"You...you, keep an eye on them! Don't let them escape!"

"Well then, let's switch shifts! You still owe me 10 gold coins!"

"Stop messing around! 10 gold coins won't even be enough for one's life, sir. I absolutely didn't mean to speak ill of you. I know you all are good people who have saved the city, but...this is what the higher-ups want, so please don't blame me."

"Yeah, we're just trying to make a living."

I couldn't bear the silent walk all the way to the prison.

"I said that's enough."

"I'm sorry, sir! I'll shut up now!"

"Yes!"

As soon as I turned around, I saw a group of guards covering their own mouths.

"Hey, don't make us look like monsters, and don't think we're not monsters either. In any case, just do what you're supposed to do."

While saying this, I entered the prison cell and plopped down on the couch.

Why was there a couch? Because only after committing noble crimes are people qualified to sit here. Originally, we shouldn't have been locked up here, but due to the suggestions from the previous city defense captain and the agreement of many guards, we were arranged here.

Of course, there were no handcuffs or anything like that, and even if they asked us to wear them, we might accidentally free ourselves when we're not used to holding a cup, so we didn't bother.

"By the way, it's about time for dinner, right?"

"Yes, yes, yes! We'll go prepare right away!"

One of the soldiers immediately replied.

"Well, you guys don't have to be nervous. We're not in the mood to run around, so if you don't want to watch us, you don't have to stay near here."

"Of course! Thank you very much for your cooperation and understanding...well, then, we'll leave."

"Oh..."

It feels like we didn't enter a prison, but a five-star international hotel.

The decoration of the entire prison cell is more luxurious than the hotel we saw before—a high-end and rugged animal skin carpet, a comfortable and soft leather sofa, a valuable table and chair carved from crystal wood, and lamps made from mother-of-pearl.

All I could do was silently sigh at how annoying the noble class is.

And the respectful appearance of these guards also made it difficult for me to accept. It seems that without a commanding leader, these guards are very timid, and I feel like the chances of betraying would be high if anything happened.

Unknowingly, an idea formed in my mind. Could it be that those guys from 【Snake Eye】 are planning a massacre and want to eliminate all of these idiots? Or maybe, like me, they are often treated with disdain by these nobles and became angry and embarrassed, so they want to wipe out the entire noble class?

Otherwise, why would they bomb our school?

The more I thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed.

As I watched the guards leave the room, I turned to Marisdo.

"I say, Miss Guild President, why did you get locked up with us? Based on your strength and your position just now, you could've easily shifted the blame onto us and left..."

"What are you saying! I saw you stopping that monster from destroying the city. If the bridge hadn't been destroyed, countless citizens would have died! In this situation, how could I turn a blind eye to everything?"

...

I felt a holy light shining from the guild president, and I felt uncomfortable...

"Okay, President Miss, I really appreciate that you didn't abandon us."

"No way! Please don't say that! It's only natural!"

However, she seemed increasingly embarrassed and guilty.

"Well, let's leave it at that for now. Oyado, Chunbai, it looks like we'll be staying here for a while. Is that okay?"

"Of course, it's fine~ After all, Brother's decision is always right."

Oyado had started throwing throwing knives at the artwork over there...

"As long as the master is happy~"

Chunbai stood by the whole time, not knowing what she was thinking...

"But that Duke doesn't seem like he'll go easy on us. How can we clear our names? Otherwise, that despicable Duke might use us as scapegoats."

"Well...they can't kill us in the end anyway. We can just run away and they won't be able to catch us."

"But..."

"Well, since the President herself came with us, we'll naturally find a better solution. After all, the President will continue to be the president of the Blue Lake City Mercenary Guild."

"So, what are you planning to do..."

"Oh, by the way, while we have the time, could you explain to me...what is the current political situation in Blue Lake City?"

"Political situation?"

Seeing the President's puzzled expression, I tried a different approach.

"I mean, has the lord of Blue Lake City or the Somu Landor family recently changed ownership?"

"Oh, that's what you're asking. Indeed, the Duke of the Somu Landor family died just last month. The position of Duke was inherited by the eldest son of the Duke's family, Foster C. Somu Landor. well...everyone's evaluation of him is not very good. But their family also has a second son, Jens V. Somu Landor. Although they had a third son, he died on the battlefield, leaving only him, an 18-year-old. According to the late Duke Somu Landor's wishes, he didn't give any instructions and left it for his descendants to fight over. So, according to the order of succession, the eldest son inherited it."

"I see, as expected. If that's the case, then the interests of the Duke's family...shouldn't be too difficult to understand. Although I don't know if that 18-year-old boy has any plans, I think Mr. Jens will visit us soon."

"Huh? Why?"

"I don't know how capable Mr. Jens is, but based on my observations of Mr. Foster this morning, he's definitely not fit to be the Duke. If Mr. Jens doesn't plan to take the Duke's position, then his plan is probably to find a way to threaten Mr. Foster and make him a shield that can withstand one disaster."

I paused and thought for a moment.

"However, Mr. Foster's intelligence is more likely to cause problems for himself. Basically, it's a waste. Instead of letting him bring negative impact to the Duke's family, it's better to quickly solve the problem."

"I have no idea what Mr. Philip is talking about..."

"Don't worry about it, President. If that Mr. Jens wants to become the Duke perfectly, this incident is definitely a good opportunity. So..."

"So, you've already anticipated that I will come to visit, right?"

The door to the prison suddenly opened, and a man in a purple robe entered, followed by three people in black. However, their names were repeated and in yellow font, which was too blinding for me to bother reading.

But the names of the people in front are quite obvious.

Jans V. Simumlandor

Water mage LV34, Lightning mage LV34

Neutral, suspicious, politician, conspirator, schemer, patricide, [Deep Water Paralyzer], tech enthusiast