The Abusive Novel System Pleads with Me to Resign
Chapter 141

The Crown Prince's current appearance could hardly be considered dignified. He was wrapped in white restraints and had his mouth sealed.

Only his eyes were left visible.

But those eyes were ice-cold and intimidating, unaffected by his predicament.

Team Leader Yan was so frightened he almost collapsed onto the sofa. Political opportunism wasn't all that uncommon; even within a family, differing political ideals could be seen as quite acceptable.

But Warden Shen had the audacity to directly reveal their family's plans in front of the Crown Prince.

Allowing the Crown Prince to witness his decision firsthand, he had just chosen to compromise with Warden Shen, downplaying her embezzlement, and was preparing to leave quickly.

This stance was the most fatal. With the Crown Prince's astuteness, he would surely realize that Yan had decided to abandon this side, and from that moment, he was no longer an ally.

Knowing full well that His Highness was in a predicament, yet planning to ignore it and leave, left no chance for the Crown Prince's forgiveness.

Team Leader Yan's face turned as pale as a sheet, and his voice trembled slightly, "Your, Your Highness."

At that moment, the nano-restrainer covering the lower half of the Crown Prince's face also released.

He gave Team Leader Yan a deep look, "The Yan family, well done."

Team Leader Yan felt a chill run through him, wishing more than anyone else that Warden Shen would stick to her previous actions.

Desperately preventing anyone from contacting the Crown Prince, hoping that if enough time passed, once everything settled, he could finally breathe easy.

But in the next second, Warden Shen said, "Forget it, since Team Leader Yan is part of the investigation team, he truly can't be detained here."

"It’s merely a matter of expending more resources and making a few more transfers; it still avoids the risk of surveillance."

"I'll let Team Leader Yan and the investigation team members return."

Team Leader Yan suddenly shouted, "No need."

"Warden Shen, among those of us visiting this time, not everyone came without the absolute intention of ensuring the prison's safety."

"Every external opening is a risk, so I'm willing to stay here and report to headquarters via video, detailing the results of this investigation."

"Warden Shen, rest assured, the results will satisfy you."

What a joke, not everyone in his group belonged to his family; the Crown Prince's strongest supporters also sent people in.

Unless he killed everyone, which, as a civilian, he had no ability to do.

But Team Leader Yan was certain that the Crown Prince's people had other instructions to handle Warden Shen's non-cooperation.

Once they left here, the probability of the airborne prison being exposed would greatly increase.

But then he and his family would suffer.

Team Leader Yan was decisive. Since the path with the Crown Prince was blocked, he might as well tear the mask off.

The Crown Prince heard this and sneered coldly, "Your Yan family is as straightforward as ever."

Team Leader Yan gave a bitter smile, "Your Highness, if possible, I would also like to see you ascend the throne and lead the empire further."

"But Warden Shen gives no opportunity."

The Crown Prince looked at Shen Ying, feeling complex emotions. He wasn't a fool, yet he had been played by this guy multiple times.

Schemes and struggles usually progressed gradually, but this guy seemed to have no concept of that.

Every time he made a slight move, he was met with this guy's thunderous counterattack.

Even this time, he wasn't sure whether this guy's main objective was himself or to exploit this political struggle to make a fortune.

Now, it was obvious that such a large sum of money had already been rightfully pocketed by her.

For the first time in his life, the Crown Prince felt frustrated in terms of strategy and scheming.

And this scene in the office, others were still unaware of.

Without Warden Secretary Zhu leading another group of people, they were much more at ease, after all, they stood on the same side.

Among them, the female investigator who had spoken up several times before, Zheng Yanhui, spoke up, "Secretary Zhu, could we go down and take a look?"

Secretary Zhu glanced at her and noticed that the other investigation team members didn't object, so he got the idea.

In this investigation team, it seemed that apart from Team Leader Yan, this young woman had the second most say.

The woman indeed appeared overly young among the group, and even in her serious business attire, she couldn't hide her youthful air.

Secretary Zhu hesitated for a moment and then nodded, "Alright, but try not to have close contact with the prisoners."

"Especially the female investigation team."

Zheng Yanhui smiled, "Certainly."

She appeared harmless on the surface, but internally she thought, "It's simpler than I expected, not as difficult as you said, right?"

"I thought we'd be heavily restricted as soon as we arrived and isolated when not active."

"Turns out we're just allowed to wander around with people on the same side as us? All attention is on Team Leader Yan, right?"

"Not exactly someone who works meticulously, how did she make you so miserable?"

She muttered to herself for a long time, but as soon as she finished, a voice responded to her: [Don't underestimate her, her strengths can't be explained in a few words.]

Zheng Yanhui: "Then just tell me, otherwise, as it stands, being investigated for using a private account to amass wealth, directly offending the favored child of fortune, and not guarding against us, indeed doesn't seem impressive."

The system was helpless: [These things can't be disclosed to you. You already have an advantage being in the shadows. Revealing the competing host's information to you would be grossly unfair.]

[If you're excluded by the rules, all efforts would be in vain.]

Zheng Yanhui shrugged, "It's the same old story. Since you want to switch hosts, can't you think of more ways?"

System: [Your current advantage is the limit of what the rules can tolerate. You're fully aware of her identity, yet she knows nothing about you.]

After saying this, the system felt a tinge of uncertainty.

It continued, "If we keep increasing your advantage, correspondingly, your information would have to be leaked to the other party."

Zheng Yanhui waved her hand, "Forget it. Let's keep it as it is now."

"But I'm curious, why does following the plot make it easy to clear, yet your host insists on stirring things up? Is she a very diligent person?"

The system's mind was in chaos, diligent? That one?

Without waiting for it to answer, Zheng Yanhui nonchalantly said, "But that's none of my business, I just enjoy experiencing tragic love games."

The system sighed, Shen Ying was infuriating, and this one wasn't exactly normal either.

This person is one of the few hosts who actually enjoys the tormenting romance.

The system saw her potential and chose her accordingly.

It is study time now, and the sky prison has a huge library and various skill learning rooms.

Lien and Lu Yu are sitting in the library, facing each other with a bit of silence.

Lien was the first to break the silence: "I have a bad feeling about this."

Lu Yu didn't reply, but he felt the same. The Crown Prince had been suddenly taken away and hadn't returned yet.

With their keen eyesight, they could see the warden had previously taken people to tour the core manufacturing workshop.

Lien continued: "Could it be to prevent the investigation team from meeting with the Prince?"

"I feel like that’s underestimating her."

Lu Yu: "Indeed, since she dared to agree to the investigation team coming over, she couldn't have made such simple preparations."

"Even if they don't directly talk, the investigation team will definitely have to confirm the Crown Prince's status."

"Refusing would only raise suspicions; agreeing means the Prince will find a way to send a message."

Lien shrugged: "Let's worry about ourselves for now."

Lu Yu frowned, understanding what Lien meant.

If it’s a breakout operation, the Crown Prince would temporarily share the same stance as them.

But now that the Crown Prince's people are about to connect with him, he could completely ignore the cooperation with the two prisoners.

He might even cut off their other escape possibilities.

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Lien suddenly quipped: "So, I sold my dignity and charm, only to be betrayed once he crossed the river?"

Lu Yu was somewhat helpless, wondering why this guy was still hung up on that.

Ever since that day, he kept lamenting, always talking about the losses he suffered. Was it something worth mentioning?

As they were speaking, a group of people entered the library.

They were dressed neither as prisoners nor guards, all in black professional suits.

"Investigation team," Lu Yu whispered.

There were guards protecting them, and the investigation team seemed to be conducting a routine inspection, occasionally asking nearby prisoners some questions.

All of them sounded like they were concerned about the prisoners' living conditions, just empty talk.

Lu Yu and Lien didn't care much; these were the Prince's people, and they had no real connection with them.

But at that moment, a young woman among them suddenly said to Lien: "Oh? Are you Lien?"

"The captain of the White Stone Pirate Crew?"

Lien looked over; she was quite attractive, with bright eyes that were very charming.

At this moment, she looked at him as if she was seeing an idol.

Once she confirmed it was really him, she exclaimed with joy: "It's really you! I saw on the news that you were captured and didn't expect you to be locked up here."

"But it makes sense; a criminal of your level can't be held in ordinary prisons."

"Speaking of which, I'm actually a fan of yours. Can we take a picture together?"

Lien, being the most famous interstellar pirate and possessing perfect looks, indeed had many fans.

But this wasn't something an investigation team member should say, and someone accompanying her frowned and said: "Deputy Team Leader Zheng."

Zheng Yanhui waved her hand dismissively. "It's fine. Personal appreciation won't affect my stance as a public official."

"But this is a rare opportunity—could we take a photo together?"

As she spoke, she extended her hand, and a bee-sized camera drone flew out from her terminal.

Lien frowned, preparing to swat away the strange device, but the woman seized the moment to quickly slip something into his hand.

The others didn’t notice, but Lu Yu did. His gaze toward the female investigator gained a hint of intrigue.

It seemed she noticed his reaction, too, and responded with a smile.

After taking the photo, the woman didn’t linger long. She left with her group, as if her actions had been nothing more than a spur-of-the-moment whim, departing the library.

Once they were gone, Lien opened his palm to reveal what had been placed there—a medal.

Lu Yu glanced over. "A medal from the White Stone Pirate Crew?"

"Looks like there’s more than just the prince’s contact among this group."

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