Free Web NovelChapter 286: Chapter 286 Reliable Trust Relationships_1
In the afternoon, Veronica knocked on Aiden’s office door and gave him a brief report on the trial use of the riot gear during regular training.
Then, she mentioned the situation she observed earlier that day on the playground, where Annie Drake and two inmates from Cell 6 were seen gathering together.
"Commander, I think these people are definitely plotting some conspiracy..." Veronica said with a somber face, "The two inmates from Cell 6 are pure scum, they’ve never been honest in prison, and now they have started approaching this troublesome new inmate..."
"Hmm, I know," Aiden nodded before Veronica could finish speaking, "After all, inmate 3677 is the one who escaped from the Empire’s capital prison, that legendary case, the pirate from Cell 6 must have heard about her. They probably went to hitch a ride with her... it’s to be expected."
"Should we take any measures?" Veronica asked.
Aiden thought for a moment, "Not for now."
"Is it really alright? What if it turns into a situation similar to when inmate 3340 organized the insurrection..." Veronica said worriedly; she still vividly remembered the riot Meiruki had instigated.
"It won’t escalate, after all inmate 3677’s personal abilities are simply incomparable to inmate 3340’s," Aiden shook his head, "Plus, their method of escape is quite special; it’s destined not to turn into a riot."
Compared to Meiruki, Annie Drake was actually just a minor character; the real challenge about her was her backing—the Red Shark Pirates who possessed the Wordless Code.
Melifilia had once told him that the power of the Ancient Artifact could only be absorbed and fully utilized after undergoing the corresponding promotion ritual.
Those so-called promotion rituals, rather than being a necessary process for absorbing the Divine Power, were more like a test imposed by the Divine Power on those who sought to possess it.
To those who failed this "test," the Divine Power was merely a neutral tool; the holder could use this power according to the rules but couldn’t manipulate it freely.
Simply writing rules on the Wordless Code would cause the rules to take effect unconditionally within the designated range, including on the writer themselves; no one could obtain special privileges.
"What exactly is inmate 3677’s method of escape?" Veronica cautiously inquired.
"Inmate 3677’s father is Navi Drake, a great pirate active in the Empire’s waters. This pirate possesses an Ancient Artifact that allows the holder to establish their own rules. This Ancient Artifact can directly affect people and things within its domain, forcefully implementing the rules," Aiden explained to Veronica.
"It can affect the prison’s defense mechanisms too?" Veronica’s eyes widened.
"Yes, they all become just for show," Aiden confidently answered.
"Then, the riot squad as well..."
"Based on the capital prison’s case, as long as he uses the Ancient Artifact to forbid acts of aggression, you’ll be stripped of consciousness the moment you act, passing out on the spot. Of course, the exact consequences may depend on the circumstances. But in any case, no one here can violate the rules set by the Divine Artifact," Aiden said slowly.
"Does such a cheat-like thing really exist?" Veronica was astonished. She didn’t quite understand black magic, but such an "item" was obviously so powerful that even an outsider like her thought it was unreasonable. freēwēbηovel.c૦m
"Unfortunately, it’s absolutely true, you might not believe—"
"I believe it, Sir. Whatever you say, I’ll definitely believe it," Veronica raised her hand to explain, "I’m just, well, shocked and needed to express it. But with this kind of thing, aren’t they... invincible?"
"That’s not entirely the case. The rules by which the divine artifact takes effect will also affect them. In other words, if they specify that we cannot attack them or restrict their freedom, they cannot do the same to us," Aiden spread his hands, "You can probably imagine what would happen."
Veronica thought for a moment and had an image in her mind.
Every defense measure from the core area to the main gate of the Rose Iron Prison would fail, the gates would swing open one after another, and the riot police and wardens could only stand by, watching helplessly as the pirates helped prisoner 3677 leave the prison.
No, by that time, there would likely be many other prisoners leaving with them. If they couldn’t attack each other, there would be no casualties, but a mass breakout from the core area would turn into a fairly serious incident for the prison.
At this point, Veronica realized something, "The escape cases from the Empire haven’t yielded any investigation results yet. Sir, how do you know so much information... Could it be that all this involves some sort of secret?"
"Well, you could say that." Since that explanation was more convenient, Aiden confirmed with a nod.
"Then, why tell me all this?" Veronica asked carefully.
"I trust you quite a bit. When you asked about this, I thought there was no harm in telling you," Aiden smiled.
After nearly half a year of association, he had built up a quite reliable trust with Veronica. Even with confidential information related to divine power, he would confide in Veronica, who would not probe too deeply or reveal it to others, simply trusting Aiden unconditionally. Naturally, Aiden would also trust her in the same way. frёewebnoѵēl.com
"I see..." Veronica quickly controlled her facial expression, but she felt the corners of her mouth lift involuntarily.
"Also, I was looking to hear any ideas you might have," Aiden continued, "I’ve been thinking about countermeasures these days, and discussing it with you might lead to more ideas."
"About that..." Veronica pondered for a moment, "Is there any way to make that divine artifact ineffective? Like sealing the magic with barriers in the prison?"
"Unfortunately, that’s almost impossible to do," Aiden spread his hands again.
"What about snatching the divine artifact from the pirates during the break-out? If you command it, Sir, I could try," Veronica thought again, then immediately dismissed the idea, "No, that won’t work. If they stipulate rules against snatching, it’s pointless."
"Besides, I guess that such an important object would probably be carried personally," Aiden added, "Taking it directly from the person who has it, if deemed an attack against the holder, would likely be forbidden by the artifact."
"In that case, we’d only be left with stealing the divine artifact from the pirates beforehand," Veronica muttered off the cuff.
