CH 6

Chapter 6. A gimlet inside a pocket(2)

Translator: BaeBae

“Juan, from tomorrow come here instead of working at the cave.”

“Huh? What? No thanks.”

“…….”

The inspector determined if Juan was to continually come into his office, one of the first things to get right was his way of speaking.

“Maybe my words were hard to understand. What I meant was from now on, il task you with easy work.”

“I’ll decline. I don’t find current work any bit strenuous.”

“No. Your opinion doesn’t matter. You’re a slave and you will do as you’re told.”

The inspector didn’t expect that he would have to explain this as well.

With his arms crossed, Juan unpleasantly looked at the inspector. After pondering about something for a while he replied back.

“That’s right. But what if I still say no?”

The inspector calmed the anger rising in his head as he feared he was about to release his rage on him any second. He now realized his boldness went above and beyond to crazy.

Yet, it was a waste not to nurture that talent even if he was crazy.

Instead of using force, the inspector decided to gently persuade him. If he had a vision to make Juan the champion of gladiators, nothing beneficial would come out of creating animosity between them.

“You don’t need to pry a pickaxe in a cave all day. Isn’t it exhausting? You don’t have to do it anymore. You can eat delicious things. Not porridge, instead something chew-able. You can feel sunlight, breathe clean air and have a shower. How about it? And plus I will, no I will personally ask Lecto to teach you swordsmanship. You could become a gladiator.”

The inspector explained it simply so it was easy for Juan to understand.

Still after all that, Juan’s expression showed no sign of being interested.

However, when the inspector brought up the topic of gladiator, the slightest of his expression being interested showed. The inspector didn’t fail to catch this small detail.

Kwa-ang! The inspector slammed his desk. Juan made no response while looking up bemusingly.

In that moment, the inspector noticed the dagger rooted to the desk. Instinctively, he pulled out his sword from his waist belt.

He thought Juan might swing the dagger at him. It was only an imagination, yet his back started to sweat.

Needless to say, Juan had no such intentions.

“I apologize if you were offended. Can I go now?”

Juan’s behaviour made him even more furious. Inspector raised his sword at Juan’s face. The tip of the blade hovered an inch close to Juan’s eyes.

“One eye for a lesson in manners? Maybe cutting your tongue in half would teach you some humility? Or better yet, slicing the tip of your nose would cut down your overflowing arrogance.”

The inspector’s blade slowly moved down Juan’s cheek.

Blood particles had formed on Juan’s cheek where the sharp blade had scratched over.

The blood particles combined together and trickled down his cheek, falling from his chin.

But Juan not once flinched. He had the exact same facial expression as when he first entered the room.

No emotion. Hint of annoyance. Inspector gulped down his saliva nervously.

The inspector felt as if he swung his sword at Juan’s neck to behead him, he still wouldn’t bat an eye.

To a skinny child slave, he had the authority to do whatever he pleased.

Yet for a long time, the inspector stood still. He was too talented for him to act rashly.

Then, a thought passes in his head. A better method than simply forcing him against his will.

“Cocky little shit”

Inspector lowered his sword. A suspicious smile appeared on his face.

“Expected of someone brought in from outside the empire. I’ll teach you a few pieces of advice on basic etiquette.”

*****

Clang!

A steel bar door had shut.

Beyond the steel bars, Juan looked at the bald gladiator who silently locked the door.

“So. I see that the arrogant baby boy has managed to come this far.”

A set of keys twirled around the baldy’s finger. He couldn’t stop smirking.

All gladiators had received whipping as punishment for the creature cave incident.

It was to be expected as they let the creatures escape while they were on duty.

Yet baldy thought all the blame lay with Juan.

Because of this, when he saw Juan being sent to prison, he insisted on going instead of soldiers.

“Do you have any idea how much inconvenience your little stunt has caused me? Huh? I don’t know what worthless things you learnt from outside the empire….”

“I’ve never learnt a skill that could make someone urinate.”

Baldy’s face reddened.

“Shut up!”

“Hit a nerve, have I? I noticed on the way here, you’re being ostracized by the other gladiators. I wanted to advise it’s not just because you pissed yourself. It’s your reputation. There’s a reason why different social classes exist. Anyways other than yourself, two other people had also pissed themselves… “

“I told you to shut up! You bastard …..”

Badly slammed his spear against the metal pole. As a sharp sound echoed throughout, creatures started to howl and shriek in response.

For more,

The creature’s howl caused other creatures to also act crazy.

After glaring at him for a while, baldy started to remove the lock device that held the creature in place.

Bit by bit as the creature freed itself, it’s teeth inched closer to Juan’s face.

Baldy let out a hysterical laugh as he imagined what Juan’s fear-stricken face would look like.

“Why don’t you take a piss? Maybe you’re too scared that your dick shriveled up?”

Unconsciously, beads of sweat started to rise on his back.

The inspector instructed him that Juan was to be put in a room with a creature that was firmly tied up. He was playing a dangerous game, acting beyond what he was told to do.

Now for Juan, there was only a bit of standing space left. The creature’s burning breath covered his face as it showed his deadly teeth before snapping it shut.

Then something happened that no one wanted.

Kwang! The creature starved to its limit, lost its patience and tugged at the metal chain that was tied around his neck.

Kwang! Surprised by the sound, baldy hurriedly tried to hold the metal chain in place.

Kwang! Baa-zzik! Sound of metal chains breaking apart resonated and the creature instantly pounced at Juan.

The iron bars were thoroughly crushed and bent outwards. From the impact, baldy was flung backwards.

He quickly lifted his chin to analyse the situation. But all he could see was Juan’s left shoulder in tatters and the creature furiously chewing on his left arm, in his mouth.

“Ehh ahhhhhh!”

Realizing what had happened, baldy sprinted away without looking back.