Comprehensive Manga: The Master is not here today.

Chapter 778: Prison Break? Explain

Because of the special nature of [Ouroboros], they were placed alone in an underground cell, completely isolated from the outside world, with only dim candlelight to keep them company, making it impossible to recognize the passage of time.

At this moment, the four people locked in the cell were either in a daze or entertaining themselves, looking like they had nothing to do.

So far no one has come to interrogate them, so during this time they have exchanged information and learned how each other was captured by the enemy.

After integrating the intelligence, they all fell silent.

Lin and Aura are a mysterious woman who were defeated by Ritsuka Fujimaru.

According to Lin, the opponent was so powerful that she was knocked down before she even had time to use her gift. The same was true for Aura.

The situation with 'Your Highness' and Graia is more complicated.

Not to mention that Izayoi Sakamaki was unexpectedly powerful, and was able to hold down "His Highness" by himself. What's more important is that huge body of light, which actually blew up a four-digit dragon with one punch. Its strength is so terrifying!
Moreover, the mysterious woman who defeated Lin and Aura and the huge light body that blew up the dragon with one punch should be the same person.

Aura smiled bitterly and said:

"If that's the case, I really have to thank the other party for showing mercy."

"Damn it, where on earth did these monsters come from——!"

Lin suddenly held her head and said madly.

As a team advisor, she should have been in control of the overall situation and strategizing, but the unexpected situations that occurred one after another were like slaps in her face again and again, making her face hurt.

Graia said in a deep voice:

"Now that things have come to this, let's think about what to do next."

"Too."

Lin calmed down again, but then seemed to think of something and sighed:
"This is a bit troublesome. Not only did I fail to complete the mission, but I also became a prisoner. I really don't know how I will explain it to the teacher when the time comes."

When the existence of the "teacher" was mentioned, the atmosphere in the cell suddenly tensed. Graia and others did not show any respect for him, but instead showed a bit of fear in their eyes.

"--Don't worry."

The 'Highness' who had been silent finally spoke:

"Although this mission failed, it also allowed me to discover a more valuable target, which is enough for us to complete the task."

"More worthy targets?"

Hearing this, several people looked at each other in surprise, and then Aura asked:

"Is that the woman who defeated the dragon?"

"No, it's Fujimaru Ritsuka."

His Highness raised the corner of his mouth slightly, but at this moment, another voice suddenly interrupted their communication -

"Oh my, this is a rare scene."

Along with the disgusting frivolous tone, a tall man seemed to have crossed space and appeared out of thin air outside the cell door. He looked at the few people with a smile and said:
"Let's not talk about the mission failure for now. I've actually fallen to this point..."

"It's really embarrassing, everyone."

"...Maxwell."

Several people stood up one after another. Lin uttered the other party's name unhappily. Even Graia and Aura couldn't help but frown and showed disgusted looks, as if they did not welcome the newcomers.

Seeing this, Maxwell helplessly spread his hands and said:

"Isn't it too rude to treat the people who came to rescue you like this?"

However, no one cared about his thoughts. Seeing the other party, His Highness spoke directly:

"Take us to see the Xingle family. I have important information to convey."

"Important information?"

"Take us away first. This is not the place to talk."

"Oh~?"

Maxwell stretched out his tone meaningfully, but his attitude remained nonchalant, and he chuckled lightly and said:

"Of course I will take you away. After all, this is my mission. But seeing the Xingle family..."

"I suggest that you think about how to explain this failure before reporting the so-called 'important intelligence'."

"You don't have to worry about that."

Lin replied with a smile:
"But I'm also a little curious. You were supposed to be on the same mission as us, but you showed up so soon. Could it be that the North District has already dealt with it?"

When Maxwell mentioned this, his smile froze, he spat in dissatisfaction, and said vaguely:
"There was a small accident. An outsider interfered."

“After all, you’re just making me do meaningless things like this, wasting my time. I might as well go find my little Vera… ahhh my Vera…!”

When the name 'Vera' was mentioned, Maxwell's expression instantly became extremely fanatical, like a cultist. Seeing him like this, Lin, who originally wanted to continue attacking, suddenly lost interest and looked away with disdain, as if she had seen some garbage.

After a while, Maxwell regained his sanity and prepared to officially start work.

But at this moment——

"Excuse me, who are you, sir?"

Just like Maxwell's appearance just now, four figures appeared out of nowhere in the cell. One of them, an orange-haired girl, asked him curiously:

"Or, are you here to break out of prison?"

The visitors were naturally Fujimaru Ritsuka, Holmes, Pest and Kukulkan.

Pest was familiar with several members of Ouroboros and might be able to play a role in the negotiations, so she was also called along.

As for Kukulkan, it was simply to be on the safe side, and now it seems that this choice was not wrong.

She originally thought that this would be an ordinary interrogation, but when she got closer to the prison, she noticed a fifth person in the underground cell who shouldn't be there.

Bai Yasha was still discussing matters with Sarah and other leaders of the Dragon Horned Vulture Lion. Apart from them, no one else should come to the prison to look for the Ouroboros.

Since he is not on their side, he must be the enemy.

So Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately teleported the two of them into the cell.

Back to the point.

The next moment after seeing the four figures clearly, His Highness and the others sat back down as if nothing had happened.

Maxwell, on the other hand, raised his eyebrows slightly, showing some interest in the fact that they displayed the same abilities as him.

At the same time, seeing the behavior of His Highness and others, he roughly guessed some of the situations, but his face still showed a relaxed look of ease.

"Space jump? No wonder Lin can't escape even though she's here."

Then, he smiled and asked Fujimaru Ritsuka and the other three:

"You're the ones who defeated them, right?"

"We lost this time. How about just letting me take them away and pretending nothing ever happened?"

"?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at him in confusion and said:

"Who are you?"

Why are you so arrogant?
Maxwell smiled and said:
"You can call me Maxwell's Demon."

"Maxwell?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka muttered:
"It sounds a little familiar..."

Holmes smiled and explained:
"You've probably heard of James Clerk Maxwell, a mathematician, physicist, the founder of classical electrodynamics, and one of the founders of statistical physics."

"Oh, I think I have an impression of that when you put it that way."

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded in realization, then looked at Maxwell in surprise and said:

"Are you that Maxwell?"

"……no."

"Oh."

Hearing the other party's disappointed tone, Maxwell inexplicably felt as if he was despised, but then he smiled and said:

"But I was indeed born from him. To be precise..."

Although the other party was still interested in explaining, Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't intend to listen for the time being. She simply waved her hand and said:

"Forget it, let's catch him first and talk later."

"Kukulkan."

"Got it~!"

Almost at the same moment, Maxwell felt a loud bang in his ears, and he instantly lost consciousness.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, how pitiful."

Looking at Maxwell lying in the deep pit, Lin and others in the cell were not angry for their companion at all. Instead, they looked gloating.

At this time, Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the four people in the cell and asked:
"So, can someone explain what's going on with this guy?"

(End of this chapter)