90 Chapter 89: Not a hero but a villain

When I was sent to prison I imagined that my life would be like in the novels where the protagonist makes new friends and fights the villains, but clearly, someone made a mistake in assigning the roles since my role is that of the villain...

"I beg you, I had no choice! They threatened to hurt my wife and son, I just want to retire from life as a killer and live in peace! Wait, I beg you aaaaaaahhh!"

I sighed as Raian put his hands in a man's mouth and then opened the man's mouth until he was split in half.

"Is it necessary to be so violent?" – I asked tiredly.

"With all due respect Mr. Yamada, violence is a form of deterrence" – The serene-looking man spoke respectfully as he used a handkerchief to wipe off bits of meat that were left stuck on his fingers after ripping out a man's spine. – "Despite the fact that murderers know that death is a risk in this job, a violent and cruel death is not something that everyone can face, so using excessive violence will serve to scare away the most cowardly murderers"

This man is Hollis Kure and he has been the representative of the Kure Clan to protect me inside the prison.

Today is only the second day that I have been in this prison, but I have already been exposed to 57 assassination attempts ranging from ambushes, poisoned food, female assassins offering sexual services to make me let my guard down, and someone even trying to use a gas bomb poisonous in my room.

Even though I am unharmed, my mental fatigue continues to grow.

Worst of all is that not all the killers who are after my head were evil people who deserved death, some professional killers were righteous people who wanted to eliminate me as there are rumors that I am a child trafficker so my name is synonymous with a degenerate and cruel villain.

When I found out this I hugged my legs and stayed still in the fetal position for an hour, but at least I didn't cry, I'm getting better...

What depresses me the most is that at this point it becomes clear that I am a villain and even if I try hard to be nice, I can never shake the villain label.

Why?

Well, I'm currently in my room getting ready to see the prison warden since she has to talk to me about the incidents around me even though I'm the victim...

The point is that the Kure Clan prepared an ambush after making the other people think that they left me alone in my room.

A group of assassins took advantage of this to enter my room and try to assassinate me, but the Kure Clan with the support of the subordinates of the Tachibana family worked together and within ten minutes most of the assassins had their intestines on the floor and walls.

To be honest, I can't describe the fight as my dead cat reflexes were unable to see all the assassins' movements, I only saw blood raining down and corpses collapsing on the ground, I even vomited a couple of times.

It is incredible how there was this chaos and no guard wanted to check the situation, the level of corruption in this place is worrying.

Anyway, what is most depressing is a corpse in a corner of the room.

He was a fierce-looking man and even when he was dead his presence was still intimidating even for someone who lost his fear of death like me.

"Is something wrong boss?" – A young man with a friendly smile asked me respectfully.

I held back the infinite disgust I feel for this person and shook my head. – "Nothing, I have to go see the warden"

"Okay boss" - The man smiled kindly causing me to want to vomit.

"A man who stabbed his own master in the back even though he had genuine admiration and affection for that person… Humans never stop being funny" – Medb was amused by all the chaos and death around me.

"Don't interact much with that man, chirp, it will be bad for your emotional health, chirp" – Beni sighed.

I don't want to talk to that man, because of him I now carry the blame for causing the death of one of my favorite characters...

"Mr. Yamada, it's time to see the warden" - Honda spoke to me with her usual deadpan voice.

I sighed and nodded.

Before leaving the room I took one last look at who was one of the best assassins in the world, but now he tragically died because of the betrayal of his own disciple...

Goodbye Koro-sensei, I promise to take care of Aguri, although technically you two couldn't meet because of me...

I took a bottle of pills out of my pocket and took an antidepressant, at this rate I will need stronger medication.

Honda and a group of guards escorted me to the office of Momoko Hyakushiki, the warden of this prison.

Along the way, I noticed that the looks people gave me had changed.

When I arrived at this prison, people looked at me with apathy, disgust, disdain, and mockery.

Whether it was prisoners or guards, everyone looked at me as if I was a dead man while they were amused by my misfortune.

Now people look at me with fear.

Some people look at me with respect or adulation since in the criminal world it is normal to respect force and cruelty, but most people only look at me with fear. Even the guards don't dare put handcuffs on me and let me walk without chains.

Even though high-status people live like kings in this prison, outside of the Kure Clan and some subordinates of the Tachibana family I have no more allies here so it was only a matter of time before someone could assassinate me.

Regardless, people underestimated the Kure Clan and now everyone sees me as a treacherous monster who pretended to be weak in order to lure prey into a deadly trap.

Although in this world the supernatural factions are the ones who rule from the shadows, the Kure Clan is the strongest group of assassins by fully human standards so not even the feared God of Death was an obstacle for them...

I want to cry… Koro-sensei…

Now the traitorous disciple of Koro-sensei works for the Shinomiya family so he is one of the subordinates of my alliance and therefore he is my subordinate.

Every day I am further from my ideal of being a good person...

I shook my head to shake off the depressing thoughts and took a deep breath as we arrived in front of Momoko's office, I can't show weakness or things will only become difficult for the people who fight to protect me.

After knocking on the door I heard Momoko's voice telling us to come in.

Honda opened the door and let me in, then stood behind me to protect me.

I smiled casually at the beautiful blue-haired woman who was looking at me with obvious hostility. – "I am glad to see you again Miss Momoko"

Momoko frowned. – "Do not talk to me so casually, you are a prisoner and that will not change in a short time"

I wanted to sigh, but I have to keep up the act of being an evil businessman or people will realize that I'm someone who's easily intimidated which would endanger the ones I love.

I smiled nonchalantly and sat across from Momoko as if this was my home. The acting classes Medb is giving me have been helpful.

Momoko frowned at my attitude, but at this point, I have understood something important, this woman is just a decoration.

Even though she should be the highest authority inside this prison, she is subject to bureaucracy and the real leaders of this place are corrupt people with connections so she can't really do anything to me as long as I'm the same type of corrupt trash with a lot of money.

Momoko closed her eyes and took a deep breath to calm herself.

After regaining her composure she looked at Honda. – "Wait outside"

Even though Honda is a guard at this prison, she ignored Momoko as she only obeys the Tachibana family.

Momoko gritted her teeth furiously so I smiled at Honda. – "Wait outside, I don't think Miss Momoko would dare hurt me, after all, she is a fair woman who sticks to the rules"

Honda nodded and left the office, but didn't close the door all the way in case she needs to come in to protect me.

Momoko looked at me with narrowed eyes. – "Were you making fun of my ideals?"

I respect her beliefs and spoke truthfully, but she thinks my words are a joke...

"You are seen as a bastard so everything you do will seem like the actions of a bastard" – Medb let out a small laugh.

… Life is depressing…

Since I'm going to be judged for no reason then I'll stick to that role.

"Of course not, I sincerely respect Miss Momoko" - I smiled. – "After all, it is not easy to be a righteous person while allowing murder, sex trafficking, and drug sales between prisoners, but hey, everything is in the rules so it's fine, right?"

Momoko sharpened her gaze in fury.

"Don't look at me like that, the rules deny mistreatment of prison staff against prisoners, especially those who have a VIP service" - I settled in the seat to relax.

Momoko dug her nails into her desk to withstand her fury which made the solid wood make a creaking sound.

I sighed in disappointment. – "A cheap desk… If Miss Momoko wishes I can send her a good quality desk that will not be damaged by small scratches"

Momoko seemed to want to hit me to which I smiled like a cocky idiot.

"Miss, let's face it, you have no power here" - I kept a mocking smile. – "You may have true values ​​of justice, but those values ​​are useless for a simple reason"

Momoko was silent for a few seconds and then spoke to me in a low voice. - "Which is the reason?"

"You don't have a support" – I shrugged. – "In our society, the one who has the most talent or the best moral values ​​does not win, the one who has the biggest wallet or the biggest support wins"

Momoko took a deep breath and then let out a long sigh.

"You're right… I'm just a decoration since I don't have support" – Momoko leaned on her desk as if she was tired. – "I was given this position because of my impeccable record, but I can only follow orders even when they go against my beliefs…"

"Your talent for making people depressed is amazing" – Medb spoke admiringly. – "If you push her a little more it would not be difficult to make her your lover"

"It's cruel to take advantage of women's emotional weakness, chirp, don't do it, chirp" - Beni intervened with an angry voice.

"Oh come on, she asked for it" – Medb rolled her eyes. – "Besides, she will be very happy if Satou stuffs her like a Christmas turkey~"

"..." - Beni sighed not knowing what to say to the perverted woman.

Despite the attitude I am using, I deeply admire this woman as she managed to rise to this job without using dishonest tactics or selling her body to higher-ups which is a real achievement.

In a corrupt society, honest people are the ones who suffer the most, so in other circumstances, I would have liked to help this woman without asking for something in return, but since everything I do is interpreted as the actions of a villain, I can only use this to my favor

While Momoko was getting depressed I tried to speak in a kind voice. – "Miss Momoko, you are an impressive woman, I am sure that if you wanted to, you could get the support of an important family"

Momoko sighed. – "I have already received offers… But the conditions are something I will not accept"

I can imagine that it is something sexual.

I shook my head and smiled slightly. – "To tell the truth, I admire Miss Momoko's values ​​and character… How about this? I will try to give a little support to the lady, although I can't promise much since I don't have many allies and I only have money left over "

I want to look for allies that have a true sense of justice as I am tired of surrounding myself with cruel villains, evil businessmen, and corrupt politicians…

Momoko looked up and looked at me suspiciously, but then she sighed wearily. – "I can imagine what you want in return and my answer is no, I am not a prostitute who spreads the legs to any idiot with money"

I got a little angry at the derogatory comment.

"What's wrong with a prostitute?" – I raised an eyebrow. – "Not all people choose their circumstances and life does not always give options, at least a prostitute tries to survive instead of waiting for others to solve her life"

Anida was a prostitute when she was young and she did it to feed her daughter since she did not have parents to help her, friends to give her shelter, or professional preparation to find a good job, she only had her body and did everything necessary to give his daughter a good life.

Momoko raised an eyebrow and sneered. – "Do you like prostitutes? Well, I'm not surprised your tastes are so low"

I was about to get angry, but in the end, I could only sigh and shake my head. – "To tell the truth I do not mind arguing with you, after all, you will live less time than me"

Momoko straightened her posture and looked at me seriously. – "Is this a threat?"

"It's a fact" - I shrugged. – "I am here, far from my trusted bodyguards, in a hostile place and without trusted allies, but despite everything I am calm because I am sure that I will not die"

I smiled contemptuously. – "But what about you? You cannot leave this prison as only here you are safe, as soon as you leave this place you will be killed by your political enemies… You are not a cat guarding the cage from rats, you are a rat hiding from tigers"

Momoko bit her lip until it bled.

"When my time here is over, I can go to a restaurant with a beautiful woman, I can go to the cinema to see a movie premiere, I can go to the amusement park to have fun" - I showed a big smile. – "I can live my life without the fear that someone might kill me, that is why you are a rat while I am a human"

Momoko looked at me with extreme resentment, but she couldn't deny my words.

She is a strong and fair woman, but she has kept her current job for one reason only, she is afraid of dying and that is why she has followed the orders of her corrupt bosses so as not to be abandoned to her destiny.

Furthermore, if her enemies capture her, it is certain that she will have a future worse than death.

Momoko didn't reply for a long time so I stood up. – "If there is nothing more to say then I will return to my room… Sorry, my jail cell… I have to enjoy a delicious steak accompanied by a valuable wine because I can afford it… Anyway, have fun being a caged bird for the rest of your life"

Momoko didn't try to stop me, but before leaving I gave one last smile to the woman who was now looking down with a grim expression. – "By the way, a little bird told me that next year there will be a change in the administrative staff of this prison… If I see you at an auction I promise to greet you"

Momoko paled to which I smiled at her and left the office.

"In an hour the food will be ready" – Honda looked at me calmly even though she heard my conversation with Momoko.

I smiled. – "Thank you, I am starving"

I managed to let off some of the stress I had accumulated over the last few days so I could enjoy a quiet dinner, although the number of assassination attempts against me increased to 59 before I went to sleep.

I miss my home…