Heroes' Prison

Chapter 1780 - 1700: The Nemesis Falls

Day by day, time passed and Huang Yi kept waiting for the day of the final battle.

On this day, he was aboard the medical aircraft, doing rehabilitation exercises while watching the TV news.

"Next, please watch a set of brief news. Recently, some media have revealed that Era of Corporation is developing something called a ’Quantum Combat Body,’ similar to a man-made body controlled by thought. Some netizens speculate that this might be a real version of an online game, where the Quantum Combat Body is equivalent to the player’s character and the thought control device is equivalent to the current virtual helmet... Others speculate that the Quantum Combat Body could be the best tool to replace humans in dangerous jobs, which will greatly change human society..."

"There are only three days left until the day of the battle between the God of Slaughter and the King of Hell. Players all over the world are eagerly looking forward to it, supporting the God of Slaughter in various ways. In virtual forums, the discussion on this topic has reached a historical high. Players worldwide are speculating on the final outcome of this battle. According to data from the world’s largest bookmaker, currently, 70% of players believe the God of Slaughter can win this battle, 20% think the King of Hell is unbeatable, and 10% think this battle cannot determine a winner. This will be the most magnificent battle since this generation of the virtual world opened, and it will also be the last battle involving players worldwide..."

"Lunch is ready!" At this moment, caregiver Zhang Jing walked into his ward carrying a tray.

Huang Yi stopped his rehabilitation training, took the tray immediately, and sat at the table to eat.

Zhang Jing sat next to him and said softly, "God of Slaughter, do your best in that final battle! I will also be online then to contribute my support to you."

"Thank you!" Huang Yi nodded.

"However, on that day, you will no longer be on this medical aircraft. A notification just came down saying that since your body has improved, you no longer need to stay on this medical aircraft. Our medical mission is officially over today, and we must return, leaving Rose Island. So, after you finish this meal, you will be transferred back to Rose Prison."

"Hm? So suddenly?" Huang Yi was taken aback and paused with his chopsticks.

He had stayed on this medical aircraft for so long and was unwilling to return to that dark and confined cell.

"I am also helpless; this news came too quickly without any warning in advance, maybe something happened above!" Zhang Jing shook her head and said.

Just then, the TV suddenly broadcast a piece of news—

"Dear viewers, just a moment ago, representatives from countries around the world reached a consensus at the International Conference in Geneva to abolish the World Federation and require the World Federation to hand over all affairs to the Joint Committee within a month. If the World Federation refuses this consensus, countries do not rule out achieving this purpose by military means. Subsequently, the International Court will judge all high-ranking officials of the World Federation, including the Chairman of the World Federation. Moreover, this international conference also decided that governments worldwide will jointly form the Earth Federation, which will fully respect the sovereignty of each country to avoid repeating the autocratic consequences of the World Federation..."

"Hm? The World Federation has fallen!" Zhang Jing was stunned, then happily tugged on Huang Yi’s sleeve, "Your enemy has finally collapsed!"

Huang Yi was also stunned, staring blankly at the TV.

The day he dreamed of finally arrived!

The goal that the Freedom Organization fought for many years was finally accomplished!

For this day, countless people sacrificed, countless people bled, countless like-minded people fell along the way, and even he was imprisoned.

Those past battles, big and small, those missions hovering on the edge of life and death, all vividly flashed in his mind.

Their efforts finally brought a result.

The World Federation finally fell, and they really changed the world!

"Ah! I know, it must be because of this that they’re transferring you back to Rose Prison. With the World Federation’s fall, you won’t be threatened by them anymore, so even if you are transferred back to Rose Prison, there will no longer be any danger, so there’s no need to stay on this medical aircraft. Once all affairs are officially handed over, you might be released from prison!" Zhang Jing suddenly analyzed.

"Maybe!" Huang Yi nodded thoughtfully.

Rose Prison was not solely controlled by the World Federation. It was jointly managed by several major countries and housed not only the World Federation’s felons but also those of several major countries, making its importance extraordinary.

With the World Federation’s fall, several major countries would certainly expel the World Federation personnel remaining there to prevent any tampering with the prisoners.

Moreover, Rose Prison was guarded by the Prison Guard Teams from various countries, ensuring the security was not an issue.

"Congratulations in advance on gaining your freedom!" Zhang Jing smiled.

Huang Yi looked forward with full anticipation, turning his head to look out the aircraft window at the sky.

The sky was covered with endless clouds, yet the brilliant sunshine fell on the distant Rose Prison, dispersing the thick clouds of yesterday.

...

Not long after lunch, a Prison Guard Team arrived outside the medical aircraft for a handover ceremony.

This Prison Guard Team was the Chinese Prison Guard Team that initially guarded Huang Yi’s body and transported it to Cold Storage.

Accompanied by Zhang Jing, Huang Yi walked down the gangway and approached the Prison Guard Team.

Captain Gao Huo of the Prison Guard Team stepped forward solemnly and said, "Mr. Huang Yi, due to procedural matters, you will still have to stay in Rose Prison for a while. Once the World Federation completes the handover of affairs, the International Court will retry your case, and after declaring you innocent, you can be formally released."

"Okay!" Huang Yi nodded.

Gao Huo’s expression softened, revealing a smile, and he said warmly, "Rest assured, when the wall falls, everyone pushes it. Various countries have long possessed a wealth of concrete evidence proving the heinous crimes of the World Federation, and they are beyond explanation. Moreover, your prestige in The Second World is so high that it has already affected the high-level officials of many governments worldwide. All of the World Federation’s trials will be swift and decisive; you will not wait long. Meanwhile, the guilty high-ranking members of the World Federation won’t be able to delay for too long. The guilty will soon enter prison and won’t be judged for years on end."

"That would be for the best!" Huang Yi felt relieved, as his biggest fear was that the trials would drag on for years, with legal teams opposing each other endlessly.

Subsequently, the Prison Guard Team escorted Huang Yi through half of Rose Island, passing through heavily guarded checkpoints, and under the watchful eyes of the international prison guard teams, he returned to Rose Prison.

After crossing a large field, they arrived in front of a five-story building. The sturdy walls had very few windows, resembling a closed fortress.

This is the public cell block, where most criminals are held. Last time, Huang Yi’s body was escorted out from here.

Gao Huo strode forward, verified his fingerprint, and opened the heavy door, revealing the dark interior of the prison.

The Prison Guard Team led Huang Yi inside, and the sunlight immediately disappeared.

At this moment, the dark prison was filled with people in each cell locked by iron doors. All the criminals stood by the iron gates, their eyes filled with excitement as they watched Huang Yi enter.

"Brother Yi!" Excited voices rang out, and the entire prison erupted, from the first floor to the fifth floor, with all the criminals shouting Huang Yi’s name, deafeningly.

Huang Yi was momentarily stunned; he had thought they were all in the virtual world, not expecting that everyone was actually offline waiting for his return.

"I hinted to them in the virtual world before that you would be back today. They all logged off to wait for you!" At this moment, Gao Huo whispered into Huang Yi’s ear. He was also a member of Hero Empire and often played with these fellow inmates in the virtual world, so they were all old friends.

"Long time no see, brothers!" Huang Yi waved to everyone as if a leader had returned.

His gaze swept over the familiar inmates: Wang Jin, Tang Yunfei, Overlord, Knight, Sunset... In recent days, he could only see them in the virtual world. Now he finally saw them in person again.

Huang Yi looked around the room once more and loudly said, "Everyone, a new era is coming. I just got word that countries around the world have agreed to dissolve the World Federation. Everyone will soon be retried, and those who are innocent will be released. We won’t be in Rose Prison for much longer."

"So the news is true!"

"I thought it was fake news!"

"That’s great! After spending so many years in prison for no reason, we’re finally getting out!"

...

The criminals became excited; they had heard bits and pieces before and seen discussions in forums, but hearing it directly from Huang Yi made the truth undeniable.

Once retried, many criminals here could be acquitted or receive lighter sentences.

However, not every criminal was wronged by the World Federation; some indeed committed serious crimes and were imprisoned. They wouldn’t gain their freedom even after retrial.

Afterwards, Gao Huo and a group of prison guards left, locking the prison door again.

Huang Yi also returned to his long-lost cell, the one with a window as before.

Before entering, he turned to look at another cell not far away.

It was the former cell of Thunder God, where they once smoked and talked about the future, and past events vividly resurfaced in his mind.

Now, Thunder God had already gained freedom, and he himself was soon to be free.

After entering his cell, Huang Yi sat on the bed, gazing at the sunlit earth outside the window.

Outside the cell, the excited conversations of fellow inmates continued. They talked about their plans after release, reuniting with family, and traveling the world.

Huang Yi lay on the bed, resting on his arms, unable to help but dream.

Once he is released, he can truly be with Qin Shiyu.

The Freedom Organization had completed its mission of overthrowing the World Federation, and there would be no more tasks, allowing them to lead the peaceful life they longed for.