Deep in the Living

Chapter 789 Worship
"Um... Mr. Roddy, could I have your autograph? I haven't seen many horror movies, but this is definitely the best and most profound B-movie I've ever seen!"

I will learn to sniff out scents like you do, to find prey that emits a foul odor.

Lorenzo finished watching the film and was deeply moved when he saw Roddy behead Jock. Combined with the events that had occurred before the movie started, this stirred a sense of awe within him.

"sign?"

This left Roddy somewhat bewildered. He had only wanted to see how this unexpected special moviegoer would react, but he never imagined that the other party would develop such rare admiration and even have a strong urge to sign an autograph.

Lorenzo had completely lost his human appearance and returned to his former office worker form, immediately recognizing Roddy's problem.

"You must not have brought a pen. I'll go borrow one from the staff here. Please wait a moment."

"Okay."

As Lorenzo temporarily left, Hua Yuan joked:
"Hey~ Roddy, you let this guy in on purpose just to show off your movie, right? It's actually pretty good, but it's a bit too deliberate."

"I'm not as cunning as you."

"Pah! I've already booked a room, we'll go straight there in a bit... Since you don't like being outside, let's go to a private room."

No one will interfere this time; we can play however we want.

Just then, Lorenzo ran over, holding only a pen but no paper.

Roddy looked puzzled. "Aren't you going to sign it on paper?"

"Sign it directly on the back of my hand! That way, every time I see it, it will remind me that I will learn from you."

"alright."

This was the first time Roddy had ever signed an autograph. After a moment's thought, he finally signed his name, "Di".

"Thank you, Mr. Di! I won't bother you two any longer."

Lorenzo left excitedly, almost skipping as he walked, as if he had completely put aside his wife's infidelity, or perhaps he had finally resolved his long-standing inner conflict and found meaning in life.

Roddy watched his "first fan" leave, feeling a slight sense of relief, when suddenly...

A strange feeling washed over me.

Before Hua Yuan could ask what was going on, Luo Di had already sent his consciousness to the pituitary space, as there was something he urgently needed to confirm.

[Cultivation Room]

Walking on Hell's Road, the soil rises slightly next to the pituitary plants.

Luo Di rushed forward, dug into the soil, and saw that a jet-black seedling was growing.

The seedling is bent, like a person kneeling in worship.

"this!"

Without stopping, Roddy quickly left the lunar cellar and headed towards the kingdom.

Stepping onto the victim's stairs, passing through the remains of Mr. Jiang, I was so agitated that I almost stepped into the squat toilet.

When he reached the top of the stairs, there was indeed an "extension"... no longer the stairs made up of victims, but a real set of steps.

It looks like the steps in a movie theater, with a black carpet on top.

"This works?! Yes... no problem! This is definitely feasible."

My growth doesn't necessarily have to involve killing. The essence of fear I seek has always come from movies, from various B-movies featuring serial killers.

The fear of the Black Gate doesn't necessarily have to be a massacre, and these steps don't necessarily have to be built with corpses.

If I can use filmmaking to etch the image of the serial killer I portray into the hearts of moviegoers, making them remember me, fear me, and admire me, I can also achieve self-improvement.

This is another way of growing up... I should have thought of it sooner.

Even the various monsters in the corners don't have just one path to growth.

For example, once Liberty came into contact with humans, he abandoned the special training he had received at the Invisible Manor. Now, he only needs to engage in daily activities related to humans and attend classes diligently in Whirlpool Town to grow, and at a rate no slower than before.

There are many ways to grow up.

This is my second path of growth, but I don't know the specific mechanism yet... Do I need to reveal my identity to the audience, or do I need to happen to encounter a pseudo-person like Lorenzo in a special state and bring about 'change' to him through the movie and my influence?
I need to verify this, or find someone to guide me.

Are there similar entities that have also grown through the dissemination of literature as a medium?

Just as Roddy raised this question, he suddenly remembered someone.

"Wait, isn't there one right next to me?!"

Luo Di's interest was piqued, and he returned to his physical body. "Hua Yuan! Come back to the corner with me!"

"you dare!"

Upon hearing this, Hua Yuan was instantly enraged.

The girl's body swelled rapidly, and something seemed to be bulging under her skirt, as if it would break him up at any moment.

Roddy realized the problem and quickly added, "We don't need to cancel the room reservation. We'll just go back for a bit and then come right back."

And not back to Vortex Town, but to the comic book store. "To the store manager? What are you going to do?"

“I have something very important to ask him, concerning when we’re going to the dungeon and what level I can reach.”

Once it's confirmed, we'll come over; this matter itself needs to be handled in the human world.

"I trust you again."

Because of his "contract" with the comic book store owner, Roddy only needs to be in a normal corner, only needs to have the idea of ​​going to the comic book store, and then only needs to take one step forward.
tread!
As soon as I heard footsteps, my vision seemed to be snapped to another frame, and I was already in that alleyway.

The shopkeeper had said that Roddy could come here for assistance before heading to the dungeon to deal with the green light, and that even killing to improve his skills was acceptable.

Without any hesitation, he pushed open the front door and strode to the counter.

The shop owner calmly put down his pen. "It's better to be in a hurry. What is it?"

Roddy quickly recounted what had happened at the movie theater in detail, and then asked, "I was thinking that you might have had a similar experience before, so I wanted to come and ask you for advice."

The shop owner didn't respond, but instead took a new sheet of paper and drew the scene directly based on the description.

Inside the cinema.

Roddy stood upright, pen in hand, and signed his name on the back of the kneeling man's hand.

“Image, worship, and bestowal... all three are indispensable, but you are doing this a little too early.”

"A bit early?"

"Do you know why those imprisoned death row inmates still try to infiltrate their consciousness and still want to develop followers?"

Do you know why I followed the green light to your place, and why I still took the time to select some talented monsters to give as gifts?

Most of divinity requires spiritual support from believers.

I also have followers, and Hua Yuan can be considered one of them.

The moon goddess also has followers, and you are practically one of them.

What you are doing, in a sense, is 'developing believers'... Although you haven't become a god yet, you can do this kind of thing in advance, after all, you have already come into contact with divinity and have a foundation in this area.”

"Developing followers? That feels a bit strange..."

"The meaning of 'believer' is very broad, and you don't need to feel any psychological burden... No matter what kind of life it is, as long as it has consciousness, it will instinctively worship the strong."

Any form of advancement in civilization is inextricably linked to 'worship'.

Most people have no choice but to be the weak.

Now that you have a choice and have taken the first step, go ahead and do it with confidence.

However, you also need to carefully consider your approach, ensuring that these people genuinely admire you, like the hypocrite you met tonight.

"Thank you for the guidance, shop owner."

“I told you, don’t thank me… I just want you to kill that green thing sooner.”

"it is good."

[Human World, Capital City, Mercury Group Headquarters]

The announcement of a visitor's identity was relayed up the chain of command, eventually reaching the president's attention.

The president, who was resting at home, contacted them directly via video call to ask if he needed to come over in person to handle the matter.

However, the visitor on the other end of the phone said that only the person in charge of the film section needed to be present.

quickly,

The general manager of the entertainment department, along with heads of multiple departments, all rushed to the scene.

The visitors were a young couple.

"Mr. Di, please feel free to give me any instructions."

"It's about the movie 'Stinky,' which I entrusted to you for theatrical release last time. I checked the schedule and it seems there are very few screenings; only a small number of cinemas are showing it."

"We were planning to increase the film's screening rate in a week! The film is currently receiving very good reviews, and we will naturally increase the relevant promotional resources afterward, so you don't need to worry about that at all."

"After all, as you know, this film was given to us directly by you. The actors and production company are people we've never met before, so we need to carefully consider it before gradually expanding its distribution."

"Um... I have a small request."

Once the film is released on a large scale, I need you to select a group of moviegoers who have a deep understanding of the film and a strong personal admiration for me.

Then I'll arrange an autograph session; I'll personally come and set up the venue.

"This...no problem? May I ask, Mr. Di, do you want to pursue a celebrity career? If so, we have a dedicated department that can help you with your image."

"Packaging? That's an option, but it must be expensive."

"Don't worry about it. As long as Mr. Di cooperates with our group openly, even if it involves core interests, we will consider making you the first to benefit."

(End of this chapter)