"So, when exactly can we be let out?" Aske asked.
Inside the prison, the Maya Queen sat on a chair next to him, answering Aske's question through the iron bars:
"We cannot do that now. The security situation in the city is not very stable. Letting you out could easily cause unnecessary trouble. You should understand that this is for your own protection."
With that, she calmly took a sip of tea and continued,
"Of course, if our contract is executed successfully, then soon the Conservative Party will lose its capacity to stir up trouble, and I will be able to issue a public pardon for you."
The implication was clear: they intended to drain all value from them before considering release.
"However," the Maya put down her teacup and asked somewhat curiously, "Aren't you the Squad Leader of The Azure Longsword? Why do you stay behind while letting your subordinates do the work?"
