Chapter 97:

Chapter 97:

Swallowing Something Strange

At noon, Aiden returned to the Rose Prison and took a seat in his chair.

Franda and the other had already taken care of all the matters they could handle in his absence, leaving a portion of documents that required his personal review neatly stacked on his desk.

Aiden began to handle the paperwork, and when he came across files related to personnel, he couldn't help but recall his conversation with Rebecca earlier this morning.

"You're the warden of the Rose Prison now!?" Rebecca exclaimed in surprise.

"This is something you should have known," Aiden replied calmly.

"I see..." Rebecca's expression became somewhat peculiar for a moment. "But now I really have no recollection at all."

"Why did you suddenly want to work in a prison?" Aiden straightforwardly asked for the reason.nove(l)bi(n.)com

"I heard that the work there is relatively relaxed. Given my current situation, returning to the frontlines in the Bureau is not very realistic. I wanted to switch to a simpler job," Rebecca explained.

"You probably have some misconceptions about the work of a prison guard. Honestly, while it may not be as dangerous as being a frontline judge, it's not that easy either," Aiden chuckled.

"Prisons need someone on duty around the clock, and when there's a shortage of staff, the workload can be quite heavy. Shifts are not fixed, and the content can be a bit monotonous."

Although Aiden did make the work at the Rose Prison slightly easier through reforms, at best, it only normalized an unbearable work environment.

In his previous life, he encountered many people with the inherent impression of "relaxation and retirement" regarding his work. But in reality, compared to a normal nine-to-five job, this line of work could by no means be considered easy.

"Anyway, if you're there, I'll have a way to transfer over," Rebecca half-jokingly said.

"What way? I just need to stamp a seal when someone is transferred in. The key is whether the old man will let you go," Aiden said seriously. "Take some time to think it through before making a decision."

...

Those words still echoed in his ears.

Rebecca seemed genuinely intent on transferring to the prison, but honestly, Aiden wasn't daring enough to take her over.

Director Harold was already quite displeased with Aiden's transfer from the Inquisition to the Rose Prison. If Rebecca, as a rising star, were to be poached by this unit again...

"Has she been examined?"

"She has been sent for examination. We are currently waiting for the results from the prison doctor's side"

Franda was interrupted midway as the office door was pushed open.

Aiden and Franda both looked over, feeling somewhat surprised. It's rare for a prison guard to enter this office without knocking, unless there's something urgent to report.

Prison guard Isabella rushed in hastily, "Warden, the new prisoner who was just sent for examination... suddenly started coughing up blood!"

"Coughing up blood?" Aiden's face darkened as soon as he heard it.

It seems that what the Inquisition Bureau pushed over today is not just some trivial matter, but rather a significant trouble.

After exchanging a glance with Franda, he immediately stood up from his seat. "Take us to see her!"

Upon reaching the medical room, Aiden's first sight was the new prisoner lying on the bed, barely conscious and groaning, with a trace of blood at the corner of her mouth.

"Warden." The prison doctor saw him.

"What's the situation?" Aiden asked her.

"I suspect she swallowed something strange before. Her throat is scratched and showing signs of inflammation. It seems to have been going on for a few days. I guess initially there were no issues, but whatever she swallowed got stuck somewhere and started bleeding today..."

"Gastrointestinal foreign body?" Aiden was taken aback.

For a few days...

In other words, this foreign object was probably swallowed by Priscilla while she was detained by the Inquisition Bureau... No, it could have been swallowed even before that.

The Inquisition Bureau probably has no idea about this, otherwise, they would have definitely investigated what Priscilla had swallowed.

Now that there is gastrointestinal bleeding, it indicates the presence of ulcers. If it perforates, there will be a life-threatening situation.

"Warden, this situation cannot be naturally expelled. And Surgery is needed. We can't handle it here; she needs to be sent outside," the prison doctor suggested.

Aiden pondered for a moment, then turned to Franda. "First, bring prisoner 3340 in for a look."