Episode 110
I took Min Jang-hyeon’s car and headed to the special prison held by the Red Mage Tower where The Feast was detained.
“I will be waiting for you here.”
Leaving Min Jang-hyeon behind, I entered the special prison alone.
“I will check your identity.”
Upon entering the facility, people who appeared to be prison guards greeted me.
“Could you please raise your hand for a moment?”
“yes.”
Then, I started testing my body and mana with all sorts of special devices.
I can see a device that can detect the black mana of the black magic tower, and a device that can dispel magic from my body.
There were many devices that I had never seen before.
In particular, I have never seen a device that looks like a thermometer that a prison guard is holding in his hand.
“Could you please open your mouth?”
“yes.”
The prison guard put the mysterious instrument in my mouth.
“Please keep your mouth shut.”
I asked for the thermometer as it was.
like that for about 3 seconds.
“All right. Please wait a moment.”
The prison guard entered the mysterious code written on the thermometer he took out of my mouth into the computer.
Then my face, fingerprint, and mana code were updated on the computer.
“Identification has been completed. Let me guide you inside.”
The prison guard approached me again, lowered his head slightly, and approached the heavily secured door.
The first security was unlocked with the card key worn around the neck, followed by the second, third, and fourth security.
“Follow me.”
It was only after unlocking the 6th security that we were able to enter the facility.
“It is a great facility.”
Who knows, the facility is not privately owned by the Red Magic Tower, so the facility is amazing.
“It must be great. It is a prison where special criminals are detained.”
This prison is a hungry hell full of Class A wanted criminals.
It was only natural that the security was excellent.
‘No matter how much I wonder if I need to be this thorough… … .’
But no matter how you think about it, this is two-much.
What kind of prison has better facilities than a state-of-the-art laboratory?
‘It’s not called the Iron Fortress for nothing.’
It is impossible to escape through this security. Furthermore, it is impossible for someone from the outside to infiltrate.
I could see why this prison was called the Iron Fortress.
“Here it is. Please wait a moment.”
“yes.”
As if not getting tired of it, the prison guards started to release the security again.
Security is unlocked through a card key in front of a mechanical door, and a second security is unlocked through iris recognition.
“You can go in.”
However, this time it ended twice.
I wondered what would happen if the security was turned off for another 10 minutes like before. thank god.
“Then I’ll see you later when you leave.”
The prison guard lowered his head and took a couple of steps back.
“yes. Thanks for the guidance.”
I also thanked the guards. And entered the open door.
“welcome.”
When I entered, Mr. Seokhyun greeted me.
However, the appearance of The Feast is not visible.
“He’s confined to the next room.”
As if he had read my thoughts through his facial expression and gaze, he said that and walked towards the terminal device installed in one corner of the room.
Then he pressed two buttons in quick succession.
Then, one side of the wall slowly began to become translucent.
Beyond the completely transparent wall, The Fist, wearing restraints, appeared.
Both arms and legs, as well as eyes and mouth, are completely blocked.
Mana restraints are also worn on the limbs and neck.
Right now, The Feast is in a state where it can’t do anything other than breathe.
“Did you still not tell me what offer you would make?”
“yes. He only repeated that he would speak to me if the young master came in person.”
“… … okay.”
I glared at The Fist, who was quietly restrained.
“Could you loosen the restraints on your mouth and eyes so we can have a conversation?”
“yes. All right.”
Mr. Seokhyun manipulated the terminal again. The machine beeped about three times as the buttons were pressed, and the restraints that restrained The Feast’s face began to be released.
-Are you here?
The Fist, who regained sight, glared at me.
I couldn’t see this side from the other side yet, but it seems that I intuitively felt that I was in this direction.
“You can tell. You will hear this side of the story over there.”
I nodded slightly at Kim Seok-hyun’s words and looked at The Fist again.
“yes. came.”
The corners of The Fist’s mouth went up at my voice.
-good. Now I can talk a little bit.
Then he smiled and his eyes lit up.
“What do you want to propose to me?”
―You have a quick temper. Are you busy with anything?
The guy smiled slyly.
―Can you give me a glass of water? I mean, my throat hurts. I can’t speak well.
“… … If we have nothing to say, let’s go back.”
It is obvious that they are coming out strong in order to take the initiative.
In this case, this side should come out equally strong.
– Hmm. Are you going to come all the way here and leave without listening to me? I don’t care. The damage is not me, but you will see it. If you’re going back, go back.
The Feast smiled sarcasticly. Then she closed her eyes and closed her mouth. His expression and gestures seemed to indicate that he didn’t care if I went back.
“great. A glass of water is no problem.”
―Ah, by the way, the condition is that you feed them yourself.
The Feast smiled meaningfully.
“Another nonsense… … .”
At those words, Kim Seok-hyun frowned. He seems to think he’s playing with us.
Actually, there is nothing to say, but he did this just to annoy me.
“young master. There is nothing more to hear. just… … .”
“no.”
But it didn’t look like that to my eyes.
His mouth is sarcastic, but a strange sorrow can be seen in his eyes.
“great. I will feed you myself.”
– Ughh. cool good. You won’t regret it.
“young master! Dangerous!”
It is dangerous to face such criminals face to face.
Kim Seok-hyun blocked my way with an expression of extreme opposition.
“it’s okay. What will happen when you wear a lot of restraints like that?”
“that… … .”
“By the way, no matter what tricks he does, Mr. Seokhyun will protect you, right?”
“… … .”
Kim Seok-hyun kept his mouth shut.
And then stare straight into my eyes for a long time.
“You’ve already made up your mind.”
“yes. I will go in.”
“… … All right. We will open it.”
Kim Seok-hyun said with a sigh.
“However, if we see even the slightest suspicion, we will immediately step out, so please be aware of it.”
“yes. At that time, please.”
-when are you coming? I’m dying of thirst
Kim Seok-hyun clicked his tongue at The Feast’s smirk.
Then he went back to the terminal and started manipulating things here and there.
about 1 minute like that.
The transparent wall split left and right, and I came face to face with The Fist.
The Feast’s eyeballs rolled quickly.
I wasn’t thinking of anything else. It was literally just a quick check of the surroundings.
“… … good.”
The Fist murmured so quietly and erased his smile.
Then he told me as I was pouring water.
“The water is fine. There is no reason to drink the water that a boy feeds.”
The Fist changes words.
“This bastard… … .”
As if the lid had finally been opened, Mr. Seokhyun clenched his fists and took a step forward.
“Stop.”
I stopped Mr. Seokhyun.
“What is the purpose?”
If he had been thinking of giving me shit for holding himself, he would have spit or spit on me when I gave him water.
Now that the door is open, there is no way to suddenly say that there is no need for water.
All of a sudden, it means that there is a different reason.
‘And that gaze from before. this man. I was checking the surveillance cameras in this room.’
The moment the door to the meeting room opened, The Feast quickly scanned the camera in a position where he could see it.
Clearly there is a reason.
“You are smart too. He is quick to notice.”
The Feast laughed.
“You know what? In this special prison, when the barriers in the meeting room and detention room are released, the camera video going to the control room is blocked.”
“… … Is the camera video going to the control room blocked?”
I turned my gaze to Mr. Seokhyun and asked with my eyes if that statement was correct.
“It’s the first I’ve heard of it.”
Mr. Seokhyun said it was nonsense.
“Of course you will hear it for the first time. It’s because you guys set it up so you don’t notice.”
“… … Have you set it up so you don’t notice? What are you talking about?”
“What do you mean?”
The Feast said with a smile on his face.
“There is a black magician belonging to the Black Mage Tower among the prison guards in this special prison.”
At those words, Kim Seok-hyun’s pupils and mine widened at the same time.
“It’s not just the Rellpyton prison. There are special settings like this in other special prisons.”
“… … Are you ready to break out the prisoners?”
“no. No way. The Black Mage Tower does not save warlocks once captured.”
The Feast’s expression cooled.
“The reason each prison has such a setting is to destroy evidence. It is to kill the captured members to prevent information leakage.”
“… … .”
It was truly something a black mage tower would do, so I couldn’t answer.
However, I have one question.
“I know that the Black Mage Tower kills its members through special magic.”
“ah. black taboo? It’s forbidden to bet on one of the terminals. It does not apply to the junior executive class like me.”
“… … Black’s ban.”
I also got new information.
“Details about black’s ban… … .”
“Stop. I know you have a lot of questions, but I don’t have time to answer them. The video going to the control room only cuts out for about three minutes.”
3 minutes.
One minute and thirty seconds had already passed.
“Once you understand, I’ll go straight to the point.”
Main subject.
I’d say that you have something you want to suggest to me.
“The condition I propose is all the information I know about the Black Mage Tower. In return, all I ask is… … .”
The Fist stared straight into my eyes.
“My life. Protect me from the male and female hands sent by the Black Mage Tower. I don’t want to die yet.”
It was like a herbivore trembling in fear at the sight of a carnivore.
* * *
the next morning.
Day 20 of the Olympiad.
The eighth match, a 1:1 match, began.
―It’s a big match from the first match! Korean team Adela Stewart vs. German team Rosie Byton!
―As both of them are promising players who are considered the best players in this game, a splendid match is expected.
―The moment I speak, the two players enter.
Looking at Adela who appeared in the arena, I repeated the words I heard from The Fist last night.
‘I’m going to die on the way from this special prison to another prison. So, please postpone the transfer for now. If you stay in this prison, you will never die.’
‘And prepare at least three escorts made up of 8th-circle mages and transport me to the Faelian Prison. Then I’ll give you all the information I know about the Black Mage Tower.’
The Feast’s proposal was extremely reasonable.
It was a request that could be granted without having to say that he would give you information about the Black Mage Tower in the first place.
Even from this side’s point of view, I couldn’t let the spy I caught die easily.
In addition to offering such an obvious thing as a condition, they even provide information about the Black Mage Tower if successful.
It was an offer that had no reason not to listen.
So I immediately accepted his offer.
As suggested, it was decided to delay his transfer, gather a reliable escort, and transfer him to Faelien Prison.
Delivery date is ten days later.
Right after the Olympiad is over.
‘I hope nothing happens until then… … .’
The Black Mage Towers are the ones who will do anything to protect their information.
I don’t know what else I would do if the transfer was delayed by 10 days.
He might even raid the Rell Phyton prison.
You must be prepared for such an unexpected attack.
‘The summit’s pyroxene, God’s grace is still the same. If I were them… … .’
It was time to fall deeper and deeper into the gaps in my thoughts.
“Waaaaaa-!!”
Cheers filled my world.
The sound was so loud that it interrupted my concentration, which was not interrupted.
What’s going on?
I quickly raised my head.
―Oh, a noble person is here today!
In the main monitor, the commentator was staring at one side of the audience with an excited expression.
At the same time, the image on the main monitor changed.
―The world’s greatest wizard! A living legend!
As soon as I checked the face of the woman in the video, my eyes widened to the size of a lantern.
―Sophia Anechefri took the seat!
I take my eyes off the monitor, where the camera is shining.
She turned her gaze to where Sophia Anechefri was sitting.
And at that moment, my eyes, which had already been wide, widened even more.
‘… … Are you looking at me?’
Sophia Anechevri was staring straight at me.
