Chapter 13: Redemption Tower (1/2)

”I have heard about it before. Isn't it used to free prisoners or criminals who had a change of heart? Isn't that why it is named Redemption Tower?” Davis said.

”You're right, but the truth is very different from the facts.” Claire shook her head lightly.

”First, there are 3 levels to clear the Redemption Tower. Many prisoners will give anything up to have a chance at the Redemption Tower. Skipping on the first two levels, what you need to know is about the third level, the last level, The Redemption Level. That is where the prisoners face their heart demons and cleanse their soul of impurities. If a prisoner clears the last level, then they even have a chance of being recruited by the Royal family. All of this is part true and part lies.” Claire sighed.

”The truth is that no prisoner is able to clear the level as it would use up the treasure that is placed up in the formation. It only induces the arousal of the heart demon with the help of the formation. While the prisoner is busy taking care of the heart demon, another formation will act. Once the prisoner manages to 'clear' the last level, the other formation placed there will imprint a slave seal on their souls. The Royal family then takes them and assigns them to a certain squad or place them openly in the army. The slave has no choice but to obey the Royal family”

”This is the ugly truth and it is certainly a part of this Empire.” Claire looked at Davis's dumbfounded expression.

”What? Did you get disgusted by this Empire?” Claire asked smiling weakly.

There was a moment of silence.

”Yes, because being a slave, I've experienced it once and it sucks a lot.” Davis laughed ruefully.

Claire was shocked at his revelation.

”But, if they were used to protect you and father during the rebellion, then all is worth it. I don't care as long as they live their lives protecting Mom and Dad.”

”Woah! You have some twisted views over there, but protecting Mom and Dad instead of the Empire… I like it.” Claire smirked.

”But, you are sharp, they were used as meat shields for us to protect us from the rebels. I did feel some pity for them at first but after learning that they did some evil crimes, I stopped caring about it.” Claire explained her experiences.

”Davis, remember, we as the Royal family won't hesitate to sacrifice the lives of others as long as we can protect our family!”

Davis nodded his head giving her a sign that he understood the meaning behind it.

”I'll ask dear to disable the first two levels and place the full, complete formation, to help one in conquering heart demons in the third level. Normally unless in an emergency, we won't use the treasure but since you are a genius in Soul Cultivation, more importantly since you are my son, we can't miss this opportunity either.”

”Thank you Mother!” Hearing that, Davis was ecstatic.

…..

The next day. Outside the Redemption Tower.

Davis wore a black robe and a mask which covered his whole features.

”You sure are lucky, only less than 10% of the efficacy of the treasure is left which is more than enough for your stage or else if the efficacy was more than 50%, I would've used it to breakthrough long ago.” Logan sighed.

Claire didn't come, Davis was accompanied by his father anonymously.

”But, are you sure that you are up to the task?”

Davis nodded his head and didn't say anything. Logan knew that he couldn't change his child's mind.

Davis started walking in the direction of the Redemption Tower.

”Then go straight to the third level which is in the third floor of the Redemption Tower. Make sure you conquer your heart demon… from your previous life.”