[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."

disguise..

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

around him, the holographic outline around his body flickered in and out before revealing his true body, and his face

"Oh, no.."

what

demon realize something, and they

to save your comrade, weren't

the demons said, his voice filled

worked 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 were merely walking in on a trap that

demon's words were rather harsh, and Ryan's

you going to do with us

in a quivering

to step back, but his movements were impaired by the force that was enveloping

could do was stay rooted on the spot and wait for the demons to do

was helpless… utterly

"Don't worry."

of the demons

orders, you are not to be

gaze

another similar stunt like the one you just pulled. As a matter of fact, how exactly did you manage to escape from your

turned his gaze to look at Ryan, whose expression grew even paler. His entire body trembled, and he seemed to be on

scene was found to be utterly

"I… I…"

the demons found the scene

you that

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

make it as slow as possible so the two of you can live for a longer period

"Ah.. ah.."

further, and tears finally streamed

"Hahahah, he's crying!"

scene left the demons utterly amused, as they couldn't help but laugh

from before go? Why are you crying

their bodies instantly vanished. Then, the demons placed the two of them on their shoulders

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

"Understood."

minutes, they were already far away from the cell

was just the right

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 from here

Ryan, but contrary to what he had expected, he

"Is that so?"

"Hm?"

figure

should be

Booom—! Booom—!

of Ryan uttering those words, there were not one but two horrifyingly large explosions

during those explosions was so intense that the entirety of the cave system shook, and a massive fire erupted from the ground, engulfing each and every passageway within

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