I slowly opened my eyes in the Solitary Confinement Cell.
A plush sensation and the faint scent of roses.
The place I woke up was the Saintess’s Bed.
Clutching my heavy head, I slowly sat up.
Ange was sitting quietly on the edge of the bed.
“You didn’t use brainwashing.
I guess you quite liked my biography?” “Not at all.
You were just the worthless young lord of a Corrupt Family.”
Was it because she had glimpsed my memories of who I was?
Her tone felt even colder than before.
The life of a scoundrel was before my transmigration, so it can’t be helped.
Still, she must have properly understood my good intentions to bring about Reformation here.
That’s why I was able to wake up with a Clear State of Mind like this.
“By the way.
Do you know how to handle a sword?” “A sword?
Why do you ask?”
As I tilted my head, she casually stroked her Silver Hair as if it were nothing.
“In your memories, you’ve hardly ever wielded a sword, but you look quite strong now.” “I’ve never really learned.
I’m a Disowned Child in my family, after all.”
I answered honestly since she would have already read Derek’s memories.
I couldn’t reveal that I was the Knight Commander who killed her in my Previous Life.
“Then I guess you were born with it.”
The Saintess nodded with a blank expression.
Her fingers still gently fiddling with the hair at her temple.
“Well, I get it.
I can get to know what kind of person you are from now on.” “Isn’t it enough that you saw all my memories?
What else are you curious about?”
Even after seeing my memories, does she still not trust me completely?
At times like this, I need to emphasize my Aspiration.
“If you’re talking about my future self, I’ll start proving it now.
So it’s time for you to cooperate.” “Cooperation?
You mean releasing your guards?”
The Saintess, with her arms crossed, asked back with an indifferent expression.
“Yes.
I will have my subordinates atone for their sins, one way or another.” “Why are you so obsessed with those pathetic guards?”
It was a situation where my life, which I had barely saved, could be lost if I provoked her.
Nevertheless, I spoke confidently.
“Because if you keep tormenting only them like this, your own life will just shorten.”
Ange lightly bit her Red Lips.
She turned her gaze away and muttered softly.
“…There you go again about my life.” “Of course.
You’re the most important person here.”
This damn world will only function properly if you stay alive and well.
I said, as if soothing a thoroughly sulking Giant Cat.
“If something happens to you, things will get really hard for me too.”
At my earnest voice that followed, Ange fell silent for a moment.
The dim lighting cast a deep shadow over her face.
The Solitary Confinement Cell became completely quiet.
Only the Saintess and I remained in the Sealed Room, where not a sound could be heard.
“Really?”
Her Red Eyes formed an imperious smile like a crescent moon.
For a moment, I felt overwhelmed by her captivating atmosphere.
“Even if I were to be taken out by an assassin?”
At her serious question, this time I faltered.
Did she perhaps see even the memories of my Previous Life?
No, if she had, she would have killed me in a rage.
She must be talking about the subordinates from The Holy See who will pressure and try to control her.
“Of course.
The only one who can carry out your punishment is me, the Prison Warden.” “I see.
You’re a person full of a Sense of Responsibility.”
Ange slowly rose from her seat.
With her hands behind her back, she glanced back at me and gave a merciful eye-smile.
Just then, she looked worthy of the Title of Saintess.
“Alright.
I like it.”
The Saintess stretched out both hands and slowly closed her eyes.
A powerful Mana spread rapidly out of the Solitary Confinement Cell.
“The Hallucination Magic I cast on them has all been lifted.
They should all be back in their right minds.”
She agreed more easily than I thought.
Then again, if the Prison Warden is an Ally, it would be easier to stand against The Holy See, so it seems she gave me a chance.
“However, don’t trust them too much.
Not everyone will move as you think.” “I’ll keep that in mind.”
I got up from the bed.
Before leaving the cell, I picked up the apple that had fallen on the floor.
“I’ll be bringing your meals for a while.
Don’t skip any until the next Interview.”
I blew on it and wiped the skin with my sleeve.
I gently placed the ripe apple in her hand.
“Got it?” “Yes.
I’ll look forward to it.”
As I turned and left, I thought I felt a burning gaze on me.
But, whenever I looked back, the Saintess was coldly ignoring me.
Just how strong was she in this era to exude such an aura?
With my eyes squeezed shut, I calmly left the Solitary Confinement Cell.