The Warden of The Witches

Giving You a Chance

One hour before meeting Evangeline, in the interview room, Aiden sat at the iron table, and Veronica standing behind him as usual. However, this time, at the other end of the table, it wasn't Evangeline who was sitting but Meirujinu, wearing handcuffs and shackles.

"The prison guards and prisoners you treated are all fine now. Your medical skills are indeed remarkable"

Aiden stared into Meirujinu's eyes, his tone ambiguous, mixing mockery and admiration.

"It seems the warden has a soft spot for talent. I wonder if my abilities can catch the warden's eye?" Meirujinu smiled.

"It's hard for me to cherish a 'talent' who wanted to kill me just yesterday," Aiden raised an eyebrow, "Moreover, the news of an S-class criminal like you falling into my hands will likely bring the Inquisition Bureau running to claim you."

"That means you want me dead," Meirujinu sighed but still maintained her composure, "I wonder if the warden is willing to give me a chance at life?"

After being taken to participate in the rescue efforts in the infirmary by Aiden, Meirujinu realized something.

This warden had the guts to use high-risk prisoners like her.

Yesterday, she experienced firsthand the warden's ability to utilize prisoners.

The witch Dailey, the necromancer Arsena, both originally S-class fugitives with a high danger level in the prison, yet the warden used his connections to make deals with the Inquisition Bureau, allowing them to research forbidden arts in exchange for their loyalty.

In other words, this man was willing to trade with valuable prisoners.

Meirujinu believed she had value comparable to Dailey and Arsena.

At the same time, she could sense that Aiden, in talking to her now, had an intention to make a deal.

This was the only chance for her to survive now, having fallen in Aiden's hands.

In the past, she used the assassin she trained to assassinate many people—some in high positions, others wealthy or influential, and some reigning over their territories.

There were now countless individuals who wanted her dead, whether to put her on the guillotine, eliminate her swiftly, or silence her.

Evangeline served not only as her killing tool but also as her protective shield. She had made numerous enemies, and losing Evangeline meant losing the foundation of her survival in the underworld.

Even with her skills, it was challenging to cultivate another assassin as outstanding as Evangeline. This was why she took the risk of infiltrating the prison and attempt to rescue Evangeline.

However, she ultimately fell into the hands of the warden.

Now her life was entirely in the hands of this man.

As long as Aiden had Evangeline accuse her true identity, her death sentence was almost certain—unless the warden was willing to broker a deal with her and the Inquisition Bureau to secure a reduced sentence, like he did with Dailey and Arsena.

"Not only for those who died by your hands but just considering the children you destroyed, your crimes are enough to warrant execution countless times. Honestly, I personally would like to see you dead," Aiden shifted the tone of his words, "However, if you can make a small effort to atone for your sins, I'm not unwilling to give you a chance."

"How do you want me to atone for my sins?" Meirujinu asked.

Aiden stared at her for a while and then spoke, "Evangeline."

Hearing this name, Meirujinu's expression changed slightly.

Aiden continued, "Your expertise in dark magic and demon contracts surpasses the dark magic techniques managed by the Inquisition Bureau. Evangeline power is also cultivated by you. If you can find a way to remove the power from her, restore her to a normal person, even if it's just approaching normal, I can help you seek a reduced sentence."

Veronica, standing behind Aiden, showed a subtle change in her expression.

"You want that child to become inconspicuous?" Meirujinu furrowed her brow, feeling some resistance to this proposal.

She only considered Evangeline as a tool, but Evangeline was, after all, her most exceptional creation.

Like a blacksmith cherishing the sword they forged, she had an extraordinary attachment to Evangeline.

Aiden's proposal, to some extent, was akin to destroying her highest masterpiece.

"In the past, she didn't have a chance to leave the prison, and I could only teach her how to survive in it," Aiden calmly said, "But now, you've fallen into my hands. If you can find a way to make her return to normal, after her eight-year sentence is complete, she might be allowed to be released."

"Over a hundred lives ended by her hands, and you're actually willing to give her such a chance?" Meirujinu didn't quite understand Aiden's perspective.

"The responsibility for those hundreds of lives should fall on your shoulders; she was coerced by you," Aiden responded calmly, "Moreover, considering her resistance to your orders yesterday, I believe she has the intention to reform herself. That's why I'm willing to give her this chance."

"She has never had her own thoughts," Meirujinu asserted.

"Now she does," Aiden seamlessly replied. "People can change; don't think she's still just a tool at your disposal."

At this moment, Meirujinu keenly felt that Aiden had completely taken away Evangeline, the assassin she had nurtured.

This was the second time she experienced frustration since falling into Aiden's hands.

"If I refuse or say I don't know, what do you plan to do?" she asked tentatively.

"I'll hand you over to the Inquisition Bureau, let the court sentence you to death. And I'll find ways to torture you, Before handing you over and before you go to the gallows" Aiden replied.

"You plan to use extrajudicial methods on me?"

"Exactly, I'm not one to stick strictly to the rules," Aiden said, reaching his hand toward Veronica behind him. "Give me the baton."

Veronica respectfully handed over the iron baton.

Then, Aiden, holding the baton, calmly circled around the iron table and came to Meirujinu's side.

While she was still contemplating whether he intended to beat her with the baton, Aiden suddenly reached out, pinched the sides of her face, forced her to open her mouth, and then abruptly inserted the baton into her mouth.

Meirujinu instinctively shivered, realizing that with a slight stir of the iron baton, Aiden could easily break a large number of her teeth at once, causing excruciating pain that would spasm her stomach.

And she could sense that this man was capable of doing it.

"I'll definitely hand you over to the Inquisition Bureau alive, but that doesn't mean I have to hand you over intact. As long as I report to them that you suffered injuries during the riot..." Aiden said coldly, "Now, let me hear your answer."

After a while, Meirujinu finally relented. With a slight nod, she made a faint sound as her teeth lightly struck the iron baton.

Only then did Aiden withdraw the baton from her mouth and handed it back to Veronica.

Veronica hesitated for a moment, and carefully taking the baton, prepared to clean it later.

"Why..." Meirujinu covered her mouth, the rough action from Aiden aching her teeth, "are you going to such lengths for that child? Out of sympathy?"

"I don't sympathize with her, but it's our duty to ensure that prisoners can leave the prison and live a good life," Aiden said, while adjusting his hat, "Since she now has hope of release, I'll do my best to fight for it."

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