[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.. it

moment, giving off the impression

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

"Oh, no.."

that's what

appearance made the demon realize

looking to save your comrade, weren't

of the demons said, his voice filled with light

went in all smug thinking about how stupid we were when, in

Ryan's expression trembled. Most likely from

to do with

asked in a quivering

but his movements were impaired

was stay rooted on the spot and

was helpless… utterly

"Don't worry."

of the demons

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

gaze between

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 pulled. As a matter of fact, how exactly did you manage to escape

Ryan, whose expression grew even paler. His entire body trembled, and he seemed

scene was found to be utterly amusing by the

"I… I…"

his words, and the demons found the

Are you

on the shoulder. Bringing his head

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

"Ah.. ah.."

tears finally

"Hahahah, he's crying!"

amused, as they couldn't help but laugh out

the guts from before go? Why

instantly vanished.

carry them to the other quarters, check the room carefully. Make

"Understood."

far away from the cell that Leopold

was just

hearty belly laugh. Kid, considering that you've brightened my day, I think we'll take it easy on you from here on out. Am nice,

but contrary to what he had expected, he was met with a

"Is that so?"

"Hm?"

frown, but before he even had the chance to figure

be

Booom—! Booom—!

words, there were not one

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

Spurt! Spurt!

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