Don't worry, I will not fail to kill you. I would hate to let you down like that.

[ someone has told dazai all this, nikolai? no. ] Very kind of someone to inform you in advance of these events, I'm afraid you have me at a clear disadvantage here.

[ so maybe killing dazai is a necessity. ] Do you really think I'd care if Corruption decimates this entire town and everyone in it? I do not.

[ crime and punishment, however, is a different matter. ]