The Great Prison Tantalus is a place that accommodates and isolates heinous criminals who cannot even speak, or powerful beings that cannot be confined by ordinary facilities. It is said that people constantly enter, but no one comes out, and it is actually considered a tomb.
Since no one has survived from there, rumors about Tantalus have been passed down from mouth to mouth, rolling around like a snowball.
The military is conducting human body tests on prisoners and making the final weapon.
It’s like monsters from myths roam the underworld.
It’s an education ground, a place where horses push people to die.
I was able to walk through Tantalus alone today and check its authenticity. This place, Tantalus, was a great place not to overshadow the rumors.
bottomless. A bottomless hole cursed by the Earthmother. Built beneath it, an abyss from which it is impossible to escape on its own.
In it, mythical, historical, and transcendent beings, such as the dog king, the progenitor of vampires, and regressors, reside.
According to Golem, there was an escape, but he was also suspicious. How on earth can we get out of this abyss of contradiction?
However, as if it was true that there was a riot, most of the facilities in the prison were horribly damaged. The iron bars were bent like nuts, and the stone bulkheads were broken here and there, revealing the steel frame of the building unsightly. There were clear signs of massive violence.
However, there was not a drop of blood on it, and I could guess the reason.
The progenitor of vampires, Tirkanzaka.
The oldest vampires sleeping beneath Tantalus have control over blood. Even if bloodshed happened, she would have recovered all the blood that flowed out of it. Even without being consciously aware of it, the blood must have naturally flowed towards her. As naturally as an apple is drawn by gravity.
In the prison where the blood was gone, only the situation remained.
Thinking that far, I muttered blankly.
“… Maybe the rest of us are more terrifying?”
It’s a little scary. If this was an ordinary prison, I would have sneered at the baboons who didn’t even have the courage to escape… . Those who remain here are monsters running the Ark.
The progenitor, Tirkanjaka, is a historical monster that even fought against the mighty Seonghwangcheong, and the King of Dogs is one of the kings of beasts that competes for supremacy.
It’s a shame that neither of them have any hostility towards humans, otherwise they would have been killed the moment they set foot there.
To be honest, I don’t know how long that will last in this situation… .
“Anyway, there is one thing to do.”
There was no hostility towards humans, so he did not escape and he did not kill me.
Then there is one thing I have to do.
You have to build their interest.
Even if something unpleasant happens in the future, even if something dangerous happens to me… Take my side.
After I made up my mind, I started moving in which direction.
The three remaining prisoners in Tantalus.
The king of dogs, puppies.
The progenitor of vampires, Tirkanzaka.
Returner, Shay.
Which of these three is the safest and most likely to win favors?
Needless to say Naturally, Aji is the king of dogs.
A period before history, from the beginning of time. Since that time, dogs and humans have been friends.
A dog loyal to humans from birth. Aji, the representative of that race, is loyal to all living humans. It must have been because of this that the King of the Beasts, which was only free of military power, was able to be locked up in Tantalus. Aji is a child who quietly holds his breath and waits even in the midst of a human being.
If the king of other beasts… If it had been the king of wolves or the king of lions, we would have been torn apart. It’s not because they’re stronger than Azi. Unlike Aji, he has a wild nature, so he cannot accept such restraint.
We don’t know why the military imprisoned Aji unless we read the thoughts of the leaders. But it’s a wild guess.
The dog king is loyal to all humans.
Not only on the side of the military, but also on the enemy of the military.
The military has many enemies. You must have thought that it would be in trouble if it fell into the hands of the internal enemy, the Resistance, or the neighboring Federation. That’s why it’s locked up in tantalos that can be taken out and used at any time.
“👀. idiots.”
I can’t stop groaning. It’s like putting it deep in a warehouse and leaving it unattended for fear of being used by the enemy.
don’t let me know
A weapon that everyone can use, it’s not something you keep hidden.
He grabbed the lamp and slammed the warehouse door. Thick dust flew like snow, and there was an old musty smell inside. After properly removing the few remaining bones, he took a few poles, iron nets, and a pile of firewood.
When I came out, I saw that the wire on the rim of the iron net had been broken in pieces as if it had failed to catch a giant beast. There was something like a sharply polished hook on the back, and pieces of flesh and hair were thickly glued to it. As for how it broke while using it, um. Let’s pretend we don’t know
The wooden pole was a special product with a sharp hook hanging from the tip. What the hell did you do here to have such a vicious weapon for granted?
Anyway, I grabbed my gear and went out to the yard. The flesh and fur pieces were wiped off with a cloth greased with oil, and the hooks were exquisitely balanced and placed like a griddle on a pile of firewood. After getting ready, he leaned the lamp against the pile of wood and flicked his finger, pointing to the wick.
“volt.”
The military-style magic created by pursuing only practicality ignited the flames. An electric current jumped from his finger, and the lamp that had drank plenty of magical power began to burn fiercely.
Watching the flames move to the pile of firewood, I broke the cans. When I opened the lid, I could see a black lump solidified. After taking it out and immersing it in water, the water seeped through the lumps and soon turned into a large piece of meat that could be ten times its original volume. It wouldn’t be as dramatic if the cotton soaked up the water.
One of the Seven Great Inventions of the Army, Compressed Canned Food for the Military. State-of-the-art compressed food that completely removes moisture and increases food storage by more than 20 times. Processed by preservation magic, it instantly returns to its original volume just by pouring water, and tastes and smells the same! claiming that
Of course, as with all the hype, the texture and flavor are inferior compared to real raw meat, but it is still full of dog food. I placed a piece of meat that had regained its original size on the grill.
This thick meat takes a long time to cook, but it didn’t matter because I wasn’t going to eat it. And the person who eats it probably doesn’t care. The important thing is the smell when you bake.
I put the meat on the grill, took out the bell I had brought, and shook it.
little girl.
After ringing the bell loudly once, he put it back in and started to cook the meat. The red meat began to cook dimmer, as if the color was lost to the flame that burned even redder. The juices from the oozing dripped onto the firewood and flew upward as smoke and soot. The smell of roasting meat spread all over the place.
Slowly it’s time Again he took the bell and waved it. Soon after, a sound was heard in the distance.
“Delicious smell! It’s rice! rice!”
Obviously, they were speaking continuously, but the location where each syllable was heard was different. Its speed was comparable to the speed of sound. He calculated the time it would take Aji to arrive, gave his arms strength, read his thoughts roughly, and pulled the net just in time.
Shortly thereafter, the firewood pile exploded. Ashes, smoke, and unburned pieces of wood were broken and scattered, while the still undying heat took a deep breath and burned at once. Flames engulfed the wreckage and spread. Aji, who had jumped over the pyre for meat, struggled in the flames.
“bruise! hot! Hot!”
Without a word, he raised his cloak and slapped Aji. After all the sparks had been blown away, the tanned Aji got up with tears in his eyes. However, the pain was short-lived, and soon after seeing the piece of meat in my hand, my eyes lit up.
It’s not hard He stretched out his hand and cried.
“wait!”
flinch.
Aji looked down at my palm and lowered her body. The tail moved urgently, and the pupils continued to roll even when they stopped. He flinched as if he wanted to rush towards the meat right away, but the moment Aji was about to give him strength, he reached out his palm at the right time. Aji, who read his breath, was unable to step forward and whined while looking at my palms.
“wait? how much?”
Without answering, he took out the bell and moved it slowly left and right so as not to make a sound. As the strange-looking object moved, Aji forgot the meat and looked at my hand. Slowly, he just swung it slowly from side to side until he lost interest, then the bell rang when Aji’s attention returned to the meat.
little girl.
When Aji was perfectly aware of the bell, I aimed at that moment and roughly cut the undercooked meat and tossed it. Even in surprise, Aji caught the flying fish with her mouth. As I chewed the meat that entered my mouth, Aji’s gaze did not depart from my servant.
Through stimulus control, Aji firmly imprinted the existence of the species. Now all you have to do is give them a reward.
“great! Well waited! Well done! Also!”
Aji’s eyes widened in wonder at the unexpected compliment. like that or not. I started praising Aji in an excited voice.
“You are such an amazing puppy! Distinguish the bells too! I hear you tell me to wait! You are amazing!”
“uh? Did I do well?”
“okay! You are the best puppy ever! i love it! Lovely!”
He continued to praise him without any content, only expressing his emotions. If I were a normal person, I would have been vigilant first, but Aji, who has an infinitely low threshold of heart, started to get excited every time I complimented him. At one point, Aji swallowed the meat and ran around shaking her head.
“bruise! bruise!”
“Okay, Aji! Shall we play ball?”
“Aww!”
Now, at this moment, the dog king seemed happier than any other dog in the world.
With a mean laugh inside, I clapped passionately for Aji.
Look, military.
Tools that everyone can use are not hidden.
You just need to be able to write a little bit better than others.
I put the drop in my pocket. still not enough Today, a single serving of canned meat never reaches.
But a day passes, a week passes, a month passes.
In the meantime, calmly listen to the sound of the bell, if you associate the sound of the bell with a good sensation.
This bubble becomes the controller that can rule the dog king.
kkkkkk. wait. You imprisoned me, but at the same time you gave me time too.
Time to train the dog king!
“Khahaha!”
“Mung! Mung! Mung!”
Aji didn’t even notice the ominousness hiding in my laughter, and he just ran around me for joy, barking furiously. His body seemed to be sweet as he was looking forward to the upcoming ball game.
OK. Play ball, don’t do it. If I use my shoulder a little to increase my intimacy with the King of Dogs, it will always be my strength!
So it was time to take the dog king and move to a slightly larger open space.
‘What did you do from the first day, and you were with Aji? I can’t really understand this man’s intentions.’
Oh, that’s a surprise.
Suddenly a thought occurred to me, and the regressor was following me closely behind me. When I turn my head to say hello.
‘It’s been fine. Conceal yourself with stealth techniques, and secretly follow and observe. If you’re trying to corrupt Aji, you can cut it right away.’
I turned my head and there was no one there. There was no sign of anyone.
But the thoughts came out clearly. The thought of a man-dressed woman following me carefully with her arms folded from a distance of about 3m behind me on the right.
He looked around the air, pretending not to see him, then slowly turned his head again and looked ahead.
uh, so
You’re doing stealth tricks.
I’ll have to pretend I didn’t see it… .