Chapter 49 - Die in Hatred

After lengthy negotiations, both sides continued to reject each other's offers. Due to the constant unfair terms from both sides, Gabriel abruptly ended the negotiations.

"Enough! No more negotiations! Release the prisoners or your master dies!"

Gabriel pressed his sword closer to Thomas's head.

Forced by Gabriel's threat, the two guards had no choice but to release all prisoners from the facility.

"F-Fine! Just don't kill him. We'll open the gate."

They opened the large gates, revealing prisoners working in the fields under the scorching sun.

The guards signaled for non-aggression, giving all prisoners the chance to escape.

Gabriel and the others maintained their positions, ensuring Hizo's grandfather would exit first.

After dozens of prisoners emerged, Hizo's grandfather slowly walked out. His face was battered and wounded, and his body bore numerous scars from sharp weapons.

Hizo and Kaizoku accidentally called out simultaneously, "What? Grandpa!?"

The moment turned awkward as Kaizoku realize the grandfather he talked back then was actually Hizo's grandfather. They stared at each other in confusion.

"What? You know my grandpa!?" Hizo asked seriously.

Kaizoku replied with confusion, "Huh... So he's your grandpa?"

"Hey, are you going to help Hizo's grandfather or just keep staring at each other?" Sylphy said flatly.

"This isn't over, Kai. You haven't answered my question..."

Hizo walked toward his grandfather to help him.

Kaizoku remained silent, though irritated. Despite his annoyance, he felt relieved that the grandfather who had helped him escape The Bliss guards now safe and free.

When Hizo's grandfather reached safety, seeing his grandson and the boy he had helped, he could only smile at Hizo and Kaizoku's behavior.

"So you've met my grandson? I'm relieved and grateful that Kaizoku and Hizo are safe and sound... I can only thank you..." the grandfather said weakly.

With a sad face, Kaizoku tried to apologize for leaving the grandfather alone. "I-I'm sorry, grandpa... I'm sorry for leaving you alone... which led to your capture..."

Everyone who heard Kaizoku's words was shocked, especially Hizo.

Hizo clenched his fists in anger.

"So it was you... You're the one who put my grandpa in that torture place!?"

Before things could worsen, Hizo's grandfather stopped his anger by grabbing Hizo's hand.

"Enough... I made my own choice to sacrifice myself for Kaizoku."

The grandfather's words made Gabriel lose focus as he kept looking back.

"But grandpa... Your life could have been-"

before Hizo could finish, Thomas, now freed from his bonds thanks to his soldiers' stealth, spoke up.

"Ugh! Finally free! Thanks, here's your sword back!"

Thomas threw the Shubarashi-sa sword that had been neutralizing and draining his power.

"Anyway, enjoy the Underworld! Die in Hatred!"

Thomas recited a secret incantation to summon the Underworld's pull.

Due to the Underworld portal hole's proximity to the labor camp, it reacted instantly.

Strong winds and reversed gravity pulled Kaizoku and the others toward the massive greenish-black hole.

Gabriel quickly activated 'Wings of Veracity' to regain control and resist the pull.

He managed to grab Hizo's grandfather, while Hizo held onto Gabriel's legs, saving them both.

However, Kaizoku and Sylphy couldn't escape the pull, drawing them into the terrifying Underworld...

Their screams were the last thing anyone heard...