Chapter 539: Captured Alwyns Status (1/2)

”Why are you so slow?! It's been days and still no result!”

With her consciousness returning, Alwyn heard the not-so-silent conversation from two individuals near her. The first speaker was a woman and by the tone of her voice, her standing in this world was high.

Alwyn could vividly remember that she was captured by a bunch of Rank 2 Transcendents. Something she hadn't expected. The Battle Array the denizens of this world used to her was also something she hadn't experienced before.

If not for that, as a veteran Exalted of the Dafirae Tribe, she wouldn't let herself be caught in their trap when her enemies were sufficiently weaker than her.

And as her memories continued to return, she remembered how she was put in this dungeon. At first, she was being asked about her origin and her purpose but even if she answered truthfully, what came next was a beating that could only be comparable to that time when she was still being trained.

A few seconds later, Alwyn opened her eyes in difficulty to see what state she was in. As she expected, her limbs were restricted by Energy Restricting Equipment.

Even if she wanted to channel her Source Energy, they're frozen inside her. Moreover, the materials used for the restricting equipment were so tough that even the Strength and Endurance stat of a Rank 3 Transcendent couldn't break. Or it would need more than just a little effort to break through it but considering the pain her body was feeling, she's bruised and battered to the point that it would need a few days for her whole body to heal up

Other than that, Alwyn wasn't feeling anything.

The Necklace Daisuke gave her which contained most of her belongings was gone. What she's wearing was also reduced to tatters.

Fortunately, she wasn't violated in any way.

Alwyn knew that she was at the mercy of this world's denizens. But one question was running in her mind, 'What do they want from me?'

”No, my queen. I'm afraid she's telling the truth. There's no indication that she's from the Invasive World that attacked us before.” The man with a scuffed voice answered.

Although there's only a faint light illuminating this dark dungeon, Alwyn could make out the silhouette of the two. One was a bulky and tall man that even if he appeared to be kneeling in front of the woman, he's still taller than her. As for the woman, her body build was too thin and the gown covering her body was tied too tight on her waist resulting in her silhouette looking like a bundle of sticks, squeezed tightly.

”What no indication?! Squeeze her for information! Torture her if possible! We cannot afford another invasion at this time!” the woman addressed the queen frantically shouted.

Even if the man wanted to argue, he was left tongue-tied and was forced to agree with it.

'Queen and a subordinate. This world is being run by a monarch? Or is this just one of the countries?' Alwyn took in all the information she gathered.

Even if the Dark World was ruled by tribes and the Great Ones, she was well-informed about different types of governments given that they were an invasive world and they were regularly attacked by Transcendent Worlds.

Because she decided not to meddle with the denizens of this world, she didn't bother to check the power structure of this world.

And she knew... that's an error on her part. No matter what, she's an Exalted. Someone who could directly be called by a Great One. She got careless and somehow influenced by her emotions. Due to that, she ended up in this situation.

After observing her surroundings and keenly listening to their conversation, Alwyn watched as the woman left the place, leaving the man behind.

From her observation, the woman wasn't being revered but due to unknown circumstances, the man could only do her bidding.

She also didn't appear to be a strong Transcendent to command awe and respect from the man that in her estimate was just someone close to reaching Rank 3 Transcendent.

It all seemed forced. And couple that with her nagging to the man, his sigh was born out of frustration of why he had to obey her when he was the stronger one.