Shi Lang stood up and came to the separate room where former Lieutenant Shunt was being kept tied to a bed. Jenkins and Darcx followed him while the ladies were in the back. As they entered the room, they could see a lot of tools spread over a table beside the bed.
Shi Lang said, “I suggest that the ladies maintain some distance, the scene will not be very hygiene friendly.” in a calm voice.
However, the calm could not hide the slight trace of excitement carried within. Darcx said in a low voice, “I think the captain has lost it.”
Jenkins said, “How innocent can you be after being a member of the secret divisions? Do you think, breaking someone mentally can be done by a sane person?”
Amelia said calmly, “He has a sense of measure. I suggest you learn from him.”
Nexalia was also with them but she did not say anything. She wanted to see how efficient these teenagers were. Rosa stood beside her. At this moment, the status of royalty had vanished, they were all just curious people.
Shi Lang picked up a set of needles from the table on the side and came to stand beside Shunt. He used the back of his hand to slap the guy gently and said, “Baby Shunt, time to wake up.”
The effects of the medicine have worn off by now and this much stimulus was enough to wake the guy up. Shunt opened his eyes slowly and Shi Lang was smiling at him as if he was the kindest soul in the universe.
Shunt shivered and asked in an enraged tone, “Why am I not dead.”
“Oh, you are dead, you just do not know yet,” said Shi Lang as he inserted a needle into his body.
Shunt asked him loudly, “What are you doing to me?”
Shi Lang replied, “Preparing you for the last ride.” his voice was so detached as if he was the king of the underworld.
Shunt shivered and so did the rest of the people. By the time the former lieutenant could react the most crucial points in his body were blocked by needles. Shi Lang said, “I have stabbed needles in your body, to immobilize you. Now you can feel everything I am about to do to you, but cannot move.”
Then he carefully made the guy sit up and asked, “Jenks, get me a chair.”
Jenkins nodded and quickly moved a chair and placed it near the pool table. Shi Lang carried the former Lieutenant in his arms carefully like a princess and then placed him in the chair. Then he undid the medical garbs put on Shunt’s body. He said, “Do not worry, I have no other reasons but to make you feel humbled.”
Quinn asked, “Why is he telling Shunt his plan?”
Rosa shook her head and said, “This is the strategy to let Shunt break down sooner. Fear of getting hurt deals more damage than pain from the actual injury. Understood?”
The people nodded in understanding. Shi Lang picked up a scalpel and said, “We can do this in an easy manner, or a hard manner. I will be asking you questions, your answers will determine whether you die in peace or pain. Okay?”
Shunt gritted his teeth and said, “You can try all that you can.”
Shi Lang sighed and the scalpel moved. What followed was a scream and a few gasps. Amelia had expected something like this. She was relatively calm, even Nexalia was not calm and cold. Shi Lang did not stop until he had removed the outer epidermal layer of Shunt Bril. He said, “Oh, seems like you look the same under this skin as well.” he chuckled slowly.
Shunt groaned and wailed in pain and Shi Lang turned around. He beckoned Darcx to come over to him. He said, “Darcx check out if all that he says is true or not?”
Shi Lang looked at the groaning person and asked, “So, who asked you to entice trouble?”
Shunt replied, “Piss Off.”
Shi Lang nodded and then a needle in his hand was stabbed inside the body. Shi Lang said, “You will not die but the pain will amplify with every stab. You will beg me to give you death.”
After ten minutes, the groans did not calm down. Shi Lang stabbed another needle. The thing about pain was before you get used to it, the pain will break you psychologically. To save yourself from that agony, a person will do anything. Every ten minutes, Shi Lang will stab a needle, making the wails even louder.
The people shuddered, they did not expect him to be so merciless. His cruelty was not something they had expected. Shi Lang had just about to stab the fourth needle when Shunt cried, “No please, nooo. I will tell you everything.”
Shi Lang patted his cheek and stood up as he said, “Good boy. Jenkins, you are it.”
Then he walked away from the table and cleaned his bloodied hands. He said, “Quinn, you are with me, as for the rest of you, finish it soon and cover as many bases as possible.”
Quinn shivered and walked out of the room with Shi Lang. She was aware that he was going to use the mainframe uplink and contact her father. The young man had his shirt stained with blood here and there, but it was nothing compared to his volatile mood.
Ameris did not need a command from the queen to guide them to a secluded place in the wing. The two people sat inside the study of Her Majesty, The Queen. Shi Lang tapped on his communicator and said, “We will be connected in a few minutes, I had initiated the link from inside the ship itself.”
Quinn nodded and asked, “How are you feeling at the moment?”
Shi Lang replied, “I am fine, what are you scared that I might lose my shit and turn into a maniacal killing machine?”
Quinn hesitated a bit but then she nodded and said, “Yes, I am afraid.”
Shi Lang nodded and said, “I would have felt the same way as well. So don’t mind. Focus on how to deal with your father. If he said something political, I will forget his position as the president.”
Quinn smiled and said, “Do not worry, Captain. I will take the lead this time. His politics almost sold us out.”
The communicator beeped and Shi Lang tapped on the holographic screen in front of him. With a grab-and-throw gesture, the images in front of him were all given to Quinn. The girl said, “How do you do, Mr. President?”
An excited voice suddenly sounded, “Harley, is that you?”
Quinn replied, “Why are you so shocked, Dad? Did not expect it to be me? Thought that we died inside this place already?” her face had a smile but her words were like a knife.
“What nonsense, what are you saying? How can I think of such ominous things about my daughter? Harley, I, can explain.” replied the President, with some exhaustion in his voice.
Shi Lang did not have time to hear any of his bullshit and said, “Then explain. The communication will last for a few minutes. I would like to confirm if you were aware of the situation here beforehand, and deliberately concealed the facts from us?”
His voice was cold, showing no respect. The president raised his eyebrow and said, “Who do you think you are talking to?”
Shi Lang replied, “The president of the federation, who sent away a handful of teenagers behind the enemy lines to deal with some non-sensical political matter.” curtly.
Quinn said, “Captain give the old man some face, he can bar you from the military.”
Shi Lang nodded and said, “As if, I will sue him in the court. You know, that way the opposition might help me more.”
Quinn gave him a thumbs up and the President looked helpless. These teenagers were all so feisty. The president began to speak about everything that he and the Queen of Neomonia had agreed upon. Shi Lang heard him with patience and after the President was done, he asked, “Very Well, since you had agreed to aid them, I will ask my team to do the best.”
That said the communication ended and Shi Lang said to Quinn, your father is hiding something. Quinn nodded and said, “We cannot do anything from out here. Deal with all this and get back home soon.”
Shi Lang nodded and said, “You have my total support on this one.”
The two of them talked for a bit and came out of the study. Ameris said, “Sir, Her Majesty has invited you to partake in some evening snacks.”
Quinn said, “We will be glad to sit down with Her Majesty.”
Then the people were led to the garden in the eastern wing. This garden was where, Her Majesty will sit down and have her evening snack, daily. Shi Lang and Quinn walked up only to find the whole team sitting there.
Nexalia said, “I have a confession to make.”