Chapter 123

Underground prison guards all cover their faces with full-face helmets.

‘I can give pressure just by not showing my expression and gaze.’

Since you don’t know what state the prison guards are in or where they are looking, the villains become wary of themselves.

‘It also prevents any accidental friendship.’

The guards’ thick protective gear wasn’t just for defense. If the imprisonment period is prolonged, there is a concern that some kind of relationship will be formed between the villain and the prison guards.

To prevent this, he hid his physique with protective gear and covered his face with a helmet.

Prison guards also call each other by number, and the identification numbers assigned to prison guards are periodically reversed.

‘The helmet of my suit was also modified from this base.’

In addition, the helmet has a voice modulation function, and the hologram that can be seen through the visor indicates the command of the management headquarters and the state of imprisonment.

‘Certainly Johanna put in a lot of effort.’

Most of them were based on technology developed by Johanna. Kang Tae-min finished undressing and came out.

‘… Seol Ga-eun still has a baby.’

It was Seol Ga-eun who showed nervousness and hesitant gestures.

“Sensei Gaeun, are you okay?”

“Sir Taemin… ? Wow, you look good!”

I imagined her smiling brightly even though her face was covered by a visor.

Taemin Kang let out a low laugh and said.

“From now on, please call me by my identification number. Can you see it in the visor?”

“Ah, yes. Taemin Ssae, no G71 prison guards.”

“They said it was a temporary identification number because we were guests. G65 Prison guards. Then let’s go.”

Kang Tae-min and Seol Ga-eun went back to the locker room where the students were waiting. Students in orange prison uniforms were standing at attention with tense faces.

“The color of the prison uniform indicates the level of the villain. You guys have passed through the code yellow dungeon, so you wear orange.”

The students knew he was Kang Tae-min before they even said it. It was because the etiquette injector hanging from her waist robbed her of her gaze.

Kang Tae-min also brought a etiquette injector with the same intention. This is so that students can find themselves right away if there is a problem.

“Then we go to the prison cell.”

The six students silently followed. Seol Ga-eun took her place in Fumie.

‘This is the detention center… .’

‘Are there any villains in this?’

‘They must be vicious criminals, right?’

Students rolled their eyes.

All prison cells in the underground were solitary, and barriers were hung over thick iron doors.

Thanks to this, the students couldn’t tell who was inside. Eventually, let’s arrive at the designated prison cell.

“Get in.”

Kang Tae-min calmly gave the order. However, the altered voice sounded very cold to the students.

The students who entered their rooms nervously.

“uh… ?”

“what?”

“Unexpectedly… Are you okay?”

I was bewildered when I looked inside.

I imagined a room in a normal prison in the news or a shabby place in a movie.

‘Aren’t you supposed to be sleeping on the floor? Why are there beds?’

‘You can also take a shower in the private bathroom.’

‘I thought it would be very narrow, but it is wide.’

It was more like a single room rather than a prisoner’s room. Kang Tae-min checked the CCTV inside the room through the visor.

‘As expected, everyone is surprised.’

For the government, the prisoners here were a useful resource. In order to utilize such resources, a minimum standard of living had to be guaranteed.

‘From the victim’s point of view, the blood will flow backwards… .’

Someone would have been prevented from enjoying even this minimal life by these villains.

Taemin Kang wanted his students to feel the irony.

* * *

It was only at dinner time that the students could leave their rooms.

Not even half a day had passed since they became prisoners, but the complexion of the students was not very good.

‘Nothing, nothing to do.’

‘If I had a weapon, I would at least train.’

However, it was not possible to provide the prisoner with leisure. There was not even a common book, let alone TV.

‘I can’t even use my abilities because of this.’

Prisoners wore thin restraints around their wrists, ankles and neck. However, contrary to appearances, the effect was excellent.

The devices made with Johanna’s magic engineering sensed the wearer’s mana and converted it into an electric shock.

If prisoners use their powers without permission, they are torturing themselves.

Thanks to that, Yuhwarin, a spirit sage, was unable to summon a spirit and had to taste loneliness.

However, if you forcibly peel it off, an explosion will immediately send a signal to the management headquarters.

“Go to the restaurant.”

Kang Tae-min led the tired students out of prison. Seol Ga-eun felt sorry for the children, but decided to keep her mouth shut so as not to disturb the atmosphere.

“laugh… .”

“ah… .”

It was only when they reached the cafeteria that the students could see the villains. People like themselves in orange jumpsuits.

However, they only glanced at the students and soon lowered their heads and focused on their meal.

‘He looks better than I thought.’

‘It doesn’t look like a criminal.’

The students unknowingly glanced at each other. It was completely different from the image of the vicious criminal they had in mind.

As long as he changed his clothes, he looked no different from normal Awakeners.

“seating.”

At Kang Tae-min’s direction, the students settled down and started eating. Meals weren’t bad, as was the prison cell.

At least, there was no shortage of food, clothing, and shelter.

“Listen while eating.”

The students, who hesitated for a moment at Kang Tae-min’s words, continued their meal.

“After dinner, we will take a short break and then we will start working at the gate with those prisoners.”

“Cheuk… !”

At those words, Song Dae-beom, who was eating rice, was heard. Surprised by the harsh cough, Ju Da-hyun tried to pat her on the back.

“oh… !”

I had no choice but to withdraw my hand reflexively at the tingling pain in my outstretched wrist.

“Physical contact between prisoners is prohibited. Conversation must be permitted as well.”

restrictions on freedom.

It was a punishment, but also a kind of motivation.

‘I’m trying to make the prisoners feel more comfortable inside the dungeon than here.’

At least inside the gate, I was able to secure my freedom, even if there were dangers. Prisoners will voluntarily enter the gate, which leads to increased productivity.

While the students were eating in silence, Kang Tae-min looked at the other villains.

‘… As expected, edification is a difficult task.’

What he was looking at was the karma log. The majority still maintained their evil tendencies.

But many of them will never commit a crime again.

‘Because I wouldn’t want to come here again.’

Do not do evil to avoid disadvantage. Hwang Ye-ri or Ko Jeong-hwan will have similar standards.

It was a sufficiently successful ‘rehabilitation’ in society, but not from the victim’s point of view.

‘How many of them will seek forgiveness for their sins?’

There will be few people who will repent, apologize to the victim, and ask for forgiveness.

Rather, the majority of people would come out with a red flag saying that they had paid for their sins.

In such a situation, neither society nor the law will take the victim’s side. On the contrary, it was fortunate that they did not receive even criticism, saying that their resentment and resentment were excessive.

‘… That’s why I’m not wrong.’

The idea that erasing the wicked from the world is better than the slim possibility of conversion.

Kang Tae-min once again solidified his judgment.

Soon, as he said, the time to prepare for entering the gate arrived.

‘Am I using only the weapons provided here?’

‘Finally unwrapping this.’

Prior to the special class, other villains were skillfully provided with equipment. The prison guards released the restraints of the villains in front of the gate and let them enter.

Before long, the special units were also given their own equipment.

“Gate Labor uses a labyrinthine dungeon for safety. So you don’t have to worry about facing other villains.”

A prison guard explained to the nervous students. Soon after, he turned his head to Kang Tae-min.

“And since the teacher supervises you directly, you might be better off worrying.”

Even so, the complexion of the students did not improve that much. It was for a different reason than safety.

‘He won’t help until right before he dies.’

It was because he knew what Kang Tae-min’s director meant. The guards just thought the students were nervous.

“then.”

“Yes, thank you.”

Kang Tae-min was greeted by the guards and led the students to the gate.

‘This is the start.’

He had other things to do besides teaching his students.

* * *

“Wow… .”

“Whoa, I will finally live.”

The students who regained their freedom felt breathless even in the stale air of the dungeon.

Yuhwarin immediately summoned the spirit and reunited, and Ko Minsu and Inoa lightly warmed up.

“set.”

“ancient!”

However, even for a while, Kang Tae-min’s call quickly lined them up.

“In front of the gate, this place is called the base.”

Only then did the students take a look around.

wide joint.

Torches of green light were burning on the walls, and the walls and floors were hewn with yellow stone.

“In addition to the weapons, everyone must have received Vambraces.”

At that, the students looked at their arms. It was a Vambrace made of a material similar to a restraint.

“It is a modified scanner attached to a drone for detecting mana. One goal is to fill the quota assigned to that scanner.”

If it was part-time, there was no reason for the prisoners to attack. In response, the administrative headquarters imposed a minimum quota for each prisoner.

“There are two cases where it is valid: when scanning a monster or discovering an artifact.”

Prisoners’ main task is to wipe out the monsters inside the dungeon. However, in rare cases, artifacts were found.

If the artifact falls into the hands of a prisoner, it can be a problem, so possession is not allowed.

“Attempted smuggling of artifacts is a valid reason for an additional prison term and the use of force by prison guards.”

The students shook their heads.

They also thought the chances of finding the artifact were not very high.

“Each attack is done in pairs of two. First, Inoa and Joo Dahyun. The two of you are a pair.”

“Yep!”

When called, the two answered confidently. Inoa would use her abilities to tank from the front, and Ju Da-hyun would use her javelin and spearmanship to serve as the rearguard.

“Next is Ko Min-soo and Song Dae-beom.”

“Yes.”

Ko Min-soo’s skills are outstanding, but due to the nature of bare-handed fighting, he had to stick closely to the enemy. Song Dae-beom’s use of attributes will make up for that.

Eventually, naturally, the last two people remained.

“And Pyo Su-ho and Yu Hwa-rin.”

“Mmm! I will do my best!”

Pyo Soo-ho showed enthusiasm, but Yoo Hwa-rin’s face stiffened.

‘Obviously because of my fault… .’

The thing I tried to reject Pyosuho with a short thought. Although he is reflecting on himself after the friendly match against Japan, he was still face-to-face with Pyo Soo-ho.

‘Sam wants me to change.’

While Yoo Hwa-rin was organizing her thoughts, Kang Tae-min pointed to the passage.

“Prisoners who entered earlier must have left a mark on the passage. You guys just have to choose an unmarked passage and attack it.”

“If there is any problem, come back right away. Understand?”

It was a modulated voice, but a worried tone came out. She didn’t have a tough personality.

After the students disappeared down the aisle, Seol Ga-eun sighed briefly.

“Whoa… It’s breathtaking just to watch.”

“Because it’s about dealing with villains. If the prison guards get distracted, it can turn into a big problem.”

“Um… Yes, you need to wake up!”

Seol Ga-eun shook her head. Kang Tae-min laughed and searched his waist.

“I’ll light a cigarette for a moment and come back.”

“Ah, yes. Bye!”

Seeing Kang Tae-min heading towards the empty aisle, Seol Ga-eun quickly rolled her eyes.

‘It’s only the two of us until the students return.’

It was a long-awaited time, so I wanted to have fun. She struggled with the topic of conversation.

‘To ask what kind of relationship you have with Mr. Lua… It’s kind of like that, right?’

She shook her head.

I couldn’t lighten the mood by bringing up the story of someone who wasn’t here.

‘Rather than that, again a meal appointment again? Or even a drink… ? Ugh, is that a bit like that?’

As a housewife, there were not many things that came to her mind.

Is it because Seol Ga-eun’s worries have deepened?

She didn’t notice that Kang Tae-min’s silhouette was split in two instantly. Of course, even if I was aware of it, I wouldn’t have known.

‘Occupies Necrod’s last artifact.’

Kang Tae-min had no intention of telling anyone about his plan.

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