I Became a Leader in a Wretched Prison - Chapter 90

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Chapter 90

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Boom!

When had he accumulated such power? A shadow filled with tremendous force collided with the blue light that had been protecting the rope.

Soon the rope snapped, piercing through the light.

“What, what… Haira!”

“Aaahhh, we’re, we’re falling…!”

The bodies of Ged, Haira, and Seth, who had been running ahead, floated into the air one after another.

“Hahaha, infighting? I don’t know what’s going on, but you can all die!”

Barret, who had been chasing the party and waiting for an opportunity, didn’t miss this chance and shot wind.

Mint’s eyebrows shot up as she remained on standby, still gripping the rope in preparation for any unforeseen circumstances.

Mint’s hand swung the rope as it was.

Swoosh! The rope created a massive wave, then lashed out like a whip, striking Ged, Haira, and Seth.

As a bonus, the Kia that Mint unleashed formed a hammer-like shape and pushed them away.

Thanks to this, they barely managed to reach the goal point.

“…!”

Mint’s eyes darkened.

“Tch.”

Similarly, in the hand of Brett, who had been struck and sent flying by the rope wave Mint had launched, was not a shadow but a crimson dagger.

A dagger made of Kia.

The red dagger flew through the air, cutting through it.

Its destination was the defenseless Helios. Floating in midair, there was no way to dodge.

Without hesitation, Mint turned around and leaped toward the wall of the pit.

An unwelcome man’s voice echoed in Mint’s head. That damn voice of Hades.

“Miss, you know what?”

“…”

“There’s a way to really die even in the Tower.”

Mint’s feet used the wall as a springboard and shot out like a bullet.

She managed to catch Helios as he fell through the air.

“Cough, Master?”

Of course, with a body without wings, they would simply fall.

Already, an ominously glowing dagger was embedded in Helios’s stomach.

“…Hades.”

The moment the rope was cut was the first trap.

The real target was Helios.

Brett had bitten. Would she save the party, or would she save Helios?

The filthy method, which wasn’t unfamiliar at all, must have been That Guy’s doing.

Why he targeted Helios. The reason wasn’t hard to guess either.

It was to find her.

“You’re really pitiful too.”

Helios ended up getting stabbed and falling because of her.

Unfortunately, she couldn’t feel sorry about it.

Mint’s hand smoothly pulled out the dagger.

The sound of falling was loud.

The situation wasn’t good. This giant pit must have an end, and that end was death.

‘If we die like this, we’ll pass the Floor though.’

Since all team members reached the goal point before the Floor Master, it was the team’s victory.

But if she died, she couldn’t keep her promise with Helios.

Mint threw away the dagger she had pulled out and tightly embraced Helios.

The dagger was made from Hades’ Kia. Fortunately, since she pulled it out quickly, there shouldn’t be a problem this time.

“…What do you, mean by, pitiful?”

“For being properly led around by the nose.”

Helios looked dazed. That was natural. Would he be human if he was fine after getting stabbed in the stomach?

Mint reached out her hand. Mint light began to gather in her hand.

Whoooosh!

A powerful wind blew.

Creating wind strong enough to lift them up from their fall. This required Unique Kia.

‘I’ll be discovered immediately if I use it.’

Mint used her Unique Kia without hesitation.

That’s when it happened. Helios grabbed Mint’s body with his thick arms, then buried his head against her.

“…Then be good, to me.”

Gasp, his voice echoed like sleep talk along with rough breathing. From how his body went limp, it seemed he had fainted.

Mint embraced Helios’s head and answered quietly.

A murmur he couldn’t hear.

“I’m already being good to you.”

Whiiiing!

By the powerful wind, his and her bodies were launched upward.

When both of them appeared in everyone’s sight, the Unique Kia had disappeared without a trace.

But Mint knew.

Hades must have sensed her Unique Kia.

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“…”

Ged’s Group was generally on the lively side. This kind of atmosphere always had a positive influence on their teamwork.

But they couldn’t be cheerful until this very moment.

Brett betrayed the team and tried to kill Helios.

Of course, dying in the Tower wasn’t real death, so he would have come back to life eventually.

But given the time they had spent together, the sense of betrayal and shock couldn’t be erased.

After the shock swept through, the atmosphere where they were felt like a funeral home.

It was only natural.

Ged’s Group had seen countless prisoners, and had grown sick of witnessing those who fought, quarreled, and betrayed each other.

But deep down, they had believed that such things would never happen to them.

Of course, among Ged, Seth, and Haira, only one person—Haira—had a relatively calm expression.

Her face, which had been complicated with confusion, settled down. A composed, peaceful expression appeared over it.

They had passed the 43rd Floor.

The moment they had passed through came to Haira’s mind.

It was about an hour ago, so the memory was still vivid and intense.

“…Brother?”

From the moment Mint jumped down to save Helios, Haira had unconsciously thought that both of them would die.

Mint was an amazing person, but she thought there was no way to prevent a fall.

But at the same time, she felt a strange sensation that something was going to happen.

Whoooosh!

The Red Scorpion Team Members, who were the Floor Masters, gaped their mouths open. They couldn’t believe the situation before their eyes.

“No, no way. How is that even possible!”

“Crazy! Damn!”

Mint, who had risen up riding the powerful wind, set down the unconscious Helios next to Ged’s Group.

Ged was already grabbing Brett by the collar and spitting out harsh curses.

She couldn’t forget the moment when Mint’s cold gaze turned toward Brett.

Haira had always thought Mint was someone without expressions. However, when she was angry, she learned what it truly meant for all expression to completely disappear from a person’s face.

‘I feel like I’m going to die…’

Trembling. Her body shook instinctively.

Her survival instincts seemed to be desperately struggling to find a way to live. Even though Mint wasn’t looking at her.

So she couldn’t even imagine what Brett, who received that gaze directly, must have felt.

Mint turned her back. Leaving behind only one phrase.

“You’re next.”

When Mint extended her hand, a bow with elegant curves was created. When she drew the bowstring, a Light Arrow formed.

The first target was Barret, one of the Red Scorpion team members who used Wind Ability.

Twang!

“Sp, spare me… Spare me…!”

The sound of Mint’s arrows hitting their targets rang out like gunshots.

It didn’t take long for all the Floor Masters, led by Barret, to be pinned to the inner walls of the pit like mounted insects.

Having calmly finished everything, Mint looked up toward the ceiling.

“Isn’t it over, senior?”

Soon after, the Guard’s voice echoed from the ceiling.

Even though Helios and Ged’s Group had already achieved the victory condition by entering first, Mint had left the Floor Masters hanging at the edge of terror.

“Boss…”

Mint walked back slowly. And with the same expression as always.

Thwack!

She kicked Brett.

While Brett gasped for breath, Mint lifted up the unconscious Helios.

“Ah, B-Boss! I’ll carry the Boss…!”

“…”

Ged, who had hurried forward, met Mint’s gaze and froze, stopping mid-sentence.

Without any interference, Mint slung Helios over her shoulder—actually lifting him slightly in the air—and looked at the party.

“What are you doing? Let’s go.”

Her expression was peaceful, as if asking what had happened.

Her face was indifferent and detached.

Haira felt chills run down her spine, as if she had encountered something inhuman.

Having recalled all her memories, Haira slowly raised her head.

“Um, Boss…”

Mint, who had been sitting at the base with her chin resting on her hand, leisurely turned her head to look at Seth.

“I used Healing Kia, and the B-Boss doesn’t seem to have any problems anymore.”

“…”

“At, at least that’s how it feels with my ability! Though it’s lacking. I’m sorry…!”

“There’s nothing to be sorry about, so why apologize.”

Mint stood up from her spot.

Helios just needed treatment for the sword wound. Since she had extracted him before Hades’ Kia could affect his mind, there should be no problem.

This was something Mint had confirmed herself first.

She had simply had Seth handle the healing.

“Fix it when we go up. No need to be looked down upon.”

Mint tapped Seth’s head and stepped away.

“B-Boss, when do you think she’ll… wake up?”

“Who knows.”

How annoying. Mint muttered quietly.

It had been irritating from the moment she stubbornly refused healing despite being covered in wounds.

Mint suddenly became aware that she was currently feeling annoyed as if something she owned had been taken away.

How should I express this feeling?

“….”

Probably.

Possessiveness.

Mint’s gently lowered eyes focused on one spot.

Since I’ve taken care of what was needed.

“Haha, why should I keep him alive?”

Now it’s time to proceed with the next task.

Where she was looking, Brett was forcibly restrained, tied up tightly with rope.

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