"However, the human spirit is influenced by many factors such as the environment and physical health. In addition to the criminals locked away here, the Interrogator also faces significant psychological pressure throughout the year. Therefore, the interior design here has been meticulously considered."
He pointed to the stone walls on both sides of the corridor and the decorations: "Such an arrangement allows the Interrogator to quickly get into the right state, suppress excess emotions, while also not overly constraining, to avoid a greater psychological gap when returning to the outside world after work..."
The Hero couldn't help but nod continuously, and the Fourteenth Princess also had an 'I see' expression.
Listening to the Bishop speak eloquently about his work environment, the Interrogator couldn't help but reveal a wry smile, but he did not Interrupt, just continued to lead the way.
Unconsciously, the group had passed through numerous passages and reached the innermost depths of the Dungeon, in front of a tightly closed iron door.
"We are here," the Interrogator stopped, his tone becoming grave.
2. Phantom Iron Maiden
4. Innocent Personality♛
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure
Arriving in front of the Masochist's cell, the Interrogator had an especially solemn expression.
The three shifted their gaze forward, only to see a thick iron door before them, similar in style to the rest of the place. Even though it was a dungeon, this iron door had no signs of rust or wear; instead, it was carved with intricate patterns.
The Hero could perceive that Magic Power was flowing through this iron door and the surrounding walls. Although not as powerful as the Magic conduits in the Arcane Workshop, the circulating pathways were even more complex, seemingly forming an intricate Array.
"As you can see, this is the Border Church's highest standard Magic Suppression cell, and the person locked inside is the Masochist from the Black Gate," the Interrogator spoke gravely.
"The Black Gate are masters of Space and Teleportation Magic. Their high-ranking Believers are extremely difficult to Capture. We've finally caught someone close to the 'key' level, and we've been trying to extract information about the Black Gate from her. However, she has entered a Self-sealing Status, and we've been completely unable to get any information from her. We're still without a viable plan, and more troublesome is..."
Having already brought everyone here, the Interrogator had no intention of beating around the bush.
"Please prepare yourself mentally before you enter, Hero, and don't be surprised," the Interrogator's tone shifted, carrying a hint of helplessness.
"Because what you will see is not the Masochist you have encountered before."
The Hero's expression froze, but before she could ask anything, the Interrogator continued.
"This woman somehow created another Personality, while hiding herself deep within her own Spirit.
"That Personality knows nothing of the Black Gate or her own Identity. Based on our observations, her memory contains no wrongdoings—she is entirely an..."
Here, the Interrogator seemed to find it absurd, showing a strange expression.
[The attitude of the Innocent (the lower, the more timid)]
"After you reminded me, Hero, and I found documents about the Ancient Royal City of the Western Realm in the Church's archives, I went to question her.
"At that time, the Masochist had already entered a Self-sealing state, replaced by an Innocent and unaware exterior Personality...
"But unlike all our previous probes and even threats that came back fruitless, while she still did not provide any useful information, she did tell me this."
Before entering the cell, the Cruising Bishop conveyed her own experience to the Hero, word by word.
"—I am merely the product of what you and they seek... This is the only thing I know."
With this, the Innocent before them, looking tranquil, spoke in a gentle tone, uttering the same line to the Hero as remembered by the Cruising Bishop.
Opening the iron door engraved with complex Magic Patterns and passing through a narrow passage void of Magic Element, and then another hefty cell door, they finally reached the chamber holding the leader of the Black Gate.
And within the cell, despite the prior warning, the completely different—even contradictory—appearance of the Masochist still made the Hero involuntarily show a puzzled look.
Those chains that once tightly bound the naked body were naturally removed, and she was dressed normally, in a modest dress and fluffy slippers, sitting at the tea table, leisurely pouring a cup of cold water for the Hero.
"I'm sorry, there's no hot tea to offer you, as they... seem very afraid I might harm myself."
Seemingly unaware of her captivity, the Innocent gave a helpless smile, her gaze touring the room, which had been made safe to the point that even attempting to hurt herself by hitting the wall would be fruitless.
Although the walls appeared airtight and had no Transparent windows, the Hero knew that in another room, the Cruising Bishop and the Fourteenth Princess were watching their conversation through an Array.
Even though the current Masochist seemed harmless, since the Fourteenth Princess was not even a Professional, the Cruising Bishop and the Fourteenth Princess did not enter the cell for safety reasons, and also to allow the Hero to act more freely.