Deep in the Living

Chapter 784 The Moon's Peeping
hum!
A loud ringing sound, almost like static, rang out.

Luo Di suddenly opened his eyes and stood up immediately.

The first thing to do was to check the body. The flesh that should have been torn apart and chopped up was now perfectly intact.

The scenes of his brutal execution are etched into his mind and will never be forgotten for the rest of his life.

but,

As a frequent visitor to the torture chamber, Roddy, the most respected demon of hell among Hawkes, would not suffer any psychological trauma or burden. The so-called unforgettable experience was more like a subjective memory; he would savor these rare "executions" multiple times, comprehending their essence.

"No... this isn't my physical body waking up, this is my consciousness. Where am I? If my consciousness is clear, shouldn't I be in the pituitary space?"

Roddy suddenly looked up and saw a dark passageway that made him feel quite uncomfortable. The walls made of black bricks stretched upwards and seemed to have no end.

Although the walls were high, the passageway was extremely narrow, just wide enough for Roddy to pass through alone; even a slight deviation would cause him to scrape against the wall.

This feeling of being cramped made him very uncomfortable.

Strangely, no matter what methods Roddy used, he couldn't wake up. Although his consciousness was intact, all his abilities seemed to be sealed, and neither his eyes nor his back showed any reaction.

Since there's no other way,
He could only try to move, heading deeper into the area.

slowly,
The black bricks on both sides were gradually bleached white, and the tinnitus returned. If you listened carefully, you could hear some strange noises.

It was as if something was calling from deep within.

It's as if this is some kind of prison, and something seems to be imprisoned in the deepest part.
Just as Roddy wanted to go deeper,

hum!
A hand holding a pen suddenly reached out from behind him, quickly sketching the structure of the doorway on the wall, and before Roddy could react, it pushed him out.

Deep inside the prison,

Between layers of sealed-off prison cells,
A creature resembling the moon opened its eyes, pierced through the partition, and stared intently at the narrow passage opening, a strange smile on its face.

……

hum!
Roddy sat up abruptly; this time he was truly awake, waking up from his bed.

He wasn't in Wu Wen's bedroom, nor in the sorority, nor at Gustav's house, but lying in his school dormitory.

Night had fallen.

Despite being covered in ashes, the town of Whirlpool was faintly bathed in moonlight, which shone through the window and fell directly on Roddy's face.

His body was wrapped in bandages, still smelling of saliva. Here, there was no need for medicine; Gustav's saliva was the best healing remedy.

There were two other beds in the dormitory where people were sleeping.
The pig-headed baby slept alone in a bed, tightly wrapped in blankets, as if he had been separated and unharmed before his cruel execution.

On the other side, two girls were sleeping in the same bed.

At that moment, a young girl also woke up.

She moved her body in the darkness, climbed onto Roddy's bed, gently covered her lips with her finger, took his hand, and slipped out silently through the window.

School playground,

A man and a woman,
Just keep walking.

It feels like I'm back in high school.

"How long have I slept?"

"It's alright, it'll be a little over two days."

"Have Nagusta and Mr. Question Mark already set off?"

"Yes, they left after having lunch yesterday. To ensure the stability of the variables, they went down from the original Jiang residence, which is also the entrance to Rose Manor."

Mr. Rose, who carried out your cruel execution, also went to the dungeon.

That is,

The three top-tier monsters have begun their path to divinity.

Based on your previous dungeon session duration, it should take less than 2-3 days for a new god to be born in the corner; however, the exact number is uncertain.

Roddy, however, was very optimistic about the three of them. "They should all be fine... Mr. Rose has come into contact with ancient knowledge through the slaughter of humans, and his dungeon adaptability is the strongest."

Needless to say, Mr. Question Mark, with his ability to decipher and learn the hole characteristics of the Limper, comprehend the divine nature, and his own intelligence, will not have any problems.

Gusta... looks carefree, lazy, and stagnant.

Actually, he is very strong.

At least in my opinion, his laziness is more deliberate; he just wants to stay in the middle ranks longer. "Really?"

At the same time, beneath the dungeon.

Gustave used his tongue to restrict and erase himself, hiding under the pit, not daring to breathe, while the crow was above his head.

……

Wu Wen changed the subject, "I heard from Hua Yuan that you made a deal with the comic book store owner and have to go to the Primal Dungeon?"

"Yes... I had no choice but to agree at the time. Fortunately, there was no time requirement. I plan to wait until the garden is fully grown before going."

"So, are you staying on campus to study during this period, or...?"

“I’m almost at the threshold of a breakthrough… The next steps will require killing to build up. I may continue to cooperate with the Exploration Bureau to see what vicious monsters need to be eliminated.”

Wu Wen stroked her chin. "The stronger monsters in the corner right now are mostly related to Whirlpool Town. The weaker monsters won't have much of an effect on your improvement, right?"

Perhaps... I should go back to hell.

Since there's an endless war going on over there, it's the perfect time for you to finish your final journey.

Just as Wu Wen gave this seemingly good suggestion... *buzz!*

The playground they were walking on at night had turned into a narrow alley, with a comic book store right in front of them, its doors open, and the sounds coming from inside:
"You must not leave this world now, or you will attract the moonlight's gaze... The dream you just had already shown how serious the problem is."

"Come in. I didn't think it would be a big problem, after all, it's just a small rock. Who knew your sensitivity to the moon was even higher than I expected? It seems the moon goddess is also eager to expand her external influence."

Even Wu Wen was stunned. She never expected that the comic book store would take the initiative to contact her, especially since it was inside the school.

Snapped!
Roddy took her hand and walked inside.

The computer was still set up the same way. The two of them went to the counter, where the shop owner was drawing something with the lamp on. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be "moonstone".

When Roddy saw it clearly, the moonstone appeared directly on the drawing paper, and the old relic on his chest had disappeared.

The shop owner examined the jade carefully.

"Part of your spirit and flesh have already seeped into it, deeply bound. At this rate, you will probably be able to combine with this item soon and show a better lunar phase form."

The item is indeed a good item, but there is a risk of it being exposed.

I have no idea why the warden's consciousness would leave you such a dangerous relic after his death. It's truly unfathomable... He is indeed a great being.

"Shopkeeper... was that dream real? Is that so-called Moon Goddess still imprisoned deep within the central prison?"

"Yes."

"With the warden dead, aren't all the imprisoned madmen free?"

"Who told you that? Don't make wild guesses. The overall situation is not as simple as you imagine. Even I find it hard to see through the chaotic order."

Although the mad gods were all imprisoned in the central prison, each of them harbored their own thoughts, each was extremely dangerous, and each considered themselves extraordinary.

There is also hostility between different gods, even greater hostility than that between the warden and the deity.

Just like the things I'm asking you to do, I'm an extremely paranoid patient.

The central prison still exists, and some special, dangerous, and unpopular individuals remain imprisoned. However, with the warden's death, the prison's containment effect on them has weakened, allowing their influence to spread outwards.

Based on your current understanding of the lunar phase, you absolutely must not leave Earth.

Once you leave, the moon goddess will cast her gaze upon you... a gaze powerful enough to destroy you and everything connected to you.

Stay here and grow slowly.

If you're looking to advance through slaughter but can't find any materials, feel free to come find me here. After all, the Green Light issue still needs your attention.

"Thank you, shop owner..."

The shop owner didn't reply, but instead used the moonstone as a reference and started drawing again.

This time, however, he was drawing a person, and as he was about to outline the details of this person, a pale white light suddenly shone through the paper.

"Hmm...that's interesting! I think I know why the corner gave you the moonstone. Even I'm starting to look forward to seeing the phase of the moon you present."

At that time, the moonlight shining on you might actually be able to suppress that greenery.

After all, the Moon Goddess ranks very high in the prison, above that Green Light...

(End of this chapter)