Chapter 220

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Psst Psst! Psst! Psst Psst!

A hand sticking through the narrow bars was clutching some leftover food. However, the pigeon they were trying to lure merely waddled in front of it and tilted its head as if contemplating whether to eat it or not.

Ah, come on Grandpa! Do it right!

At the complaints from inside the bar, Alain pressed his lips even harder in an attempt to attract the bird.

Psst Psst! You damn pigeon, Psst Psst!

But while his hairy arm waved to urge the bird, the fluctuating food only frightened the pigeon instead. So after snapping at it once, the bird hastily flew away.

Frustrated, Alain forcefully threw the food down and grabbed the bars.

Since when cant birds be bothered to eat when they are presented with such an amazing feast?

Sensing Alains failure, Joe, who was supporting Alain on his shoulders, tapped Alain on the ankle. Then another sailor shouted annoyedly.

Just come down already, get down!

The windows of the underground prison were as small as two palms, with hideous bars embedded in them. From the outside, they were in contact with the ground, but from the prisoners perspective, they were where the wall and the ceiling met, high up in a corner, appearing like a small moon in the dark sky.

Alain, who came down to the floor, smacked his lips and looked at the bars with regret. Words criticising his failure poured in as soon as he hit the ground.

Damn it! Forget escaping, wed be lucky if we dont starve to death before then!

Hey, who wouldve known that we would be born as a human and die as a grape?

Damn it. That vineyard reminder again

The sailors, who expressed their dismay in turns, quickly grabbed the forks and knives, and began poking at their own shackles, as if they were suddenly reminded of their vow to escape. The tableware was provided to Alain as a joke, but while the tines of the forks were already bent in all directions like the foot of an octopus, the knives had been bent beyond recognition after having been used as levers.

After being engrossed for a while, the guards footsteps began to echo from afar. Instantly the rattling noise of the irons stopped at once and someone belatedly hissed to warn the others. The sailors held their breath and waited for the jailer to pass. The sound of rats crossing the ceiling was particularly loud. In the dark, where there was only faint moonlight coming in, the white reflection of their eyes lifted up as they looked at each other alternately.

Rumble, thump!

The jailer who locked the iron door went away.

Sighs of relief flowed from everywhere. Just as the screeching of metallic was about to resume again, someone threw a fork away in a burst of displeasure.

I cant do this!

The sailors, who had to work all day in shackles while eating only bread and soup, were extremely sensitive. Prior to this, when the utensils werent provided yet, it was only necessary to eat and sleep. But now that locking picking was added to their list of activities, the atmosphere in the cell became increasingly threatening. And now that todays duty failed and they were unable to catch the pigeon, the grievances they thought they had buried poured out again.

Who the hell was that bastard who shot first anyway?* Hes the reason why were all locked up here and having a hard time!

Why are you holding on to the past again? Who knows? It could be Julio or someone from the Navy for all we know.

Another pointless debate was about to begin. For the past month, a fight between sailors was guaranteed whenever this subject was mentioned.

Stop! Dont start with this again!

Alain became agitated.

A knock was heard at the same time. But when Lil initially ignored it, a knock on the door was heard again.

I definitely told them the room doesnt need any cleaning

Irritated, Lil opened the door as much as a span.

Levi poked her head out.

Lil, good morning.

Levi? How did you

Levi laughed softly, and Lil abruptly opened the door. Entering the room, Levi placed her bag on the tea table. The bouquet she brought with her, was put in the empty vase already standing on that same table. She then proceeded with shutting the window and inspecting the furniture for cleanliness, as if she had come to look after Lil.

With no more outside air flowing through the window, warm sunlight could permeate the room.

As you are aware, I currently reside in the Marquess residence. And because Edgar knows where you are, which can sound bleak and creepy, I know, he insisted on forcing me to pay you a visit, so he gave me your address Remember, Lil, that this is his land. If you want to flee, you must travel far, far away Of course, you couldnt leave the city because you left after midnight the night before and even today

Its fine.

Lil expected it anyway. She came out because she didnt want to be in his space anymore, she never had the intention of hiding in a place that no one knew. In addition, she simply couldnt afford to waste time by looking for a place like that. That was what she meant when she said it was fine. But Levi stopped unpacking the bag and looked back at Lil.

Shes probably thinking that its just another love fight and that I hope Ed will come after me

That was what Levis expression was telling her to some degree, but Lil was so accustomed to being misunderstood by Levi that she now lightly overlooked her gaze.

Oh, is that so? I misunderstood.

Levi saw the messy bed and led Lil to the tea table instead. Lil obediently sat across from her and noticed that the flowers Levi had bought gave off a pleasant scent.

Then, if thats the case, why did you simply choose to leave? What about your treatment?

Im sorry.

Youve gotten a lot better, but you shouldnt be leaving the house without medicine. Or else, your whole body will start to ache right away. What kind of recklessness is that?

Shes right. I actually considered contacting just Levi separately.

Anyway, so you two just dont want to see each other for now thats what it looks like

Lil didnt want to hear Levis murmur, so she only asked what she was curious about.

Umm, Levi, could you prescribe some medicine in advance for me?

Levi, who was carefully grinding the herbs, squinted her eyes at Lil.

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Who the hell was that bastard who shot first anyway?* = Courants canon shot back in the battle between the Bell Rock and the Navy.

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