Chapter 113

Chapter 113 – Jail War #5

There were some cases where a war was caused by really minor things . However, just one sausage caused a war in prison .

“……”

The warden sat in his office and grabbed the few hairs that he had remaining .

“…In just two days, the ingredients would’ve arrived, and you would’ve had a normal meal again . But you couldn’t bear this much…”

However, the warden was mistaken . Only the warden and prison guards who knew this fact, while the inmates didn’t know when they would be allowed to have proper food again . How many people would be able to endure it and wait?

This place was a prison . It was divided between the inmates and the guards who managed them . The guards could leave on a weekly basis to rest and recharge . However, those imprisoned here wouldn’t be able to leave until their sentence was over, or until they were released on parole .

For them, exercise time and meal times were the only moments they could relieve their stress . This was all lost at the same time .

The warden didn’t consider the feelings of the prisoners at all . If he did, the the food poisoning incident and lack of food for a week might have ended up differently . However, the warden thought of the prisoners as people who should be controlled and enlightened . The likelihood of him bending any other way was 0% .

“Right now, the situation is urgent . ”

Then the deputy, who was carefully watching the warden, opened his mouth and said .

“First, the dining room and gallery are completely occupied . ”

“Then I guess they are armed with cooking tools . ”

“Yes . But most of them are unharmed because there aren’t many tools . ”

“Cough!”

“Fortunately, they can’t enter the warehouse because it is blocked . ”

It was fortunate from the warden’s position . The warehouse contained weapons to prepare for any situation . Tear gas, gas masks, electric shockers, gas guns, etc…

“That is why I am authorizing the use of firearms in the prison . Isn’t it the only way to end this?”

“That’s right . Although won’t the human rights groups object?”

“It’s not like they are enjoying any freedom from their cells . Prepare to suppress them . All of them will be put in solitary confinement . ”

“Warden-nim… There are so many prisoners involved that there won’t be enough room in solitary confinement . ”

The warden glared at the deputy and shouted,

“Then increase it even more! At any rate, you have an hour and a half to quell them . I will take command . ”

“Understood!”

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At the same time, Number 974 was aligning his fingers in the dining room .

“Kuoooook!”

The task was done without anesthesia, so it was extremely painful . If he went to the infirmary then he could receive proper treatment, but he would end up being beaten up by the guards .

“Number 974… Ah, I’m sorry . That has become a habit . Park Joon-shik, please endure the pain . ”

However, Park Joon-shik tried to forget about his pain by thinking about the target of his anger .

“W-Where is that bastard guard!”

“I’m sorry but I don’t know…”

“Damn!”

Park Joon-shik’s treatment ended, although it was a bit rough . Park Joon-shik looked around with torn clothes and a hand wrapped in a bandage .

“…He disappeared like a ghost . Obviously he was here…”

“Does this makes sense?”

Park Joon-shik glared at the guards tied up in one corner of the restaurant . They were those who saw the prison guard being assaulted and came to help . But despite being armed with gas guns and rods, they couldn’t help being overwhelmed by the huge difference in numbers .

“Oof…!”

The bound guards couldn’t do anything but scream . Park Joon-shik approached them and slapped one of the guard’s cheeks .

“Where is the bastard who made my fingers like this!”

The tied up guard shook his head desperately .

“Sheesh…”

Park Joon-shik spat and muttered,

“Obviously he slipped away like a rat . Fuck, I was caught by a real goblin . ”

Park Joon-shik recalled the face of that guard with the evil smile .

He punched the guard with his fist . That was the beginning of everything .

Park Joon-shik approached Shin Chang-ho and asked,

“Hyung-nim . What do we do now?”

“Huu…”

Shin Chang-ho sighed as he looked at Park Joon-shik . One of his followers caused such a large incident…

Then the bodyguard next to Shin Chang-ho frowned and interrupted,

“Are you saying that now? Grab a knife and handle it yourself . Don’t rely on Hyung-nim all the time!”

“…I am ashamed . Still, I couldn’t bear it . ”

“Do you think it will be fine if you answer like that?!”

It seemed like a fight would break out among his own men . Shin Chang-ho opened his mouth and spoke,

“The dice has already been thrown . At the very least, we need to prepare for those here to have their punishments increased . ”

“That is okay . No matter what, going against the guards is too much . ”

“If Hyung-nim tells me then I will go to hell for you . It is Hyung-nim’s decision .

Dozens of eyes focused on Shin Chang-ho . Outside, he was part of a big gang but he was just a mere prisoner here . He was limited in what he could do .

At that moment, someone quietly walked up to Shin Chang-ho .

“…Kim Cheol-su?”

“Eh? The cigarette seller?”

Shin Chang-ho’s eyes narrowed as he looked at the other person . The brawl had happened in the area where Shin Chang-ho’s gang was sitting . Most of them became involved in the fight . But why was this person here? No, since when had he been here?

Tae-hyuk had disguised as a member of Shin Chang-ho’s group first . Then he became a guard to persecute the inmates . And now, he was here with Kim Cheol-su’s face . The two groups here were dancing on the palms of his hands . All of this was possible with the help of his crime skills .

“You seem to have a lot of concerns . ”

Shin Chang-ho bit his lip . A few years later, he would become a high-ranking official of the organization after leaving this place . However, if he accidentally increased his sentence, would the boss wait for him?

However, it wasn’t possible to get rid of those who followed Shin Chang-ho . No matter what choice he made, he wouldn’t like the results . However, Shin Chang-ho didn’t reveal that he was nervous .

“Kuk . Cigarette Seller, you seem to be very busy with your business . Did you come to this war to sell cigarettes?”

Tae-hyuk laughed and said,

“I don’t know if you remember, but I said that I would cooperate with the war . It is the same again this time . ”

“Ha? You are very conscientious . I’m sorry, but what we are dealing with now is the guards, not the Japanese . What you can do to help?”

“First, I will briefly sum up the situation . There are two things making you troubled right now . ”

“Hrmm . Speak . ”

“First of all, the dining room we occupied is blocked to prevent the inmates from escaping . The key is kept among the guards . ”

“I know that much . Isn’t that why we are gathered here like this?”

“You want to finish this incident in a way that doesn’t increase your prison time, but that isn’t easy . ”

“……”

It was the right answer . A small groan escaped from Shin Chang-ho’s mouth . Knowing the latter, it meant that Shin Chang-ho’s psychology had been completely grasped .

“From now on, I will tell you what to do . ”

Shin Chang-ho gulped and looked at Tae-hyuk .

“Those who seek death shall live . Those who seek life shall die . ”

“…Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s words . ”

“You have to make the war bigger in order to survive . I know there is something wrong with the prison ships, which is why the food hasn’t been distributed properly . ”

“I see . I also thought that . The warden seems to be doing something . ”

“This is the way of life . The wardens and guards do a lot of work that isn’t publicized, so the warden will choose one of two options: He will either negotiate to cover up his problems, or call for outside support . ”

“Hrmm! I would welcome the former with both arms open, but won’t we be ruined if it is the latter?”

The word ‘we’ naturally flowed from Shin Chang-ho’s mouth . Tae-hyuk laughed with satisfaction .

“Then we will use the media to expose this incident to the outside world . South Korea is a really good country, so they care about the human rights of prisoners . The prisoners were given only porridge for a week and the guards carried out violence against the prisoners . They will end up squished like rice cakes . ”

“……”

The former option of negotiation would benefit them . The latter option would incite sympathy from the public . Of course, there was a possibility that the result wouldn’t turn out good . However, it was possible to decrease the losses caused by the war . It was a sweet offer that was difficult to reject .

Shin Chang-ho said in a heavy tone,

“But there is one big hole in your proposal . Take a look around . ”

His companions were armed at best with rough cutlery and cooking knives .

“Earlier, the fight could be won due to the overwhelming difference in firepower; however, once we leave here, dozens of armed guards would be waiting . The plan will only work if we can fight them equally . It is impossible…”

Tae-hyuk quietly pulled out a set of keys . They could leave the dining room with it .

“…H-How did you get that?”

“I told you . I will cooperate in this war . I will provide the materials . ”

“Materials?”

“I got this by chance . There is some very interesting stuff mixed in . ”

Tae-hyuk found one key and showed it to Shin Chang-ho .

Shin Chang-ho’s eyes widened .

“O-Oh my god! T-That’s the weapons warehouse key!”

Dozens of members of Shin Chang-ho’s gang gulped . It was possible to become the same as the armed guards with this . Then…

“Now you know what I mean by cooperating . ”

Shin Chang-ho nodded quietly .

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“A-Amazing!”

“Hyung-nim! There are a lot of batons and tear gas canisters in here!”

“Taser guns and gas guns!”

“It is enough to arm all of us!”

Shin Chang-ho watched quietly as his men picked up the things stored in the weapons warehouse . The guard at the entrance had been hit with an iron pipe that Cigarette Seller found somewhere . And he showed them a magic trick where he opened the door that was locked with iris recognition .

“…He truly isn’t an ordinary criminal . ”

Cigarette Seller was twirling his iron pipe around .

“Do you need any weapons from here?”

“I’m more comfortable with this . ”

“The skill with which you handle that is unusual . ”

“Thanks for the praise . Anyways, this war can absolutely be won if we drag out the time . Build a fortress inside the prison . But I’m a bit bored so I’ve prepared some fun games during that time . ”

“…Games?”

“First, we will support each other to get what we both want . This won’t end with just you guys being armed . ”

“I see what you mean . I want to show a bitter taste to the Japanese . ”

“Yes . I would also like you to give me Park Sung-yul in this bargain . ”

“That isn’t hard . ”

“And after the war, I will let you know where your sister is . ”

Any laughter on Shin Chang-ho’s face disappeared at his words . He remembered what he had forgotten for a moment . Did Cigarette Seller know for certain where she was?

“If I can find my sister with your help, then I will do anything for you . There are many things to be done . ”

“…If there is nothing else then go . ”

Tae-hyuk smiled like he knew the ending of the story . His men finished arming themselves .

Shin Chang-ho took a deep breath and slowly walked forward .

“From now on, we will be at war with the guards . Don’t overdo it, since time is on our side . For our victory!”

The armed prisoners cheered .

It was the signal for the start of the prison war .