Chapter 87: Things Must Change

Guard: Lord, what do we do? I doubt the queen will let us lay a hand on her if we don't have proof that the boy is a danger

Guayas: Don't worry, this was already planned

Guard: Really? How?

Guayas: It's a long story, but let's say I have my contacts

Guard: So what do I have to do?

Guayas: Send him to the general jail

Guard: Really? there he would have a better chance of trying to escape

Guayas: I know, that's why I want him there. I want to know what it really intends, so we need to gather information first. Once the time comes, our man will take action on the matter

Guard: An infiltrator?

Guayas: Yes, you could say it that way

Guard: You're a genius, sir

Guayas: I know

*Eden is shown in a new cell*

Eden: *Think* Such a sudden change? Was it Quil's idea? Not bad, if I'm surrounded by people I'll be able to escape more easily, but first I need companions

*Eden is shown in the prison dining room*

Eden: *Think and analyze* There are several guards at the top it will be very difficult without killing them, although we can also blind them

Prisoner 1: Hey, you bastard! What do you think you do?! This is my place

Stranger 41: Huh? What do you mean? I was here before you arrived

Prisoner 1: Huh?! Are you calling me a liar?!

Eden: Who is that guy?

Unknown 42: He is one of the most dangerous guys here, before he was caught he was known as the most dangerous assassin in the kingdom

Eden: Oh, I see...

Prisoner 1: Apart rat!

Stranger 41: I'm sorry, but this is my place, you have to stand in line like everyone else

Unknown 42: He's a fool

Prisoner 2: Hey, you'd better listen to the boss if you don't want to get hurt

*The prisoner pulls out a knife*

Eden: Hey, you. The Green Hair Type

Stranger 41: Me?

Eden: Yes, you. Better let it go, don't you think it would be a good deed for them? After all they are old gentlemen, let them enjoy their last plate of food

Prisoner 1: What did you say?!

Stranger 42: *Think* What do you think it does? Did he go crazy?

*A prisoner appears behind Eden*

Unknown 42: Watch out!

*Eden buries the prisoner's head in the ground with one blow*

*Everyone is shocked by what happened*

Stranger 42: *Think* It can't be true, it didn't take a second and the guy was already on the ground

Prisoner 1: What do you think you're doing, little boy?! I'm going to kill you!

Guard 2: Shouldn't we intervene?

Guard 3: No, I'd like to see what happens

*The two prisoners launch themselves to attack Eden*

*Eden begins to respond smoothly to his kicking attacks*

Unknown 41: *Thinks* He's too fast, he doesn't have a problem with his attacks

*Eden with a kick leaves prisoner 1 without strength*

*Guard 3's eyes sparkle and Prisoner 1 and 2's chains fall*

Eden: What?

Guard 2: How can this be possible?

Eden: This is bad...

Prisoner 1: *Watching his hands* I missed this feeling

*The prisoner begins to launch attacks towards Eden and he begins to have problems*

Eden: *Think* I'm at a complete disadvantage, but I can beat them

*Eden disappears from everyone's sight*

Guard 2: Impossible You have to call the headquarters! A prisoner has escaped

Guard 3: Don't worry, you don't need to. That boy is still here

Guard 2: What? But, I can't see it. Did he use an ability with those chains?

Guard 3: No, you're wrong. He's just running at high speed

Guard 2: Is that possible?

Guard 3: Yes. But it is only effective with weak opponents. Although it is a good strategy considering its disadvantage

*The unknown 42 beats the prisoner but without any result*

Prisoner 1: What do you think you do? Disappears *Creates a sphere of fire energy*

Stranger 42: *Think*Is this going to be my way of dying?

*Stranger 41 pushes the other to protect him*

Unknown 42: What?

*The energy sphere hits the unknown 42*

*Everyone present is surprised*

Prisoner 1: Look what you've caused, you deserve this for refusing to listen to me

Unknown 41: *Smiling* It's a shame... I expected you to be stronger

*The prisoner is surprised to see the stranger still alive*

Unknown: That didn't tickle me at all

Prisoner 1: Unfortunate!

*Eden appears on top of the prisoner*

Eden: I got you

*With a kick Eden knocks out the prisoner and leaves him nailed to the ground*

*Several guards arrive and stop the fight*

Guard: Stop everyone! Hands up!

*Eden stops*

Guard: Take the wounded to the infirmary

Guards: Yes!

Guard: What do you want?

Eden: I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It was in self-defense, they wanted to attack me with a knife

Guard: I don't believe you one bit

Stranger 42: That's true sir

Guard: Who are you?

Unknown 42: Lord, I am prisoner #59 Amine

Guard: A prisoner? Why do you think he would listen to your testimony?

Guard 3: Sir, I can corroborate that information

Guard 2: Hey, wait

Guard: Who are you?

Guard 3: I'm the rookie sir, Orze at your service

Guard: I'll have to talk to you two. This cannot happen during your watch

Orze: Lord, we were on our rest, therefore we should not be punished, lord

Guard 2: *Think* What do you think you're doing? It's obvious that you're lying, on the sheet it clearly says our name

Guard: Give me the blade

*He hands the sheet to the Guard and realizes that the information is true*

Guard 2: *Think* What?!

Guard: Well, I'll go talk to those responsible. You two keep doing your job

Orze and Guard 2: Yes sir!

Guard 2: *Think* What did he do? How is this possible?

Eden: *Think* That guy seems to only follow orders, therefore he is faithful to Guayas. It doesn't seem like a bad guy, so I'll have consideration. I won't torture him, I'll kill him as quickly as possible

*Unknown 41 is shown next to Eden in the infirmary*

Unknown 41: Why?

Eden: What do you mean?

Stranger 41: Why did you defend me?

Eden: You're wrong. I just wanted to beat that guy up

Stranger 41: Do You Always Lie to Yourself?

Eden: It may be, Can I ask you something?

Unknown 41: What?

Eden: Why did you jump into that guy knowing you could die?

Unknown 41: How do I say it? I guess, I wanted to die in a masculine way

Eden: Die? Why?

Unknown 41: It's a long story, but let's just say I have demons that haunt me from the past

Eden: I understand you

Stranger 41: Well, what are you doing here? You don't seem to be from here

Eden: It's a long story, but I'm looking for something. But first I must get out of here

Unknown 41: You'd better forget about that. I've been here for many years and I've seen many people try, but none have succeeded or at least they haven't survived to tell the story of the feat

Eden: I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not going to give up. I don't know what those demons are that torment you, but I don't intend to surrender to them. If they try to stop me, I will crush them with my strength. I'd rather die trying, than live thinking about what would have happened

*The stranger remembers similar ones from someone he knew*

Stranger 41: They're all idiots, but I'm more so

Eden: Huh? What are you talking about?

*The stranger reaches out to Eden*

Unknown 41: I don't know if your plan will go well or badly, but count on me for it

Eden: What?

Unknown 41: I don't think you'll succeed if you try alone, the most logical thing is that you get companions, right?

Eden: Yes, but...

Stranger 41: Don't worry, I'm stronger than I look *Smile*

*Eden shakes hands with the stranger*

Eden: It will be a pleasure. My name is Eden

Stranger 41: I say the same thing. I'm Takemi

*Amine appears from behind and leans on both*

Amine: We will be an invincible team

*Eden lets out a small laugh*

Amine: What's funny?

Eden: It's Nothing

Eden: *Think* And so, the first step of having cannon fodder has been a success. Now we have to move on to the second phase. I just hope I don't get attached to my bait