Volume 3 - Ch 27
Built around an archipelago of various islands Parabellums mainland centered around its largest island.
At approximately 20 kilometers from Parabellums Main Island a separate island was designated as a facility to intern prisoners. As an influx of more prisoners arrived they would be sent to that facility.
Although the facility was referred to asAlcatrazand had been fortified like many other islands within Parabellums island chain, the weapons installed on these fortifications were aimed towards those incarcerated within their walls.
Impregnable towards outsiders and making escape a nil possibility. Housing combatants of the Alsace Magical Empire as well as various enemies of Parabellum. These prisoners of war would sweat and toil, every day and every night.
What the hell is all of this!?
In order to accommodate an approximate 130,000 prisoners, it was decided to collectively close the detention facilities on Parabellums mainland and other bases and move management on to a separate island.
Having transferred from Parabellums mainland, Adele spoke to herself at the sight of all the prisoners within Parabellums facility. Not expecting this level of confinement, she stopped in the middle of an aisle, amidst being transported to her jail cell.
Because she had been separated from the masses due to her status as an otherworlder and a Hero of the Empire, she never had the chance to see any other prisoners. But after arriving to this facility, she had assumed she would be ill treated having already worn a slave collar. Deprived of her freedom she would be set to toil in poor conditions and become shamed for being a woman.
And yet, the reality before her was different from her expectations. Although the prisoners wore slave collars, they appeared to be dressed in well washed clothes, they appeared healthy and well fed, smiling as they worked on whatever task they were given.
Unable to comprehend the situation in before her, Adele froze in place.
Hey, whatre you doing? Dont stop, keep on moving!
Startled by the guards voice, Adele continues forward as the sound of her specially designed shackles, dragged, clicking and clacking along as she was escorted by 10 of Parabellums elite guards. Their muzzles of their weapons aiming directly at her.
Ah its just those people over there
Dont talk, shut your mouth and move your feet
Although Adele tried to ask the guard a question about what she had seen earlier, she was forced to stay silent as the guards around her became vigilant.
Whats the meaning of all this? In my experience a captured enemy either dies or becomes a slave. Most of the time women are killed or become playthings of men, and men themselves are worked to death or are killed just the same. But here, they treat their captured enemies with hospitality?
... Are these captured prisoners really slaves? They should be, they have slave collars proving they are! Right?
But these people are too well dressed to be prisoners and theyre not even thin or malnourished.
Well I havent seen any women here, maybe its only the men who receive good treatment.
Mmmmnnn~ . I dont know anymore, its all over my head.
Being escorted towards solitary confinement, Adele kept thinking of such things, like the treatment of the prisoners.
HALT, stop here
While thinking about the prisoners, Adele had already arrived directly in front of her cell, a special detention room which makes it impossible to utilize her magic.
Get in
Having her restraints removed, Adele entered her cell, and thus began her quiet & lonely life in solitary confinement.
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As 2 months passed without having spoken to single soul since being in solitary confinement, Adele suddenly had a visitor.
Hm? Oh its you.. what do you want?
Eat, sleep, eat and sleep. Without having anyone to converse with for a long time, Adeles voice falters responding to her visitors.
Well, actually theres something we nee lets just talk for a little bit
Inside Adeles cell, standing beside Kazuya, Celicia was restrained by a straitjacket while Chitose stood straight, a palm on her sword in case something were to happen.
Youve already seen me, theres nothing to talk about, just go away
This bitch!! Dont talk to Master that way!!
Adele~, you cant be saying such things~
At Chitose & Celicias remarks, Adeles brows form an arch as she lowers her gaze.
Well, I dont mind going away but theres something I wanted to confirm before going
Confirm?
Kazuya scratched his cheek while making a wry smile towards Adeles question.
Moving towards a separate solitary cell, where Adele sat restrained in a chair, Kazuya wanted to talk with Adele without interference from both Chitose and Celicia.
What was that? You wantmeto helpyouwith your magical research!?
Thats right. Currently our research with magical energy isnt going too well, being that you can wield an enormous amount of magic, I thought it would be necessary to get your cooperation
No way!? Whatre you saying all of sudden? Theres no way I would do something, like helping you at all!!
Somehow after listening to Kazuyas intentions Adeles face became beet red.
Is that right? So youre not feeling any side effects from my perfect healing ability?
Huh!? Ah, yeah, exactly! Theres no way Id be brainwashed by your cheap ability at all!!
This is bad!! I cant keep this up, if he realizes how Im feeling right now. this wont
It was expected that from the time Adele was healed by Kazuyas abilities, she would begin showing signs of desiring Kazuya the moment she awoke in his presence.
It was thought that the best course of action, to prevent those effects was by sending her to Alcatraz Additionally with her status as a Hero from another world, it was assumed side effects wouldnt appear, initially.
But, as time went on, things became different.
Adele had kept it a secret, having resisted the side-effects of Kazuyas ability to perfectly heal a person. But after month or so, she began to feel Kazuyas power take hold on her, as little by little her heart and soul began to ebb towards desiring him. Like a little virus that sat dormant, slowly turning active.
Maybe its like that? Since you dont seem to be affected by my abilities side-effects, I speculated that the reason was because as a Hero you had a great amount of magical power.
Is that really true!?
Although she hid her flushed face, she couldnt help but raise the tone of her voice.
Well that should be the case
Sitting directly across Adele, Kazuya rose from his seat. Gently grasping Adeles face with both hands he stared deep into her blue eyes as he brought his face closer to hers.
Wha!?*Cursing noises*
Instantly, Adeles emotions boiled over, reacting like a maiden whose heart had been gripped tight. Her reaction was that of an embarrassed girl.
Hey I didnt think it was possible but Adele, are you really.. not.
Rrrghhh!! SHUT UP, Shut up, shut up!! I dont really like you or anything!! That much is true!! But whenever your around, my heart starts pounding like crazy, or whenever I think of you all of a sudden my chest starts to hurt. I dont know anymore, so shut up already!!
All these feeling are unpleasant, I wish I didnt say anything.
I just want to die already.
Trying to escape from Kazuyas grasp, Adele turns crimson, but unable to move due to her chairs restraints. Thoughts of suicide surface in her mind as all of her emotions were in a mess.
Fufufu~ Finally, Adele realizes Kazuyas greatness
Adele writhes internally from Celicias comment, as Celicia smiles fanatically.
Can she (this bitch) really be of assistance . to Master?
Thinking to herself, Chitose began to worry about Adeles affection towards her Master, believing Adele will become a problem later on.
*Cough*Lets leave that aside and return to our main topic
. .. .. Get on with it then
Afraid that Adele would really take action and kill herself after leaving, Kazuya decided to change topics and in order to convince Adele to help him.
Alright, .If you decide to help us in these matters, then
Listening to the conditions Kazuya presented, Adele nodded in agreement.
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From the time Adele cooperated with Kazuyas magical research, the stagnation that Parabellums researchers faced disappeared as they were able to advance in leaps and bounds.
Ive kept my end of the deal. Now isnt it your turn to keep yours?
Oh Adele~. youre still being like that
Although she was hesitant at first, Adele dutifully cooperated (as a magic user) with Parabellums magical research. Hearing Kazuyas Director of magical researchs comment, Adele glares back with spite.
Celicia, shut up
At the very beginning, Adele was super wary towards Celicia, whom had stabbed her before. But after continually working alongside her, Adeles animosity towards Celicia disappeared.
Its alright I know, Chitose do it
Master, are you really sure about this?
Even though Kazuya was fulfilling his promise with Adele, Chitose wanted to confirm his decision.
Yes, a promise is promise
I understand
Confirming that Kazuya wasnt going to budge on the matter, Chitose follows his command.
And within 30 minutes, all of the female prisoners were brought together in Alcatrazs main gathering area, speaking into the microphone Chitose relays Kazuyas orders.
Alright everyones here.All prisoners who are gathered here are now released, you are free, by the authority of the President, Kazuya Nagato!!
Immediately following the announcement over the halls loudspeakers, the slavery collars worn by the female prisoners fell off one by one. As each collars magical lock was dispelled, the sound of many collars striking the ground permeated Alcatrazs large hall.
The condition Adele set for Kazuya, in exchange for her cooperation was for the release of all female prisoners in Parabellums custody.
With that, Ive kept my promise
.*Sigh of relief*
Witnessing the release of the female prisoners as their slavery collars were removed, Adele nodded her head in relief.
Wait, whats going on?
But noticing the strange atmosphere, Adele became agitated.
Expecting a jovial celebration after being released from slavery, what occurred before her was mere silence.
Arent you happy to be free? Whats wrong you all?
No one moved, not one cheer left the women standing within the hall, their eyes focused on a single man who was standing on stage
Huh!?
Whatre why isnt anyone?
Fufufufu~
Even though the women imprisoned in Alcatraz had been freed, all of them stared intently toward the stage. Suddenly dropping down to their knees, all the women gathered bowed there heads, while Celicia laughed in delight.
In the name of our lord, our God. We offer our blood and dedicate our souls, to your will of our own accord. With our lives we will follow your command and protect you, until we perish, unto you our god we swear!!
Like devout practitioners, praying fervently towards their God, the voices of these women coalesced in unison. Pledging their entirety and taking an oath altogether, declaring for everyone present to hear.
Kazuya and Adele become speechless by the insane amount of loyalty resounding from the freed womens oaths.
Hoh~*Impressed*
Fufufu~.
Chitose raised her voice in admiration towards the former prisoners oaths, while Celicia narrowed her eyes smiling with excitement for a job well done.
What did you do!? Whats the meaning of all this!?
Uhm even if you ask me, Im not even sure myself
Oh Adele~, Kazuya hasnt done anything wrong you know~
Celicia?
Fufufu~, in fact everyone here worships Kazuya as their God. After listening to my sermon, everyone became believers and decided to follow Kazuya all on their own
Hearing the truth from Celicias mouth caused everyone to be taken aback.
Everyone here discarded the Loewen faith and after all my preaching, have now accepted Kazuya as an absolute existence. Worshipping and dedicating their entire being to our god, Kazuya~. Our Holy Soldiers will now follow your every command~
Then if that was the case. what was the point of my promise my cooperation was for nothing
This girl, she made a religious cult When did she have the time to do all this? .
Kazuya froze, stunned by Celicias explanation of the newly founded religious society.
A majority of the female prisoners were Zealous Nuns whom were captured during the battle at Canary Kingdoms Fortress city, Nashist. Formerly one of the Seven Saints of the Loewen Faith, Celicia, used her authority, converting the Loewen followers towards believing in Kazuyas grandeur.
The other female inmates which consisted of Chivalric knights, mages and witches, were hesitant towards Celicias preaching. But after continuous sessions, they in turn dedicated their allegiance towards Kazuya with a fanatic fervor.
Its alright Adele, theres no need to be depressed. After all Dont you want to devote yourself to Kazuya too? I know deep down that you really want too~
I refuse
Adeles chest tightened as various thoughts filled her mind, thinking that this was a line that she shouldnt cross, she knocked aside Celicias outstretched hand.
*Sigh*Ha~a, oh Adele~ I guess it cant be helped then~
Seeing how shaky Adeles stubborn resolve was, Celicia decided to give her a little push by taking out her trump card, she draws Adele to her side.
If you still dont want to serve Kazuya, then I have no choice but to show this to everyone
Pulling out a digital camera from her breast pocket, she presses play on the video screen.
Projected on the cameras LCD screen, was Adeles figure.
???
Huh? What am I looking a?
The recording was made after Adele accepted Kazuyas terms for cooperation. Moving from solitary confinement to another detention room within Parabellums magic research facility.
Kazuya and Chitose watched the two, as Adele stared at the video playing.
. . .. Oh No!? Ah aaaaaahhh!! Celicia NO, STOP IT!!
Recalling what she was doing when the video was recorded, Adele immediately tries to snatch the camera away.
Fufufufu~ its useless Adele~ If you dont swear your loyalty to Kazuya, Ill play all of your most embarrassing moments
Avoiding Adeles movements, Celicia floats a mischievous smile as Adele turns frantic.
Ill do it!! I swear, Ill swear my allegiance to that man!! So stop, dont play that video, don!!
But at the same time as Adele screamed half-crying towards Celicia, the recording in her hand also played Adeles voice loudly as well.
Kazuya~ Kazuya~ Kazuya~Kazuya~Kazuya~!! Nngghh~ ~ ~!!
Ah. ah. noo~.
Unable to prevent Celicia from showing Kazuya, the moment she was comforting herself. Adeles mouth trembled agape, while her eyes lost all hope.
Out of consideration for Adeles fragile state, Kazuya and Chitose turned their gazes away.
Its over Awaa, aha, waaa~ Ive been exposed.
Adele froze in despair as a video of her was broadcast perfectly before Kazuya and Chitose.
Fufufu~
Taking advantage of Adeles mental state, Celicia continues to play with her.
So youll do it Right, Adele~? Youll swear~ your allegiance~ that way youll become~ that much closer to our god~ and as a reward~ youll be able to have him to yourself, for awhile~
Whispering several things directly into Adeles ear, eroding her mental barriers and damaging her psych even further.
Is that really true?
Fufufu~ now why would I lie to you~
Celicia? Whatre you whispering into Adeles ear?
Concerned for Adeles well being, Kazuya questions Celicias suspicious banter.
Fufufu~
Deflecting from Kazuyas query, Celicia laughs deeply, insinuating something might happen.
... Ugh, so scary.
Kazuya shuddered from Celicia devious attitude, while Adele whose eyes were devoid of any light, dropped down to one knee, bowing her head towards Kazuya direction.
I Adele Saxony swear to devote myself to Kazuya Nagato I will dedicate my mind, body and soul towards your will for pleasure or protection, until my entire being perishes, for you, this is the oath I swear
Following Celicias prim guidance Kazuya stiffens, secretly sweating towards Adeles newly reformed demeanor.