Chapter 138

Chapter 138 – Everybody Gather! #4

From now on, it was the time to talk about secrets . What would happen if he hadn’t used ‘Spying’?

Instead of passing by, the person was outright listening . The spy only heard a few keywords, but it was lucky that Tae-hyuk noticed them now .

‘It isn’t a guard . An inmate? That means…’

This place was a deserted corner of the maintenance room . No inmate would bother to come to such a place .

‘A spy planted by someone . The purpose is to monitor the Bomber?’

Kim Tae-sung had the best bomb-making ability in this country . In terms of public awareness, he was inferior to Phantom . However, any criminal organization would drool over him .

Tae-hyuk touched the gun that he had hidden . Bullet Time had to be activated with a firearm . It would work even if bullets weren’t loaded or the safety device was still on .

‘Now, let’s check who the informant is . ’

“Who are you?”

The person scratched his head and walked out .

“Did I listen to something that I shouldn’t have?”

“Eh? Yoo Cheol-ho?”

“Yes, that’s right . ”

Tae-hyuk’s mouth curved upwards .

Due to the tunnel that Yoo Cheol-ho had dug, he had been able to work freely in Blue Dragon Prison . He had forgotten to return the favor . But they met again this way .

“What are you doing here?”

“I happened to accidentally hear you talking while working nearby… But I just came and didn’t hear anything . ”

“Your saliva increases when you lie . I know that there was no work scheduled in this area today . ”

Yoo Cheol-ho smiled and whispered,

“But Guard-nim spoke a very interesting story . ”

It was a lie that he hadn’t heard anything .

“You really did hear it . ”

“Haha! My ears are a little sharp so I couldn’t help hearing . ”

“So what did you hear?”

“Oh, there is no need to hide it . Huhu, aren’t you trying to help Kim Tae-sung escape from here?”

“Hrmm…”

Yoo Cheol-ho spoke slyly .

“And that thing bulging at your waist . Isn’t it a gun? It looks like a pistol loaded with bullets, rather than a taser gun . Certainly, I don’t think any guards would carry something like that around . Therefore, you are someone pretending to be a guard in order to help Kim Tae-sung escape . ”

Yoo Cheol-ho’s reasoning was correct . As expected from the person who boasted that he was a genius when it came to escaping .

Tae-hyuk smirked .

“Don’t they say that bodies can’t talk?”

“I wouldn’t recommend that method . I wouldn’t do it if I was in Guard-nim’s position . ”

“Why?”

“If you shoot a gun here, then the people in the building will hear and come rushing . Then Guard-nim’s plan will be disrupted . In addition, I am also interested in a jailbreak . I know a few bits of information . What is the difference if two people escape instead of one? Besides, I am confident in my hard work . I will be a well-behaved person who listens to your words . ”

He wanted to join the team .

Tae-hyuk laughed .

“First of all, I don’t need to use a gun to suppress you . It looks like you have confidence in your physical strength . But I have this . ”

Tae-hyuk reached into his pocket and pulled out a rusty iron pipe . Yoo Cheol-ho was surprised to see such an object emerging from a person’s clothes . A moan emerged from his mouth at the seemingly impossible action .

“Huheok! W-Where…”

“It is a simple trick . But your second reason is a little interesting . ”

The middle of the jailbreak plan that Tae-hyuk set up needed a breakthrough . Tae-hyuk had Bullet Time so he wasn’t worried about getting hurt . But if Kim Tae-sung got hurt, then the plan would be disrupted .

‘I should check how plausible his jailbreak plan is . ’

“Huhu… Then can I join?”

“Well, first let me hear your plan first, Escape King . ”

“Haha! Escape King . That is a shameful title . ”

Yoo Cheol-ho asked with curiosity .

“How do you do that? You look like the guard, but your body type is clearly different . Is it a special make up?”

Tae-hyuk deliberately wore large clothing . But seeing through it meant that Yoo Cheol-ho had pretty good eyes .

‘This is why Yoo Cheol-ho is later known as the Escape King . Even so, Yoo Cheol-ho is still Yoo Cheol-ho . ’

A wicked smile appeared on Tae-hyuk’s face . He came up with a plausible plan to use Yoo Cheol-ho .

“That isn’t it . You can see from this . ”

“Heok! M-My face?”

“Yes . I am Phantom . ”

“Oh, god…”

“You won’t be able to find God, Yoo Cheol-ho . ”

A bright smile appeared on Yoo Cheol-ho’s face, like he had won the lottery . That person was surely Phantom! Being on his team meant that he could really break out .

That was how Phantom, the Bomber, and the Escape King formed a team to escape from Red Phoenix Prison .

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Tae-hyuk returned to his original disguise and said,

“But there is one condition for you to join the team . ”

“What is the condition?”

“It is because security is vital . Shouldn’t we trust each other if we are to be working together?”

Yoo Cheol-ho started nodding at the speed of 50 rpm .

“O-Of course . I absolutely won’t reveal this to anyone . I will keep the secret, even if a knife was held to my neck . ”

“Good decision . Then I want to hear an answer: Why did you follow the Bomber? Don’t say that you were cleaning here . Well, I think I already have a rough guess . Someone ordered you to watch Kim Tae-sung . What if you tell them the story of the jailbreak? So make a decision if you want to be on the same team . Phantom, or the one who gave the command to you?”

“Ah… That…”

Yoo Cheol-ho’s eyes started shaking violently . It was evidence of extreme confusion . He had heard a lot about Phantom’s greatness but…

It was like he was a mind-reader! Not only could he change his face at will, but he might be a real psychic .

Yoo Cheol-ho seemed to be conflicted, so Tae-hyuk decided to push him a bit more .

“If you leave here, then it won’t matter . What do you have to worry about?”

“Kyak! That’s right . ”

Yoo Cheol-ho nodded as he made a decision and said,

“I understand . I will tell you everything I know . Yes, I clearly need to explain since we are on the same team now . ”

Tae-hyuk smiled at Yoo Cheol-ho .

Yoo Cheol-ho explained why he was watching Kim Tae-sung .

“…So that’s what happened . ”

“Hrmm . In the end, it was the prison warden?”

“Yes, that’s right . ”

“You are literally playing the role of a spy . What would’ve happened if it entered the ears of the other inmates?”

“Haha, I could escape from jail so it wouldn’t be a problem . ”

The party moved to a more discreet place before earnestly talking about the jailbreak .

“Nobody will come to this place . ”

“There doesn’t seem to be a tail this time . ”

“Then I’ll listen to Phantom’s plan first . ”

“Yes . ”

Tae-hyuk’s plan was simple .

Red Phoenix Prison allowed one visitation day a week . It couldn’t be helped since the island was far away from land .

“During the visits, most of the guards will be assembled together . You will use a disguise to break through the main entrance . Then you intend to steal the ship in the port and escape right?”

“I think it is the simplest and best way to get out of here . ”

Yoo Cheol-ho frowned and said,

“Of course, Phantom will be able to get out using this method . But there is a chance that Kim Tae-sung and I can be hit by a taser gun . Why don’t we do something else instead?”

Yoo Cheol-ho’s opinion was definitely valid . One person could get out easily using that method, but it was a different story if there were more than two people . He should reduce the variables as much as possible .

“If there is a better plan, then I will listen . ”

Yoo Cheol-ho started to talk about his plan .

“First of all, you should know the main feature of the Red Phoenix Prison . It isn’t equipped with proper medical facilities . So if there is a seizure or serious injury, the person will be taken to a hospital on land to receive treatment . ”

“In other words, fake an illness . ”

“I have a detergent that I packed in advance . After mixing it with water and drinking it, a person will look like they are foaming at the mouth . But with Phantom’s power, isn’t it possible to do a more plausible act? Furthermore, things will become easier if you disguise yourself as one of the transportation guards . ”

Tae-hyuk nodded .

Yoo Cheol-ho created a plan in a short amount of time that took into account Phantom’s abilities . He truly was the Escape King .

“The biggest drawback to the original plan is that the transportation would be handled by the guards . If Phantom is in charge, then we can leisurely escape once we arrive on land . You have the face-changing magic . Is it possible to change into anyone?”

“No, I need to meet them face to face and listen to their voice . ”

The images of the guards working here passed through Yoo Cheol-ho’s head . There was definitely one guard in charge of transporting patients who was currently inside the building .

“Hrmm… If so, I know one of the right guards . ”

“Great . You thought of all this in a short amount of time?”

“Haha . It is an impossible plan without Phantom’s abilities . ”

Yoo Cheol-ho felt his whole body shaking with pleasure . This was the first time he felt this way . He was recognized by the great Phantom .

“When is that person working?’

“He finishes today . ”

“That’s good . Tell me the name and I will go to steal his face . ”

Yoo Cheol-ho gave the name of the designated guard . Tae-hyuk nodded and stood up .

“It will be lunch time soon, so let’s finish up . We will meet here again in the afternoon when the morning work is over . ”

“U-Understood . ”

“I will come . ”

Kim Tae-sung, who had been watching the two people from the side, nodded in response . He intended to leave the escape to the two experts .

“By the way, Yoo Cheol-ho . ”

“Huh?”

“What are you going to do when you get out of here?”

“First of all, I need to find the person who put me in here . I also want to find the high school brat who reported me . Then I’ll slowly think about what to do next . ”

“I see . I wish you good luck . ”

“Haha, you bet . ”

Tae-hyuk laughed . Humans didn’t change easily .

Yoo Cheol-ho spoke as Tae-hyuk was leaving .

“However, Phantom . ”

“What?”

“I want to be prepared . When is D-Day?”

“D-Day? Oh, you mean when will this jailbreak occur?”

“Preferably it should be this week…”

Tae-hyuk cut off Yoo Cheol-ho .

“Now . ”

“Huh?”

Fast was good, but this was a little too fast!