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Chapter 161

EP.161 Drug Pickling

After crying for a long time, the doctor wiped her swollen eyes and spoke.

“This procedure is absolutely incomprehensible, and I plan to question it once you get out…”

“Question? How do you plan to do that?”

“Well… in the name of Dr. Jennifer Cash…”

She meant she would use the name of the head of the headquarters that is used for me.

“No. That would reveal that I’m connected to the headquarters. Just get me out.”

*Grind!*

The sound of teeth grinding came from the angry doctor.

Get angrier. Direct your hostility toward the humans who did this to me.

And then aim that hostility at all of humanity.

“I must question it. I’ll make sure you’re not connected to the headquarters.”

“Then you’ll need to silence them? Are you going to kill all the humans who saw my face?”

“…Just bear with it a little longer… I’ve already identified all the governors connected to the criminal organization. I’ve also captured evidence that the governor of Mississippi framed an innocent person like you.”

“You need to move carefully. Don’t rush.”

“How can I move carefully when you’re in this state!?”

The doctor shouted angrily.

She was startled by her own actions and apologized.

“Sorry… You’re the one suffering the most…”

“It’s okay. I’m really doing fine, you know?”

“Is that the face of someone doing fine?”

“This is considered good. A fellow inmate who came in with me was raped on the first day.”

“…..”

The doctor shuddered at the horrifying statement.

But was it really rape? Whatever.

I smiled at her and said,

“Don’t worry too much. I can take care of myself.”

“I’m so worried… Every day feels like hell… I’m anxious that something might happen to you…”

She was about to cry again.

*Clank!*

I tried to hold her hand, but the handcuffs fixed to the desk prevented me.

When I frowned, the doctor quickly placed her hand over mine.

I gave her an awkward smile.

“This is really uncomfortable. Right?”

The doctor, on the verge of tears again, silently shook her head.

As I slowly stroked her fingers, I asked,

“How are Sehwa and Yuria? Do they know about me?”

“Not yet. No contact either. The lie we told before coming to the U.S. for tourism seems to be holding up. But it’s only a matter of time before they find out. If that happens, Yuria might not care, but Sehwa… she’ll be furious. So we need to get you out before that…”

“Remember. You must never use the headquarters’ name.”

“I’ll handle that…”

“Unnie.”

My tone was scolding.

Usually, the doctor would give in when I spoke like this.

But today was different.

“I said I’ll handle it… Listen to me. Seeing you like this really breaks my heart. I have five visitation rights, so I’ll visit you every two days and stay with you for three hours each time. Of course, I’ll make sure there’s no delay in your release.”

She was afraid that I’d be assaulted by other inmates in the cell block.

She didn’t know I was in solitary confinement.

Of course, I plan to move to the general cell block, but I’ll have to silence the guards who’ll be bribed.

I sighed, expressing my complicated feelings.

“Alright…”

“I’ll never… never meddle again. I’m really sorry…”

“Meddle? It was my decision. But I want to eat the lasagna you make.”

At that, the doctor burst into laughter amidst her tears, shaking her head frantically.

“I’ll make it for you… Let’s go back to Korea as soon as you get out… I love you, Jihyuk.”

“I love you too. I’ll hang in there.”

**

Sinclair was taken to the warden’s office the day after parting with the doctor.

He was sipping coffee with a slightly benevolent expression, but I could see the hidden malice in his ugly face and chuckled.

“So, you’ve decided to accept the offer.”

“I concluded that it’s a loss if I don’t take it. But… can you pay in cash?”

He couldn’t reveal the source of the money. He thinks cash is safer.

Well, do you think you can trace Marcella’s arrangements?

I nodded readily.

“Straight to the point, huh?”

“Seems like we’re on the same page.”

“Let’s do it. You can receive it at your desired location, or we can deliver it directly to your home.”

“Good. What do you want in return? Staying in solitary confinement doesn’t seem so bad. You can even send female inmates periodically.”

That’s tempting…

Shackling violent female inmates… Huh, just imagining it turns me on.

But I’m not a stray cat that eats anything.

“There are three conditions. First, the lawyer who visited today will come again, but don’t tell her anything about me. Second, transfer me to the general cell block.”

“And the last one?”

“The third condition… You’ve confiscated some drug contraband, right? Give it to me whenever I say I need it.”

You can’t call it truly depraved unless you pickle it in drugs.

The warden’s eyes sparkled with interest.

“Trying to get high before you leave? You don’t look like an addict.”

“Your answer?”

“The first and third conditions are more than possible, but the second condition is a no-go. If something happens to you, we’ll be in trouble. There’d be no way to get the money.”

He said that while rubbing three fingers together quickly.

He’s really obsessed with money.

“Do I look like someone who’d die in a place like that?”

“There have been plenty of guys who were as relaxed as you and ended up in big trouble.”

“So, you’re saying no?”

As my voice dropped slightly, the warden averted his gaze.

There’s no point in pissing him off.

So just agree. I’ll give you a lot of money.

Though I doubt you’ll live long enough to spend it all after I get out.

“If you really want it, I’ll change your cell block. Section A, it’s relatively less dangerous than the others. I’ll also assign more guards there.”

He was worried that other inmates might attack me.

I shrugged.

“As long as you don’t stop me from doing whatever I want, it’s fine.”

“I have no intention of stopping you. Satisfied?”

“Good. Discuss with the other guards and set a date and place, then call me.”

“You’re going to give it to all of us at once?”

“Yes. My secretary is busy.”

“Did I say I’d give you enough to satisfy you?”

“Of course. The $200,000 I gave you earlier… consider it a service. For the warden who’s working hard to rehabilitate criminals.”

The warden showed a greedy smile, seemingly pleased with my words.

His gold tooth faintly visible, he looked like a toad soaked in desire.

“Let’s do it. Has the deposit money come in?”

“I forgot about that. But I don’t really need it. I’ll be out soon. Just put in a few necessities.”

“Got it. It’s a shame you’re leaving soon.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll give you plenty before I’m released.”

At that, the warden stood up and extended his hand to me.

This bastard wants to shake hands after picking his nose.

I raised my shackled hands in response.

“As you can see, my hands are like this.”

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Two days later, near the prison hotel.

“Haah…”

The doctor sighed as she tried to hack into the prison.

She wanted to hack the cameras to see how Jihyuk was doing, but even her skills couldn’t break through.

Of course, she’s not a professional hacker… but she’s breached core government agencies before, so she thought a prison would be manageable. It was too much.

The security was too strong to hack with just a laptop.

But there was one silver lining.

She could get Jihyuk out pretty quickly.

Using Jennifer Cash’s name, she sent information about corrupt governors to key U.S. agencies.

She also demanded the immediate release of Alex Song, who was wrongfully framed.

She even told them to root out the rotten core if they wanted to play the role of the world’s police.

The U.S., a major player in the world union and on good terms with the Beast Slayer Headquarters, would have no choice but to comply.

They might even thank her for the information.

Closing her laptop, the doctor dressed in a suit and left the hotel.

Hoping nothing had happened to Jihyuk, she entered the prison using a forged ID.

She handed the fake badge to the counter and said,

“Visitation. Section H, Alex Song.”

“Understood.”

The visitation info clerk tapped on the computer and tilted her head.

“Alex Song has been transferred to Section A. That name is unique here… I’ll prepare the visitation.”

“Thank you. But when was he transferred?”

“Two days ago.”

“Reason?”

“Due to trouble with another inmate.”

The doctor’s heart sank.

Trouble… Did he get into another fight after meeting me?

She asked anxiously,

“How is he? Is… Alex Song okay?”

“There’s no record of him going to the infirmary.”

“Ah…”

Then it was probably just a minor scuffle.

Relieved, she sighed dozens of times internally, handed over her belongings except for the documents, and followed the guard to the private visitation room.

Walking down the narrow corridor, the doctor kept her eyes on the ground and asked the guard,

“Will Alex Song be handcuffed today too?”

“…It’s a mandatory procedure for all inmates in this prison. Please understand.”

“Okay…”

Too worried about Jihyuk to notice her surroundings, she didn’t catch the guard’s slightly awkward tone.

Entering the visitation room, the doctor sat down, and the guard said,

“It’ll take about 15 minutes.”

“Alright.”

The guard left, and the doctor tried to hide her anxiety as she waited for 15 minutes.

Time that flew by when she was with Jihyuk now felt like an eternity.

Biting her nails, she sat quietly until the door opened, and Jihyuk entered with the guard she had seen before.

The doctor stood up, scanning his face, which she had missed so much.

‘Thank goodness…’

Jihyuk’s face showed that the previous wounds were healing, and no new injuries were visible.

His complexion was good, and he didn’t seem to be in pain.

As she fidgeted, the guard secured Jihyuk’s hands and feet and left the room. She immediately rushed to him.

“Jihyuk…!”

“Have you been well? Unnie?”

Jihyuk’s voice was bright.

A bit excited. Probably because she came.

The doctor hugged Jihyuk tightly and sobbed.

She didn’t want to cry, but seeing him getting thinner made tears flow naturally.

After a long time feeling her lover’s warmth, the doctor sat back down.

Jihyuk was smiling happily, looking at her.

His dilated pupils suggested he had just woken up.

“Were you sleeping? Sorry…”

“No. I was just resting in the cell. I made a friend. A friend who treats me well. Thanks to him, life is easier.”

A criminal friend made prison life easier…

It felt quite strange.

Grateful to the criminal, yet distrustful…

But since he made Jihyuk’s life easier, I should thank his family later.

Thinking that, the doctor spoke.

“I sent the list of governors involved in this to the government departments. A response should come soon. I’m sure it’ll be positive. I used the headquarters’ name.”

“Good job.”

“Once you’re out, we’ll take the first flight…”

The doctor paused.

Jihyuk had been reluctant to use the headquarters’ name to solve things.

But now he said it was good.

Is prison life so hard that he wants to get out any way he can?

Thinking that, she noticed Jihyuk smiling while wrinkling his nose and wondered.

‘What’s going on?’

The Jihyuk she knew didn’t have that habit.

“What’s wrong?”

After speaking, Jihyuk took a short breath through his nose.

His hands were trembling slightly, almost imperceptibly.

The doctor’s eyes narrowed as she watched closely.

Drowsy eyes, a happy smile, and a nose that kept wrinkling and inhaling.

Now that she looked, his eyes were sunken, and he seemed unable to focus on the conversation.

Putting it all together, the doctor’s lips trembled.

‘No, surely not…!’

To be continued―――――――――――――――――――――


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Became the Final Boss in a Magical Girl Game

Became the Final Boss in a Magical Girl Game

마법소녀물 야겜 속 최종보스가 되었다
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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2021 Native Language: Korean
I used to be a hardcore fan of magical girl games, and now I’ve become the final boss, the demon king. Isn’t that crazy cool?

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