Deep in the Living

Chapter 428 Curious Monster
Born a freak, Libet.

There is no need to explain too much. When the opponent first appeared, Rody felt the danger on his back. This monster was different from the other contestants.

Rody had expected to meet the other party in a room in the final level, but he didn't expect it to be in such a strange way.

Quickly stand up from the sofa and keep as much distance between you and the other person as possible.

Even though Rody had advanced, the blond young man still made him feel extremely dangerous, and his body subconsciously pressed against the wall.

He reached out and touched the side of his face. The corner of his mouth, which was torn due to severe frostbite, had been sewn up.

But the injuries were limited to the face, which was a relatively minor one. The completely frozen right arm could not be repaired, and the frozen flesh on the face could not be replaced.

The blond young man also stood up from the sofa, put one hand on his chest, bowed his head, and appeared very polite.

"Nosh Libet is glad to see you here, Mr. Rody, the only human participating in this Death Challenge."

Luo Di was a little surprised by the other party's politeness. "Hello."

"There are still 27 minutes left in the countdown in this room, so there should still be enough time. I have a few questions I want to discuss with you. Are you willing? I have destroyed the audio equipment here, so the audience outside cannot hear our conversation.

Of course, if you don’t trust me or don’t want to answer, that’s fine.”

"what is the problem?"

Luo Di naturally thought that the other party would ask about cooperation or fighting, and he made a decision early on.

Li Beite's eyes widened, and he asked seriously, "Is there a kind of area called school in the human world, where children or teenagers are gathered together to learn knowledge, train their strength, and then kill each other? Those who survive in the end can graduate successfully?"

"what?"

Such a question made Luo Di stunned for a moment.
“There is no need to kill. Most of the students who study together are friendly, and fighting within the school is prohibited.

All students will graduate together in the end, but they will be assigned to different areas to work based on their grades and graduation levels.”

Li Beite frowned, "No need to kill? Sure enough, some of the contents in the book are made up. I still have to go there in person.

I thought a powerful human like you, Rody, must be the only graduate from a certain school."

“I am indeed number one in the school.”

"Wow, that's amazing!" Li Beite's eyes sparkled slightly, his excitement was not artificial but came from the bottom of his heart, "And more! Is there a special snack street in the human world with a lot of delicious food, like roast goose, mapo tofu, sweet and soy sauce, etc.?"

"Yes, but the soy milk doesn't taste good, but everything else is fine."

"Okay, I'll make a note of it. Although it may not taste good, I'll still try it when I get there. Thank you."

For the next ten minutes, Li Beite asked about things in the human world.

He was asked about various customs, food, and clothing. He didn't know most of the common sense stuff, but he listened very carefully, his eyes filled with curiosity.

Through such conversations, Luo Di was able to roughly judge the other person's personality.

Li Beite, who was born in a corner and left the organization for the first time to come to the City of Sin to participate in the game, is full of curiosity about the human world. He has also learned about humans through many books in the corner, and he even hopes to become a human being.

That's why Libet's appearance, dress and manners are so close to humans.

Rody should be the first human he had ever met, which is why he was so friendly.

"I really wish I could chat with you for a while longer, but time is running out! Here is the envelope, do you plan to fight me or break through together?
In a fight, if you have a broken arm and it has just sprouted, you will most likely be at a disadvantage.

Considering that you just talked to me about a lot of things, I will try my best not to kill you, but to leave fewer injuries on you, deprive you of your ability to move, and eliminate you.

If we can go through the level together, that's fine. Rody, you must be very smart."

In the last ten minutes, Li Beite finally brought the topic back on track and asked the most crucial question.

Just when he was expecting a deeper collision or cooperation with Rody, the latter gave a completely different answer:
"I give up. I can't hunt you even if I try my best now."

Li Beite looked puzzled, "Give up? This is not your style as a murderer... According to my personal estimation, if we fight, your chance of winning will be about 10%.

There is still a chance, why not give it a try? "

“You are not my primary target.

The reason why I came to the middle level of the corner alone as a human being was not my subjective will, but because a monster was hunting me when I stepped into the corner.

I came here out of necessity.

Now, I have advanced to the next level and have the ability to kill the opponent.

That guy is currently watching all this as a spectator. If I fight you with all my strength, all my cards and abilities will be exposed. It's just a plant pot. I don't have any special needs.

I came here to play real death games just to advance, and now I have achieved that goal."

"So that's how it is. I was wondering if you, such an outstanding human being like Rody, should be highly respected. How could you appear alone among a bunch of monsters?

What is the name of the monster that's chasing you? Maybe I can help you in the future."

"No, that's my goal."

Li Beite realized his mistake in speaking and apologized quickly, "I'm sorry, I wanted to help too much! I forgot your hunting principles as a murderer... What a pity, you are the one I want to fight the most in this game.

If that’s the reason, forget it.”

"Well, congratulations."

After seeing Li Beite in person and sensing his true strength and part of the character of this natural monster through his murderous intent, Rody had already made his decision.

Just as Rody raised his arm, ready to give up.

Li Beite suddenly stepped forward, quickly, and pressed Luo Di's shoulder, "Wait! I have an idea."

"what?"

"Didn't Mr. Question Mark say that it's possible for two people to clear the final level? All we have to do is pass ten rooms in a row.

My father said that Mr. Question Mark is a very principled monster, and he will never leave a dead end."

Rody shook his head and said, "The difficulty of the events in the first few rooms is increasing one by one. The requirements given in the letter will deprive us of our bodies piece by piece.

Judging from the cold storage room I just passed, if we can get through three of them alive, that might be our limit.

Besides, my waiver will have no impact on you, so there is no need for you to take the risk, right?"

"It is necessary~very necessary."

Li Beite squatted on the ground and reached out to touch the frozen arms scattered on the ground in the shape of a question mark.

“This game will allow me to understand Mr. Question Mark’s abilities, which will help me kill him in the future and become a higher-level monster.

There aren't many opportunities like this to experience Mr. Question Mark's abilities firsthand.

As the winner, I will be banned from participating in future competitions."

Li Beite spoke calmly about killing Mr. Question Mark, as if it was the most ordinary thing. It seemed absurd, but Roddy could vaguely understand it.

“I have been trying to decipher the previous few levels. The reason why the body was deprived is mainly related to the question marks. Perhaps there are unknown secrets between the question marks corresponding to each mechanism.

If a genius like you, Rody, who can get the first place in a human school, cooperates with me, maybe you can really decipher Mr. Question Mark's ability and find a way to pass the level?

Do you want to give it a try?
If you can’t bear it, you can always choose to give up.”

Rody looked sideways at this monster who tried hard to imitate humans but never left the corner, and tried to understand the other's strange thinking.

Buzz! Suddenly, the radio waves met.

Compared to understanding Mr. Question Mark's abilities, at this moment he wanted to understand this "natural monster" more.

Rody had a hunch.
The person in front of you will become a crucial figure in the future. If you don't take the opportunity to deepen your contact with him, you will miss many opportunities.

It can also be an opportunity to understand the opponent's abilities and what is so special about this monster who was born in the corner. If a fight is really needed in the future, you will be prepared.

"I have one condition, as I said before. During the cooperation to clear the level, I will not show too much of my ability. Once I reach what I think is the limit, it will end."

"Okay! Luo Di, just use your brain as much as possible to assist, and I will be responsible for handling the incident."

Li Beite stretched out his hand, and Rody shook it without much hesitation.

The touch was similar to that of humans, without much force transmitted, not even as strong as that of an adult... But as the handshake lasted longer and Rody's color perception improved, he seemed to notice something.

"What is this structure?"

Li Beite in front of him looked at him curiously, "Mr. Rody, do humans need to hold hands for so long? I only saw it briefly mentioned in the book."

"Nothing, let's get started."

Rody let go of his hand, thankful that the natural monster in front of him was not hostile and had a good personality... at least on the surface.

(End of this chapter)