Sir! Don't close the net!

"What's wrong, Sasha?"

Valkyrie called out the name of the seemingly easy-to-bully girl with a smile, and before the girl could speak, Valkyrie continued, "Let's make this clear first, the flooding of Instas has nothing to do with us—it's all the fault of the Old Ones and Bishop Azavet—Damn it! Unforgivable, Old Ones! Bishop Azavet!"

Valkyrie opened her mouth, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke cautiously.

"Sister Lei, we're actually here to arrest you. You've been drawing a salary without working all this time, haven't you?"

Valkyrie's expression froze, her eyes gradually shifted away, and her back was no longer as straight as before.

Under the watchful eyes of the Valkyries, Valkyrie couldn't hold back any longer and without hesitation shielded Li Yili, who was wearing a yellow raincoat, in front of her.

"It was all...it was all this man who instructed me to do it!"

Valkyrie's mouth dropped open.

The other Valkyries, however, showed an expression that read, "Ah, I knew this woman would say that."

Valkyrie swallowed hard and whispered in Li Yili's ear.

"Li Yili, don't misunderstand. For the same crime, the higher the rank, the heavier the sentence. Don't worry, I won't abandon you. Although I've already taken all your money, don't worry! I will definitely find a way to get you out of this! Even if I can't, I will wait for you!"

Li Yili rolled her eyes and raised her hands above her head.

"I did it all—"

"He really is a good man."

"It's clearly Lei, that green tea b*tch, who's secretly taking a salary without working."

"Yeah yeah."

The Valkyries began to whisper amongst themselves, and their gazes toward Li Yili became strange.

"Hello—I can hear you—"

"Ahem—Mr. Levi-Estée Richard, although you are clearly framed, you will be charged with crimes such as embezzling funds—"

Valkyrie coughed heavily, attempting to announce the result seriously, but the moment she met Li Yili's dark eyes beneath her yellow raincoat, she immediately looked away guiltily.

"He was imprisoned in Teresa Prison."

Volume 1: Do Not Pretend to Be a Deity

Chapter One: The Road to Teresa

Theresa Prison, with its sacred name, is actually the world's largest and most despairing prison, holding inmates from all over the world. The term "garbage dump" is actually a compliment to this prison; it's just a place where garbage is dumped, but for the truly trashy, it grants them the freedom of not being restrained.

So this is hell, a prison that holds and manages criminals who have committed crimes that will surely lead them to hell.

The greatest function of hell itself is not to restrain and torture those heinous sinners, but to deter them.

There are many rumors about Theresa's Prison, and the most famous of them is the special service known as Theresa's Road.

The prison is circular, bordered almost to the north by an ocean that stretches to the horizon, built on a volcano to the west, and facing the mainland to the southeast. The southeast is also the entrance and exit of the Theresa Prison. Even before entering the prison, one can foresee a future of suffering and hardship.

In the center of this hellish prison, a turbulent river bisects the entire prison. This is the only way to safely leave Theresa's Prison, and it is also known as Theresa's Road.

The rushing river will wash away the sins of those who cross it, and they will be redeemed.

What is a turbulent river that requires a little caution for ordinary people to cross is just a small splash for the imprisoned demons, serving no purpose whatsoever. Of course, how could demons imprisoned in hell possibly have the opportunity to embark on the path of redemption known as the Path of Teresa?

This Teresa Road is for those who come to visit Teresa's prison.

Even warriors who have survived countless life-or-death battles would be so frightened by a walk around Theresa's prison that they would burst into tears like children, sitting on the ground too scared to move. This is not a rumor, but a real case.

Chris Dorf still remembers the man with a huge, centipede-like scar on his face, sobbing on his back, completely disregarding the fact that he was a middle-aged man in his fifties. Nevertheless, he still fulfilled his responsibility by helping the man, who was crying so hard he had no strength left, across the Teresa Road and sending him away from Teresa Prison.

Before leaving, the man swore to him that he would become a follower of Bishop Azawi and strive to do good deeds.

Chris Dougher wasn't too bothered, because the man wasn't the first to swear an oath to him. Regardless of whether such a belief would decay with time, the man's belief at the time was incredibly real. However, Chris Dougher also knew very well that he was just a porter responsible for carrying visitors out and had no right to accept such an oath, nor was the other party actually swearing an oath to him.

After the visitor leaves, he will cross the turbulent and long Theresa Way again, return to the wooden hut built in the lawn beside the Theresa Way, and wait for the next visitor to appear, crying out for the cleansing of their sins. Then he will begin his work, carrying the visitor on his back.

Crossing the Path of Teresa.

Chris Dorf remembered it as an ordinary afternoon with a touch of luck. The river on the Path of Teresa was as turbulent as ever, but no nobleman had the heart to discipline his rebellious child, nor any poor soul who needed a greater shock to recover from post-traumatic stress. So he had some extra time, which he hadn't had in a long time.

As the only remaining porter, Chris Dorf enjoys several perks, one of which is the ability to plant vegetation near his cabin.

While Chris Dorf was picking strawberries, all the bells in Teresa Prison rang. In the thirty years Chris Dorf spent in Teresa Prison, he had never seen all the bells ring. Even during the prison break, only three-quarters of the bells were rung.

The tolling of bells in Teresa Prison signifies alert; ringing all the bells means Teresa Prison has entered its highest state of alert, and an ordinary afternoon is coming to an end. Chris Doff, an ordinary person who is already at an age where his physical abilities are declining, can't help but feel a little nervous.

In most cases, the ringing of the bells indicates the arrival of a new prisoner. The number of bells rung can indicate the level of danger posed by the prisoner. This time, all the bells rang, meaning that Teresa Prison has welcomed the most terrifying prisoner in its history, possibly even more terrifying than all the prisoners held there combined.

The only being more terrifying than all the demons in Hell combined is an evil god.

While filled with fear, Chris Dorf also became curious, but he did not leave his cabin, because the first lesson for every new prisoner was to tour the entire Theresa Prison, and the Theresa Road, the only safe route out of Theresa Prison, was the last place.

Sooner or later he will be able to catch a glimpse of the true face of the prisoner who brought the entire Theresa Prison to its highest level.

Strange noises emanated from the dark cage. Most normal people would go mad from these noises. Suppressing newcomers was one of the prisoners' interests here. A normal newcomer might go mad halfway through, while a slightly abnormal one would completely cross that line.

The incessant screams made Chris Dorf frown, put down the strawberries in his hand, and sigh helplessly, his curiosity about the new prisoner diminishing considerably.

Judging by the time and distance, this new prisoner should have already covered most of the route, but he didn't hear the strange cries of the other prisoners, indicating that this prisoner's deterrent effect is insufficient, or even very low.

Just a year ago, Theresa Prison received a special prisoner, who was said to be a member of the Stars. That day, Theresa Prison was unusually quiet. No prisoner dared to yell at that prisoner. After that, the prisoner was locked in the deepest part of Theresa Prison and has never seen the light of day. It is said that he has not even been provided with food.

Just as Chris Dorf was grumbling about how poorly the strawberries were growing and considering whether to get rid of the guards to get some better fertilizer, the guards from Theresa Prison appeared with a new prisoner.

Chris Dougher had never seen such a luxurious guard. Teresa Prison was jointly built and managed by the Galar Horn, the Black Gate and the Celestials, the Bishop of Azazel, and the Church of Steam and Steel. He saw the Valkyries of Valhalla, the saints of Ananda, and the candidates for the executor of the Crusade.

The prisoner under such terrifying control looked very thin, his only distinguishing feature being his yellow raincoat. His face was completely hidden in shadow, and he exuded no sense of oppression. By the time Chris Dorf realized what was happening, the prisoner had already been taken away.

After that, Chris Dorf learned the name of the new prisoner.

Levi-Isti Richard.

This led to the self-destruction of Guoweidun, and the battle with the gods sleeping on the surface of the Sea of ​​the Dead resulted in the destruction of Instas, the world's largest seaport.

An absurd evil god known as the King in Yellow.

Chapter Two: The Cage of Hell Was Unlocked

Li Yili enjoys watching prison-themed movies. There's no particular reason for it; as an ordinary person with no ambition or aspirations, prison is a distant place, and distance breeds fantasy. Thrilling and exciting prison-themed movies satisfy this fantasy.

Prison movies often begin by showing the inhuman side of prisons and the meticulous, almost insane, management to set the stage for the protagonist's escape.

Li Yili was no stranger to Theresa Prison. Perhaps as a deterrent or to appease people, some aspects of Theresa Prison occupied a section of the World Daily. Although she always complained that Theresa Prison must be a so-called hell on earth, Li Yili realized that her complaints were... limited after actually coming to Theresa Prison.

The "human world" part should be removed.

There was no writing cleansing, but rather a washing process that reads as a humiliating act of stripping off one's clothes. After walking around, I didn't see a single person, only a variety of absurd creatures that even the term "rare beast" seems pale in comparison.

"This is your cell."

Before Li Yili could even ask any questions, the cell door was slammed shut.

Li Yili sighed helplessly and looked around the solitary cell where she might spend the rest of her life.

The room was about ten square meters in size and three meters high. A two-meter-long bed stood against one wall; its metal frame was covered in rust, and the wooden planks that formed the bed were rotten beyond repair. Li Yili had no intention of using it herself.

To make pointless attempts with one's buttocks.

Opposite the bed was a desk and a chair, both of which were so badly damaged that there was no point in trying them on.

Li Yili shrugged, showing no dissatisfaction, because he was not a studious person.

Fortunately, the cell was relatively clean, well-ventilated, and didn't have a foul stench. It was also well-lit. The large pit that served as the toilet was bottomless. Li Yili tried throwing a piece of wood down, but it was as if she had gone to another world; there was no response at all.

This is considered a top-class cell in Theresa Prison. The only problem is that it's far from Theresa's Road, the only way to safely leave Theresa Prison.

"Okay, okay—at least I don't have to worry about being woken up by the stench."

Li Yili pulled at the hem of her raincoat, sat down on the spot, and sighed deeply, resting her chin on her hand.

How could someone who simply receives a salary without working be sent to a hellish place like Teresa Prison? Whether he is imprisoned for a year or two is not up to anyone else to decide. Only Valhae Rae would believe that this is just a formality.

However, the biggest reason why Valkyrie Valkyrie would believe this explanation is that he didn't say a word or show any sign of resistance. If he had said a single word of dissent, Valkyrie Valkyrie, who has the strongest explosive power, might have started a fratricidal fight on the spot.

Even if they deal with Valkyrie, they still need to send him, the King in Yellow, to Theresa's prison. That's why they sent all the Valkyries. Even Valkyrie Valkyrie, who has the strongest explosive power, can't take him away.

To avoid any further complications, Li Yili simply surrendered without saying a word.

Just as Li Yili was pondering what to do, a heavy knocking sound came from behind the wall on one side of the bed. The dust on the wall gave Li Yili a preliminary understanding of his neighbor's strength. He had already observed it when he came in; the stone wall was very thick.

Li Yili held her chin, somewhat hesitant.

Whether it's a bad movie or a timeless classic, prison-themed films always emphasize that even within a prison under jurisdiction, different factions exist, and newcomers are inevitably greeted, with their reactions determining their future life in prison.

But this is hell.

Li Yili got up and stomped on the already rotten bed board, smashing it to pieces. After sweeping the wood chips into a corner, Li Yili sat on the edge of the rusty frame and crossed her legs.

After a brief silence, a sickeningly metallic sound came from behind the wall.

Li Yili frowned. He suspected that the other party was deliberately making strange noises by folding the metal to scare him, but now was not the best time to scare him.

Li Yili quickly gave up thinking and, recalling the various rare beasts she had seen during her walk around, came to a conclusion: communication was a completely unnecessary activity in Teresa Prison.

Sleeping is the right choice.

Having reached the correct conclusion, Li Yili immediately took action.

Bishop Azawi's raincoat is made of a special material that has excellent elasticity and is very sturdy.

This is probably to prevent prisoners from performing a public display of clothing ripping during their trial.

After mentally complaining for a moment, Li Yili took off her raincoat, unfolded it, and tied it to the four corners of the rusty iron bed, thus completing the makeshift bed.

"sleep--"

Li Yili rolled up her clothes, ignored the sounds coming from next door, and lay down on the makeshift bed made of a raincoat and a rusty bed frame, closing her eyes to rest.

Whether it was because the bed was too simple or because he had too many things on his mind, Li Yili couldn't fall asleep. The noise from next door lasted for a full twenty minutes before it stopped. After more than ten minutes, Li Yili began to suspect that the other person wasn't actually talking to him.

After trying for another two hours, Li Yili gave up.

The more I tried to clear my mind, the more things appeared in my head, making it harder to fall asleep. Moreover, it's easy to go from frugality to luxury and difficult to go back to frugality. Having gotten used to sleeping in a big bed with Valkyrie, I just couldn't get used to sleeping in this kind of environment.

Having exhausted all other options, Li Yili could only think about other things to expend her energy.

"This Theresa Prison... is really something wrong with it..."

Li Yili touched the fanny pack at her waist.

Because his attention was entirely focused on the bizarre prisoners, he overlooked many obvious anomalies.