I Became a Leader in a Wretched Prison - Chapter 143

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Chapter 143

 

Blue string wrapped around her hands.

 

Mint brought her hand to the blue end.

 

This reminded her of the red chain that Hades had bound to her hands.

 

‘It’s different.’

 

It was soft. At the same time, it was loose.

 

She could feel the carefulness in it, as if it could be easily untied with just a touch.

 

For Mint, who had lived roughly since she was twelve, this was a type of texture she had never experienced.

 

It was an indescribable feeling.

 

‘I thought when transferring Kia, it takes a form familiar to the person.’

 

This was Helios’s Kia. Kia that had passed from him to her.

 

What on earth was he thinking to make it into such fragile-looking or delicate cloth and string.

 

To tie it into a ribbon.

 

A small laugh escaped her.

 

Mint was sick and tired of prison.

 

Restraints, chains, and handcuffs made her teeth chatter with disgust and exhaustion.

 

But the soft cloth that had come to her hands now, even though it wasn’t real cloth, didn’t feel unpleasant.

 

“How weak.”

 

Yes, it resembled her disciple who would cautiously try to perch on top of her head while reading the mood.

 

Now that she looked at it, her disciple’s Unique Kia had perfectly resembled him.

 

When she lifted her head, she saw Helios staring at her blankly.

 

What had him so spaced out? Or perhaps it was the exhaustion from having his Unique Kia taken.

 

Mint speculated this while gently waving her hand.

 

Swish, swish.

 

As the blue string moved from Mint’s hand, his eyes shook like marbles.

 

Why is he acting like that?

 

“Can you see? This is your Kia.”

 

“…Something this perverted?”

 

Helios muttered after a silence. Self-loathing crossed his face.

 

In truth, he had much to say.

 

Her appearance, completely wrapped in blue cloth and blue string. He found it strange that he felt somehow satisfied.

 

All this blue light was his Kia?

 

Then wasn’t she completely wrapped in his essence?

 

Helios grabbed his face and let out a groan and sigh.

 

‘…I’m going crazy with how much I like this.’

 

Even while thinking this, he didn’t miss his master’s leisurely murmur.

 

“I don’t know what will happen now.”

 

“What are you talking about?”

 

He felt his own face turning red. But he decided to brazen it out.

 

Of course, he didn’t look nearly as brazen as he thought he did.

 

And his Master was the type of person who would laugh without restraint at seeing Helios try to hide his embarrassment. Just like now.

 

“Ah, I’m experiencing what it means to laugh until tears come out, thanks to our Disciple.”

 

“You’re not crying though.”

 

“Does our Disciple become polite when he’s embarrassed? You’re so cute I want to break you.”

 

“…When Master says things like that, it sounds sincere. Why don’t you stop.”

 

“Alright, alright. Though it’s a shame I can’t carry you around in my pocket.”

 

“More nonsense…”

 

Mint shrugged her shoulders. Only after laughing a bit more did she answer his question.

 

“It’s about my Unique Kia Color.”

 

“Color?”

 

“You know I can use All-Type Abilities, right?”

 

“…So?”

 

“Because of that, I seem to be easily influenced by other Kia.”

 

Mint recalled how her Kia had turned a deeper teal color after receiving Mama’s Kia.

 

This time would probably be similar.

 

“Being influenced by your Kia, the color will change again.”

 

“Can I see it?”

 

“No. It won’t happen right away.”

 

When she received it from Mama, it had also changed after some time passed.

 

It seemed like her body needed time to accept and digest it, like food.

 

When she gave this explanation, Helios looked disappointed.

 

“Then I’ll be able to see it soon.”

 

Mint didn’t answer.

 

On one hand, she was curious too.

 

Mint looked down at her hands.

 

I wonder what color will come out?

 

* * *

 

The tournament began.

 

I realized something I had briefly overlooked.

 

‘Ah, I was so focused on Helios that I forgot.’

 

I was also a Prisoner who had reached the 91st Floor.

 

So I had to participate in the tournament. And I was the person fighting the first match.

 

And.

 

“F-forfeit declared! Winner! Ravala, Floor Master of the 94th Floor!”

 

I forfeited without any regrets. It was only natural.

 

‘What would I accomplish by participating here.’

 

Of course, there was also the method of enduring through the tournament, making it to the final four and directly entering the arena battle.

 

I heard that currently, with the Warden’s permission, spectator seats would be built for the arena battles so all prisoners could watch.

 

Then in front of all those prisoners, what I’ve done so far and my identity might be revealed.

 

I didn’t want that.

 

Besides, since Helios and I were placed at opposite ends of the tournament bracket, it wouldn’t help unless we both made it to the final four.

 

That was why I could forfeit without regrets.

 

And I felt gazes strangely following my forfeit.

 

Ramona, the top floor prisoners following Ramona. Deril. Clark who would be watching from somewhere.

 

And probably the ‘Twins’ as well.

 

“Why did you forfeit?”

 

“What would I do if I went up there?”

 

“…”

 

I smiled slightly and tapped the shoulder of Helios who approached me.

 

“You seem to have forgotten, but Master’s main job is being a guard. Prisoner Helios.”

 

“Actually, I’m a prison…”

 

“Shh.”

 

Helios’s mouth was blocked by my finger.

 

Looking at his pressed lips, I felt strangely quite satisfied.

 

He raised his eyebrows but didn’t look particularly displeased.

 

“How can you say our secret like that? Master gets excited.”

 

“…Please remove your finger.”

 

“How do you know that formal speech makes me even more excited?”

 

Helios made a disgusted face.

 

“…When you’re not actually excited.”

 

Oh, that’s what you’re disgusted about? I was tilting my head when.

 

I felt Helios’s gaze. His slightly heated gaze was directed at my neck.

 

It was the part covered by the prison-issued turtleneck. Probably where the bite marks Helios left hadn’t faded yet.

 

Actually, I could easily remove them using healing Kia, but I didn’t.

 

Because I liked it that way.

 

“Well then, do your best.”

 

I patted Helios’s shoulder again and passed by him as I left.

 

During the tournament, permitted prisoners could freely move between floors of the tower.

 

‘Everyone will take turns fighting their matches.’

 

I moved my neck around as I came outside.

 

Not long after, people collapsed on the ground.

 

Deril was standing beside me.

 

Blood was dripping from her hands.

 

“Is this the price?”

 

“For now.”

 

Those who had fallen were the most vicious among those following Ramona.

 

Their records are basically prisoner murder, and they love torture so much. If I were to list them, they’d just be cruel acts, so I won’t mention them.

 

‘The space Helios will rule should be somewhat peaceful.’

 

Actually, the expression “rule” isn’t quite right. Helios will probably try to take responsibility.

 

When he rises to the boss position, he’ll sigh while looking at those who follow as subordinates, yet still try to take them along.

 

Just like how he took care of Ged’s group.

 

Because that’s the kind of person he is.

 

I don’t dislike such integrity, but I don’t want it to break.

 

Since I won’t be able to protect him from the side anymore.

 

‘I’ll weed out what needs to be weeded out in advance.’

 

I knew.

 

Helios has quite a resolute side too, so he wouldn’t take along even those who are currently fallen.

 

But still, you never know. Because he has soft spots.

 

“Don’t you need to see it directly?”

 

“See what?”

 

I spoke without looking at Deril. An answer came back.

 

“You seemed to care about that prisoner.”

 

Helios will win easily. It was obvious without watching.

 

So I’m preparing for what’s next.

 

Furthermore, I’m preparing for when I’m not here.

 

“He’ll win anyway.”

 

“Hah…”

 

After a moment of silence, Deril sighed. I still didn’t look at her.

 

“Where to next?”

 

“Tower Committee.”

 

“Ah. Let’s go.”

 

* * *

 

As expected, Helios won easily.

 

The vicious prisoner who used an iron mace, and the prisoner with impressive illusion Kia ability using butterflies.

 

Even the prisoner who was skilled in using despicable and underhanded methods couldn’t stand in Helios’s way.

 

They were weaker than Deril to begin with. From the moment he defeated Deril, they were practically no match for him.

 

Four days passed like that, and the tournament ended.

 

Of course, Helios made it to the final four.

 

For someone, it was a completely natural occurrence.

 

…For someone else, it was an absurd event that caused slight anxiety.

 

Ramona quietly looked down at him.

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