At eleven o'clock in the morning, Hesta woke up from her sleep. The breakfast sent by Alja and the others had been placed in the drawer of the cell.
She didn't wash up, just sat on the floor and started eating.
After Ava left, Hesta's original right to walk freely in the villa was revoked. In theory, she should have stayed in this small cubicle and passively accepted the care of Alja and others.
On the other hand, Alja and others were also told that they were not allowed to enter the basement privately during the day - except for the daily delivery of food, newspapers and changes of clothes.
For Herstad, that means more freedom.
At this moment, she was rehearsing tonight's actions in her mind. She was going to kill both Rishi and Schmidt in one go tonight, and use this to leave a warning to Danglars and Villefort.
Suddenly, Hesta heard footsteps overhead.
The basement door was opened, and four or five strange men came down. They were all wearing the gray uniforms of civil servants from the province of Nia, with Alja and Aya following behind.
"Eureka, are you awake?" Alja called softly.
"Wake up," Hesta replied.
"They are from the military." Alja replied, "Yes, they will transfer you to the independent prison today."
Hesta was stunned for a moment, this sudden change made her a little unprepared. She clearly remembered that this incident should happen next week.
"...Which military?"
"The Third District Government Army Provincial Defense Force," the man at the front replied, "but now we have been temporarily transferred to the independent prison in Niah Province. Your lawyer should have mentioned this to you before, Ms. Ava. After you leave, we will transfer you over there."
"document?"
The man put the document bag in his arms into the drawer. Hesta ate the bread and flipped through it. After carefully looking at the date and seal, she raised her head, "...how do I remember that the news I heard before was that next week? Transfer?"
"Lawyer Campbell operates it in order to improve your living environment as soon as possible." The visitor looked at Hesta's single room, "Your basement here has no sunlight and the place is small. Lawyer Campbell has always been thinking about this. , so actively fight for it to the ahgas internal court——"
"It's fine for me to be here." Hestad put down the document and was silent for a moment, not saying the second half of the sentence "Just don't leave."
The document has been issued. This is not a discussion, but an order. There is no point in showing unwillingness to leave now, and it may even arouse suspicion.
"Give me some time to pack my things." She whispered, "You go up and wait first. I'll be ready in a while and will call you over."
Several people looked at each other, "You don't have much here, it's best to do it now -"
"I need some time to wash up." Hesta's voice was calm, with a sense of determination.
"...Okay." The visitor no longer insisted. He looked back at Aljia and Aya, "Don't delay too long."
After these people left, Hesta looked at Alja and Aya, "Thank you for taking care of me during this time."
Alja shook her head silently, her eyes were still swollen—because of Ava last night.
Aya hugged her shoulders and smiled lightly at Hesta, "It's a pity that I can't go there to see you in the future. But if you need anything, you can still inform us and we will contact Lawyer Campbell to give it to you. Send it over.”
Hesta lowered her eyes and smiled.
…
When we left, it started to rain again.
Hesta had special shackles on her hands and feet, so she walked very slowly.
Before stepping out of the big iron gate, she turned back and took one last look at Ava's house. Looking at the white vaults, the transparent glass house... and the garden with withered hibiscus, she suddenly remembered her first time. It seemed like it was a rainy day when I came here.
Thinking about everything that happened that day, it was less than a month ago, but it already seemed so far away like the last century.
She came empty-handed and left empty-handed.
All the books, newspapers, clothes...including the terminal box with the arm and the "Origin" were all put back in Ava's room by Aya. She was very aware of the prison's admission procedures. In that kind of place, Everything needs to be screened.
Bringing nothing is the best option.
Along the way, Hestad was surprisingly compliant, almost surprising his captors. In the past, they have also detained some mercury needles who have left criminal records in livable areas. Without exception, they all have strong rebelliousness and aggressiveness. Even if they are shackled, they can't hide their sharpness.
But Hesta was just silent. She seemed like a person who had been imprisoned for too long. She carried a twilight air that was not for her age, as if she was tired and disappointed with everything.
After arriving at the independent prison, Hesta went through a lengthy physical examination. Strictly speaking, she was not a "prisoner" now, but the procedures she should go through were still not completed. It feels like a piece of meat on a chopping board, being turned over and over again without dignity.
The independent prison did not know her details. They only knew that she was a mercury needle involved in the Fernand case. The name written on all the documents was still Eureka Demon. Hestad occasionally hesitated when writing. She has used too many names, and sometimes such lags occur.
After the inspection, the warden stood outside the door to personally greet the new "guest." He took Hesta all the way to the cell where she was being held.
It was a 48-square-meter suite with an independent bathroom, a soft bed and a variety of solid wood furniture, including a large bookshelf and a south-facing window. The interior had excellent lighting and was adjacent to the prison's library. Hestad could also borrow books at any time if she needed them.
In addition, there is a back garden of about 70 square meters outside the cell. There is a fountain and two benches in the garden, and a row of tall sycamore trees blocks the view inside and outside.
Hesta can enjoy this garden alone without being disturbed by others. According to the regulations, she can relax in the garden for 4 hours a day.
The warden enthusiastically introduced Hesta to the various services and possible living experiences she could enjoy, such as reading or taking a walk under the shade of the trees on a sunny day - by then, she would never feel that this place was A prison.
During the conversation, the warden mentioned "Campbell"'s name several times at the right time. He observed Hesta's expression, but was quite surprised to find that there seemed to be no waves in her eyes at all.
"Lawyer Campbell has been in Core City for the past two days, but he will be back tomorrow." The warden looked up at the girl in front of him. "He will come to visit you again then. He is very troubled about your case."
Hesta stared straight ahead without saying a word.
"Uh...are you satisfied with these, things, and the room?"
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