"How could that be? The sinners' wails are the best proof of justice."
Shiryu froze for a moment, then smiled cryptically. "It seems Major Longinus really is different from the other Marines."
As the two conversed, a resentful, ghostlike mutter came from nearby.
"My warden, my Impel Prison..."
Longinus turned to look and saw Magellan dragging Hancock across the floor by his headpiece, while Hancock continued muttering absentmindedly, completely unresponsive to Magellan's rough treatment.
"Chief Guard Hancock still hasn't recovered? It seems yesterday's events really dealt him quite a blow." Longinus sighed softly.
"Sigh! This idiot is completely beyond saving!" Magellan let out a long sigh.
"Everyone's here today. Since that's the case, let's not waste time. We'll go straight to the office and see what the warden wants to say." King emerged from the distance, still concealing himself in darkness. A pair of guards followed behind him, clearly conducting an inspection of this level.
"Still as swift and decisive as ever, King!" Shiryu said, tilting his head.
"You've finally decided to leave your hunting ground as well. How rare." King's voice remained dull and oppressive beneath his mask.
"If I don't deal with those pieces of trash trying to escape as quickly as possible, having them constantly get away really ruins my mood for killing." Shiryu spoke helplessly.
"You two need to show some restraint. Those prisoners aren't here for you to play with as you please," Magellan said unhappily.
"You're already giving us orders before you've even become warden?" King walked straight past Magellan after speaking. "You two can patrol freely, but don't make any mistakes. Otherwise, a certain Vice Warden who can do nothing but have diarrhea will come looking for trouble with me."
"King, what did you say?" Magellan growled in a low voice, anger hidden