Deep in the Living

Chapter 527 Growth
After leaving the lunch table, Roddy never appeared again.

It was already late at night, and there was still an hour left before the scheduled departure time.

[Inside the attic]

The arm was raised in the air, making a stop gesture.

"stop!"

The woman not only made a stop gesture, but also called out to the other person, as if afraid the other person wouldn't see the gesture.

The young man before her was like a rabid dog suffering from hunger, constantly consuming anything that could be "eaten".

"Take a break, I'll make up for the last hour separately later."

You're not human at all, you're more troublesome than a monster... and your condition doesn't seem to match your expectations. Take an hour to calm down and adjust yourself. Don't push any further, or you'll lose control.

Roddy's condition is indeed strange.
His initial plan was to learn the essence of asymmetry from the female protagonist, thereby achieving a unity between the demonic and murderous personas.

As a result, after a day of non-stop training, Roddy's asymmetry only got worse.

At this moment, he was in a state that was almost inhuman. If it weren't for the "immortality" that held him together, his body would have collapsed long ago.

The protruding spine twists to the left and juts out to the right.

The Great Demon form only appears on the left half of the body.

Moreover, the skin surface is covered with irregular metal structures, and even the constructed blades look like a chaotic creation pieced together haphazardly.

Roddy's right half imitated "Jason," but the mask was only half on, making the imitation somewhat chaotic.

Beneath the tattered clothing seemed to lie a body of alloy, and twisted names were signed in blood on the metal baseball bat.

Just as the hostess said.
The Roddy before them was like a mad dog, his attack pattern becoming chaotic and reckless, regardless of the cost, all for the sake of gaining more asymmetrical contact.

It's like a student not only sitting in the front row during class but also staring at the teacher the whole time.

After class, they would follow the teacher to the office to continue asking questions. They would even follow the teacher late at night after school, climbing over the balcony and hiding under the teacher's bed, waiting for a chance to learn.

current,

Under the hostess's forceful reminder, Roddy gradually regained his senses.

He did not relinquish this posture, but instead used the current state to engage in special meditation.

Palms facing the ceiling,
A metal hook was formed and inserted into Roddy's back, suspending him and bringing him peace through pain. As if one hook wasn't enough, two more were added, piercing through his shoulder blades.

Whew~ I let out a long sigh.

Roddy finally recovered from his near-madness and realized his loss of control.

After offering a brief apology to the hostess, he immediately closed his eyes and entered a meditative state.

【Pituitary Space - Gray Moon】

The special training lasted only from noon to 11 p.m., but its impact on Roddy was very significant.

The moon itself is undergoing subtle changes.

The patterns on the moon's surface, the cracks throughout the underground prison, and the soil structure in the cultivation room all contain asymmetrical structures to varying degrees.

Even the plant itself has undergone subtle changes; the leaves, which resemble butcher knives, have shifted slightly in position, presenting an asymmetrical pattern.

"I began to accept the influence of 'asymmetry' as soon as I stepped into the Invisible Mountain Villa."

As the lady said, I happen to have this talent, or rather, I am in an asymmetrical state, but I just don't realize it.

Through this exchange, I've come to understand the concept of 'asymmetry'.

The most basic structure of any form of life and any era of civilization is "symmetry".

Symmetry brings stability, making it easier for life forms to grow and reproduce, and allowing civilization to advance steadily.

Asymmetry breaks this stability at its root, representing an alternative and extreme growth path accompanied by the risk of disintegration.

Therefore, when any living being sees an asymmetrical structure, it will produce a primal rejection reaction, which, if aggravated, will evolve into fear.

This is a psychological fear type belonging to the "Yellow Gate" category. Compared to the direct threat of a 'murderer' like me, the release of this fear is more insidious, and its effects accumulate quietly in the shadows.

If this can be incorporated into the film, both my opponents and the audience will have a completely different experience.

Since I want to delve into the deepest corners and understand the root of fear, there's no need to correct the 'asymmetry.' Instead, embracing this characteristic will be more beneficial to my development.

"I'll use the remaining time to reflect on what I've learned today, and then we can head to the back of the mountain."

In the attic.

The woman yawned incessantly, sitting on the edge of the bed, wanting nothing more than to sleep.

She never expected that this young man would bring her such a huge physical burden, even more tiring than when she went hunting in the back mountains for several days in a row.

All she wanted to do right now was sleep, and she even wanted to cancel her trip to the dungeon entrance tonight.

Lying in bed,

Looking at Roddy hanging from the ceiling,
Before I knew it, my eyelids closed.

As a monster, she felt the fatigue in her body and the safety of her environment, which forced her into a deep sleep.

The blankets covering her automatically formed an asymmetrical wrinkled structure, which would affect anyone who dared to disturb her.

Roddy finished his meditation, and there were only five minutes left before the assembly time.

"mom……"

He stopped speaking halfway through his sentence.

Roddy could sense that the lady of the house was in a deep sleep, recovering from her fatigue. He chose not to wake her, but instead quietly left the attic. He climbed over the railing of the rooftop passageway alone and descended into the backyard.

As soon as they landed,

Hua Yuan then leaned closer and sniffed him.

Sure enough, I could smell a very distinct woman's scent, very strong, clearly the kind of scent that comes from multiple physical contacts, or even serious collisions.

For a time,

Hua Yuan wasn't angry at all; instead, she felt a newfound respect for the man before her.

Grandmother is out of the question.
The mistress of the Invisible Manor, the woman rumored to be "accompanied by misfortune," is actually like this.

Moreover, the incident occurred within someone else's family compound, in front of the family head. Hua Yuan almost gave them a thumbs up for doing such a thing.

Libert's voice came from a bench in the backyard:
"Roddy, where is my mother?"

"She was very tired and fell asleep. It's not convenient for me to wake her up, so I came to ask for your opinion first. Why don't you go and wake her up, Liberty?"

Hearing that her mother had fallen asleep, Li Beite perked up immediately. "That's great! She's too concerned about safety. If she were to lead the way, she would probably clear all obstacles along the way, which would be pointless."

We'll set off immediately, and if Father doesn't ask about it tomorrow, there's no need to bring it up. If he does ask, I'll explain it to him.

"By the way! Roddy, where's your friend? Why hasn't he arrived yet?"

"He should come."

Luo Di looked at the time on his watch, and sure enough, when midnight arrived, Yu Ze rubbed his eyes and walked out of the back door of the building right on time.

"Oops~ I just woke up, sorry. I haven't stayed up late in a long time, I'm not used to it yet."

Yu Ze, who seemed carefree, was actually holding something in his hand.

"Come on, come on~ Sound disasters are quite troublesome."

Every living thing makes a sound from any friction. If we want to reduce the noise, we would have to suppress our strength to a great extent. We can't explore the unknown in this way.

Five of these per person!
Simply put the talisman in your pocket or stick it to your skin to eliminate the sound and eliminate any worries about the effects of disasters.

The only thing to be careful about is ensuring the integrity of the talisman.

If all five discs are damaged, you should be concerned about sound issues.

Just a reminder, talismans must be placed outside the body; swallowing them will render them useless.

Both Hua Yuan and Li Beite were encountering this for the first time, especially the latter, who was quite curious.

Li Beite held it in his hand, looking at it from all angles, but couldn't figure out the underlying principle. It didn't seem to be a manifestation of the corner's abilities.

He unleashed the monster within him and snapped his fingers with force!
silent.

But the air in front of them suddenly exploded, and a huge wind pressure spread out in the backyard.

However, even an air explosion caused by snapping one's fingers is completely silenced.

"Holy crap! That's amazing! Hmm? Our speech isn't affected at all... This thing can even automatically recognize behaviors that need to be muted?"

Libert was completely astonished, and became even more interested in the human friend that Roddy had brought.

"I've tested this thing several times. As long as it's not damaged, we won't be affected by the sound disaster. You can go ahead and use your skills."

"Humans are truly amazing! Let's go!"

The group arrived at the brass back door.
The housekeeper had heard about the group outing tonight and moved the trees. However, the bronze door could not be opened because the lady of the house was not present.

Just as Liberty was considering whether or not to climb over the wall to get out,

Roddy placed his palm on the surface of the bronze door, trying to feel its asymmetrical structure, his mind racing as he searched for patterns in the lines.

click!
The bronze door actually opened.

This made the butler shake the pine tree.

Li Beite hadn't initially suspected anything about Roddy and his mother, but now she too cast a questioning glance, unable to comprehend what the other had gone through in just half a day.

……

The back door is closed.

The pine-headed housekeeper decisively blocked off the backyard with trees.

Who knew... a snap!
Two branches above its head accidentally bumped into each other and broke off.

One of the heavier branches fell vertically, its sharp end aimed directly at the butler.

The weird thing is,
The steward oversees all the plants on this mountain; they are all part of him, and even if they are pierced, it will not affect him at all. He can even absorb them as nutrients.

He is currently trying his best to avoid it, as if he is afraid of something.

Swish!
The broken branch still grazed his arm, green blood flowing out, and the pain was excruciating.

The butler, enduring the pain, whispered, "Master! You've arrived!"

The kerosene lamp in the backyard flickered.

The head of the family appeared in person, leaning on a cane, and the steward quickly used his right hand to sprout a branch to take the head of the family away.

"If Madam is tired, let her sleep. She can stay with me and follow them, but don't expose yourself... I'll take charge of tonight's operation."

"Yes."

(End of this chapter)