[They're coming out; what shall we do, commander?]

A voice transmitted into the commander's mind. The commander didn't answer immediately and pondered over the matter.

'It's safe to assume that the pretender's goal is to save whoever is inside cell 9862. From the information, it seems to be a moderately strong human.'

The original goal of keeping the pretender alive was to see what their motive was.

The commander already had an idea beforehand and thus wasn't very surprised with what he found out.

He was a bit disappointed, however…

"A pitiful attempt."

It was honestly a pathetic attempt. The commander had expected much more, but it seemed like he was just being too cautious.

He never thought someone would show up in such an obvious manner. He thought that there was something more to their terrible disguise, but it seemed that… that was it.

"The moment they come out, apprehend them immediately. I no longer have any interest in the matter."

Finally answering the communication, the commander turned around and left to patrol a different area.

He was no longer interested in whatever was happening over here. Whatever interest he previously held had long been extinguished.

"Ah."

His feet came to a sudden pause, recalling something.

"…Don't kill them. Keep them alive."

The commander had a change of heart about the standard protocol that dictated that those who tried to infiltrate would get killed on the spot.

Killing them was far too light of a punishment.

"We need to set an example for those who misbehave."

***

"Surrender yourselves, and we'll consider keeping your lives."

The moment Leopold and Ryan left the room, demons surrounded them on all sides.

They didn't even get the chance to do anything before a terrifying pressure locked onto them and stopped them in their tracks.

"Eh…"

The most confused one was Leopold, who turned his head to look at Ryan. His face was rather pale.

"You… I thought you didn't get followed."

my disguise..

giving off the impression that he was more than

his body flickered in and out before revealing his true body, and his face paled even

"Oh, no.."

what it

sudden appearance made the demon

were looking to save

said, his voice filled

it at first glance. I bet you went in all smug thinking about how stupid

words were rather harsh, and Ryan's expression trembled. Most likely

you going to do

in a

back, but his movements were impaired by the force

stay rooted on the spot and

was helpless… utterly

"Don't worry."

the

luck. Under the commander's orders, you are not to be killed. The two

gaze between Leopold

don't pull another similar stunt like the one you just pulled. As a matter of fact,

whose expression grew even paler. His entire body trembled,

to be utterly amusing by

"I… I…"

words, and the demons found the scene

you that

demon approached him and patted him on the shoulder. Bringing his

kill you fast. We'll make sure to make it as slow as possible so the two of you can live

"Ah.. ah.."

tremble even further, and tears finally streamed down

"Hahahah, he's crying!"

the demons utterly amused, as they couldn't help but laugh out loud

from before

the mana inside of their bodies instantly vanished. Then, the demons placed the two of them on their shoulders and carried them like a sack of

to the other quarters, check the room carefully. Make sure they haven't tampered with the

"Understood."

from the cell that

just the

a while since I've had such a hearty belly laugh. Kid, considering that you've brightened my day, I think we'll take it easy on you

tease Ryan, but contrary to what he

"Is that so?"

"Hm?"

to figure out why the human was suddenly smiling, the demon noticed that

be far

Booom—! Booom—!

fraction of a second of Ryan uttering those words, there were not one but

force that was released during those explosions was so intense that the entirety of the cave system shook, and a massive fire

Spurt! Spurt!

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