Deep in the Living

Chapter 678 Privileges
Filming for the movie titled "Stinky" has wrapped.

Director and Producer: David Asmodeus

Lighting: Oculus

Props: H. Hawke
Makeup: Wu Wen

Starring: Jock Dean (as himself)

Supporting role: Roddy (playing himself)
The entire filming process was completed in one take, in a single continuous shot.

Although David spent a lot of time in internet cafes, he acquired excellent computer skills, which, combined with his unique and ingenious editing skills, allowed him to quickly edit the final product.

The movie cover is already finished, featuring the final scene.

Jock, his entire body painted white, squatted in the filthy toilet, his head buried deep in the steam, surrounded by mist.

David seemed quite satisfied with the final product. "I personally think it's pretty good. Roddy, why don't you contact the distributors now and promote the film to see how it goes?"

"Forget it, it's probably too much trouble. I feel like we should just keep this as a memento."

Roddy's original intention was to make a movie for himself, and he never thought about actually releasing it in theaters or streaming media.

David stepped forward, his belly pressing against Roddy's body, and his two greasy hands simultaneously placed on Roddy's shoulders, gently rubbing them: "This movie is of very high quality, at least in my personal opinion, it's excellent. If you have connections, you could have someone pull some strings; it might get a very good response."

You are still young and don't understand the 'benefits' of this.

Once a movie receives good reviews and begins to spread widely, you'll gain more than just superficial things like attention and cash.

Instead, you'll gain a group of 'fans,' or what might be called 'admirers.' As you continue to develop your career, these admirers may prove very helpful.

"Okay, I'll try contacting them."

This is his first time making a movie, and it has always been a special dream of his.

It's been achieved now, and the final product looks pretty good.

Since that's the case, let's give it a try.

Anyway, the threat from outside the region has been temporarily eliminated. According to the information provided by Teacher Guo, the corner should remain peaceful for a long time. He doesn't need to rush. It's good to pursue some hobbies.

Roddy immediately made a phone call.

Although Roddy rarely mingles in the human world now, the relationships he built up in the past are still there. Not to mention that he is now an important member of the Exploration Bureau, and any large company would want to maintain a good relationship with him.

The call was made to Mercury Group, one of the five major companies.

Less than five minutes.

An Italian man in a sharp suit, wearing a Mercury emblem on his chest, drove up to the location.

"Mr. Roddy, just give me the media information for the finished film. Also, you can make any requests you have regarding the release, including the release method, the amount of screenings, the publicity strategy, and so on."

If you want to go directly to streaming media or go through the underground industry chain, that's also possible.

"I don't really understand this, you guys can decide."

"Okay, what about the profit sharing afterwards..."

"I'm quite busy personally, and I'll be spending most of my time in the corner from now on. Just follow your company's standards."

"Okay! Let's go through the normal cinema route then. The subsequent revenue sharing will be directly deposited into your personal account. Since you've provided the finished film directly, once we complete the review process, it can be released in as little as ten days."

Of course, it's best to conduct a series of promotional activities in advance; the specific details will be decided by the company.

"Ok."

Roddy never expected the other party to be so efficient, and he was even more excited about its performance after its theatrical release.

After the staff left, Roddy was in a great mood and turned to look at the three seniors.

"Shall I treat everyone to a meal?"

David was the first to wave his hand and refuse, "No way~ The season just updated the day before yesterday, and we're all in a hurry to climb the ranks! Besides, instant noodles taste just as good, there's no need to waste time going to a restaurant to eat, playing games is more important."

When you get back, tell Li Beite to come over sometime! We're all waiting for him to help us rank up; there's bound to be a good reward.

"alright."

Roddy also had an important matter to attend to immediately, so he didn't bother with formalities.

Moreover, he could tell that the three of them were probably rushing back not to go online, but to Hell to share the events of the Outer God that had occurred in the corner.

Roddy had shared all the memories of the entire process, especially Hawke, who had been in a state of deep thought with a furrowed brow.

With the expansion of an entire worldview, the real hell will inevitably take action.

……

[Capital - World Bureau (EIA)]

The relevant detection equipment is identifying the two visitors.

<Identity confirmed: Agent Roddy, Vortex Town (Special Cooperation) member Wu Wen, has been authorized to go to the [Exploration Bureau].>

Given the unknown spatial fluctuations emanating from Roddy, teleportation devices are unsuitable. Please travel using conventional methods.
The two took a bus to Limbo, but unlike before, Roddy was no longer traveling alone.

Wu Wen sat next to him, staring wide-eyed at the scene outside the window.

This was her first time visiting the World Bureau as a monster, and her first time seeing this intermediate zone, created by humans and situated between the human world and the corner of the world.

Due to the success of the previous joint operation, humanity has established a cooperative relationship with Vortex Town, and any monsters belonging to Vortex Town will be recognized by humanity. They can either go to the Exploration Bureau or return to the human world through the Border Crossing.

This kind of "harmony" would have been unimaginable in the past.

Looking at the scene at the border, Wu Wen murmured to herself, "Humans do indeed have certain 'privileges.' This border area must be land that the Corner has voluntarily given to them, providing a buffer zone for humans who have just arrived in the Corner, so that they can explore the Corner step by step and greatly reduce the mortality rate."

This is quite different from a fake person.

The pseudo-humans who advance through the gaps have neither such a buffer zone nor any place to live.

They will also face various crises, such as being preyed upon, being overwhelmed by fear, or being directly captured by slave traders in the sinful city.

Although monsters are inherently drawn to corners and fear, humans who control border areas will have a certain advantage in the initial exploration phase.

Although the corner is inanimate, it has been pre-written with perfect "rules".

This rule allows for a relatively fair "selection," ensuring that whether you take the monster route or the human route, you will eventually have a chance to reach the deepest part and come into contact with the corpses in the corners.

The arrival of outsiders eased the hostile relationship between the two sides, which was a very good start.

"A human privilege?"

As if struck by a thought, Roddy opened his palm, and a miniature Iron Maiden appeared, containing the [Pituitary Gland] that had been extracted from Jock's body.

The pituitary gland of a mature monster
It is also a special pituitary that accepts deep fears (the fog) while also taking into account the foreign comic "Headballoon".

Roddy is in a hurry to go to the Exploration Bureau because he wants to take advantage of another human privilege.

"Squad leader, do you know what 'relics' are?"

"When I first arrived at the corner, I had some minor conflicts with some agents and saw one of the leading agents use this kind of thing."

The situation was extremely dangerous, and I used the disguise to escape decisively.

This thing is very different from the "fear tools" commonly used by monsters, and I have no idea how it came about.

All that is known is that this thing is very compatible with the agents themselves, and can work with their pituitary gland to make certain deep changes, greatly amplifying the agents' own strength.

This clown's pituitary gland is very unusual; I wonder what kind of artifact it can be made into. It'll also satisfy my curiosity to see how these so-called artifacts actually come about.

Roddy looked at the balloon-like pituitary gland in his hand. "My only worry is the matching problem... Jock's fear is completely different from mine, and the style is also very different. Maybe it can't be made into a relic."

Wu Wen maintained her smile and said softly, "Don't worry~ There's no need to worry about the matching... I'm more concerned about what kind of relic I'll get in the end. If it's a weapon, Miss Mei Jin might have to be put on hold again."

These words caused the dark back to twitch slightly, but it quickly calmed down again.

Roddy quickly shook his head in denial, "It shouldn't be a weapon. Jock's abilities, including his methods of killing, are all unrelated to weapons."

Moreover, I recently learned about "soul restoration," and there seems to be an organization in the shadows that is very good at it.

I'm planning to pay you a visit then, class monitor, would you like to come along?

"where?"

"Jiang Residence".

……

A department store with an 80s and 90s style, located downstairs from the headquarters of the Exploration Bureau.

As soon as Luo Di and Wu Wen arrived, they saw an acquaintance waiting by the roadside, reading a novel on his phone.

Standing next to him was a woman who was over two meters tall, eating a fruit-flavored lollipop she had bought from the supermarket.

"Yu Ze, Miss Song."

"Hey fellow villager, you've finally arrived! Come on, come with me. I've already spoken to the technology development department, so we can just go straight up."

As Roddy stepped into the past, he immediately noticed a detail.

Both Yu Ze and Song Huiwen had a special armband on the upper part of their sleeves, one gold and one black.

"Yu Ze, what is your current status? Is Miss Song also registered with the Exploration Bureau?"

"Didn't I participate in the recapture of the City of Sin last time? I was with my grandmother and the others, and we encountered and cooperated with the human corps during that time."

I performed quite well, and I was also lucky; I've been promoted to deputy minister of the Extinction Department.

Miss Song passed the relevant review through my introduction and is currently a special member of the Extinction Department. She only acts with me, so it's kind of a nominal position.

The Exploration Bureau and Whirlpool Town are currently in a deep cooperative relationship, and Ms. Wu Wen can certainly lend her name to the project if she is interested.

"Thank you, but all I need is the identity of a resident of Whirlpool Town."

"Row."

Luo Di was surprised by Yu Ze's personal status, "You became a vice minister so quickly?"

Yu Ze suddenly stepped forward and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "I told you I was lucky~ There are three deputy minister positions, and one was freed up during the last operation. My performance was good enough that I was promoted out of turn."

Will you be staying here frequently in the future?

"The teleportation device has already connected the two sides, so it doesn't matter which side you're on. Currently, elite agents are also going to Vortex Town, and the two sides are completely interconnected."

I will neither miss my classes nor delay the Bureau of Exploration's work.

I just want to improve as quickly as possible, otherwise I'm afraid I'll be surpassed by you, my fellow villager... I can't afford to lose again."

(End of this chapter)