Deep in the Living

Chapter 791 The last step

Dorian, World Bureau Secret Affairs Division, Agent Prospect.

Graduated from the Department of Investigation at the University of Los Angeles, 26 years old, Whitegate Fear System, specializing in undercover investigation.

Linton, World Bureau Secret Affairs Division, probationary agent.

Specially recommended by the Mars City Investigation Bureau and exceptionally selected by the World Bureau, 27 years old, Red Gate Fear System, skilled in physical manipulation and secret infiltration.

The two have actually reached the level of detectives, but they are not old enough.

They are considered top-tier humans in the World Bureau, capable of easily handling any form of pseudo-human incidents, and even dealing with extremely dangerous monster avatars.

This time, the World Bureau arranged for them to thoroughly investigate the Mercury Group's rather bizarre "star-making plan" in order to see if there was an alternative conspiracy behind it, or if the group had secretly cooperated with a certain monster organization in the corner.

Abandoned Theater

The two, disguised as movie fans, followed the group into the park.

Considering that this place had been the site of a large-scale suture, they took precautions to prepare mentally beforehand.

Sure enough, fewer and fewer people were there, and a thin mist began to spread.

Soon, only the two of them remained in the dark, dilapidated corridor.

But unlike true movie fans, they did not encounter any imposters in the fog, nor were they threatened or threatened in any way.

however,
A green light slowly emerged from the mist. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a lit sign directing them to the screening room.

To be honest, this is something that only cinemas have; theaters shouldn't have screening rooms like this nowadays.

Considering the potential danger, the two did not go inside even though they saw the entrance to the screening room.

They tried various methods to dispel the fog and attempt to leave the theater.

No matter what they did, the fog remained, and the current passage seemed to extend indefinitely, making it impossible to get out. Left with no other option, they could only follow the signs and head to the screening room to find out what was going on.

There was no danger in the empty screening room.

As the two of them stepped in, the screen immediately began playing a movie, "The Stink," starring Mr. Di.

As infiltrators dispatched by the World Bureau, their mission was to investigate the truth behind this incident. They had not seen the movie and had no intention of wasting time on it.

As the movie played on the screen, the two gradually became engrossed and slowly sat down.

From their perspective as prospective agents, the film was like a real documentary, depicting the protagonist, Mr. Dee, executing a monster.

that's it,
The two finished watching the movie without realizing it.

They also received black cards that asked them to fill out detailed reviews of the film.

Once the form was filled out, the back door of the screening room opened, and there was no longer any fog outside, so they could leave the abandoned theater at any time.

Both of them were stunned; they seemed to recognize who the lead actor was.

"Linton! Mr. Di, could he be that guy from the Exploration Bureau...? Could this clown be one of the 'Eight Villains'? If so, then is our real target for this investigation?!"

"Probably."

They were eager to meet Mr. Di, this genius boy whose fame had already spread throughout the world.

Without the influence of the fog, the abandoned theater returned to normal... The two followed a unique aura into the theater lobby.

Push the door open and enter.

A faint ray of moonlight fell on the surface of their eyeballs.

The scene before them left them speechless with astonishment.

The more than 300 fans who came to the meet-and-greet were all gathered here, sitting in different seats, gazing at the stage.

Everyone's eyes were filled with a kind of worship, even piety, to varying degrees.

Even these two prospective agents from the World Bureau, even though they had only recently watched the movie, and even though they were ordered to investigate the possible belief formation behind the incident.

But when they saw the screen, their minds went blank for a moment, and they lowered their feet and found seats in the front row.

A similar adoration stirred in their moonlit eyes, but this adoration was different. It wasn't adoration for Mr. Di, the actor, but for this brilliant young man who had made a name for himself in the background.

On the stage,

The moonlight shone down like a spotlight.

Luo Di bathed alone in it and danced alone under the moon.

This dance seems to directly interpret his tumultuous journey, or perhaps it's him reflecting on his experiences and enjoying this unique cultural growth. In the eyes of his fans, this solo dance is even more precious than a DVD or an autographed copy.

In reality, Roddy had no intention of leading this solo dance under the moon.

His initial plan was simply to use the fog to get to know these fans one by one, and then give them autographs.

During this process, Rodina's path to the kingdom was also slowly growing, and he himself fell into a special state of enlightenment.

Coincidentally, tonight's Moonstone corresponds to the "New Moon," greatly enhancing the efficiency of enlightenment.

Before you know it,
He recalled the monologue, the solo dance under the moon he used to escape the darkness in the dungeon, and so he started dancing spontaneously.

To everyone's surprise, none of the fans who received autographs chose to leave; instead, they continued searching for their idols among the abandoned theaters.

They found their way here one after another, and quietly took their seats, attentively appreciating the solo dance.

Even Hua Yuan, who was standing behind the scenes waiting for the event to end so she could go to a hotel, gradually became engrossed in watching. She had never seen Luo Di in such a pure state.

……

Pituitary space

Roddy's dance steps as he ascended the steps were slowly coming to an end; the more than three hundred steps were about to reach their end, and the edges of the dark carpet were gradually becoming visible.

tread!
Stop walking.

His gaze first fell downwards.

First, there were over three hundred steps covered with a black carpet.
Following that are two types of staircases (around 100 steps) that exude an old-world charm.

Master Jiang's Dragon-Shaped Staircase (500 steps).

And the earliest victim ladder (around 100 levels).

Whether by coincidence or not, the total number of steps seems to be exactly one thousand.

When Roddy slowly turned his gaze to what was in front of him, the once unattainable kingdom was actually right in front of him.

The black carpet now connects seamlessly with the front door.

The front door was closed, and there was a barrier-like structure on the surface that prevented individuals from getting close and could not be pushed open by any brute force.

"I'm just one step away from success! I've felt this way before. It was the same feeling when Hunter came to Whirlpool Town and participated in the freshman assessment!"
That feeling of being on the verge of scoring...

Roddy sat down on the steps.

He pondered whether he needed a fierce and thorough battle, or whether he should seek advice from Hunter or the other teachers on how to take the final step.

at this time,

He suddenly sensed something, looking at his body bathed in moonlight, feeling the moonlight slowly spreading within him.

"No... I don't need to ask anyone for help. This is my own path. I know how to open the door. I already have the answer. The key is even inside my body."

I've prepared all of this for a long time, just waiting for tonight!

Roddy's consciousness returned to his body.
His solo dance also stopped.

He looked at the audience with some surprise, at the fans who were casting admiring glances his way.

Roddy quickly composed himself, paused for a moment, then stood with his feet together and bowed in gratitude. At the same time, he allowed the mist to seep out and drew the curtain.

"Phew... Why are all these guys here? Hua Yuan, what a mess you made of!"

"I didn't! Who told you to be a big star now? Look at the way they look at you, you could probably slap them a hundred times and it wouldn't matter."

Alright~ It wasn't for nothing that I've spent so much time with you, you seem to be just one step away from the garden.

Don't rush this step, take your time! Tonight, come with me to the hotel to relax and sort out what we've learned and our thoughts from tonight.

"Since you've been working so hard, you don't need to do anything; I'll do it."

"Hua Yuan... could you come with me somewhere?"

"No."

"Not in the corner, right here. I might reach the level of the teachers tonight, and my hellish journey will reach its most crucial stage."

"……where?"

"Lunar City".

(End of this chapter)