Chapter 114 Prison
Siffre may never figure out why he lost in his entire life. He had obviously taken away Ludwig's luck, he had the support of the system, and he had done it without anyone noticing. But just like playing chess, one wrong move led to another, and in the end there was no turning back.
In fact, the Interstellar Prison is not as strict as people say. The second floor below ground is divided into a separate area that is not under the jurisdiction of the Interrogation Department. In other words, even if a prisoner is beaten to death, no news will be leaked.
Since the day that Ludwig shot him in the knee, Sieflich has been in prison for three days without any treatment, and can only watch the wound fester and rot. The prison he is in is closed on all sides, and he can't see his hand in front of him. It is so quiet that he can even hear his own heartbeat.
Sifley didn't even know how long he had been in prison. The extreme sleepiness and fear made him like a frightened bird. He couldn't fall asleep at all. Hunger was gnawing at his spasming stomach. Every minute and every second was extremely tormenting.
How long did he stay?
Three days? Ten days? Half a month?
For the first time in his life, Sifley knew what it felt like to live a day like a year. The backlash from the system skills made his brain foggy and he couldn't think at all. He grabbed the railing with both hands and banged his head hard, making a banging sound, and shouted hysterically: "Ludwig! Come out! I know you can see me!!"
Severus' eyes were bloodshot, and he looked like a devil in the dark night, shaking with anger: "If you have the guts, give me a quick death! Don't be a shrunken turtle! Do you hear me? You shrunken turtle!!"
He swore all the ugliest curses he had ever heard of in his life, but because he hadn't eaten for a long time, his voice was hoarse and he had no strength left. It only took him two hours from swearing to kneeling on the ground and crying.
Sivley said sadly, "Brother... I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have hurt Grandpa. We are brothers after all. Give me a chance and let me go, okay?"
"I don't ask for anything else. I just want to apologize to Grandpa in person. You can do whatever you want to me!"
In the surveillance footage, Sevilla was crying heartbreakingly, and if we ignore the unbearable curses and swearing he uttered before, it seemed that his tears were really heartfelt.
Ludwig stared at the screen expressionlessly, his amber eyes showing a barely perceptible shade of blue under the light and shadow of the screen. After a moment, he had had enough of the show and finally got up lazily from his chair, put on his military cap and went to the second floor below ground.
“Ting…Ting…”
Because the prison was extremely quiet, any slight movement would be magnified infinitely. Sieffrei recognized the sound of military boots hitting the ground and immediately climbed up from the ground with his injured leg, shouting excitedly: "Ludwig! Is that you?! Brother, brother, please, let me out! I know I was wrong!"
It was too dark around, and Sivley could not see anything clearly. He only felt the footsteps getting closer and closer, and finally stopped slowly in front of him. With a "click" sound, a light lit up above his head. The light was dim, but it almost blinded Sivley's eyes.
"ah!!"
Severus covered his eyes and screamed in pain, then staggered to the ground. He opened his eyes with difficulty to adjust to the light, but saw a familiar figure in military uniform standing outside the cell door. His eyes were half-opened, and his tall nose cast a butterfly-like shadow under the light. His jaw was thin, and his tightly furrowed brows were clearly visible under the light. His tone was understated:
"Phew, that's noisy."
Sieflei had just tried desperately to get out, but when he saw Ludwig's face, he suddenly couldn't say anything. He covered his swollen knees with sweat on his forehead, "Ludwig... let me go... have you forgotten that we are brothers..."
Ludwig opened the cell door with his fingerprints and walked in. He smelled the foul smell of wounds in the air, and his expression remained unchanged: "Severi, of course I haven't forgotten that we are brothers, otherwise why would I come here today?"
Sivley was delighted when he heard that. He rolled and crawled over, and the silver cuffs on his wrists clattered. "Are you willing to let me go? Are you really willing to let me go?"
Ludwig remained silent, seemingly agreeing.
After being imprisoned for this period of time, Sivley's mind was completely in a state of confusion. He had only one thought in his mind, which was to leave this damn place as soon as possible. He did not care about his festering right leg, and staggered to his feet and walked out. However, he did not expect that a strong wind suddenly blew from behind, and he was thrown heavily to the ground.
"Bang--!"
There was a muffled sound and dust flew everywhere.
Severi groaned in pain as his handcuffed hands were firmly stepped on by a pair of black military boots. Looking up, he saw Ludwig's face looking down at him. He slowly leaned over and squatted, raising his eyebrows imperceptibly, as if he couldn't understand why Severi was so naive.
"Let you go?"
Ludwig asked with a half-smile, "If I let you go, who will let me and Amber go? You don't really think I know nothing, do you?"
In fact, his heart was not as calm as he appeared, because Sifley's head was really smooth and clean, without any sign of being shot. The bullet he shot had clearly hit him right in the forehead, and yet he had returned to the imperial capital alive.
Sivley also realized that he was a little naive. He struggled violently and asked with an ugly face: "Ludwig! Why did you lock me up here? Even if I wanted to harm Grandpa, it was just an attempt. The court will not sentence me too severely!"
He held the knife high when he committed the evil, but now that punishment has come, he remembers the law and justice.
Ludwig said nothing, but took out a syringe from his pocket. He held Sivley's right hand and slowly pushed the cold liquid into it. He said in a low voice: "Even if Grandpa doesn't pursue it, it is a fact that you murdered the male insect named Fang Yun. I can't guarantee that he will let you go."
Sivley was panicked when he heard this: "What did you inject into me?!"
Ludwig's lips curled slightly: "Of course it's a good thing."
Severe wanted to struggle, but he had no strength. He felt that the scene in front of him was turned upside down, and he felt dizzy and nauseous. Seeing this, Ludwig took out a small spray bottle and sprayed it in front of him. The sweet and greasy fragrance invaded his nose and seemed to penetrate into his brain.
"Amber..."
Ludwig suddenly whispered these two words, which seemed a bit confusing. Severi's pupils slowly shrank into needle-like shapes, as if bewitched, and then he murmured: "Amber?"
"Yes, Amber."
Ludwig repeated it again, then stood up and left. He had been in the dark cell for too long, and when he suddenly came out, he squinted his eyes because of the bright light in the corridor. The adjutant who had been waiting outside for a long time came forward and handed him a paper document, saying, "Major General, according to regulations, we can only detain Sivley for three days at most. The Third Prince has already informed the prosecutor, and the pressure is on. If we don't release him, it may cause controversy."
Ludwig took the document and signed his name on the release order. He raised his eyebrows and said, "I didn't say not to release him. Transfer him to a normal cell. Mr. Fang Yun has already reported the case to the military. Sivley has to show up during the interrogation."
Even though he had heard the truth, the adjutant still found it unbelievable: "Why on earth would Sivley want to harm Lord Fang Yun? Doesn't he know that this is a capital crime punishable by execution?!"
Hearing this, Ludwig raised the brim of his hat, looked up at the sky with the blazing sun hanging high in the distance, and said meaningfully: "But what this world lacks most is fools who seek their own death."
Soon, an explosive piece of news spread quickly in the imperial capital. Fang Yun, the only male member of the Black Eagle Corps, suddenly reported to the military, claiming that he was deceived and murdered by Sifley during the battle, and that the other party had implanted more than 40 micro-bombs in his body. He requested the military to conduct a strict trial and give him justice.
Once the news got out, it alarmed all the high-ranking officials in the imperial capital. Not to mention how unbelievable it was for a female insect to murder a male insect, the fact that Fang Yun and Siflai had made a vow of love that was known to everyone in the city, and then suddenly became enemies, was enough to keep the residents of the city worried for half a year.
Sifley was finally released from the dark dungeon, and was then subjected to severe torture. After Ludwig injected him with the unknown drug, he became confused and blurted out all the truth, even the fact that he had instructed Fang Yun to poison Amber's wine.
The police officers in charge of the interrogation became more and more shocked the more they asked questions. They had never encountered such a big case in their lives, especially when the third prince was involved. When the relevant documents were submitted to the senior military for review, after considering many aspects, Sifley was directly sentenced to the torture of one hundred light whips and life imprisonment on a desolate planet.
The death penalty is not the most terrifying thing. The real torture is suffering on a deserted planet for the rest of your life.
When the Third Prince learned that Sivley had told him that he had ordered him to poison Duke Bach, his face turned very ugly, and he slowly exhaled and said, "Sivley, Sivley, you have come to this point and still want to bite me. You really don't deserve to die..."
Steward Hati was worried: "Your Highness, I heard that Sifley has been clamoring to see you. Will he drag you into it?"
The Third Prince had just finished his meal. Upon hearing this, he took out his handkerchief and wiped his fingertips. He sneered and said, "The military doesn't have the guts to do this. Even if the Insect Emperor knew about this, he would just suppress it. But Sifley's mouth is really causing trouble. We must find a way to shut him up. Doesn't he want to see me? Get the aircraft ready. I'm going to the military."
Today was the last day of the two-month assassination period. The buzzing reminder of the system kept echoing in Sivley's mind, almost driving him crazy. He squatted in the cell, holding his head in pain with both hands, and his originally azure eyes had completely turned into a cloudy brown.
[Warning! The mission deadline is only six hours and 53 minutes! ]
[Warning! The mission deadline is only six hours and 52 minutes! ]
[Warning! The mission deadline is only six hours and 51 minutes! ]
"Shut up! It's so noisy!"
Severus spoke hysterically and began to pull the railing frantically: "I want to see the third prince! Did you hear me?! I want to see the third prince!"
As long as we meet the third prince, the other party will definitely find a way to rescue him, and then kill Amber, and the mission will be completed!
Sifley looked crazy and sinister. He still had a die together card but it was useless. Even if he couldn't survive, he wanted Amber to be buried with him!
On the other side, the third prince Nurman had already arrived at the military headquarters. Coincidentally, the female officer in charge of receiving him happened to be Ludwig. Although both of them had smiles on their faces, there was a subtle smell of gunpowder in the air.
"Major General Ludwig, long time no see. I heard that you are going to marry Her Excellency Amber soon. Congratulations."
It was just a simple polite remark, but only the Third Prince knew how complicated his emotions were when he said it. Not long ago, although Ludwig was the most promising major general in the Empire, he had a younger brother, Siflai, in front of him, and a stupid fiancé, Amber, in the back, which held him back. He had long become a laughing stock in the upper class circles.
But not long after that, the opponent's situation took a dramatic turn. If we were to ask who is the most popular male insect in the city of Heize, it would be Amber.
Since the Black Eagle Corps returned to the country, the invitations to banquets sent to Amber in the city have been flying like snowflakes. They are all blind date opportunities created by the elders of each family for the female insects in their families, but Amber did not accept any of them. He just stayed at home to recuperate, and then personally arranged the wedding with Ludwig. It turns out that the true feelings do not need to be shouted to the world like Fang Yun did, and can be seen by actions.
Ludwig raised his eyes slightly when he heard this, as if he had detected a trace of unspeakable affection from the unnatural tone of the Third Prince. He slowly turned the ring on his ring finger, smiling, and it was unknown what he was thinking: "Thank you, Severi is still waiting for you inside, please come in."
The Third Prince was about to go in with his attendants when Ludwig suddenly reached out and patted his shoulder. A faint sweet fragrance flashed past his nose but soon dissipated into the air: "You are going in the wrong direction. Siflai is a serious criminal. The interview room is on the underground floor."
The Third Prince paused, changed direction, and asked casually, "I heard that Siflei will be exiled to a deserted planet soon. After all, he is your brother. Isn't Major General Ludwig going to plead for him?"
Ludwig said calmly: "You will suffer the consequences if you bring trouble upon yourself."
I don't know if it was an illusion, but his amber eyes had gradually faded, replaced by a mysterious blue. It didn't look like the tranquil sea, but more like an endless glacier, cold and untouchable.
The Third Prince felt as if he had been seen through by him, and he forced a smile: "Yes, I have something to say to Sifley, so I won't bother you to accompany me when we meet later."
Ludwig seemed to raise his eyebrows when he heard this: "You really don't need me to protect you?"
The third prince did not trust Ludwig and declined, "No, I have guards with me."
The Third Prince insisted on doing so, so of course Ludwig would not say anything else. He opened the door of the meeting room, led the other party in, and then turned and left. However, he did not walk far away. Instead, he leaned against the corridor, put on a miniature headset, half-closed his eyes, and listened to the movements inside with boredom.
The third prince sat down at one end of the long table in the meeting room, holding half a white instant pill in his hand. He ordered the guards beside him to cut off surveillance, then threw the pill into the guest's water cup. He then adjusted his sitting position and waited for Severus to come out.
This is a chronic poison that will only take effect ten days after ingestion. Sifley will be exiled to a deserted planet tomorrow. Even if something happens then, it won't be his fault.
There was intermittent chatter coming from the monitoring headset.
A minute passed.
Ten minutes passed.
At the fifteenth minute, a loud gunshot suddenly rang out through the earphones, piercing my eardrums.
"Bang!!!"
Ludwig suddenly closed his eyes and slowly stood up straight.
The fish...is hooked.
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