The Only Ending for the Evil Count Pig Is Destruction

210 – Scene 210# Gehenna Mines

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Gehenna Mine is a mine operated by the Ruelberta family.

This mine, located in the Mochavi region, where a large amount of iron ore is deposited, is an important mine, responsible for more than 50% of the country’s iron production. Therefore, for the Ruelberta family, it was like a goose that laid golden eggs.

However, within the Ruelberta family, there was another meaning besides that.

A place where punishment is given to criminals and felons who have caused problems within the territory, or to those who disobeyed the orders of the head of the family or committed major mistakes.

It was a ‘place of exile’.

From the moment they enter the Gehenna mines, everyone is reduced to nameless slaves.

The mine, surrounded by mountains on all sides, is completely cut off from the outside world and has tight security.

Slaves working here must provide labor until they die without even dreaming of escaping.

Compared to the harsh environment of Gehenna, the dungeons of the empire were said to be more like hotels.

“Thank you for coming such a long way! “Head of the family.”

“Hmm.”

The person who welcomed me when I arrived in Gehenna was the warden of Gehenna, wearing a black uniform.

This man with a bulging belly is believed to be a distant relative of Tristan.

“S-sorry! I didn’t know you would visit suddenly, so I couldn’t prepare anything… !”

“No need to worry. Because I came here on my own… Small intestine.”

“Oh, it’s Brock!”

“Okay…Chief Brock.”

Director Brock, whose name was unfamiliar to me, seemed like a very weak man, sweating profusely.

No. Maybe it’s just my fault.

Since the highest-ranking member of the family visited without any warning, it must have felt like a battalion commander unexpectedly visiting the unit.

“The head of the family… Are you here for an inspection?”

“That’s the way it is.”

“Well, I see. Hey! Prison guards!”

“Yes! “I will prepare right away!”

Although Director Brock did not specifically order, the guards dispersed in perfect order. Since I said I was going on an inspection, I guess they are rushing to get ready.

Now that I think about it, it is not even a prison, but seeing as they call me the warden, it seems that the Ruelberta family is correct in thinking of this place as a prison rather than a mine.

Even though, unlike in a real prison, the prisoners here do not have a sentence and have to stay here for the rest of their lives…

“Would you like to have tea with me for a moment while the preparations are finished?”

“Hmm.”

I entered Gehenna under the guidance of Director Brock.

Gugu-.

The huge iron gates of Gehenna opened and the world inside unfolded before my eyes.

My first impression of Gehenna was as a fortress in a mountain valley. A heavily guarded fortress with guards stationed at every high wall and spire. No matter how you look at it, it didn’t look like it fit the name of a mine.

I also only heard about the setting, but it was my first time actually visiting Gehenna, so everything seemed unfamiliar and amazing.

In particular, the interior of Gehenna was very different from my imagination.

The first thing I saw was a huge hole carved into the bedrock. It was none other than a vertical shaft dug to mine iron ore. Just by looking at the diameter of the hole, you could guess how far away it was.

Around me, I saw carts loaded with iron ore and shabby people pushing them. Seeing that they all had shackles on their feet, I could tell that they were prisoners here.

“My mother is in a place like this… ” …”

Helga, who had been silently following me until then, muttered. Ever since she entered Gehenna, she couldn’t take her eyes off the prisoners.

It’s probably going to be a concern. It would be unsettling to think that my mother was locked up as a prisoner in a place like this.

But I’m sure Mabel is doing well.

Because she committed high treason, this place will feel safer than outside.

Leaving behind the busy people, I followed Director Brock into the reception room.

“Thanks to the lord’s generous support, we have discovered additional veins of ore in Gehenna this year, and production is expected to increase by about 15% compared to last year!”

As I sipped my tea, I was listening to his briefing with one ear and leaving it with the other.

Because the purpose of my coming was not to know the situation here.

“Oh, of course, if we had the prisoners work day and night, we could produce even more than that! The problem is that, like trash, they are very cunning…”

“Major Brock.”

“Yes? Yes. “Head of the family.”

“That was enough of an explanation. “I know very well that you are managing this place well without any problems.”

“Oh, no! Words of high praise… !”

“There is one more reason I came besides inspection.”

“Yes? What is it?”

“I came to find the prisoner.”

“Prisoner… “You mean?”

Brock’s expression became subtle.

“Uh… I don’t know what kind of prisoner the head of the family is looking for… The identities of the prisoners here have been completely erased, so it is very difficult to find them. Ah! If you tell me what your facial expressions are, I will ask the guards to compare them!”

“No. There is no need for that.”

I leaned back on the sofa.

Even if you tell Brock here that you’re looking for Mabel, the pirate, it’ll just become a hassle.

Plus, she was a newbie, so the more you tried to find her, the more likely she was to hide. So I decided to find her using another method.

“I like finding pearls in the mud.”

I took a sip of tea and continued talking. And like a great nobleman Tristan, I packaged my words in an elegant tone.

“If you have talent that can work for me and the Ruelberta family, it would be a shame to let it rot away in a place like this. I-.”

“Indeed… “I understand.”

“?”

What is it?

Brock interrupted me even before I had said a few words.

“The leader is… “You want to show mercy to the trash here too!”

Hmm?

“As expected, you are our head! Willingness not to give up on even one talented person! Even to these scum, if there is a possibility of saving them, it is the duty of a noble to extend a hand! Hey Brock! “I was moved by the head’s mercy!”

Brock claimed, his eyes sparkling.

It was definitely meant to be accepted that way, but… I’m a bit embarrassed to take it in such an over-the-top manner.

“That’s right. Mr. Brock.”

Moreover, even Helga, who was next to me, helped me out.

“Our Count is the most generous among the nobles. It could be said that he is the only person worthy of the title of great nobleman.”

I told Helga about my plan when I came to Gehenna, but it seems like she got excited and joined in when the story about me started.

“Brock, you have seen the Count’s intentions very accurately. “You are great.”

“Oh oh… No! I am glad to be able to help someone like you! Haha! Trash right now… Oh, no. “I’ll tell you to gather all the prisoners!”

As Director Brock hurriedly went out to call the guards, we were the only ones left in the reception room.

For now, I could say it worked out well.

But I know how embarrassing it is, so I couldn’t help but feel itchy to hear such one-sided praise right in my face.

“Helga. From now on-.”

“Shhh.”

Helga raised her finger to her mouth and winked.

“It’s okay if you don’t say anything to the Count. Because I know everything.”

What.

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About 30 minutes later, all the prisoners of Gehenna gathered in the square.

“Stand straight in line!”

“Look at the person in front of you and the person next to you and align yourself!”

The shouts of armed guards and jailers could be heard everywhere.

With more than 2,000 prisoners gathered together, Gehenna seemed crowded.

Looking at them with dirt on their faces, it seemed impossible to check each one one by one to find Mabel.

“Be quite!! You trash!!”

He succeeded in capturing the prisoners’ attention for an instant with his booming voice that seemed to tear the sky.

“Listen to me carefully from now on!”

Surprisingly, the main voice was Brock.

The weak appearance in front of me earlier was gone, and he looked down at the prisoners with harsh eyes and shouted.

“Here comes your master, Count Ruelberta! Everyone, listen carefully to everything Count Ijebuta has to say!”

Brock said, pointing at me.

Then, probably because I looked quite young, I got some astonished reactions from all over the place.

“What? “You’re a kid, right?”

“What does a guy with no blood on his head do?”

“Should I just ask for food?”

“Crazy guy. Tsk tsk…”

“Oh, I guess that kid is trying to say something.”

Perhaps because most of the people brought here were vicious criminals, they started saying unpleasant things even in front of me.

It was understandable to see that Director Brock was talking without hesitation even though he was speaking.

Most of them are grumpy people, and there are probably a lot of people who leave knowing that they will rot here for the rest of their lives. Moreover, most people are ignorant and do not know the rumors about me.

Honestly, I wasn’t angry when I saw people saying things like that in front of me.

Rather, I should say it is fresh.

Since Tristan is such a notorious person in this country, I am glad to see people reacting like that.

As proof, even after hearing their words, my ‘pride’ was such that I did not respond.

It’s so ridiculous that they don’t even recognize it as the ‘opponent’.

I slowly climbed onto the podium.

And he said, looking down at the innocent prisoners who did not know Tristan.

“Shut up. “You b*stards.”

Containing ‘anger’.