simon is dead. His brother Georgiy is preparing to take the empty throne of the clan's leader. The Kains are obsessed with the idea of finding the murderer. They don't seem to be driven by rancour, but rather by the desire to uncover a mystery...

This is where Victor lives, the youngest of the three Kain brothers. He can tell me more about Simon's manner of death.

DAY FIVE
5:26 The Blind Backyard. Willow, the Hunchback's little girl, promised to meet me there at 9 o'clock.

5:30 Here lives the Hunchback, who turned out to be Anna's accomplice from her Caravan times... Or was he just an accomplice? Who know what kind of relationship those two had...