Deep in the Living

Chapter 771 Pale
It's said to have four options, but in reality there are only two.

Roddy needs to choose between stones of unknown properties, which may even be useless, and relics related to dungeon crows.

If we disregard any external factors and only compare the information on the relics, we can proceed.

This crow is definitely the best choice. It can give the mist the "vulnerability" attribute, allow a killer like Roddy who often needs to fight head-on to maintain self-regeneration, and also apply the fear effect.

and,

The most dangerous Ancient being Roddy encountered during his dungeon journey was the [Raven]. It was precisely because of the final pursuit and physical kill that this relic option appeared here.

but……

Roddy found it hard to take his eyes off the moonstone.

Even though this option has too many unknowns and uncertainties, Roddy still has to consider three other off-field factors.

1. The "cloth-strip man" who claims to be a dungeon merchant is equally mysterious. Comparing him to the "raven" makes it difficult to determine who is stronger due to insufficient data.

2. Roddy obtained an old book related to the moon goddess, and the book has proven useful.

3. Roddy's own fear system is related to the moon.

Taking everything into consideration, even with all the unknowns surrounding this moonstone, he had to make a choice. It might be the most suitable thing for him, capable of amplifying the killer's fear to an even higher level.

Without much hesitation, he closed his eyes, gritted his teeth, and made his choice.

He reached out and landed on a box in front of him.

Roddy suddenly opened his eyes, preparing to open the box as well... Tap! His tongue tapped lightly in his mouth, but this time the tapping was not a danger warning, but a different kind of warning.

A lingering, old stench wafted from the back of my tongue.

Roddy realized something, and his hand, which was about to open the box, suddenly moved upwards and grabbed Jock's fat neck.

"You changed the things inside?!"

His neck was almost completely pierced by fingers, but Jock started laughing out loud, "Aha~ Aha! You actually found out... But I'm really dead, you killed me with your own hands! Why don't you check who switched the bodies?"

Snapped!
The balloon exploded.

In the blink of an eye, Roddy saw no Joker, only himself.

The thing his fingers were gripping was his own neck, which was almost injured in the spine, and blood kept gushing out from the hole.

"what happened?"

Luo Di quickly stopped the bleeding and stabilized himself, then carefully analyzed the situation.

"Did my killing of Jock and the subsequent exchange of his pituitary gland for the relic influence my 'prankster' style to some extent? Especially during the final relic selection."

of course,

It's also possible that because my external body is inserting its arm into the egg, what Jock left inside is affecting me.

Once I get my belongings, this influence should be gone.

However, the contents of the gift box had been disturbed... my senses couldn't fully penetrate it. The warning from my tongue just now was only because my tongue itself utterly loathed the stench, and thus only caught it for a fleeting moment.

There are three gift boxes left; I need to figure out what's inside.

Roddy circled the gift box, licking it repeatedly, but couldn't get any information even when he peered inside. He even regretted not bringing the Black Eyes with him.

After thinking for a moment, he suddenly thought of something.

A silver-gray book appeared in his hand; it was "Monologue Under the Moon," which he had traded with the cloth-wearing man.

Just as Roddy had expected, a sound came from inside one of the gift boxes when the book was placed against it…

……

Outside the sealed room.

The shop assistant was leaning against the door, smoking a pipe. Unlike his usual listless and decadent self, he seemed much more energetic today, holding an energy bar in his hand.

It seems that Roddy's arrival brought a bit of life to this almost deserted "entrance".

"His experience voucher was extremely worthwhile. Not only did he obtain the relics of the past, but he also brought back other things. The filthy black eye alone is priceless."

It's just unknown what kind of old relics he will choose.

"This is taking a little too long. Is this guy still hesitating?"

Out of curiosity, the shop assistant peered inside, when a pale light shone in.

Upon sensing the unusual light, the shop assistant's pupils transformed into a pattern resembling iron locks, and something suppressed within him seemed about to erupt. His instincts as a manager were being triggered; it seemed a very dangerous madman was about to break out, and he had to stop him.

But the next second, the light disappeared, and out stepped Luo Di.

A white jade pendant hung on his chest, with a faint full moon pattern engraved on it. The pale light just now was reflected from this jade pendant.

The shop assistant looked at the jade pendant with great surprise, "You met a follower of the Moon Goddess in the dungeon?"

"Yes, a dungeon merchant who calls himself the 'Strip Man'."

"Strange. According to the original dungeon's setting, the cloth-striped figures exist in hidden areas. The probability of encountering them is extremely low. Did you discover the hidden wall through those black eyes?"

"No... I met him in the transition layer. He contacted me on his own initiative."

"initiative?
It seems that the original dungeon is not as stable as it was originally set. According to the earliest rules, his activity range is restricted to inside the hidden wall.

Since the cloth-wearing person took the initiative to contact you, it's most likely because you're related to the moon.

Now it seems he was right; your choice is indeed a relic related to the moon goddess.

You must be very careful and cautious.

Back when the central prison system was still well-established and the adults were still alive, this cunning Moon Goddess was a special mad god who needed special management and was imprisoned in solitary confinement.

Even if they are imprisoned in a very deep location and subjected to layers of isolation.

His moonlight still managed to penetrate, reaching some remote, inconspicuous ordinary prisons. The false gods and lower deities imprisoned there would feel the moonlight, and a very few would become his followers.

This person in the cloth strip is one of them.

I can't go into too much detail, but in short, you must use this relic with caution, especially by minimizing its use in corners.

Although your world is "isolated," there is still a possibility of being discovered.

If we were to attract the distant moonlight's gaze, the real danger would arrive sooner than expected. However, as a shop assistant, I don't have the authority to comment.

The fact that you received this keepsake means it was 'the adult's' wish. Use it however you see fit.

Roddy readily accepted the shop assistant's suggestion. "Thanks for the reminder, I will use it carefully... There's one more small question: between Luna and the one who currently runs a comic book store in the corner, who is more dangerous?"

"It's difficult to compare them; both were once among the most dangerous death row inmates."

"Okay, I know."

After thanking him, Roddy turned and headed to the rest room.

He wasn't in a hurry anymore. He simply pulled up a stool and sat down with Black Eyes to watch the Asian horror film patiently until it was over before leaving.

Little did I know,
Black-Eyed Morton sensed something, and despite his intense focus on the film, he whispered, "You seem to have made the most dangerous choice... The Old Moon is extremely dangerous."

"Yes, I will be careful."

"But I'd also like to see what you're capable of... You're so young, yet you dared to kill that crow. It's not surprising that you made such a choice."

Just a moment, I'll be right back.

"No rush, take your time."

Although Luo Di's eyes were on the television screen, his mind was focused on the jade pendant, and he couldn't help but rub the surface with his fingers.

Moonstone

Description: Congratulations! This is truly a stone from the great moon goddess, a raw moonstone that fell from the depths of the prison. It has now been carved into the form of a jade pendant, to be worn on the chest.

Trait: Mysterious

ability:

①Moonlit Mist - Using the most elegant colors, it drapes the night in a dreamlike veil. While retaining the original characteristics of the mist, it reduces the visibility of the mist and enhances the mystery of individuals.

② Third-tier lunar phase - Every time night falls, different lunar phases will randomly appear on the jade tablet, and different lunar phases will provide different passive buffs*.

*The new moon offers no benefit in combat, but it can erase all mental discomfort, allowing individuals to completely calm their minds, making it suitable for learning, contemplation, and so on.

*Crescent Moon: One of an individual's abilities or items receives a random boost.

During a full moon, an individual's moon-related traits will be amplified, and they will be able to lock onto and mark objects using moonlight.

Liberation of the Old: When an individual is able to perceive the truth of the moon, its light will wriggle out from beneath your skin...

PS: Tomorrow is another day of taking care of the kids, and it also happens to be the end of my first dungeon experience, so I'm taking a day off to think about the plot.

(End of this chapter)