Chapter 98 (2/2)

After dumping all of the detailed processes and paperwork and whatnot due to the clash with the Legion on the Duke, I am currently in the underground dungeon of Castle of Fort.i.tude together with my allies.

The reason is because Leid and Leiha had returned with a huge 'accomplishment' from their separate mission.

That 'accomplishment' is currently sitting on a crude chair placed in the middle of of a cell.

Both arms are tightly tied to the back of the chair, and there is a mouth gag tightly in place.

This man with a stiff, ceremonious appearance is the 'Mystic,' who Leid and Leiha had kidnapped while infiltrating the Shulz's home base, Garden of the G.o.ds.

”I said it was fine to only do reconnaissance, but…… was it not dangerous?”

”I, I'm very sorry, my lord.”

”I just did it of my own accord. Since I don't have a reason to listen to your orders.”

Indeed, I had asked these two to scout out Garden of the G.o.ds, which I suspect had been taken over by Shadow Demons. I did lend them Phantom Horses for transportation, as well as several magic items, but what happened to my request to not risk any danger……

”W-, well…… I don't mean to comment on you guys' on-scene judgment. And the result is…… this is nothing short of distinguished service.”

It's true that I did not say to not bring back prisoners. In all likelihood, it wasn't much trouble for Leid and Leiha anyways.

I make a mental note to be more strict with my cautioning the next time even while patting Leiha's head to soothe her down, as she looks ready to physically punish herself even now.

”To cast such magnanimous words upon one so lowly and foolish as myself…… th-, thank you so very much, my lord……”

”...... Umu.”

As I am patting Leiha's light purple hair while she is still on her knees, ecstasy gradually comes over her face.

Due to her being pretty much the embodiment of s.e.xiness, there have been quite a few times when things have inadvertently gotten a bit dicey. But lately, it's starting to feel like showing affection to a big dog who's gotten really attached.

”So, is one of us going to interrogate this man?”

So asks Claura as I get kind of distracted fiddling with Leiha's hair.

In order to interrogate the Mystic, the only person present aside from Leid and Leiha is Claura.

Originally, the high-profile status of this captive means that we should have also called the Filsand and Shulz sides first. However, considering our interrogation methods and the information that we will most likely draw out, I wanted to confirm everything within our circle first, so I forcefully made it into this lineup.

”Ahh. I'll do it. With this.”

”...... That again? Not that it's not a method, but……”

”Since I don't have any more cultured way of doing it. And I don't have the confidence to maintain a proper conversation with him in the first place.”

I take out my ESP Medal from within my clothes, causing Claura to shrug her shoulders.

In actual fact, despite being bound head to toe, he is directing powerful hatred towards us, and his eyes are indeed glowing golden. The moment Leid brought out his Sight Demon, it immediately began glowing.

Whichever way we look at it, this man's mind has already been corrupted by Shadow Demon influence.

Previously, I tried to read a Demonist's mind in Lelis using this ESP Medal, but his mind had already collapsed by the time I got to him, so all I got was a very blurry and obscure image.

Thankfully, this Mystic clearly still has his consciousness, so we might perhaps get some actual information about Shadow Demons or Demonists from him.

Even beyond the ethical issues, I find peering into a mind dirtied by Shadow Demons quite repulsive in and of itself. However, doing things that need to be done even when you don't want to, that's part of what it means to be an adult.

”...... I'll ask this just in case, but do you have any intention of honestly answering our questions?”

”N—! Nn—!”

I did try, for the record.

The tanned-skinned man wearing a black robe grunts while looking as if he wants to bite my face off.

”In that case, you leave me no choice. I'm sorry, but I'll be reading your mind directly then. Firstly…… how did you guys know my name?”

”......”

Thrusting the ESP Medal in front of his eyes, I begin the interrogation.

When asked a question, he will naturally think of the answer, regardless of whether he wants to or not. If I read those thoughts, I might be able to learn the reason how these Demonists knew about me, even though I've only just left Senpu Village at the time.

And perhaps I might also learn the reason why the War Tribe's Miko is also declaring me a Focal Point.

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Chapter 98: Interrogation

Volume 4

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