I Became a Leader in a Wretched Prison - Chapter 147

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Chapter 147

 

Helios and Ramona.

 

Everyone shouted excitedly at the guard’s voice announcing that only two people remained.

 

At this moment, regardless of rank, all prisoners had become equal spectators, cheering loudly.

 

As the roar grew even louder.

 

Clark, who had been quietly watching Ramona and Helios facing off through the Sewer Rat’s—no, the Sewer Rat’s vision—turned his head.

 

― Do you predict victory?

 

Clark’s voice came across like a verdict.

 

Mint gazed leisurely down below without answering the voice in her head.

 

According to Ramona, the Tower wanted Mint.

 

‘The reason for that is…’

 

When Mint was the King of Prisoners, only the Tower could torment the prisoners.

 

And thus the Tower could obtain the most negative Kia and energy, she had said.

 

If that was the case, Mint was certain.

 

Helios would become a Boss that the Tower would love.

 

In some ways, he was a more righteous and upright person than her, and a human who hadn’t lost his essence even reaching this 90th Floor.

 

Of course, it couldn’t be said that Mint’s power hadn’t played a role in that.

 

‘But he was that kind of person in the original story too.’

 

It was simply his nature.

 

In the original story, and even now when the original had become twisted, Helios remained unchangingly steadfast.

 

‘A talent the Tower would absolutely love.’

 

If he became the Boss, probably only the Tower would torment prisoners again, just like when she had done it.

 

Yes, if the Tower truly had the will to distinguish such people.

 

The corners of Mint’s mouth turned up.

 

‘Is there any need to give Ramona more Kia?’

 

Mint stood up from her seat.

 

At the same time, a shadow fell over Mint. The Twins’ expressions sharpened.

 

“Oh my, so you were here? Junior.”

 

A smooth and leisurely way of speaking.

 

The owner of the familiar voice was Steven. He waved at her while wearing a neatly fitted guard uniform.

 

The Sewer Rat had long since disappeared into the Twins’ pocket just before Steven appeared.

 

‘Quick on his feet too.’

 

Mint thought this as she stared at Steven.

 

He had a grinning face.

 

“I came to find you early.”

 

“…”

 

“If I say it like this, the Warden will know, right?”

 

Mint nodded lightly.

 

Then she halfheartedly brushed off her bottom with a few pats. She looked up.

 

The throne-like chair that seemed to be prepared for the Warden’s seat was still empty.

 

Was it just for show?

 

“What about the Warden?”

 

“As always, he’s in his room.”

 

That meant the Warden wasn’t watching that match. Mint spoke without looking at the arena.

 

“Let’s go.”

 

It was Steven who was surprised.

 

He blinked his narrow eyes as if he hadn’t expected this at all. Though it barely showed.

 

“Huh? You’re not watching the match?”

 

“No. I don’t need to watch.”

 

It was a slow but certain voice.

 

‘Huh, I was told to bring her after the match depending on the result.’

 

“Hey, Junior. Why? You’re not watching that? What if he loses?”

 

While Steven was unusually flustered, a voice echoed in Mint’s head.

 

― You’re not watching the result of the Trial? Weren’t you believing in him? Or did you tell him some way to win… Whatever it is, weren’t you there to watch it yourself?

 

So talkative.

 

With voices coming into both her ears and head, Mint halfheartedly pretended to pick her ear.

 

Defeat.

 

“If he’s defeated… then that’s all he amounted to.”

 

Steven’s curious eyes turned toward her.

 

Mint glanced at the arena briefly and continued.

 

“And I’ve never raised anyone who only amounted to that much.”

 

With these words, Mint turned away without regret.

 

The Sewer Rat hiding in the Twins’ pocket tilted its head.

 

‘Where is Boss going? Is she going to the Cell?’

 

Clark, who had been watching, felt sorry for Helios fighting down below for the first time.

 

It seemed like she thought of him as something special, but wasn’t that the case?

 

To turn away so mercilessly.

 

Just before leaving, Mint faced the Twins who had blocked her path.

 

As soon as their eyes met, she sat on the chair beside them. Mint reached out and patted the Twins’ shoulder.

 

“I can’t pat your head anymore. Someone got jealous.”

 

“Boss.”

 

“Yeah. You can call me that now. Though I’m not your boss.”

 

“Where go?”

 

The Twins asked alertly as if they knew something.

 

Like Clark, a prisoner who came in after Mama died.

 

Someone who came in at a younger mental age than even Mint.

 

But aside from all this, when Mint saw them smile innocently at her, she felt some kind of ‘trace.’

 

It wasn’t memory, feeling, or emotion. Just a faint trace that she once had something like this.

 

“You probably resembled or reminded me of something I lost.”

 

Mint keenly realized this was a trace of the ‘price’ she had lost to save Mama.

 

She would never know what that price was for the rest of her life.

 

“Actually, you probably have no interest in me, nor would you be curious about how I live.”

 

Mint said this while patting the Twins’ shoulder once more.

 

“Still, be happy.”

 

Mint suddenly realized something.

 

She had thought she was quite interested in the Twins.

 

But in the end, the only one she truly cared about was that prickly Disciple who was cute when he blushed.

 

Mint whispered softly to the Twins.

 

“I know you’re strong. Get along well with the new Boss.”

 

“Is that a request?”

 

“Yes. My last request.”

 

The Twins nodded slowly.

 

“See you again, Boss.”

 

Mint hesitated for a moment, then smiled softly.

 

‘When I get out, I’ll think about it.’

 

She moved her lips so only the Twins could understand. The Twins smiled and nodded.

 

She withdrew, leaving a long shadow behind.

 

The match was still ongoing.

 

* * *

 

You won’t be able to escape like in the original story. And you don’t know your original fate.

 

Will you resent me when you learn everything?

 

Mint didn’t just leave.

 

She conspicuously used Kia to create an illusion of ‘Garret’ that looked exactly like herself next to the Twins before departing.

 

When Steven asked why she did this, she only smiled.

 

“He kept looking over even during the match. So he can focus.”

 

Steven understood who she was talking about but kept his mouth shut.

 

Having gone on the special examination together, it wasn’t hard to guess the relationship between the two.

 

Though it was unexpected.

 

That the prisoner who was detached from everything, and the King of Prisoners ‘Mint’ who was called the strongest, would cherish someone.

 

But since it was a relationship that grew close through a deal with the Warden, it was probably a relationship that was wrong from the start.

 

Steven wasn’t exactly upright or highly moral either, so he let the deception slide.

 

But Mint’s actions were too earnest for someone who was supposedly only moving for the price of a deal, which piqued his interest.

 

But this would be the last time.

 

Creak.

 

The giant door opened, and Mint entered the Warden’s Office.

 

It was a place she hadn’t entered in a long time.

 

The last time was the day she received the deal proposal. Mint walked with long strides, groping through the somewhat hazy memories of that day.

 

‘Has it been that long?’

 

Time-wise, it probably hadn’t been that long.

 

“You came.”

 

Warden Ralph looked the same as always. This was proof that not much time had actually passed.

 

Mint glanced at him sitting there and nodded slightly.

 

“Your belly has gotten thicker.”

 

“What?”

 

“I’m saying your virtue has increased.”

 

Ralph let out a hollow laugh.

 

“Tsk, you haven’t changed at all.”

 

The Warden quietly stroked his chin. He seemed to have a rather benevolent impression, but a sharp gaze flashed through his eyes for a moment.

 

“Looking at your actions, I thought you might have changed as a person. But I guess that’s not entirely the case?”

 

“Wow. That’s too harsh for someone who worked their bones off.”

 

Mint shrugged her shoulders.

 

A moment of silence flowed between the two.

 

Mint plopped down across from the Warden without permission. Ralph didn’t stop her.

 

The Warden looked at Mint and tilted his head slightly.

 

“Hmm, I clearly told Steven to bring you after it was over.”

 

“…”

 

“Aren’t you going to watch the results?”

 

“No.”

 

Mint’s answer was brief.

 

She looked around the Warden’s Office meaninglessly before answering.

 

“He’ll win anyway.”

 

“…”

 

“Not particularly?”

 

Mint smiled.

 

“From the beginning, from when you put me in. You thought it would succeed, didn’t you, Warden.”

 

Faint Kia rose between the two of them.

 

In front of the sofa where the Warden was sitting was a fairly large crystal orb.

 

“Otherwise, someone who prioritizes safety first—no, ‘personal safety first’—wouldn’t have participated in such a bet.”

 

The crystal orb was scattering Kia and showing a scene.

 

Waaaaaaah!

 

It was Helios’s match. The Warden had been watching from here.

 

The two fell silent again.

 

Soon after, a tremendous roar echoed from inside the crystal orb as if it might shatter.

 

[End! The match is over, no, the Trial is over! My goodness, what is this! The Boss of the Wild Dogs has changed!]

 

Mint watched the scene quietly and thought.

 

Shouldn’t they be throwing flowers or something? At least confetti.

 

Your victory is worth more than that, yet all that bursts forth are mere cheers.

 

Mint slowly raised her head.

 

“You won.”

 

Congratulations, Helios.

 

No, new King of Prisoners.

 

“Now, will you give me my payment?”

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