I Became a Leader in a Wretched Prison - Chapter 5

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Episode 5

Chapter 2. You’re a newbie. You’re a newbie. A newbie who rolled right in

‘Why is the Male Lead standing in front of me?’

The ‘distinguished guest’ the Warden mentioned was a noble aristocrat.

The Male Lead of this novel was the heir to a Duke’s House, so he qualified as a precious noble.

But why didn’t I think of even a hair of the Male Lead when I heard ‘distinguished guest’?

‘Of course.’

Because the Male Lead in the novel didn’t enter this Prison Cell as a noble.

He came in as a commoner prisoner.

Therefore, the guards and criminals didn’t know his true identity.

“Father threw me into this Prison.”

In the original story, he was furious that his Father had suddenly thrown him in here one day.

He found a way to escape somehow, becoming the first escapee since the Prison was built.

When he returned to Society, he went to meet the Father who had imprisoned him here on ridiculous false charges.

But his Father had already been murdered.

The Male Lead then met the Female Lead, releasing all his mental stress, obsessions, and anxiety in R-rated ways.

And our holy and pretty Female Lead accepted all of this Male Lead with her body.

The story was about how the Male Lead, having regained his senses, uncovered the conspiracy that landed him in Prison and got revenge on the Imperial Court, his final target.

‘Not a happy ending, but well, that’s the kind of story it was.’

I had known for 10 years that the Male Lead would come here.

There was a time when I only waited for the Male Lead, but not anymore.

There was one reason why I accepted the Warden’s proposal without a moment’s hesitation.

I didn’t want to wait for the time it would take the Male Lead to escape either.

Moreover, the description only said the Male Lead ‘found a way and escaped from this place.’

Since the detailed process wasn’t described, this also played a part.

‘But you know…’

The option I had abandoned came rolling right before my eyes.

And with the label of ‘newbie’ at that.

I had no intention of grabbing onto the Male Lead coin and boarding that train now.

‘I can’t wait for a Prison Break process I don’t even know well.’

My decision was still to accept the Warden’s proposal.

For me, who had become a veteran, this way was easier and more convenient.

‘But raising a newbie, you know.’

Thinking about it, I could understand why they called the Male Lead a distinguished guest.

In the book, the guards and criminals didn’t know the Male Lead’s identity.

But surely the head Warden, who could be called the king of the Prison, couldn’t have been unaware?

‘Well, I don’t know what’s going on between the Duke and the Warden since it wasn’t in the book. And I’m not curious.’

I carefully observed the Male Lead who was wearing stiff clothes that looked like he had just put on a Prison Uniform.

Fair and smooth skin.

His gently swaying hair was disheveled and dirty, as if showing the humiliation he had endured before coming here.

Nevertheless, his silver hair looked as noble as the Temple’s Holy Sword that no one had ever been able to draw.

His long eyes were mysterious, and the pupils within them were mystical like amethysts plucked straight from a Cave.

He was both handsome and beautiful.

Moreover, the three beauty marks lined up under his eyes were the culprit that obscenely disrupted his otherwise purely innocent appearance.

Thus, an appearance was completed that made even the same-gender Attendant who came with him stare blankly.

Who would have thought that nobility, holiness, and sensuality could be words that could coexist in one place.

This was me expressing it rather ordinarily.

In the rough language of hardened prisoners, they would have expressed it as ‘fucking hot.’ Definitely.

Meanwhile, his expression was fierce beyond measure. It felt like looking at a dog tied up tight and baring its teeth savagely.

‘Becoming friends with this guy is my first task.’

For 10 days before coming here, I diligently read the ‘Comprehensive Manual and Rules that guards should master.’

Since I had become lacking in common sense, such guidebooks were desperately needed.

According to the explanation, usually a rookie guard and a veteran guard pair up to welcome newly arrived prisoners.

But my partner and senior, the veteran guard, didn’t seem to have arrived yet.

‘Here, guards should know how to make jokes to comfort newly arrived prisoners who are anxious and scared like baby chicks.’

The term ‘baby chick’ here was a nickname I arbitrarily assigned.

Isn’t the Male Lead trembling with fear right before my eyes?

What else would you call this appearance if not a baby chick?

‘The glaring is probably also due to anxiety and fear of facing the unknown.’

Although on my first day entering this place, I only heard things like ‘young but cruel crazy bitch’ from the guards.

I shouldn’t become the same kind of person.

I spoke to the fierce Male Lead who was glaring at me.

“Very handsome.”

It was high praise.

“I might fall for you too.”

It was also something that appeared countless times in the novel.

Sure enough.

The Male Lead hesitated.

Since his tension seemed to be easing, I felt the need to say more.

“You don’t need to tremble like a chick. I always welcome handsome men.”

This place is ultimately where people live.

Not only the sisters I lived with, but most female prisoners like handsome guys.

“This instructor’s eye is accurate. You’ll be popular with people like me.”

I expressed it even more explicitly.

‘I’ll have your back.’

So your path ahead will be smooth sailing.

It was as if he had told me that I didn’t need to worry so much going forward.

However, the Male Lead’s neck and cheeks turned bright red as he looked at me.

Then he glared at me as if he wanted to kill me.

‘Oh, I can sense Kia talent. Is he still pre-awakening?’

If he hadn’t been tied up, he probably would have reached out to strangle me.

But still, I praised him, so why is he glaring at me?

Ah. I get it. He didn’t want to show his shy side? In Korea, they called it ‘Kim Cheomji’ or ‘tsundere.’

I nodded.

“You’re quite bashful. Did the praise make you that happy?”

“Shut up! Shut up! You, you, filthy…!”

“…?”

What did I do to be called filthy?

I briefly looked at my attire. It was clean. I had even showered this morning.

“If you’re talking about cleanliness, this instructor is very clean.”

“Um, Sir Garret…”

“Yes?”

The person who called me was the Attendant with a troubled expression.

For some reason, though he said he’d only accompany me to the Building Entrance, he had followed me all the way here.

We had a brief conversation, and as a veteran attendant, he was apparently anxious about letting me go alone?

“Sir, your words, ahem. There seems to be considerable room for misunderstanding…”

“Misunderstanding? About my praise?”

“Well, when a man usually speaks to another man in that way, it would seem… wouldn’t those be the kind of words that men who like other men would say?”

I pondered and nodded inwardly.

Ah, that’s right.

Right now I’m in a man’s form.

Saying someone like me would be popular could be taken the wrong way depending on a person’s inclinations.

Then saying ‘handsome’ is something one man might say to another man.

“My apologies. Then I’ll correct myself.”

I recalled the male prisoners I had known.

The words they used to acknowledge appearance.

“Your face is truly fair. Like a gisaeng’s brother.”

According to Ramona, when male prisoners said someone looked like a gisaeng’s brother, it was definitely a compliment.

This time he’ll be satisfied, I thought, feeling pleased.

And then I received a string of curses from the Male Lead.

‘Why is he cursing?’

I felt a bit wronged, but decided to think of it as an expression of intense joy and let it pass.

“What’s this, I was going to watch for a moment to see how things go.”

An unfamiliar voice was heard.

“Well now, looks like we got ourselves an oddball?”

When I turned my head, I could see a man standing In Front of Door.

Narrow eyes, a neat impression with freckles.

As befitting a guard, I can sense traces of Kia. Since I had already sensed his presence, I wasn’t surprised.

The attendant quickly bowed politely at the waist.

Then he whispered to me, ‘That’s Sergeant Steven.’ Ah.

“So you’re the new recruit who just came in.”

I bowed my head.

“Yes, nice to meet you, Sergeant Steven. I’m Garret.”

“I see. But you’re really quite the oddball, aren’t you? Do you enjoy mockery?”

“Excuse me?”

“I was watching you, and your skills are pretty decent. Are you the type who harbors an inferiority complex toward guys who are slightly better looking than you?”

“…?”

“Ah, it’s fine. It’s fine. There are lots of guys like that here.”

Looking at his grinning face, it seemed like there was some misunderstanding.

I had no idea what had caused the misunderstanding, and explaining seemed like it would be more troublesome, so I remained quietly silent.

Then, thinking that saying nothing might seem rude instead, I nodded.

“You’re quite perceptive, Sergeant Steven. That’s correct.”

“….”

“Whenever I see a handsome man, I get jealous. It’s hateful because I’m ugly. Prisoner ‘Helios’? I’m sorry. All my remarks were born from an inferiority complex.”

This should smooth things over nicely.

However, Sergeant Steven stared at me with a peculiar expression.

Ah, I know this. I know this look.

It’s the expression that says, ‘What kind of lunatic just walked in here.’

The Male Lead, who had been listening quietly, spoke up.

“…Can only crazy bastards become guards here?”

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