Episode 220
‘It’s big.’
Sihyeon thought as he checked the time on his watch.
The number of prisoners incarcerated in the prison is 3,383.
It was simply not a scale that could be explored in one day.
It was necessary to divide it into several parts.
“That’s all for today.”
Sihyeon returned to Seongju’s room after completing his prison patrol.
It was appropriate to say that the Seongju room that Poahim used was simple.
There wasn’t even a single common decoration.
Only the necessary furniture was placed there. At least it was furniture that was faithful to its function.
That alone gave us an idea of what Poachim’s personality was like.
In front of Sihyeon, the guards, Chuck and Marie, stood motionless.
He may have gotten used to the new lord of the castle by now, but he wasn’t as nervous as he had been when they first met, but his posture was strong, as if showing strict discipline.
“Thank you both for your hard work today.”
Sihyeon gave a typical greeting that is common at work.
However, Chuck and Marie looked burdened by the greeting.
It was something that did not make sense to their values that their heavenly superior used polite language.
“No, Lord. The officials just did what they had to do.”
Sihyeon smiled wryly as if he understood their somewhat stiff attitude.
He continued.
“The prisoners here are definitely not of good quality.”
“That’s because… it’s a place where only the most vicious people from all over the empire are imprisoned. But in front of the Lord of the Castle’s charisma, they’re just gentle sheep. Sogwan, I’m impressed.”
Marie seemed to agree with Chuck’s answer.
You may be wondering if there is any reason to do this because the previous lord of the castle was Poahim, but they knew very well that a castle lord like Poahim was very rare.
Therefore, no matter how much he was Poachim’s successor, expectations for his capabilities were set a little low.
However, he demonstrated capabilities that exceeded expectations.
His ability to catch prisoners like catching rats was reminiscent of Poachim.
I couldn’t help but think that Poahim was not the successor who passed Seongjubong directly.
“Well, it’s because it’s a thorny issue. You already know this, but don’t try to control it too much with the whip just because it’s of poor quality.”
“yes?”
Chuck gave a puzzled look.
“Sometimes you have to give carrots too.”
“Oh, yes.”
This part was definitely different from the previous Seongju.
To put it bluntly, Poachim was a person who was infinitely close to being harsh.
However, while the new lord of the castle had such severity, he also had a gentle nature.
“I told you this before, but please increase the amount of food the prisoners eat. At least twice as much. Do you think you can use up your energy by eating like you are now?”
Chuck and Marie could not hide their expressions of incomprehension at Sihyeon’s instructions.
This was because the concept that prisoners were people who deserved to be treated harshly was firmly ingrained in their minds.
They believe that if they are well fed, they will have more energy and will only increase the likelihood of a riot.
Such values were not something that could be easily changed.
However, since it was an order from the castle lord, I had no choice but to accept it even though I did not understand it well.
“I understand, Lord Seong.”
“And… when I was looking around the prison castle earlier, I saw that there was a guillotine?”
Sihyeon said as if she had an idea.
“That’s right.”
“Are you using that?”
They had killed so many condemned prisoners that the blade of the guillotine was left with indelible dark red blood stains.
Even Sihyeon, who had experienced all sorts of things, was a little horrified to see it.
“Yes, Lord of the castle. While the Lord of the castle was away, the governor personally carried out the execution.”
This time Marie answered.
She, with her cold personality, seemed to have been in charge of carrying out executions.
“That’s right. Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for your hard work….”
Sihyeon gave Chuck and Marie a look at each other and continued speaking.
“Executions are prohibited while you are here.”
“yes?”
Marie opened her eyes wide in surprise.
The person next to me had a similar expression.
It had to be that way.
This prison castle is a place where only the most vicious prisoners from all over the empire gather.
They were literally irredeemable trash that could no longer be recycled, and of course the number of death row inmates was quite large.
Therefore, executing the death penalty was one of the main duties of the castle lord.
But they don’t carry out executions?
You can’t help but be shocked.
“…I don’t quite understand what the castle lord means.”
“…So is the jurisdiction.”
They seemed so unconvinced that such words came out of their mouths, which rarely complained about the castle lord’s instructions.
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Sihyeon had already expected such a reaction.
“I know very well that those on death row have committed serious crimes worthy of death. But is death really the only way to pay for their crimes?”
“That is stipulated in national law….”
“I know, I know. But this is not Imperial territory.”
Sihyeon interrupted Marie and continued talking.
“It means that this is not a place where the national laws of the empire apply. So, as the person in charge of the Prison Castle, I will make the judgment here. Is there any problem?”
“…Uh, none.”
Marie responded, flinching slightly.
Sihyeon’s words continued.
“Of course, executing death row inmates is a reasonable punishment, but I want to make them pay for their sins in a way that is more productive and contributing to humanity.”
“What method are you talking about….”
Chuck gave a curious look.
“I have a rough idea, but I haven’t decided on anything yet. Anyway, I will need to use their powers someday, so make sure the prisoners on death row are fed as well.”
“I understand, Lord Seong.”
When Si-hyeon expressed his firm intention, the guards had no choice but to agree.
“Ah, but I think we’ll need more food to do that….”
Chuck said with an embarrassed expression.
Sihyeon smiled as if there was nothing to worry about.
“That’s a good point. They said they would send it out around this time, so let’s go out to the gate together.”
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“This….”
“oh my god….”
Chuck and Marie’s eyes widened in surprise.
There was a mountain of food in front of them.
It was a truly enormous amount of food as reserve food for about 15,000 people, including guards and prisoners.
There were endless bags of rice and wheat piled up in the open space inside the gate.
What surprised them was not the sheer volume.
Naturally, that amount was stored in the warehouse of the prison castle.
The reason they were surprised was because this enormous amount of food had been transported without their knowledge.
Moving that amount required a huge amount of labor.
Even if there was a workforce, it was not something that could be done in a short period of time.
However, I don’t know what method the new lord of the castle used, but he brought food as if he was possessed by a ghost.
Another thing was that an individual, not a nation, procured this amount of food.
Originally, food for the prison castle was forcibly procured from nearby lords by order of the state.
However, an individual procured that amount.
It was hard to imagine how much wealth would make it possible.
As expected, the new lord of the castle must have been an extraordinary person.
“Don’t be too surprised. It was moved by teleportation.”
Sihyeon said with a smile.
“yes?”
“Teleport?”
Chuck and Marie looked perplexed.
They also knew what teleportation magic was.
In their minds, teleportation was a magic that could move a few people, not a magic that could move such a massive object.
I also knew that it was impossible.
So at first, I thought Seongju was playing a trick.
Until that name came out of Sihyeon’s mouth.
“You both saw it then, right? That person… High Reese. He moved it.”
“Ha, Highrise?”
“So…is she?”
Chuck and Marie looked at Sihyeon with doubtful eyes.
I did not dare to ask for fear of offending the Lord of Seong.
About what happened back then.
At first glance, I thought I heard Seongju say Hi-Lee, but I thought I heard wrong.
Because their appearance was so different.
However, the owner of the castle revealed that he was Hiris.
I became more confused because it didn’t feel like it was a lie.
“Wouldn’t Warden Mari have heard about it?”
Sihyeon said.
This is because she was next to him when he was talking to Cheonma.
At that time, although it wasn’t detailed, I roughly explained how this world works.
“I heard it, but honestly, what is it….”
Marie answered with an ambiguous expression.
Maybe that was natural too.
To the person who was suddenly summoned from across the dimension, this place was an unknown place.
It was difficult to understand with just short words.
Perhaps I would understand it only after experiencing it myself.
“I’m right. And I was sorry back then.”
Everyone’s eyes turned to the sudden sound of a woman’s voice.
Hyris was there.
“…Irhadi?”
“Are you really….”
Chuck and Marie looked at her in surprise after checking the magic sword Irhadi in Hyris’ hand.
There couldn’t be any more clear evidence than that that she was Hyris.
Still, the confusion did not subside.
Rather, one more question arose.
The relationship between Hairis and former castle owner Poahim was not good.
No, I could definitely say it was bad.
But what about her relationship with the new governor of Seongju?
There was definitely a fight going on at that time, but it felt more like an emotional fight between lovers rather than hostility.
no way… ?
As if to answer a question, Hiris put Irhadi back in and opened his mouth.
“I remember. How many times have I seen you over there? Chuck, the first warden, and Mari, the second warden. Please take good care of him in the future. And I hope you and I can get along smoothly. We’re on the same side anyway.”
“….”
“….”
Our him?
Same side?
Chuck and Marie froze like statues with expressions of not knowing what was going on.
That’s because she was practically an enemy during the previous Seongju period.
But this Seongju time, you are an ally?
It was strange that I didn’t fall into confusion.
“Gritty and clarifications….”
Sihyeon, who was next to me, said with a smile.
“She and I are getting married. I hope you understand even if the current situation is a bit absurd.”
“….”
“….”
They still looked like they couldn’t get over their shock.
So, that Duke Leadrian, Hyris… .
You’re the new castle owner’s fiancé?
The person who will become the wife of the Lord of Seong?
The new castle lord was that big of a tycoon?
“Come on, let’s come to our senses and move the food to the warehouse before it gets dark. Oh, that’s right. The prisoners on the floor I patrolled today will be mobilized for labor. Of course, the prisoners on death row will also be included. If you don’t work, you shouldn’t eat, understand? ”
Sihyeon said with a grin.
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Time passed quickly.
Almost half a year has already passed since the Prison Ministry was summoned.
Sihyeon was busy with her work as head of the security department, management of the prison castle, and her responsibilities as an S-class awakened person.
But again, nothing major happened.
After handing over the demon prisoners to the United States, there was no further movement by the demons.
But Sihyeon knew.
That that peace won’t last forever.
Therefore, we did not neglect preparations.
He ordered the prison guards to train the prisoners in group combat.
This is because I knew that no matter how infamous the assassins were, unless they were accustomed to group warfare, they were just brawlers when a large-scale battle broke out.
The prison castle was bigger than anyone could imagine, so training was no problem.
The S-level prisoners were organized into independent units, and the remaining prisoners were organized into units of ten, hundred, and thousand, enabling efficient use of 3,000 personnel.
In addition, weapons and armor for the prisoners to use were prepared in advance.
Sihyeon did his best to prepare for any emergency.
That was the lesson I learned from experiencing numerous crises.
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