I Became a Leader in a Wretched Prison - Chapter 7

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Episode 7

“….”

“These kinds of guys are actually better. Someone who enjoys torture might even create a Kia Blade first. There are also those who would put Kia Poison in your food.”

“If you’re trying to scare me.”

“It actually happened.”

I briefly recalled the time before I became the Boss.

The one who was Boss before me was a cruel human who felt ecstasy in exploiting and tormenting the weak.

He was a prisoner who fit perfectly in this Prison Cell.

The Tower changes how prisoners behave according to the Boss’s disposition. A place that was already like a jungle became a complete battlefield back then.

‘A living Hell, you could say.’

Newcomers died as soon as they entered.

‘Moreover, since the Boss has changed, they’ll probably start fighting actively again.’

Because I had stopped unnecessary fighting.

When I looked up, I could see a slightly pale face.

Even his pale face was very pretty and beautiful.

‘This is trouble.’

Pretty and weak things get broken easily here.

“Let me give you one piece of advice: if someone comes at you, have a conversation with your Fist.”

“…What kind of conversation?”

“Then you can become friends.”

“It seems certain that only people who’ve completely lost their minds can become guards here.”

“That’s a misunderstanding.”

“Since you weren’t being serious, don’t explain.”

I closed my mouth.

Helios looked troubled.

Anyway, the Male Lead awakens Kia in this Prison.

And it’s the Kia that will make him the strongest in the Empire.

“Let me give you one more piece of advice…. Hmm.”

I suddenly extended my hand.

Whoosh―!

The wind created by my Fist blew the Male Lead’s bangs.

Helios turned his head to dodge the Fist and frowned deeply.

‘Hmm, Reflexes okay.’

It’s not a body completely ignorant of combat.

“Try throwing a punch at me.”

“What?”

“Come on. Quickly.”

I lightly caught the incoming punch and struck the Male Lead’s ankle.

I gently caught the Male Lead’s body as it floated in the air before it could hit the ground, reducing the impact.

“What, what was that.”

“This is the difference between Kia users and non-users.”

Helios had a shocked expression on his face.

“First rule. Don’t accept anything someone offers to give you. If someone extends their fist at you, stab their eyes first. Generally, they can’t protect their eyes.”

“…You said with your own mouth that the guards don’t protect prisoners. So why exactly are you telling me this?”

“Because you’re pretty?”

“You…!”

I dodged his kick and grabbed his ankle. Oh, he’s quick on his feet?

“It’s a compliment, a compliment.”

“Don’t insult me!”

“Really? Then let’s call it an insult.”

“…”

Actually, calling him pretty was something that just slipped out thoughtlessly, so I responded carelessly.

“We’ll eat together. I’ll teach you how to distinguish poison.”

“…”

“The fact that you attacked me means you don’t want to die. If you want to survive, sometimes accept temporary humiliation. Prisoner Helios.”

The Male Lead’s expression twisted.

“Oh, and do you remember the ‘Tower’ we passed by?”

“…I remember it.”

“Right. For reference, to raise your rank, you need to enter the ‘Tower’ and go through the trials assigned to Each Floor.”

“…”

“Those trials happen once a week, and tomorrow is that day.”

“…”

“But since you just arrived, you can participate not tomorrow but a week later if you want.”

I tilted my head as I looked down at Helios, who was still lying on the ground with his back against the floor.

“What will you do?”

The Male Lead thought quietly, then after a moment of silence, asked.

“When I saw inside the ‘Tower’ as we passed by… you said the higher up you go, the closer you get to the Outside. Is that true?”

“That’s right.”

It was true.

So amazingly, the higher your prisoner rank becomes, the closer you get to the Outside. And at the same time, the possibility of successful Prison Break increases.

So in fact, the Tower’s trials were both torture inflicted on prisoners and a contradictory punishment that offered hope of getting closer to Land.

But I know.

That it’s nothing more than false hope torture.

“For reference, up to the 10th Floor of the Tower is the lowest prisoner rank.”

And yet, Male Lead. You managed to figure out a way to escape.

I’ll faithfully carry out the Warden’s proposal, but separately, this was interesting.

“I’ll participate.”

I smiled slightly.

“Right.”

Please take care of me from now on, Male Lead.

Until the day I get out of prison.

I’ll cherish you.

* * *

The next day.

The day of the Tower’s trial.

Since entering the Tower was in the afternoon, there was plenty of time left in the morning.

And what I had worried about happened.

Thwack!

“Oh…”

I learned a new fact.

The chick-like Newcomer prisoner. The Male Lead Helios was more than I thought—.

He had a temper.

No. Did I realize this too late?

“Hey.”

“Not hey, Sir Garret.”

“Hey.”

“Sir Garret.”

Helios clenched his fist and fumed.

I briefly recalled the time in the Cafeteria just moments ago.

As soon as Helios appeared, sharp gazes followed him from the Cafeteria.

Exploration, observation, surveillance, desire, joy, anger, inferiority, killing intent…

Amidst various gazes, surprisingly Helios ate his meal steadily as if nothing was wrong.

Quite a few people get indigestion from this kind of thing.

“Answer me right now.”

On the ground lay a man larger than Helios, collapsed on the dirt floor.

The Prison’s post-meal rest time was regular. Right now was rest time after breakfast ended. The location was the Exercise Yard.

“It’s not something I should say with my own mouth, but was your promise to protect me really a lie after all?”

“To think you needed my protection, as a fellow new guard and dedicated guard, I’m a bit pleased.”

“What I said as a joke…”

“You almost died?”

“…”

“Any permanent damage to your body or loss of limbs?”

“…”

An expression like he was looking at a crazy person appeared on Helios’s face.

On one hand, he seemed to have gained some realization.

My finger pointed to the guy Helios had just knocked down.

The Fist seems to be used a bit, but that guy is a non-Kia user and lowest-grade prisoner.

“Ah, let me give you some advice. This is just the beginning.”

“What?”

The current Helios had already noticed the unknown killing intent and cruel, interested attention.

I turned my body halfway around.

‘Contract clause. Do not use my Unique Kia.’

The unique light color contained in Kia can be changed if desired. Instead, there are restrictions on using great power.

But blocking the attack flying at me now doesn’t require much power.

‘Ah, would Power Materialization be better?’

Soon a shield made of golden light from my hand deflected the incoming light.

“Learn quickly.”

I lightly deflected the attack and turned my head.

“An attack that damages the body is like this.”

The Male Lead blinked his eyes.

Thanks to his surprise, the gentle expression that briefly emerged was somewhat interesting.

This side suits him better.

And the surroundings became somewhat quiet.

“Hey, guard sir.”

When I turned my head at the low voice, I saw the culprit who had thrown the attack.

“If I’m not mistaken, it looks like you just protected that bastard?”

He was quite large and bald.

I don’t know every prisoner, so his face was unfamiliar.

‘Then he’s not a high-grade prisoner.’

“The new prisoner is currently going through an adaptation period. Therefore, as his assigned guard, I have an obligation to protect him from life-threatening attacks.”

I answered calmly.

“Wow, what kind of bullshit is this that I’m hearing for the first time in 3 years. Hey! You, was there such a rule?”

“Huh? Uh, um. Well. There is one, but who actually followed it? This is the first time I’ve seen a guard move too…?”

The guy who launched the attack nudged his colleague next to him and asked, and the colleague nodded ambiguously.

The gazes that had been directed at Helios shifted to me. Regardless, I looked back at Helios again.

“Did you see? An attack filled with killing intent is like this. What that bastard is throwing now is murderous intent.”

“…I’m moved to tears by your kindness in explaining it firsthand.”

“…? Enough to cry? Alright. It’s okay to cry.”

“…”

Why is he making that subtle expression again?

As I tilted my head looking at the Male Lead’s distorted face, someone whistled.

It was Sergeant Steven who was nearby.

“Well, well, Newcomer. You’re quite something, aren’t you?”

The veteran guards who were nearby for surveillance and security were also looking at me with interested eyes.

“To think my successor would be a crazy bastard who follows rules that have already become meaningless!”

Ah, was that not interest but the face of someone looking at a madman?

“I understand wanting to make achievements for advancement, but you don’t need to enforce even those things. The pressure is really scary though.”

“Sergeant Steven, I’m trying to make achievements….”

“No, no. That’s enough. You don’t need to explain.”

Sergeant Steven waved his hand dismissively and glanced around at the surrounding prisoners.

Since they were close to the Male Prison Main Building, the area was filled entirely with male prisoners.

“I’d like to watch more of my junior’s crazy antics because they’re interesting, but it’s time for these mutts to go to the ‘Tower’.”

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