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.

posture stood with her fierce gaze

didn't dare utter a single word or

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

rank 17,

in the world, she wasn't someone to be trifled with. If it weren't for the fact that she had to stand and watch over 'The Pen', there was a good

about her was her strict and

with the utmost seriousness, and she punished any mistakes, regardless of how serious

At the moment…

Alert!] [Intruder Alert!] [Intruder

red, and

the

everyone get over their initial shock as a large holographic screen appeared in front

of the people present were able to catch a glimpse of a young man

currently in Segment A,

"I can see that."

holographic display that had been placed in front of her. Her tone remained exactly the same

if nothing had

we get a read on

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

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

his sentence before

breath and waited for

didn't have to wait for long, as Mia softly

and report the situation to me. I more or less have an idea of what his strength

her words and finally calmed

the situation. Even Octavious, the strongest man

could an

***

the right

noticed a large 'B' etched into the side of the wall. This was the very first time I'd ever been in here, and to be

me, do you know where the highest security area

"Surrender yourself!"

people here seemed rather rude,

powerful shockwave coming from behind

my finger, and the blade

Clank!

"H…how is this possible?"

wielded the blade

"Just stay still."

me, and I pressed my

Thankfully, I had the chip implanted in my brain, and I was thus

"Section G…"

where I needed to

go of the man and pursed my lips before turning to look at

That's a bit far from where I need

memories stored

Rumble―!

Without giving it much thought, I took a step forward and promptly fell

Thump!

ground again, and when they did, I found