Who is Baskov?
Baskov was once a member of the Black Demon, but after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, he chose to serve Russia instead of retiring like the others.
Importantly, Baskov is now the Deputy Director of the Russian Federal Security Service, wielding real power.
Tarta handed the phone to Yarebin, who took a deep breath. Even though someone was already speaking on the other end, he paused thoughtfully for a moment, then raised the phone and said in his gentle tone, "Hello, Baskov, it's me."
"Captain? Captain! I, I... I'm so excited to receive your call, I..."
On the other end of the line, a loud crash of a chair falling was heard, followed by Baskov's incoherent words.
