Chapter 714: Torture First Question Later
Albert finished talking with Derek, and then the two of them come over here. They entered the place that Kayla had just finished building and Albert took a seat with Mustache standing behind him. I also took a seat on the Blobbysofa with Kayla. While Derek still hesitant to be so casual in front of a king. That’s common to everyone. I’m just the weird one.
“Want me to wake them up now?” I asked Albert.
“Not yet. Have you checked their possession?”
Albert asked me whether I have checked what the three summoners had in their possession or not. Obviously I have.
“The three of them don’t have anything that seem to be important. Did you seriously ask me if I have checked their possession? I have even checked the inside of their body. They need to stop consuming alcohol,” I said.
“I thought that they would have something like messages or a map of where their transfer point was located. That way, we can figure out in which country they are hiding. And what about the cathedral?” Albert asked.
“No one is there. Everyone has died. So there’s no need for me to stay behind,” I said.
.....
“But if someone set that place as a transfer point, they might be able to go there using portal. What if this is not the only place in Monsters World where the cult built their base?”
...Ah!
Right, I forgot. There might be more than one base of the cult in this world. And they might use the cathedral in that village as transfer point.
“I’ll get Sara and some agents to stay there. I will also ask some werewolves trained by agents to come as well. See you in a bit. Oh, Victoria, protect Albert with Kayla. I’ll get Ray to stay here as well,” I said.
Even if Albert said that we can trust Derek, that doesn’t mean that I can just leave the two of them together. Though Mustache is there as well, having Kayla and Victoria with them is safer.
Mustache is specialized in protecting Albert. But he lacks experience in fighting monsters. And this is Monsters World.
Having created so much ruckus in this place should have got many monsters nearby alerted. They might come. Or not since it was Andro who came here. They should be afraid of coming here. But some monsters might come instead to try and challenge Andro. That might be possible.
That’s why I need them to protect Albert who is the weakest here but the second most important person after me. Or maybe third after Kayla. Four after Kayla and Victoria.
I called Sonia and told her to call Sara and some agents, and also to contact the werewolves who have been trained by the agents. They didn’t participate in the fight so they’re not tired.
I used portal again to return back to the cathedral and then bring the agents and three werewolves over.
“I can’t believe I will still continue doing this shit after becoming a noble,” Sara complained.
“I even used the king for my own purpose. And you’re just a noble. Not royalty,” I said.
I then explained Sara about this place and what I’ve found before returning back to Monsters World. There were really some monsters coming. But Derek alone could take care of them all.
Seems like Derek is a good man as well. Maybe he will truly become one of us after he finished taking care of the slave trader.
As for Albert, he and Kayla were checking the body of the three summoners in case there’s something I missed.
“This guy on the left, he seems to be a fire mage as well. There are traces of burns on his clothes. He might have tried to use fire magic before you captured him,” Albert said.
“Yeah, I know. Those burns were too close to the skin but his skin was fine,” I said.
I already know about that so he doesn’t need toe explain it to me more.
“This guy, there’s nothing unusual about him. As for the last man-”
“Woman,” I interfered.
“...What?”
“She’s wearing a skirt. I don’t know why you think she’s a man just because her face is disfigured and her chest is flat. And I can see clearer than you,” I said.
“...Okay. So, what do you think of her?” Albert asked.
“We can only know more about any of them after we interrogate them. Should I wake them up now or do I need to listen to your observation?” I asked.
“...Just wake them up. I was trying to show off my detective skill but I failed. As expected, I shouldn’t have done that in front of you,” Albert said.
So he’s playing around at a time like this? He must be quite stressed because of his job.
As for the three summoners, I just kicked their head lightly and they woke up.
Since they have the collars on, they won’t be able to escape using portal.
“Nice to meet you three. I’m the King of Tatrama, Albert. Now, let me ask you some question,” Albert said in a threatening manner.
Or more like it was Mustache behind him showing a bit of killing intent. I guess being experienced in handling human enemies made him scary to other humans.
“You think we’ll tell you anything? I’ll just bite off my tongue so I won’t answer your questions!” one of the summoner shouted.
“I will help you with breaking your hands and fingers so you won’t be able to write the answer as well. Do you want it?” I asked.
“Do it then! I’m not afraid!”
Well, that’s my invitation.
I transformed some Blobbies into a club and grabbed the man’s arm before activating my killing intent to the fullest. Which make even Kayla’s body shook. Sorry about that.
Then without hesitation, I smashed the club on his arm with my Aura. Not only did his right arm is broken, it was squashed to the point of no repair.
“AAAAAARGH!”
“Well, seems like you won’t be using this arm anymore. I’m a doctor so I know that well. I’ll amputate you for free,” I said as I pulled his broken arm away from his body.
Blood pouring out of the ripped arm like a water fall. And the pieces of his bones are coming out as well.
“Sorry. Seems like my healer girlfriend was too shocked. I’ll operate your arm. But I won’t use anesthetic. It will be the most painful experience in your life that you have to endure if you want to live. But since you don’t want to live, it should be fine, right?”
I used Blobbyneedle and Blobbythread to suture the wound. It’s thicker than normal so it will hurt. A lot.
And I didn’t forget to remove the pieces of bones which were still inside his body. Forcefully. With my fingers. I inserted my fingers into the open wound and grabbed to bone pieces one by one.
“AAARGH! AAH! AAAAAAH!!”
A scream from a cult member. A music to my ear. I’m so evil.
When I was about to pierce the Blobbyneedle, he finally gave up.
“AAH! ENOUGH! I WILL TALK! PLEASE STOP IT!”
“You know, the cult will be happier if you die. If you didn’t give up now you have a chance to help the cult by not leaking any secret. You know that, right?”
“I KNOW! I KNOW! Huff... huff... I just... never thought... that it would be... this painful...”
“That’s why it’s called torture. Making it as pain as possible without killing the target for questioning. Since I’m done with you, I’ll go to the others now,” I said as I stood up and approached the other man.
“I’ll speak! I’ll tell you everything I know!” the other man gave up already before I do anything to him.
“Me too! I will tell you everything!” the disfigured woman also gave up.
“How can I trust you when I haven’t done anything to you? What if I make it fair for you two as well. I’ll rip your arms apart so you can feel the same pain as well,” I said.
“No need! Please, no pain!”
“I promise I will tell everything truthfully!”
At this time, Albert stopped me. I guess they speak the truth.
“If only you’re always with me during every interrogation. It would be much easier and I can finish every interrogation sooner. Though I might see something unpleasant in exchange. Just stop. I still want to digest my dinner,” Albert said.
“Well, okay. The King has spoken! Now, answer all the question asked!”
Kayla also has calmed down and started healing the man with the missing arm. And Derek was too scared to look at me. Though I don’t think what I did was too excessive.
“Just going to tell you an information before we proceed with the interrogation. That man over there, is responsible in bringing the kingdoms together to fight against the Evil Cult where you guys are belong to. He’s a madman who can’t be stopped even if all the kings are together. So, before he got any crazier than that, I hope everyone is willing to answer everything honestly,” Albert said to the three summoners.
Meanwhile, after healing the man without an arm, Kayla stood by my side and hold my hand tightly.
“Sorry about that,” I said as we just stood there in silence as we listen to Albert’s interrogation.
Seriously, this is no place for any romantic event to happen.