Chapter 115 The Boss
Back in the Pit, Van and the now ex-guard has been listening on the androgynous long-haired man, Reed, babble for quite some time now. He was supposed to only tell them the rules, but still, he has been talking to them for almost an hour now.
As per his explanation and story, there were only 3 rules in the Pit.
Rule number 1 is that no one goes near the wall set up by the Locals. But even though this was the number 1 rule, it was also the most violated one. Not a week goes by that someone attempts to climb over the wall, but alas, their attempts would always lead to death.
Either the Locals would see them climbing and kill them, or they manage to escape, only to be killed by the one calling the shots in the… Encampment, the one they call the Boss.
Rule number 2 is that rape is not allowed. If found out, the perpetrator's genitals will be pulled by the Boss and he or she will be forced to eat it. The one that Van just killed was actually one of the most notorious rapists in the Pit, but even then, he has not committed any sexual harassment in fear of the Boss.
For that matter, having children was also not allowed.
Rule Number 3 is that any items or trades that are happening inside the Encampment must and should go through the Boss first for checking. Some might slip contraband from the outside, and the Boss does not like it when someone or something impedes his authority in trading.
And that was it.
There was no mention of murder, stealing, and other major and heinous crimes. Although, Van found it weird that they had rules in the first place. Truly, it was different from everything he expected.
...Wasn't this place even better than the Relic Graveyard?
"Speaking of which, you must meet the Boss."
Finally, after an hour of listening to Reed, his stories were finally over.
"...Alright." Van agreed immediately. If this was to be his home now, then he must know how their inner workings… work.
"Although I suggest you change your clothes." Reed placed his hand on his chin as he looked at Gil from head to toe.
"Ah!" Realizing what Reed meant by his words, Gil quickly removed his helmet, revealing his short almost flaming red hair. Other than his hair, there weren't really any distinct features to describe him by.
He then removed his uniform, leaving only his undershirt that was already drowning with his sweat.
"Alright, I am done. L… let's go."
The three proceeded to walk through the Encampment. There really were people living inside the houses that were neatly built apart from each other. If Van didn't know that all of the people here were prisoners, then he would have thought that he was just in some backwater village somewhere outside.
...The outside.
It's only been a few hours since he was prisoned here. Van could not help but let out a sigh as he thought of Andrea.
No… this was not the time to be worrying about others. Considering the looks that he had been getting ever since he got here, he was most probably in danger. Even right now as they follow Reed, some of the people have been giving them odd looks.
No, most of the eyes weren't for him, but for Gil.
Since a lot of people have seen him wearing a guard's uniform earlier, word has already gotten out that he was indeed a guard from the outside. He probably wouldn't last long here. Perhaps Van should avoid him after all of this is over?
Gil immediately noticed that Van was looking at him, and he waved his hand in response while adorning a huge smile on his face.