Event Story – Escape The Prison, ch.18

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Asch: ......

Victor: So you woke up, Asch.

Asch: !?
We're back......?

Victor: Yes, that is correct.

Asch: ... What about Geek?

Victor: Gray is over there drinking coffee.

Asch: Wh-...

Gray: ...! W- What...?

Victor: Gray woke up earlier, but you had difficulty in waking up...
I was terrified something went wrong. I am glad everyone's safely returned.

Asch: Tch, why was he first...

Victor: I checked you before you woke up, but if you feel a little off or feel like something is wrong, please tell me.

Asch: ... Nothin' particular to mention.
If anything, gimme back my time.
Not only was I involved in your stupid incomprehensible mockery, but I almost got killed, too... Smashing your glasses won't be enough.

Victor: Well, it is true that if you go back in time to when it started, you will have nothing to do with the matter.
However... Thanks to your help, Gray was able to return to this world safely.
Your actions and time spent won't all become a waste.

Asch: Tch, you're just saying what's convenient to you...

Victor: If you really want to get your time back, we should consider time travel.
This is a topic that various scientists have continued to confront. If given the change, I, too, would like to...

Asch: Hah? You say that, but you're just going to connect me to a strange device and treat me like a guinea pig, ain'tcha?
I absolutely won't do it. If you need someone, use Geek一

Gray: ......

Asch: Oi, the hell you're looking at, Geek?

Gray: ......! N- N- Nothing...

Asch: ...... Tch, how uncomfortable...

Victor: Oh my, are you leaving already? How about you also drink some coffee before going?
Even if physically there is no abnormality, you should be tired from going back and forth between the inner and the real world. If you have any concerns about that, I can provide some nutrients or something.

Asch: No need. I ain't that weak.
Tch, not only this room is cramped, but it's annoying, too. Who would set foot in here again...



Gray: Ah... A- A- Asch...!

Asch: ... Haah?

Gray: Heek!

Asch: What is it. If you have something to say, just say it.
You got all cocky earlier, saying you'll get back at me, or that you'll take revenge.
You still got more to say? Aah?

Gray: I... It's not that...
T... gh... Than... k you...

Asch: ...?

Gray: You had no choice but to do t- that, however... well, you came to bring me back...
It's true that you helped me, so... thank you...

Asch: ......
I'd rather take my time back than this crap...
That's all you wanted to say? I'm leaving.

Gray: Y... Yes...

Asch: Tch...

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