Galactic Prison [4]

I didn't mean to call him an iguana, but that guy was getting on my nerves.

The smell of rotting food and the flies buzzing around is already annoying enough. Not only that, but my ears are in pain thanks to loud noises.

'There is nothing to do about it. If he plans to fight so be it... I will be doing a friend a favor anyway.'

"Wow! Look at that girl! Isn't she pretty?"

"Damn, she isn't just pretty. Look at that perfect bosom."

The girl in front of us didn't seem to bother about the weird glances at all. Encender was just sniffing her nose, as she dragged us past the 'Art Cube.'

She hides her laughter and states, "Tito, you shouldn't call people an iguana like that."

I ignored her, and say, "I am impressed you didn't do anything rush. Even red pandas can be composed sometimes, I am touched."

That's the truth. In my childhood days, I would tolerate people spitting on me. However, now I won't let it go easy."

She puts on a straight face, "Thinking is not my thing. Even so, I would be a bigger idiot if I mess with a mentally ill person. I fight the strong and those man enough to confront me."

'I guess I am idiot, but why does that make me smile.'

"Look! Food!" Encender suddenly shouts with a mouth dripping with saliva.

Before she ran off to the black skinned bananas, I took hold of her collar. For an unknown reason, she did not put up a resistance, and just suppressed her hunger.

"UHH—!" Rajah started nauseating.

His right hand covered his mouth and nose. Not only that, but his overly sweaty hands clutched onto my shoulder.

'For royalty like him, it must be normal for him to react to this kind of stench.'

Almost all the food here is in a rotting state; fruits, vegetables and fish. The bean grains were all attacked by pests, living them with holes inside.

Instead of sugar, there is sugarcane split in half showing the inner region that was bloodred. One could easily mistake it for blood, but it's actually red rot.

'So this is where the people of this world dump their perishable foods... Why can't I see meat?'

"I... ca...n't.... take it." Rajah started showing signs that he wanted to vomit.

Anyone could tell he was doing his best, by how much he was sweating.

Encender pats his waist from behind. He is tall, and she is short, she couldn't reach his upper back.

"There, there. You go back to the cell. We will bring you some food."

His condition took a one hundred eighty-degree turn.

He smiles and starts acting like a brave warrior, "Don't worry about me lady Encender."

He puts his hand on his hair, and endures the bad stench, "This is nothing. I used to travel a hundred angul without getting tired, every day. I could have died if it weren't for my tenacity and handsomeness."

A certain someone didn't know that angul, met palm.

Her eyes were filled with amazement, "That's awesome Rajah! I knew you are the perfect man to join my team!"

Rajah fakes a laughter, as he rubs his nostrils with the back of his index finger, "Don't worry boss. I your right-hand man will protect you. Now, let me escort you back to your cell."

That was a clever move. He didn't want to go back to the cells alone. He is scared about iguana and his crew. His plan might have been flawless, if Encender was normal.

"Let's go after we eat something, okay?"

Rajah just nodded. His skin turned pale, he knew the food would make him sick if he ate it. He could only hold his mouth with both hands.

'Just what does she see in this guy? Does he have a power, I am not aware of.'

My head shook a few times and I ordered, "Encender don't eat anything. I will cook when we get back to the cell."

My cooking skills are not that good, but I can think of a way to make use of the ingredients available.

We also need to get out of here. The lights are getting dimmer by the second. It's making it hard to see even a hundred meters in front of me.

Encender just smiles at me, "Thank you."

"You are welcome."

I took ten minutes to select the ingredients that were better, before putting them in a plastic bag.

Despite it being attacked by red rot, I took the sugarcane. I will die, if I don't get anything sweet.

Taking the road we came in, we soon met up with iguana and his two friends.

There were standing at the entrance of our cell block. A dark shadow was covering up their upper bodies, which made it a little hard to tell who is who.

Rajah quickly hid himself on my back with his hands on my shoulder.

'Just what is he hiding?'

"My name is Kazuya Star. What is your name punk?"

Iguana asked red panda with a straight face. The arrogant tone was still there. However, this time it was mixed with rage.

The two underlings were all looking at me with eyes filled with animosity. There were mouthing cases at me with their hand doing weird signs.

"Your mother was so fat that she gave birth to a retarded like you."

"She must have spent most of her days in a mental hospital. Dude you are so ugly."

I just sighed at them. Cursing me won't affect anything. Worse be it my mother.

"I am Tohil Encender. The future Queen of the world." Red panda declares with a sunny smile, showing nothing but joy.

It seemed iguana didn't even come across as an opponent in her eyes. Just as the philosophers say,

"People who look down on other people, don't end being looked up to."

She is a red panda, but in terms of logic she is way better that an iguana.

If he was smart, he might have warned her, not insult her. He even spit on her!

My ears picked on the long-big nose, who mouthed, "I will clap your little sister's behind."

'I am going to kill him.'

"Calm down, Tito."

The flames igniting on my hand vanished at Encender's voice.

She just shook her head, telling that we should let them be.

I smiled and took a sigh. There is no point in getting angry about it. My sister is dead, there is no way he is going to do anything to her.

The veins on Star increased and now really looked like a real iguana,

"There are twenty-four cell blocks in this prison. Each block has its own leader, I am the leader of the D-block. Became the leader of the F-block first, then I will personally teach you a lesson you will never forget.

This place is hell, it is not somewhere you can spout around nonsensical teenage girl dreams. Only strength rules here."

'Hmm…so that is how it is.'

The leader from our block doesn't get along with other leaders. I certainly don't what to end up in some useless war. Furthermore, I need to start formulating a plan for my escape.

Without getting any reply, iguana and his two minions start to walk away. When there were next to us, Encender opens her mouth with a little serious expression on her face.

"Only strength rules, huh? If so, why are you putting conditions?"

She smiles and looks him in his black eyes, "I don't need to do anything to kick your butt. If you are strong as you say are, then bring it. There is no need to waste time."

I facepalmed at her words, I knew she would do this. She should have let him be and forget about him. There is no need to get herself involved with this kind of idiots.

'It's a good thing that I am not involved.'

Star grins, "Fine then. I wanted to give you time to grow, but it seems you don't need it. Your team versus mine, two days from now. I have a bone to pick with all of you. Especially you Black and White."

Fuck! Why me?

Encender agrees, "Bring it! We will show you!"

... I am not surprised at all. She is still injured from fighting Russ and here she is acting without thinking. Why did I get involved with this red panda?

We start heading our separate ways with iguana and his minions.

Rajah finally opened his mouth, as he looked at me. "See that peasant? Those three were shaken by my supreme handsomeness.

You should learn to copy me at sometimes. As a prince, I will allow you at least that much."

Handsome? I hope on the day he dies, he thinks about that. Looks are important, yes. But will you beat a monster like person with them?

I ignored his words and continued to walk.

Encender suddenly questions, "What do you plan on cooking?"

"Fish pie with cheesy mash."

The girl's eyes turned into stars and a river of saliva came from her mouth, "That sounds delicious."

Rajah scoffs and turned a wicked eye at me, "I, a royal noble won't eat such food, made by a low class like you."

I wasn't planning to make you any.

We reached our tobacco smelling cell. We were greeted by the sight of the sky blue haired girl coming out from the shower.

She had changed her clothes and looked to be in a better condition than yesterday.

She walks towards us and bows her head respectively, "Thank you for saving Tsuyoi. Likewise, she would be dead without you. Tsuyoi will do anything to repay this favor."

"...."

We were stunned by her way of speaking. However, Rajah quickly got down onto his knees. He was trying to take her innocence to his advantage.

"Oh, heavenly beauty. It is I your prince charming. Take my hand and be my wife."

Encender kicked his back and introduced herself to Tsuyoi.

'This cell is full of weirdos.'

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