Chapter 64:

Chapter 64:

The Assassin's Desire for a Quiet Life

"Warden."

After resolving Ophelia's issue, Aiden heard Dailey from Room 12 calling him at the door.

"What is it?" Aiden turned to look.

"This time, i was assisting you in capturing the escaped prisoner, I wonder..." Dailey paused with a meaningful smile, looking towards Aiden.

"Well, rules are rules. The benefits that come with it, of course, won't be lacking for you all. But..." Aiden also intentionally paused, smiling with depth.

"Of course, the demon contract that was lifted by Prisoner 3340, I will re-sign it with you," Dailey nodded knowingly.

From a simple perspective of exchange, Aiden was confident that Dailey and Arsena wouldn't easily betray him, as this incident demonstrated.

However, using these dangerous prisoners was akin to dancing with wolves, and he wouldn't easily release the collars around their necks.

But this incident with the witch, Meirujinu, exposed flaws in the demon contract, especially against more skilled prisoners. Aiden realized he couldn't overly rely on the binding power of demon contracts in the future.

"Chief Aiden! Chief Aiden!"

At this point, Fei from Room 13 also shouted towards him.

"What now?" Aiden looked somewhat impatiently.

Based on past experience, he expected this guy to come up with some eccentric request again.

But what Fei said next caught him off guard: "Chief Aiden, do I get any rewards?"

"What?" Aiden momentarily thought he misheard, "No, you basically did nothing in this incident right?. Why would you ask for rewards?"

"When that woman broke out of the cell, I resisted the temptation and stayed in my own cell!" Fei proudly puffed up her chest.

Their trust was maintained through transactions and rules, not some elusive emotion.

After a while, Aiden broke the silence, "I don't intend to pursue your escape yesterday."

Evangeline looked up, her eyes showing a hint of confusion.

"Your escape was coerced by Prisoner 3340, Meirujinu. I can testify to that," Aiden explained the details of the deal, "As long as you promise to reveal her true identity when the time comes, I can overlook your escape."

"Reveal her identity?" Evangeline blinked.

"To prove to the court and the Inquisition Bureau the true identity of Prisoner 3340, your testimony would be the most effective. Currently, under our strict supervision, Meirujinu can't erase your memory."

"So, you're asking me to... betray her?" Evangeline said, somewhat puzzled.

"I'm asking you to cut ties with her," Aiden corrected, "You don't owe her anything, so where does betrayal come in?"

Evangeline fell into silence, torn between the fear rooted in her since childhood and the so-called emotions for Meirujinu, making her hesitant about Aiden's proposal.

Aiden stares at her for a while, then sighs, "Evangeline, do you ever dream of a peaceful life? Not in prison, but outside, a tranquil life where you don't have to kill, just obey the rules to live peacefully."

"Outside? But, didn't you say before..." Evangeline looked somewhat surprised.

"Well, before, you were sentenced to a lifetime in prison. But now that Meirujinu is caught, you might have a chance," Aiden tapped his fingers on the table, "But the condition is, you have to cut ties with your past as an assassin. You have to accuse Meirujinu. This decision has to be yours, and I can help you with the rest. This is your only chance."

"Make my own decision?" Evangeline still seemed somewhat bewildered.

"You've already learned to make your own decisions, haven't you? Just like yesterday," Aiden encouraged, looking at her.

Evangeline recalled yesterday, the sudden thought that made her resist the "mother's" command.

Dreaming of a peaceful life... that was her own desire.

After a while, Evangeline spoke, "I... agree."