Chapter 61 - Beyond that
Translator: Appleot
Editor: Yuki
Beyond the office floor is a cafeteria, residential area, and warehouse. I ran as fast as I could to the section in the back where only the executives and some staff can enter. This area has strict security and can only be entered by fingerprint authentication.
When I held my right index finger over the sensor, I heard a clicking sound behind the thick door. Alright, it works.
In [Transformation], it seems that even fingerprints are properly made. Feeling an unpleasant heat behind me, I hurriedly went inside and closed the door.
"Hah"
It feels like I'm a character in a horror movie. While Bando was a monster chasing after me because of a grudge. I was almost cornered. In a movie, a character like me will be the first to die.
In this high security area, there is a treasure house that belongs to Gonda. All the treasures there were collected with all his greed. Of course, only Gonda can open it. If it's a treasure, I think it's okay to put it in a magic pouch, but it seems that collectors think differently. If they don't decorate it properly, they won't be satisfied. According to Memeno’s memory, Gonda always stays in the treasure house once a day. Well, I’ll open the treasure chest after everything is done. Now, what I am aiming for is beyond that.
The Punishment cell.
The place that all members of Chaos Saga except Memeno were afraid of. Members who failed their missions were put here as punishment. It's a metal prison with only a small peephole and air holes. No sounds can be heard in this space and only a small amount of light shines in, which is quite a difficult thing for a decent human being to bear. Of course, there is no effect on Memeno.
I held my finger over the sensor on the door of the punishment cell.
Click.
There was a metallic sound. There is only cool air and a toilet jar inside. Once inside, you can't open it from there easily.
"Mayuzumi. I’m sorry for doing this."
I closed the door of the punishment cell and there was only silence.
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Suddenly, the thin air was mixed with the hot air that clung to me. The heat gradually strengthened, and the inside of the punishment cell became like a steam bath.
He’s here.
The temperature inside rose as his footsteps approached.
Come on, Bando.
Look inside.
Here we go.
Here we go.
Here we go.
"Mayuzumi-san!"
Bando's voice echoed in the punishment cell.
"Well, is that voice Bando?"
"Mayuzumi-san! Why are you in such a place!"
"I was invited by Chaos Saga, and since I refused, I was abducted. I've been trapped here for days."
"The boss didn't say anything about this!"
"I don't know. Why is Bando here in the first place?"
"Rare chaotic blessings can be executives here, so..."
"I also have a chaotic blessing. It's extremely rare and that's why I was invited."
"But why did you refuse? Mayuzumi-san could be an executive."
"I was told to be a woman of Gonda, so I refused."
"What?! That's! No, but..."
"Get me out of here."
"Wait, are you really Mayuzumi-san?"
"Your nickname in elementary school was Jomon pottery."
"Stop it, Mayuzumi-san! That story was when we were in elementary school."
"Do you believe me now?"
"Oh, you’re definitely Mayuzumi-san."
The temperature inside the punishment cell suddenly dropped.
"I'll open it for you, so wait a minute Mayuzumi-san."
Click. The first stage is completed. The light from the open door was dazzling. Bando seemed to be happy as he extended his hand.
"Thank you"
I took the hand of Bando and got out of the punishment cell. The air outside of the cell is better.
"I've done the right thing. Let's get out of here."
Bando pulled out Mayuzumi's delicate hand and started walking.
"Did you betray Chaos Saga?"
"Oh. I've got something really important, so there's no use for Chaos Saga anymore."
"I see."
"Come on, let's hurry!"
"Yes"
The time of patience continues.
T/N
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