Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 148

Episode 148. Wise Prison Life

Joshua, who arrived at the 'North Pool' before Yurian, was able to escape the commotion that had occurred.

Perhaps it wasn't just because he was an 'academy student'. There was a huge power called the 'Cryphat family' in his shadow.

When Joshua heard that 'Yurien' had been imprisoned, he was secretly delighted.

'That devil has finally done it!'

Joshua headed to the prison, thinking that things were going to be interesting.

'If you ask me to do something, I'll beg you… Hehe. Just imagining it makes you feel good? Then I'll gladly suggest that you be released.'

I entered the prison with those thoughts in mind, but I felt that the atmosphere inside was not good.

I happened to get involved with a class of articles from the Bayer Academy and ended up touring the prison, but the atmosphere there wasn't this peaceful.

It was a place where the cold, murderous gazes and atmosphere were tense, but today, the criminals were as quiet as docile lambs.

'Hey, why are these guys like this?'

At first, it was strange, but Joshua felt it instinctively.

There is only one thing that has changed since then.

There is only one arrest.

In this way, the hierarchy of interests is perfectly established. And at the end of that hierarchy, there will be 'him'.

“Joshua, I’m glad you look okay.”

Yurian.

Even in the northern prison, which could be called savage, he did not seem to feel the cold.

He was holding a newspaper in his hand.

It was a way to briefly learn about the news of the system.

“……Where did you get the poem, Brother Yurian?”

Basically, incarcerated prisoners are not allowed any individual activities.

Still, he was reading the newspaper as if it were a natural thing.

“I asked the soldier on guard here for some information. Is there a problem, Joshua?”

'There won't be a problem… … I guess.'

Reading a newspaper is an unwritten rule, but if it was a soldier who brought it to you, there would be less of a reprimand.

“Oh, no, it’s nothing, Brother Yurian.”

The reason Joshua came here was actually because he was curious.

'Wouldn't that noble guy's high nose be slightly broken in prison?'

That's what I was thinking. And I came here because I wanted to see it.

'You seem to be doing better than usual… … ?'

As if the bitter cold had nothing to do with it, Yulian was reading a newspaper with one hand and holding a cup of drink with the other.

The aroma of freshly ground coffee beans is so strong that it is definitely coffee.

If other prisoners saw this sight, they would surely complain to the soldiers, calling it special treatment.

‘… …No one is talking?’

Like wild dogs that had been hit by something, the criminals were quiet.

“What is Felcor doing now?”

Yulian put down her cup, turned her head, and asked without taking her eyes off the newspaper.

There was an air of 'obviousness' in that series of actions.

I ask.

You answer.

For a moment, Joshua almost thought that Yurian was not imprisoned because of his attitude that was so obvious.

“That bald guy is said to be waiting around the wall. He said he can only go back if my brother comes out…….”

“Is that so? Well, I knew it.”

Chook.

Yurian, who was covering the newspaper, turned his gaze this way.

Could it be an illusion that the eyes, which do not show any emotion because the pupils are not visible, have a gaze that seems to be piercing through one's own indifference?

Joshua felt breathless for no reason.

'Are you okay with being in this situation?'

Even though his career could have been ruined if he wasn't careful, he seemed unconcerned.

“So……, Joshua, why did you come here?”

Joshua began to weigh things in his heart.

If he had no other option, he wouldn't be so relaxed.

Although he was imprisoned like this for now, Joshua had a feeling that it wouldn't be too long before he would escape.

“Hey, I came to see if Brother Yurian needed anything.”

'If you can't beat them, become their comrade.'

This is the strategy Joshua learned during his short life.

“Because it is necessary…….”

Yurian, who spoke as if groaning, without any particular concern, turned his gaze back to Joshua.

“You came out more polite than I expected.”

“Wh, what are you talking about?”

“I thought you came here to laugh at my situation. Or were you just weighing things in your head?”

“How could I laugh at Brother Yurian?”

'This monster.'

Joshua thought so to himself, but he couldn't show it.

“It’s okay. I guess I’ll be leaving soon anyway.”

Do you think you'll go out?

Just as Joshua was about to ask what was going on, footsteps were heard at the entrance to the prison.

Those who are neat and tidy, but at the same time feel that they have some level of martial arts proficiency.

'Why are the wedges here?'

Kaldrak's elite exclusive unit.

But there was no need to question why they were here.

'He must have come to pick up Yulian.'

“Lord Yurian, Lord Kaldrak wishes to see you.”

The 'wedges' used honorifics as if to show their respect for Yurian's accomplishments and his position.

It seems that the wedges did not think that breaking the law in front of the Third Prince would end his actions here.

“Right now? I haven’t finished reading the newspaper or drinking my coffee yet.”

Even at Kaldrak's call, Yurian was relaxed.

To anyone looking at it, it would seem like Yurian is doing a favor.

“Well, I guess it wouldn’t be right to keep them waiting for Kaldrak’s decline.”

widely!

Yulian put the newspaper on the bed and got up from his bed.

***

In order for a person to gain the psychological upper hand, it is important not to appear anxious.

If you show that you are flustered from the start, your opponent will likely look down on you.

Either way, if you want to gain the upper hand, you can't look down on others.

“Then, would you like to take the lead? Or should I guide you?”

In that respect, this 'squint' and 'poker face' are really helpful.

Even now, when my heart is burning, I can't tell thanks to this guy's special trait.

“Lord Yurian, before we depart.”

One of the wedges shoved the object he had brought here.

The identity is handcuffs.

“Well, there are wedges here, so why should I have to restrain my hands?”

“Still, something like that might happen.”

“By chance… it sounds like I might injure the body of the Kaldrak.”

“Ahem.”

Looking at me laughing out loud, the man who brought the handcuffs coughed in vain and turned his gaze away.

Somehow, these people seem more cautious to me than the imperial guards.

It seems like they are guys who saw with their own eyes the time when Yurian was active on the 'Northern Front'.

“Shut up and give me your hands! Do you even realize what your situation is like right now?”

In contrast, the other one, he alone, did not feel cautious towards 'Yurien'.

It seems like this guy has no experience with 'Yurien'.

“Hey, watch your language. You’re Sir Yurian.”

“What does that have to do with me? This kid, regardless of his affiliation, trespassed on the North Pool. He even acted insolently in front of the Caldrak.”

One of the wedges who had been speaking venomously glared at me with sharp eyes.

“What does it matter whether he’s a hero of the Northern Front or the smiling executioner of the Imperial Family? He’s just a crazy kid who loves killing.”

"hey!"

Kkudangtang!

As the one who was being polite to me raised his voice, the other guy grabbed him by the collar. Then he pushed him against the wall and quietly yelled at him.

“Dergo, I heard you’ve been dissatisfied with the recent work of Wedge?”

“Ugh, ugh…….”

“If you’re that dog-like, why don’t you put down your wedge seal and get out of here? Okay?”

A tense atmosphere began to form out of nowhere that could explode at any moment.

Well, this isn't what I wanted, but it's not so bad.

I opened my mouth cautiously to them.

“There’s no need to fight to put handcuffs on my hands. After all, it’s an unprecedented event, so it’s only natural to be greedy.”

As I said that and raised both hands, the two looked at me with bewildered expressions.

“Who will take that glory?”

***

After a brief commotion, I was headed to Kaldrock's office in handcuffs.

The road wasn't long.

However, it wasn't an environment that I would particularly be dissatisfied with, except for the creaking sensation of the handcuffs.

“Sir Yurian…….”

“Those, those wedge bastards. They didn’t even help us when we were dying……”

As I was passing through the field, I noticed the soldiers sighing when they saw me in handcuffs.

At the same time, he felt their gaze and showed the appearance of 'Wedge' biting his lips.

'Something is starting to go wrong.'

It's only a guess, but it seems like the 'wedge' and the regular soldiers on the northern front weren't on good terms.

It's no wonder things are getting worse, especially since we've been through something like that recently.

“How disgruntled you are. Even though you are comrades who protect the front lines of the empire together.”

At my words, a wedge named 'Dergo' turned its gaze.

“Shut up, Yurian! We’ll be arriving at the office of the lower class soon, so you’ll need to keep your mouth shut so that your smart head doesn’t escape.”

I shrugged at what the other guy said.

“By the way, do you guys know the witch of the Snowstorm Forest?”

“Didn't I tell you to shut up?”

“If you have any questions, please feel free to resolve them. I heard that the witch of the Snowstorm Forest is here at the North Pool Wall.”

“……How could there be a witch here who has learned such savage techniques? You idiot.”

I chuckled as I watched the wedge mouthing the curse words.

'As expected, it looks like Kaldrak is meeting with her in person.'

Otherwise, you wouldn't react like this.

As he said, not long after, Kaldrak's office came into view.

Although it was not as ornate as one used by the prince of the empire, the large wooden door seemed intimidating enough.

“Your Majesty Kaldrak, I have brought you Yurian!”

After a while, when he told them to come in, the wedge began to open the door.

Knock knock──!

The scenery inside was revealed along with a loud noise.

A bookshelf and a desk that looked like it would be good for an office. There was nothing else like it.

“You’re here? You’re later than I thought.”

Kaldrak said so and looked at my hand.

“Yes, Yurian. It was only for a short while, but how was the prison on the Northern Front? I’ve only been locked up so far, so it must have been your ‘first time’ going inside.”

“It was not bad, Sun of the Empire. It was all thanks to your grace.”

“Haha, you speak well. Even in that state.”

Kaldrak started to laugh at the sight of me in handcuffs, and I shrugged my shoulders as I watched him.

“Yes, it is so ugly that I have to be called ‘that kind of person’ just as Your Majesty said. Who would think that I am Yurian with ‘closed eyes’?”

I'm curious about this guy's identity, but I need to 'organize' things first.

I continued to open my mouth with a big smile on my face.

“But at the same time, it is also an understandable response.”

Everyone, including Kaldrak, shows deep interest.

“I should have at least these cumbersome handcuffs so that the wedges can ‘subdue’ me in case something happens.”

As we were going through the wedges with Kaldrak, the face of the guy who had been acting tough from before turned red.

'I guess you still have some sense.'

Without these 'handcuffs', you can't stop me.

You are below me. You are a bunch of idiots who can't even reach my feet.

Hearing words with such implications, the guy seems unable to bear it.

“Unholy man, I cannot say these words in front of His Majesty Kaldrak……!”

Bingle──!

I quickly move my hand, grab the approaching guy by the neck, twist him, and throw him over.

Crunch.

At the same time, the chain of the handcuffs was placed around the guy's neck so that it could be strangled.

“Oh, I guess I misspoke.”

He said with his mouth full of ridicule.

“It was the same even with handcuffs.”