Chapter 86: The Cage

In an instant, everyone was stunned by this breathtaking painting technique-

At the moment when Riveria finally put down her pen with a sense of relief.

All could barely believe their eyes.

They can't believe that there are really people in this world who can "never forget"!

However, if you have to say it, it's actually more powerful than memorizing, right?

"Really, really did ——?!"

Suddenly, there was a sorrowful cry from the hearts of everyone......

In short, the sketch-like painting that appears before everyone's eyes at this moment is just a reproduction of "memories of the past".

But can such a recreation be so lifelike?

It's like—some kind of instinct.

How did this instinctive reproduction of past memories come about?

Not just the twelve horsemen present, but everyone couldn't help but be dumbfounded.

And judging by the complexity of the composition, that place is not at all a realm that humans can set foot in, right?

I'm afraid there will be hundreds of traps waiting to welcome uninvited guests who try to challenge themselves, right?

Moreover, the prison does not appear to be just one floor, but consists of twelve floors.

If I had to say it, it looked like a-

"Hamburger?"

"Poof——!

In an instant, Yuna's description and description immediately dissolved the atmosphere that seemed to be tense until now.

However, she did describe it aptly enough-

"I feel like my stomach is rumbling when you say that!"

Even Vane couldn't help but laugh at himself as if he was adding fuel to the fire. It was only at this moment that the atmosphere finally eased.

- The next step is to find out where it is.

You can't count on Riveria, right? What's more, has Ozman's guy changed his position so far......

She didn't know either.

At best, all she knew was where the prison was when it was first built.

So, even if you want to help, you can't make a difference at this point......

It can't be in that place today. Unless, Ozman is a fool, or a fool.

But he just didn't have anything to do with these words.

He knew that in the Vane camp at this moment, the most difficult person to deal with was not the 12 paladins......

On the contrary, it is Riveria, who rarely appears on the front line-

And now, no one can imagine......

She reproduced this existence, which was originally quite ambiguous, from memory alone, and reproduced this fortress-like thing.

It's just amazing, and it's incredible.

"Ozman, that guy probably wouldn't have dreamed of it, right? Sister Riveria, you're really amazing! ”

"Okay, okay, don't praise me like a little mouth smeared with honey."

"What's more, even if you praise me now, it won't do any good?"

However, she knew better than anyone that Vane's words at this moment were anything but flattery.

"The most important thing now is to find out where it is, right? Although I don't think Ozman would be confident enough to put it in its original position. ”

"Sister Riveria, you mean that guy will move the nest?"

Riveria nodded, confirming Vane's guess—

"If it were me, I would do that. That guy shouldn't even think of this. ”

The moment her words fell, Vane had to breathe a sigh of relief and sighed-

"Sister Riveria, now I feel more and more that it's great that you belong on our side-"

Of course, this is also clearly telling the truth.

"Yes, yes, if you have to say it, we don't want to stand on the opposite side of you!"

At this time, I finally saw the presence on Rivelia's face, which could be called a smile.

"In that case, Professor...... Do you have any countermeasures? ”

Alan followed suit and went straight to the point.

You don't have to think about it to know that this prison, which looks like a labyrinth, instantly aroused his curiosity and competitiveness.

"The easiest way, I think, might be to ask the guards who know the inside story directly, right?"

- Indeed, this is indeed the most efficient way to do it. However, she also knows that "torture to extract confessions" has never been Allen's area of expertise.

“......”

The silence at this moment is the best proof of this. It seems that he still can't do such a thing as "pointing his sword at his compatriots".

Even at such a critical time.

"If you can't, just let me go, right?"

At this point, Frémi stepped out of the crowd and suggested.

And the reason why he made such a suggestion was also because he knew that Alan had never been the right guy to do this kind of thing.

And unlike him, he doesn't care about this kind of thing at all-

As long as the opponent's position is "enemy......

Then for Frémi, it is the object that should be erased!

This is very similar to the old Loki, but with a slight difference. The most fundamental difference between the two is ......

He knows how to "stop in moderation" and not drive out the enemy.

However, Loki is different, and his approach to his enemies has never been "merciful".

"To be merciful to one's enemies is to be cruel to oneself."

This has always been his principle. That is, he will not spare any enemy.

The next day, Fremi once again infiltrated Midgard's patrol in an unrecognizable outfit!

So far, it's been very smooth. So all that's left is to ask for news.

It seems that there is no problem with handing it over to him.

"Really? Already managed to sneak in? ”

Vane returned from a busy day's work, immediately took off his hood, and excitedly told Riveria about it.

But she didn't seem so happy—

"What's wrong, Sister Riveria? Is there anything to worry about now? ”

"It's because the process was so smooth that I'm worried—"

To be precise, Riveria's concerns are not unfounded. But until now, there have been no unexpected situations......

In this case, it can only prove that she is too worried, right?

At the same time, Frémi also successfully passed the identity check, and was able to enter the normal rotation lineup every day without danger.

The whole process was so smooth that even he couldn't believe it-

And for some reason, the usual food and food supply of these patrol soldiers is not bad at all......

No, it should even be said to be surprisingly good. And it's almost ...... There is fish and meat in the meal.

Although this surprised him very much. But it's just Ozman who catches people's hearts -

And one of the ways to try to expand the range of supporters, right?

It's just that he treats himself no more impoverished than these people.

Gradually...... After a week of contact, Frémi was clearly getting acquainted with most of them—

And, in addition to this, he has the nickname "little short".

"It's really ......"

From time to time, people often hook up with him and rarely speak in order to be inconspicuous.

This is happening more and more. However, those people rarely mention Ozman in their ordinary words and deeds-

It was supposed to be like this, but he regarded his actions as "revolutionary". And unwavering support......

"Obviously I probably haven't even seen that guy himself."

Let this kind of fanaticism that has no reason to do so. Is it really okay?

Then, this relatively quiet life lasted for about a week, and one day he received a task -

"Execution of captives? By me? ”

"It's noon tomorrow, okay?"

In an instant, Frémi understood the full meaning of the order -

This is no doubt how these patrolmen swear allegiance to Ozman.

And if you refuse this order at this moment, you may immediately suspect your identity, right?

Although he had already prepared an excuse to deal with that situation. And I am confident that I can successfully hide from these colleagues who have to be called "companions" at this moment......

But at the end of the day, that's the last resort --

In other words, he didn't want to do that unless he had to.

"I see."

So, although Frémi agreed very readily, it was clear that he had undoubtedly made up his mind.

However, even he couldn't help but have a trace of hesitation in his eyes-

Because, what you are about to face are those who have sworn to protect you to the death! Even so, can you start without hesitation?

To be honest, he really doesn't know at this moment.

After all, those people had nothing to do with the actions that Ozman was planning at this moment. That's right, if you have to say it-

It's just that he's swept up in his over-inflated ambitions.

And yet now it is being accused of "rebellion" that is inexplicable no matter how you look at it?

Why should they be implicated in this way when they are not at fault—what is the point of doing such a thing?

In addition to tempting people's hearts, what kind of meaning does it have?

However, even if he resisted in his heart, he had to accept it—if this was how Ozman tempted people's hearts......

Then at this moment, Fremi did not have the slightest right to refuse. He could only accept it.

Then, by noon, there was a whole meadow outside the city near the moat - there they were the "captives"!

And now he is playing the dirty role of an executioner.

At this moment, these angry glances are proof-

Of course it can't be forgiven, right?

With this in mind, Frémi approached them unhurriedly. There was not even the slightest emotion in his eyes......

However, his hands trembled quite violently -

Although he hides it seamlessly. But even if only he could feel it, he found it unbelievable.

"I will never forgive you——!"

"I know. After all, I've heard a lot of similar things......"

As soon as the words fell, he simply executed those people!

lest they continue to talk and shake their hearts again, which they have managed to calm down.

And, as previously guessed-

That Ozman guy is really watching the whole process not far away! Until the moment when the knife fell in his hand......

That sense of disobedience gradually disappeared. In other words, if there was any hesitation at that time, who would have been executed?

I'm afraid that by then, my own fate will be ......

It's exactly like the captives in front of me at this moment, who are lying in a pool of blood, right?

“......”

What kind of mood did I feel at that time, I have long forgotten it now, or something...... Do you think this kind of thing is possible?

But the truth is that after this incident, Fremi has completely gained the trust of Ozman and his cronies!

In other words, it's time to move on to the next step that Riveria said-

"On the basis of gaining trust, try to find a way to find out the exact location of Lemuel and the prison."

That's exactly what she said when they were alone at the time.

However, it has to be said that the right time is very rare. There were almost no flaws to catch, so he had to make up a reason-

Falsely claiming that today is your birthday, and smoothly pulling most people to celebrate together. The location is right in the nearby bar......

"I didn't expect you to drink well! Then why don't you get drunk today! ”

Indeed, a good amount of alcohol is also one of my specialties. Although it usually doesn't come in handy, it's just -

So, at a moment when they were almost getting drunk and staggering, Frémi took advantage of the situation and went straight to the point!

"What? Do you say it's a relative of that guy? ”

"It's my brother-in-law."

As soon as the words fell, he immediately kept kowtowing to Vane in the depths of his heart to make amends!

Because, I can't think of a better reason......

However, even with such difficulties, he could still imagine what kind of expression Vane would have when the time came-

"Huh? What! I've never heard of anything like this......?! ”

Etcetera?

Anyway, let's put it aside for now, right?

"Wow. I didn't expect you to be so blessed! In that case, it doesn't hurt to tell you—"

Then, unsuspecting of themselves, they carefully told Frémi the specific location. It can even be said that this information is not easy to obtain.

Then, in the dead of night, he hurried back to Riveria and his companions' current quarters.

"Thank you, Frémi. So...... The reason why you came back at this time must have been fruitful, right? ”

Then, after listening to his narration, the first to let out a desperate wail......

There is no doubt about Vene. The reason.,It's just a brother-in-law who popped out of nowhere for some reason-

That's right, it's the "brother-in-law".

However, even if he said that it was just a temporary excuse, Vane couldn't accept it......

"I can't get married anymore!"

"I'm so sorry!!"

"Can't you think of a more reliable reason?!"

“......”

In short, at this moment, Fremi knew better than anyone else his situation.

However, in any case, the specific location of the prison has been clarified-

"Is it below sea level?"

In other words, if you want to dive in smoothly, you can only succeed when the tide is low. However, there were quite few guards in that place.

Almost equivalent to no fortification at all. So once you get the timing right, it's not hard to dive in.

"Because it's hidden below sea level, that guy ...... Does Ozman dare not even want guards? ”

At this moment, Riveria muttered thoughtfully.

"Professor, is there a problem?"

Of course there are no problems, and even thanks to the self-confidence of a certain guy, it is much easier to dive in than you think-

"No, it's not...... Only, I want to ask you to assist Alan. May I? ”

"Of course, there is no problem, but I plan to do it myself-"

Frémi's answer immediately relieved her. Honestly, he was able to understand so quickly, which really saved the necessary time to explain.

At the same time, in the prison where Alan and Frémi are about to visit, it is just as Riveria guessed......

A man is being held.

At this moment, its door is slowly being opened—

"Aren't you going to speak? I've been hungry for a week...... I was shocked to be alive! ”

“......”

In short, although Lemuel is weak and dying at this moment, he is still conscious. Of course, there was no delirium.

And the reason why Ozman has kept him like this until now is only because he wants to learn the secret of "Noah's Ark" from his mouth.

That is, "some kind of weapon" that Lemuel has been secretly developing. At least, that's what the rumors say.

So he wanted to get that. However, until now, Lemuel has not even revealed half a word-

Therefore, although he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, even so, he was so tight-lipped that he had no choice but to disregard his own life......

"Give up, I will never and I will not tell you ......!"