The Author's POV

The Union gave the name 'The Pen' to their incarceration facility. Because the prison was home to some of the most dangerous criminals ever known to humanity, it required the most stringent level of control and security.

Any one of the people who were locked up had the potential to pose a significant risk to both the national and international security of several countries.

Because of the obvious dangers involved, the location of the facility was kept a secret, and only a select few individuals were aware of its precise whereabouts.

"This should be the place…"

I count myself among the fortunate few in that I was one of those who knew where the location was. The fact that the location was identical to the one in my original world made things a lot easier for me.

Despite the fact that the two worlds were very similar to one another, with demons and other races no longer invading the planet, the geography of the entire world was very different from the world that I was familiar with.

The first cataclysm still took place as a result of mana unexpectedly making its way into the world, and Ashton City was also constructed in the same location as it was in my world, but those were the only similarities I could think of when it came to the two worlds.

Everything else was practically different.

"I guess this too isn't too different."

I wasn't really shocked by it, though. After all, it was constructed into Mount Everest itself. The mountain that was once deemed the tallest in the world.

It was no longer the tallest, but due to its remote location and harsh climate, it was the ideal place to confine the most dangerous criminals.

"Let's see."

As I gazed at the mountain that was on the other side of me, an icy wind blew through my clothes. It was a little chilly, but I was able to tolerate it.

The most annoying part was the thinning oxygen, but I could also bear that to some extent.

"There it is."

I cracked a smile after finally locating the entrance to the facility. It was very well hidden, and if not for the fact that I was someone whose strength far surpassed that of what this world's greatest held, I probably would've had a harder time finding it.

'Let's get this over quickly.'

My vision began to blur, and the next thing I knew, I was standing in front of a massive metal door located deep within the mountain.

"Who are you!?"

"Enemy alert!"

Two soldiers were waiting for me when I arrived, and as soon as they saw me, they pulled out their weapons and began yelling as loudly as they could.

After I gave them a quick glance, the two of them froze, and I continued on in a leisurely manner toward the large metallic door.

The door disintegrated into a fine powder as I lightly pressed my hand against it, revealing the expansive facility that was hidden behind it.

"Sorry for the intrusion."

I made my way into the building while giving a curt nod to the two security guards, who were staring at me with frozen expressions.

***

Pen, control facility.

straight posture stood with her fierce gaze fixed on the many monitors that

didn't dare utter a single word or even

with the kind of pressure that the woman was putting off; it was just too much for them. Every second felt like an

17, Mia

the fact that she had to stand and watch over 'The

about her was

she punished any mistakes, regardless

At the moment…

Alert!] [Intruder

red, and

the camera

that helped everyone get over their initial shock as a large

glimpse of a young man with jet-black hair and deep blue eyes moving leisurely around

target is currently in Segment

"I can see that."

as she continued to stare at the holographic display that had been placed in front of her. Her tone remained exactly the same as it had

as if nothing

get a read on

different pieces of equipment, all of which were designed to determine the ranks of those that passed through it. It was

be-Target has breached Segment B! I repeat, the target

his sentence before his face

and waited for her

to wait for long, as

or less have an idea of what his strength is. I will

words and finally

about the situation. Even Octavious, the strongest man in the world, would need to think twice

an unknown

***

the right

into the side of the wall. This was the very first time I'd ever been in here, and to be perfectly honest,

where

"Surrender yourself!"

seemed

a powerful shockwave coming from behind me, and I saw a

finger, and the blade

Clank!

"H…how is this possible?"

man who wielded the blade spoke, his voice tinged

"Just stay still."

body floated towards me, and I pressed my finger against

to hurt as a deluge of memories began to rush into my consciousness. Thankfully, I had the chip implanted in my brain, and I was thus able to

"Section G…"

was where I needed to

finally let go of the man and pursed my lips before

Section B at the moment... That's a bit far

my surroundings a second look and went over the memories stored in my head. Raising my foot,

Rumble―!

large hole formed beneath my feet. Without giving it

Thump!

long before my feet touched the ground again, and when they did, I found myself inside a very isolated facility that