Back to the Dungeon

Vance headed back toward the dungeon, thinking about what information he was going to try and get from the younger one, and whether he could get any new information from the old man. As he arrived, he saw the old man sitting down with his legs crossed and eyes closed. In, an almost comedic, contrast the young man seemed to be somewhat panicking, and hoping that the old man would think of a way to save them from their imprisonment.

This made Vance laugh, seeing that the guy who was willing to threaten him to his face after already being beaten, was now acting like a mere child. He approached and decided to speak up with a smirk on his face.

"Yo. You seem to be distressed. Are their any problems with your accommodations?"

Hearing Vance's voice, the young man seemed to instantly become more panicked. So much so in fact, that it appeared that he was borderline horrified. Vance noticed this, and his sadistic side slightly came out. He decided to tease the young man.

"Oh, so you remember what happened last time eh? You finally learned your lesson? How funny, just a short time ago you were so willful and ready to fight. C'mon, don't you want another round?"

Vance's words frightened the young man, who had already experienced Vance's torture, even further. He rapidly shook his head left and right, trying to show that he had no desire to fight.

Vance decided that as long as the young man didn't spout anymore garbage, he wouldn't beat him till he wished he was dead.

"Well then, I guess we can start the interrogation then. Shall we?"

Saying this, Vance created a chair for himself to sit on. He then looked at the young man, who was still in the cage.

"So, to put together the information I've got so far. You and the old man are two out of twenty generals of the Rising Dragon Kingdom, each general holding a minimum combat power that is comparable to an army of ten million soldiers. Am I correct so far?"

The young man's eyes widened slightly hearing what Vance said. He turned and looked at the meditating old man who, sensing his gaze, opened his eyes, looked at him, and then closed his eyes once more.

"What, are you surprised that he folded? He saw what I did to you. Besides, it isn't like I NEED you to tell me the information. I can get it from your fucking corpse if I really need to. I'm just nice enough to give the two of you a chance to survive. Now I'll ask once again, is the information I've stated so far correct?"

This time, the young man did not hesitate, and nodded his head.

"Good. Now, is the reason why the Rising Dragon Kingdom is trying to invade the Fatewalker Kingdom for land and a mysterious mana source underneath the castle?"

The young man, once again nodded his head.

"Good, good. Well now that we have the information 'verified' your interrogation can truly begin."