Chapter 297.2: Cactus (4)
Due to the mission's failure, Deculein was locked in his office while General Bell seized full authority and advanced tyrannically, slaughtering eleven tribes and beheading thousands of Scarletborn in just one week.
“... I mean, why did you advance in such a hurry?” Ria asked. “Where did Count Yukline go—the one who used to analyze even the tiniest details so thoroughly?”
"That is none of your concern," Deculein replied.
Between Deculein and Ria was a small barrier, and if Deculein stepped outside it, an alarm would immediately sound, followed by a prompt summary judgment resulting in execution.
“But still.”
"Is that a cuff?" Deculein inquired, pointing at the object in Ria's hand.
“Yes, Her Majesty said that this is for you, Count Yukline.”
"Indeed. Hand it over."
Ria placed the cuff inside the mana barrier.
Click—!
Deculein put on the cuffs himself, his face strangely calm.