quicksilver blood

Chapter 244 Voluntary Captivity

Closed space.It seems to be no more than ten square meters, which is too small for a warehouse.

The completely sealed space is dark, and the dim candlelight is the only light source in this space.

Because there was no natural light, Roland had no way of knowing how long he had been in a coma after being depleted by the cornerstone.

In addition to the nearly burnt candles on the candlesticks, there were four candles that had just been lighted for a short time, which were laid out with a wicked line, and nailed directly to the table like this.

Just by looking at the remaining length of the candle, Roland could tell that the four candles were lit together.

Across the long table, a total of four people looked at Roland.

Esther stared attentively at the row of candles in front of her. The five fingers of her right hand were dancing on the candles like plucking strings. Her eyes were full of apology and worry, and she was staring at Elu closely. Cardo, and two very serious Sword Wizards sitting at both ends of the table, wearing red robes unique to the Waste Bureau.

Roland raised his eyebrows.

"Hey, how about you playing cards?"

"...Ha, you are quite calm."

"That is, how good my mentality is. I am the man who wants to be the Pope."

"Master Roland, don't make such a joke—"

"Okay, Alkado, I understand, I understand."

Although he didn't know exactly what kind of predicament he was in, Roland said that he was not very comfortable.

Seeing the two red-robed wizards who were stiff, with their eyes half-open and half-closed, and their pupils dull and dilated, Roland knew what had happened before.

That's obviously a feature of Est's "lie" origin in effect.

Once you pass the immunity, you can tamper with other people's five senses at will, and even transplant or erase the terrifying ability of memory.

Only when the perception exceeds [-] points can one use the sixth sense to detect abnormalities in Est's lies.This is why Roland has always been wary of Este.

When I fought with Elucardo before, there was so much movement, Esther must have been watching not far away.

But probably because of some bad intentions, Este did not take Roland away after he was the first to discover the unconscious Roland, but took him away first, changed her clothes, and then squatted in the On the one hand, they watched quietly—perhaps cheerfully watching Roland being captured alive as a trophy by the staff of the waste bureau who arrived late, and thrown into the torture room to extract a confession by torture.

No, it is not accurate to say that he was captured alive.In terms of the degree of danger of this job, it is no different from picking up dead bodies in bars.

But what pleased Roland was that when the two wizards had just tied themselves up and before they had time to wake themselves up, Esther came over with the awake Eluka to control the two of them. , thrown aside.

"It's better to say, even if you didn't rush over, I wouldn't be afraid of these two idiots."

Roland said boldly.

In fact, when he just woke up and saw the bloody torture instruments hanging on the wall, Roland almost laughed out loud.

I saw various types of skinning knives, various types of scalpels, leather whips with barbs, hideous machetes and beheading swords hanging on the wall, stained with fresh blood, and the blood on them was still flowing. dripping.

But Roland could smell it just by smelling it.There is no gloomy feeling of perennial torture in this room at all, nor does it have the thick smell of blood soaked in the wooden structure like wax paste.

No one has been tortured, but it's still covered in blood—what else could it be if it wasn't just made?

Taking a step back, under normal circumstances, how could such an exquisite torture instrument, which was three times more expensive than the torture instruments on the market, be hung up without wiping it after it was used up?
Moreover, this type of torture device is basically not threatening when facing veterans.

What Roland said before was not bragging, he was serious.

What about the Jaw Crusher?What about finger clippers?What about steel needles?What about the pliers?
If you hang a whip, at least put the potion of specialized perception and wine together.

And machetes and beheading swords... When did you need such a big guy in the science of interrogation?

Even if it is the death penalty, in Bansa, which is famous for torture, it has long used new and interesting things.

After the daily disembowelment and torment, they would hang a double-ring chain on the internal organs, then tie it to the prisoner's shackles, and shout that the shackles should be thrown away like a bowling ball.

If the prisoner cannot keep up with his shackles in time, his internal organs will be pulled out of his body; and even if he keeps up with the shackles, he will still experience unspeakable pain under the tumbling of the chains connecting his internal organs.

There is much more to this cruel torture than that.The Queen of Bantha is notoriously fond of watching executions.After Roland has seen that level of punishment, skinning is no longer appropriate.

Anyway, Roland can instantly heal his injuries, and he can even turn off the pain sensation at any time.They were probably panting and busy on Roland for a long time, and then Roland didn't feel a little bit, saying a prayer could heal all his injuries.

In the absence of pain and death, most punishments have lost their meaning to Roland.

"Don't mention that, Esther... tell me first, how far has the plan progressed?"

"It can end at any time. And you have caused a lot of trouble, I suggest closing the net as soon as possible."

Seeing Roland starting to talk about business, Esther also raised his eyes and his expression became much more serious: "However, if it ends a week early, you will only get at most [-]% of the original plan."

"It's already a lot. My own calculation results are about [-]%."

"That's the benefit of running away with the money immediately." Once we talked about the topic of the professional field, Esther's expression became a lot more serious, "We can definitely drag it on for a while, just getting in and out-this can earn money again. Quite a few."

"But the risk is much higher that way."

"It doesn't matter...anyway, your purpose is to be discovered."

A gentle smile appeared on Esther's face.

But in Roland's eyes, this smile almost turned into naked sarcasm.

But after thinking for a moment, Roland nodded: "You are right. Just do as you said."

"Don't worry, for Elcardo's sake, I will do my best for you."

"Ha. You don't have to remind me."

There was a mocking look on Roland's face: "I understand what you mean. Everyone is a smart person, just click and stop... How ugly it is to tear your face."

"That makes sense. But having said that, our wise Roland, when do you plan to leave here?"

Esther stood up in a leisurely manner, looked down at Roland who was locked on the cross, and showed a broad smile.

But as he expected, Roland shook his head.

"——I don't plan to go out from here for the time being."

"Oh?"

"Avoiding the eyes and ears of the gods is one reason... Another reason is that the White Tower collapsed much earlier than expected. At the beginning of the turmoil, a mere liar who cheated money was not worthy of public execution with great fanfare. "

Roland said in a deep voice: "Orlando has to have a new crime to carry people's hatred. I think it is a good crime to turn a quarter of the White Tower's laboratory into ashes. Or do you think that opening the White Tower from the inside The crime of enchantment sounds more prestigious?"

"...You really know how to play."

"Each each other."

Roland raised his head, leaned on the cross behind him, and looked up at Esther with deep eyes.

"Remember, Esther - come here and exchange 'Orlando' status with me immediately after transferring the money. I have to go to work."

"Why don't you go now?"

"Heh... I don't have the confidence to keep avoiding the surveillance of the waste bureau. But if it's Esther, you will be fine, right? So, now you take Elucado and those two idiots out of here, by the way Somebody smarter came here to take care of me... I mean the kind that dies and no one suspects—you know what I mean."

"Ah, of course."

Esther took a fixed look at Roland, raised his eyebrows, and knocked out all the candles with a wave.Then he opened the sealed door and walked out with Elcardo who said nothing and the two dull-looking wizards.

The moment before the candle was extinguished, Roland's pupils shrank slightly.

He seemed to see that at the moment when the candle flame faded... there seemed to be something wrong with the shape that the candlestick dragged on the wall.

　In the future, everyone will not have to wait after zero o'clock... That means that Dianniang has collapsed again and our full attendance is gone again QAQ
　　
　
(End of this chapter)