Chapter 8:

Chapter 8:

Dream Heist

"...So, you're saying Anna and Catherine from Room Six cornered you in the changing room, demanding control money, is that what you mean?" Aiden began his questioning with his arms folded.

Fei vigorously nodded. "Yes, yes! They said if I didn't give them the money, they'd break all my fingers. I told Them, Lord Aiden wouldn't just stand by, but they said what can that piece of shit do—"

"First of all, I warn you not to exaggerate. If I catch you spreading rumors and insulting me, you can expect to be put in solitary confinement," Aiden interrupted sternly, glaring at her.

"Al-alright, I got it..." Fei pouted, settling down reluctantly.

"Anyway, they were really threatening me in there, very aggressively," Fei added, shrinking her neck.

Aiden nodded, finding this statement was consistent with Veronica's.

"And what about Veronica?"

"She..." Fei thought for a moment. "She was originally showering alone inside, I don't know how she heard, but she suddenly rushed out to warn those two not to go too far. They then started to attack her, and the death row inmate fought back against them."

"They'd be foolish to provoke a death row inmate willingly, wouldn't they?" Aiden stared into Fei eyes. "You better not be making things up, or..."

"I-I must've remembered wrong!" Fei quickly waved her hands. "Those two bitches were scared off by her warning, but as soon as she left, they turned all fierce and started attacking me. Then the death row inmate came back to rescue me and a fight broke out."

"If those two were so afraid of the death row inmate, how did they find the courage to attack you before she left?" Aiden squinted in suspicion.

"Who..who knows? They're bad people, and bad people are capable to do anything," Fei said, subconsciously averting her gaze.

"You're really trying to tell me you didn't provoke them and push them to the point where they couldn't help but attack you?" Aiden asked with a cold smirk.

"H-how could I?" Fei chuckled nervously.

"......"

Aiden looked at her in silence.

"Alright, alright, I'll tell you the truth!" Fei surrendered, feeling uncomfortable under his gaze. "I saw that they were so afraid of the death row inmate, so I just teased them a little..."

"So, you counted on Veronica to help you, and used her to deal with those two from Room Six," Aiden nodded, teasingly. Ñ00v€l--ß1n hosted the premiere release of this chapter.

"Impressive, very clever. Driving the tigers to devour the wolves, and saving on bodyguard fees."

"I was in a room with her yesterday, and I couldn't sleep from fear. It was the first time I had to interact with someone so terrifying. I didn't have a clue what to do, so while she was asleep, I tried to explore her dreams..."

"aren't your powers sealed?," Aiden furrowed his brows.

"I still have a tiny bit left. While I can't charm or absorb life force anymore, I can still peek into other people's dreams." Fei explained to him.

"Dreams sometimes reveal a person's subconscious. I was trying to see if she had any psychological weaknesses."

"Aren't you quite the psychological master?" Aiden chuckled.

"I'm serious!" Fei huffed. "We often delve into people's dreams, studying their desires and preferences. Experienced succubi like me have a certain understanding of human psychology."

"What did you see in her dream then?"

"Lord Aiden, could you please grant me a bit of spellcasting authorization so I can show you with an illusion?" Fei requested.

Aiden immediately became suspicious.

"I won't try any tricks, I don't want to die!" Fei exclaimed, patting the bed.

"Fine." Aiden glanced at the nearby prison medic. "Keep an eye on her, and if anything seems off, call the riot squad immediately."

"You really don't trust me at all," Fei complained.

"Anyone who trusts you would be the biggest fool in the world," Aiden retorted.

"Alright, hurry up. Inmate 3307, temporarily unseal spellcasting authorization."

As soon as he finished speaking, Fei felt a portion of her magic power suppressed by the barrier return.

"Alright!" She sat up energetically on the bed, reaching towards Aiden's temple to begin casting the illusion.

Aiden felt a flash of white before the surroundings changed. He found himself sitting in the spectator's seat of a courtroom. And The solemn pronouncement echoed from above:

"...The defendant, as a law enforcement officer, abused their authority, using a firearm to kill a civilian.

This act constitutes dereliction of duty and murder. Furthermore, during the process of apprehension, they maliciously attacked law enforcement officers, severely damaging the reputation of the law enforcement agency.

The defendant has been unanimously convicted by the jury on charges of dereliction of duty, murder, and obstructing official duties. The court sentences the defendant to death."