Deep in the Living

Chapter 718 Like-minded
Besides the crackling old wood, there were also a few red-hot metal pieces in the warm fireplace.

The metal bookshelves are filled with university biology textbooks copied from the human world, as well as scientific literature from the past thirty years.

On the side of the door is a display case containing a specimen called "The Thinker," which resembles Rodin's sculpture, except that the specimen's head has been completely dissected and a metal book has been placed inside in place of the brain.

Two maids are busy here.

Their heads were all normal-looking, and their figures were impeccable, except that their skin was pale and covered with bluish veins with marble-like patterns, and their backs had a large number of metal injection holes.

Their arms are structured like a Swiss Army knife, and in addition to conventional tools, they also carry drills, needles, syringes, nozzles, and more.

Sweating profusely, highly focused.
The massage was performed on the two people lying on the bed, Roddy and Professor Noel.

"Wow!"

Roddy often couldn't help but shudder.

It's not pain but pleasure, or both.

The maid is treating Prometheus's hand separately, and has already cleaned out a lot of impurities from the crevices, washing away the oil full of blood clots and metabolic waste.

Professor Knoll lay face down on the bed, displaying his completely disfigured back... similar to his hands, various metal tubes were irregularly embedded in his back.

However, if these metal pipes are recorded separately, they seem to correspond to an extremely complex array.

The maid is performing a deep cleaning of these pipes, while using a scalpel to cut away excess flesh adhering to them.

Professor Knoll turned to him and said softly, "You seem to have never taken care of this arm before. It's quite rare that you could remain still during this deep cleansing for the first time... You seem to have received very professional training."

"Yes."

The murderous desire that had just arisen in Roddy vanished completely at this moment, and he was now fully immersed in this special metallic massage.

Even he himself never expected things to develop this way.

During the massage, Luo Di also explained in detail why he went to the Jiang residence and why he came here.

"As expected... a special organization like the Jiang family, which is isolated from information, would certainly not know the situation inside the Expo."

Mr. Rose deliberately picked a fight with the Jiang family because he saw this as an opportunity, hoping to provoke the zombies to come and cause a direct conflict with me.

Regardless of which side wins, he will be the biggest beneficiary.

Luckily, you were there, Roddy, otherwise, given my temperament, I probably would have already fallen for their trap.

I never imagined that a young man like you, a member of the Black Gate, focused on flesh and slaughter, would possess such perfect arms.

Furthermore, the metal in your body doesn't seem to be from some kind of obscure source.

"From hell."

Professor Knoll patted his bald head and suddenly realized, "That's right! You're human. A young and promising human like you is most likely a Connector... I've encountered Connectors before when I was out there killing people with Mr. Rose."

All the other humans are dead, but the Connector alone is able to unleash strange and powerful abilities to continue fighting us.

"I suppose the creation and use of your arm, and your mastery of metal, were personally taught to you by some demon from hell? I'd really like to see that."

Yes, there may be an opportunity in the future.

"Professor Noel, I would like to ask why the expo turned out this way?" Roddy asked the question that concerned him most.

"I was one of the first butchers to follow Mr. Rose, helping him establish the expo, getting rid of those who posed a threat to the organization, designing various exhibits for him, and even giving him some creative ideas."

slowly,
His approach to human development gradually shifted towards metal, and he himself gradually abandoned the physical body, becoming dominated by metal.

I have always respected him. After all, the idea for the "Human Body Expo" was indeed his, and he was the one who set up the organization. Many people joined because of him.

The only thing I cannot agree with is this concept that leans towards all-metal modification.
In my view, the human body is essential; even with the introduction of metals, the body still needs to be the dominant element.

I began to study in secret, and even descended to the human world, disguising myself as an ordinary human student, to study the most basic life sciences at the University of Los Angeles.

Finally... my research has yielded results, and not just academic results.

Some experiments that were too risky to be conducted on humans, I used directly on my own monster body. After approximately 2718 experiments, I succeeded!
Unlike other monsters who seek opportunities and gain insights through killing in corners and hidden places... I achieved a breakthrough through pure knowledge research.

My "perfect transformation"!
I found my way, and my plants began to bloom everywhere.

"Roddy, can you understand the structure of my body?"

Professor Knoll once again displayed his chaotic right hand, showcasing his greatest masterpiece.

"It looks chaotic, but it achieves a kind of perfect harmony..."

"Not bad~ Most monsters can't understand the beauty in it. I've refined my research results into a perfect combination of array and physical body. I am the Refining Center."

Any body I touch, whether living or dead, can undergo the most direct "human transmutation".

Even during foreign invasions, finding infected individuals at the Expo! My modifications will be completed before those porous structures cover them up.

Of course, the process was still very dangerous, and I almost got affected.

Mr. Rose also immediately closed the entire expo after his initial contact with the infected person.

Taking this opportunity, I led a group of monsters who shared my ideals to launch a rebellion.

I must say, Mr. Rose is indeed terrifyingly strong. All my followers were killed, leaving only me.

I rely on self-improvement to remain immortal and to continuously improve myself in relation to other individuals in the Expo.

Even if I die, I will destroy this place.

And so, Mr. Rose finally relented, agreeing to a wager with me! We would each create a creature using the exact same materials and let them fight each other.

Ultimately, I, through my transformation into a living corpse, emerged victorious, and the entire Eastern District became mine.

"I see……"

Roddy had already witnessed Professor Noel's transmutation techniques. During their first meeting, the professor only needed to touch the maid, and the desired metal structure would appear on the corresponding body part.

This is somewhat similar to the Hell's Torture Chamber, since the Torture Chamber's ability is also creation, just not as refined, and it can only create torture instruments.

Roddy was also determined that it was necessary to win over such a monster who had made outstanding progress in the field of knowledge... In some ways, he was simply a potential teacher.

"Professor Knoll, I wonder where your plant ranks in the corner?"

Just as Roddy raised this question, Professor Noel's skull cracked open on its own, revealing a brain structure full of rivets and wires.

He directly opened the pituitary space and removed all protective measures.

He seemed quite willing to show off, or rather, flaunt, his masterpieces.

"Go in and see for yourself."

Even Roddy was extremely surprised by this action. The two had only met for the first time, and from Roddy's perspective, he still harbored a lot of suspicion and remained vigilant.

But the other party actually revealed such a crucial area on its own initiative. You must know that once the pituitary space is destroyed, the main body will surely die.

"Why is Professor Noel so willing to trust me? I fought my way here, and I even came with two people from the Jiang family?"

Professor Knoll casually replied while enjoying the massage:
"As you walked into the expo and met me, my personal analysis of you was completed."

As a key contributor to the defeat of the Outer Gods, I personally admire you greatly... After all, I failed to make any contribution and instead seized power at the time.

This is also very regrettable, and I personally admire a special organization like Whirlpool Town.

Since we have a formidable enemy at hand, there's no need to get bogged down in trivial matters... Once I've settled things here, I'd like to visit the town.

After all, my research on monsters is almost over, and the bodies from beyond the realm can give me more samples and new creative inspiration.

If you can restore the corner to normal, I will definitely trust a neutral organization like Vortex Town, and I trust your character as a core member, Roddy. Besides, you are indeed a human.

of course,

Even in the worst-case scenario, you're right beside me, and I can directly perform human transmutation on you... In fact, I've even thought about it, and there were a few times when my desire was so strong that I wanted to transmute you directly!

Not only will I get your completely different body, but I'll also be able to take your left arm for myself.

But ultimately, I decided to focus on research; after all, I got to where I am today entirely through scientific research. If I were to revert to pure killing, I would simply be going down the same old path.

"Whirlpool Town welcomes you anytime. If Professor Noel really wants to come, just let me know."

Without further hesitation, Luo Di projected a ray of moonlight carrying his consciousness into the other's pituitary space.

A modern greenhouse that reaches the scale of a small forest.

Each anthropomorphic plant, with its unique shape, appears to be kneeling in worship, holding metal books in its hands, facing the center, towards the most central pituitary plant.

There grew a very ordinary, lush, large tree.

However, various characters are recorded on the trunk, branches, and leaves, making the entire tree a carrier of knowledge.

A metal nameplate was attached to the corner beneath the tree trunk.

Pituitary Plant Ranking - NO.11, §Human Transformation, Life Ascension§
(End of this chapter)