[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..

completely pale at this moment, giving off the impression that he was more than just

the demons around him, the holographic outline around his body flickered in and out before

"Oh, no.."

that's what it

demon

were looking to save your comrade,

said, his voice

harder on your disguise. The commander saw through it at first glance. I bet you went in all smug thinking about how stupid we were when, in reality, you

and Ryan's expression trembled. Most

to do

in

his movements were impaired by the force

on the spot and wait for the demons to do

helpless…

"Don't worry."

of the demons

commander's orders, you are not to be killed. The two of

his gaze

killed for now. In fact, you'll be moved to another cell where we can ensure that you don't pull another similar stunt like the one you just

paler. His entire body trembled, and he seemed to

to be utterly

"I… I…"

words, and the demons found the

you that

on the shoulder. Bringing his head closer, he whispered close to

fast. We'll make sure to make it as slow as possible so the two

"Ah.. ah.."

tears finally streamed

"Hahahah, he's crying!"

as they couldn't help but laugh out loud amongst

before go? Why are

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

we carry them to the other quarters, check the room carefully. Make sure they haven't

"Understood."

were already far away from

was just the right

a hearty belly laugh. Kid, considering that you've brightened my day,

tried to tease Ryan, but contrary to what he had

"Is that so?"

"Hm?"

frown, but before he even had the chance to figure out why the human was suddenly smiling, the demon noticed

be

Booom—! Booom—!

there were not one but two horrifyingly

that the entirety of the cave system shook, and a massive fire erupted from the ground, engulfing

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