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Chapter 396: Lanchi's Visit and the Unspoken Rules
Chapter 396: Lanchi's Visit and the Unspoken Rules
Under the watchful gaze of Boss Huberian, the three Paladin Guard members of the Demon King's army quickly resumed their stoic and vigilant state.
However, the message was clear—with just a word from Huberian, they would dispose of this prison warden in the most decisive manner.
Huberian, feeling a cold sweat break out, averted her gaze from the trio, whose loyalty clearly lay with Lanchi.
These individuals were all of the "career-focused" type. Setting aside the modifications Lanchi had made to them, the Baxian faction valued strength above all else, with the strong ruling over the weak, and seniority meant nothing.
Although Huberian felt the stirrings of her demonic blood in response to the prison warden's words, she was accustomed to suppressing her violent urges and keeping them hidden.
Taking action here would only make matters worse.
It wasn't that she wanted to deny her demonic desires and instincts entirely, becoming indifferent and devoid of desire. Instead, she sought to conquer those desires and even transcend them, becoming a person capable of complete self-control.
"What's with the attitude, all of you?"
Warden Kolantan looked up once more, his eyes narrowing as he took in the group in the office.
Having dealt with countless criminals, he was adept at sensing the hostility emanating from these young people.
If he wasn't mistaken, these students had been contemplating using force to bring him to heel.
As a sixth-rank prison warden, empowered by the prison's magical barrier, he would undoubtedly emerge victorious should they dare to make a move.
And if these young people dared to lay a hand on him, he vowed to teach them the cruelest lesson, ensuring they would remember for the rest of their lives the respect due to those in positions of authority here.
"It seems you haven't yet understood how things work around here. Since that's the case, I shouldn't go easy on you. No more slacking off; get to your duties, and don't let me see that attitude again."
Warden Kolantan's voice held a stern edge to it.
Having delivered his rebuke, the warden returned to his work, seemingly intent on ignoring the students for the rest of the day, no matter what they said.
His words left no room for doubt—he intended to make things difficult for them and deny them any leniency.
Such was the nature of power; it was the capital that allowed him to control and discipline the intern prison guards.
Soon enough, he would find a way to make these inexperienced young people grovel and admit their mistakes.
"..."
Huberian felt the pressure not only from the warden in front of her but also from the chilling presence of the three Baxian clerics, whose anger seemed to be escalating.
Yet, Huberian didn't give up.
She understood that any extreme actions in this situation would only lead to unfavorable outcomes.
During their prison guard internship, a first offense of using force would result in a warning, not a punishment.
In other words, it was also interpreted by the Baxian clerics as—everyone gets one chance to resolve an issue through force.
While Huberian was tempted to teach the warden a lesson and accept a yellow card, she knew that a second offense would result in a red card and expulsion. Since they had just arrived at the prison, it was best to save that precious opportunity for another time.
"Warden Kolantan, may I remind you that at this very moment, Warden Bakas is in talks with the principal of Proteros Royal Magic Academy, our esteemed Principal Rocky McCassy. We students have been personally trained by Principal McCassy, and our abilities are absolutely trustworthy and capable of handling the most challenging tasks. I implore you to consider our principal's reputation and show us some leniency."
Huberian offered an introduction with a smile, speaking with reverence as she shared her thoughts.
"What's the point of you continuing to babble on here?" Warden Kolantan asked, his gaze carrying a subtle sense of detachment.
His words did nothing to soften the warden's attitude; the more sincere Huberian became, the more he found it amusing.
"You know, even Rocky McCassy would have to bring me a couple of cigarettes if he came here," Warden Kolantan said with a cold laugh, finding Huberian's words challenging his authority once more. "Moreover, you're merely his student and not his wife. Who do you think you are?"
These young people still didn't grasp one crucial thing.
In the negative first floor of Herlrom Prison, where people idled away their time, seniority mattered far more than ability.
Those with capabilities were assigned to the lower levels.
Unless you could become a warden or even the chief warden, you wouldn't look down upon this negative first floor.
First and foremost, showing him respect was of utmost importance. There was no point in offering empty assurances or trying to intimidate him by name-dropping some high-ranking official.
"I'm not your teacher, so I have no obligation to teach you about social etiquette. But if you can't figure it out, then no matter how outstanding you are at Proteros Royal Magic Academy, it's meaningless." Warden Kolantan continued his sarcasm, speaking slowly and emphasizing each word to highlight the youths' ignorance and recklessness. His words were like a sharp knife, slicing through the intern prison guards' confidence.
"..."
Huberian's face clearly showed embarrassment and anxiety as she struggled to endure the mounting irritation under Warden Kolantan's ridicule.
It wasn't just the pressure from the warden in front of her, but also the chilling presence of the three Baxian clerics standing behind Huberian, their anger seemingly escalating.
The aura of the Resurrection Church filled the office with tension, making the atmosphere taut as if it could snap at any moment.
However, the warden remained unfazed by this tension and only became more resolute. A slight smirk played at the corners of his mouth, and his eyes held no warmth, only defiance and scorn.
It was as if he was daring them to make a move.
As Huberian squirmed in her seat, unsure of what to do, she suddenly noticed the black-haired, green-eyed Great Lover Poet beside her stir.
It seemed that Warden Kolantan had triggered a keyword.
When the warden mentioned the name Rocky McCassy, the Great Lover Poet beside Huberian reacted like a student who had been daydreaming in class and was suddenly called on, slowly coming back to her senses and focusing her attention on the person who had addressed her.
Soon, the Great Lover Poet blinked, looking around in confusion as if she had just woken from a dream.
Her expression remained innocent and curious, unbefitting the tense atmosphere around her.
She gazed at Warden Kolantan, as if puzzled, wondering if he had just mentioned something about social etiquette.
The Great Lover Poet turned to Huberian, noticing her troubled expression.
In an instant, the Great Lover Poet's eyes lit up with understanding, having grasped the unspoken rules of this layer.
Then, she looked at Huberian with eager eyes, and even though her mouth was hidden by the face mask, Huberian could feel the smile in her eyes—a silent message that said, "Leave the social niceties to me! Just relax, Huberian!"
(End of Chapter)
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