Deep in the Living
Chapter 165 - 159 Choosing People

Chapter 165: Chapter 159 Choosing People

Grandmother placed two summon orders on the table, one white and one blue.

"Alright! If Mr. Di has any other questions, he can ask Isabella privately later, or come to find me.

Now, I need my seven favorite granddaughters to make a choice.

As I said at the beginning, you are the finest cohort. In my eyes, you are capable of handling the summon orders, so please choose boldly.

By undertaking the summon orders to travel to Corner, you can not only start from a higher point, but the Sisterhood will also provide you with more resources.

My true self will personally welcome you in the depths of Corner.

Of course, if you are afraid of the Monster Avatars and prefer the more traditional interstice screening for advancement, that is also possible. However, that method will only provide you with a junior status, and you will have to walk to me on foot, which may be more dangerous and full of uncertainties.

I believe you already have your answers in mind.

Come on~

Those who choose the white summon order, please raise your hands."

No one raised their hand immediately, until Wu Ya Miss, as quiet as a student asking a question during class, raised her hand; then Miss Five Hundred also followed suit.

"Just two of you? It would be better to reach the required number of three. Anyone else?"

Grandmother glanced from under the brim of her hat at Isabella, who she saw as the least among the seven sisters.

Moreover, Isabella’s Fear Embodiment tended towards healing, curses, and spatial support, ideally complementing Wu Ya’s stealth and assassination and Five Hundred’s heavy-armored flesh, achieving an effect where 1+1+1 > 3.

But Isabella hesitated and did not raise her hand.

Grandmother wanted to force her to participate, but there was still one summon order left, so she wasn’t in a hurry to press.

"Then, those who choose the blue summon order, please raise your hands. This is a rare opportunity to obtain a ’senior status,’ and you know that out of ten summon orders, such a reward might not be offered again. Please, make your decisions."

The moment the words were spoken,

Hua Yuan, Shea, Eye Sister, and Miss Kui had already raised their hands, exactly meeting the quota for the blue summon order.

Just as Grandmother was about to praise everyone’s enthusiasm and courage, Isabella slowly and hesitantly raised her arm, finally making a choice.

"Oh? I thought you, Isabella, would give up on the summon order and go with Mr. Di to participate in the most secure interstice screening.

However, your courage is also commendable.

Though slightly weaker compared to your other sisters, you possess a fine ’supportive’ trait, capable of helping the other sisters exert 100% or even greater strength.

But now, the number of applicants exceeds the limit, and one of you five has to be eliminated.

Of course, I won’t be the one to do it, but Corner will choose.

Next, sign your names in blood under this summon order in turn.

Corner will select the most suitable four and absorb their blood; any blood left on the surface indicates the ones not chosen."

This opportunity is too rare,

due to the inherent restrictions of the world on monsters appearing, the Monster Avatar corresponding to the summon order is inevitably killable, and their strength, no matter how elite, cannot exceed the limit.

Once one obtains a senior status, it will mean access to a substantial amount of initiative in Corner, and early development will be like a fish in water. There’s also the so-called ’Corner Coins’ reward; although the sisters do not know what they are for, they can probably be exchanged for critical items that will allow them to adapt to Corner more quickly.

Better starting conditions in Corner are precisely their main reason for joining the Sisterhood; they would never give that up.

The summon order first reached Hua Yuan.

She simply inserted her finger into her brain, signing with the blood flowing around her pituitary.

Shea inserted hers into the carotid artery, extracting blood mixed with a high concentration of Zombie virus to sign,

Eye Sister even buried her head down, signing with the blood flowing from between her eyes,

Miss Kui plucked a sunflower seed from her brow, pierced it on her fingertip, and signed a very neat name like a pen.

Finally, it was the turn for the class president,

She did not compete as fiercely as her other sisters, appearing quite hesitant, as if still considering whether to make this high-risk choice.

She simply bit her finger and signed her name.

Just like that,

The summon order with five names was passed back to Grandmother.

Just when everyone could almost guess who would be eliminated, and even Grandmother had a rough answer in mind, the situation on the Warrant took an unexpected turn.

The name left was not Isabella,

but Kui.

Even Hua Yuan looked toward Isabella in surprise, curious why she had not been eliminated, but also revealed a playful expression, suggesting that this might add some interest to the game.

Grandmother’s voice echoed in the breakfast area,

"It seems that Corner has deemed the four of you most suitable.

Now that the names and blood have been absorbed, you should soon receive the information conveyed by the whispers of the corner.

Kui.

Your strength is formidable, but perhaps not fit for this Warrant.

Would you be willing to join Wu Ya and the others in handling another Warrant?"

Miss Kui nodded, the sunflower seeds on her face slightly contracted, but then dispersed again without much change in emotion.

"Good, the three of you may as well sign your names on this Warrant."

As the white Warrant concerning Yose went around the table for signatures.

Hua Yuan, Shea, and the girls all suddenly tilted their heads back, their eyes rolling upward swiftly; their brain pituitaries were receiving important whispers from the corner.

Even Grandmother seemed surprised, "The message has come so quickly; it seems Corner is indeed in a hurry.

I’m as curious as anyone; who has the capability to influence thousands without taking a single life, to such an extent that even the will of Corner cannot confirm their identity.

Hua Yuan,

have you been given the address?"

Hua Yuan, who had just finished receiving the message, immediately replied:

"In Mingwang City... outside the port... on Saiwei Vacation Island."

Outside of Corner’s range of influence, eh? No wonder they could affect so many people silently... Every visitor who sets foot on the island is likely under some ’latent peril’ that takes hold invisibly.

Once these people return home, the influence takes root in various cities, showing no outward signs of danger, indistinguishable from ordinary people.

If left unhandled, such hidden impacts might escalate to tens, even hundreds of thousands, or millions.

When that time comes, and the influence that has taken root within people bursts forth... the consequences are unthinkable, and the entire nation may face widespread upheaval.

No wonder Corner is so anxious; indeed, they aren’t expecting you to depart today, are they?"

"Corner requests we arrive at the island before six o’clock tomorrow evening."

"One day’s grace time, well, that’s manageable. After breakfast then, the four of you must rest well, ready yourselves in top condition. Upon arrival, disguise yourselves as tourists, focusing primarily on covert investigations.

If the adversary is deliberately concealing themselves, don’t expose yourselves carelessly.

Wait until the time is right, then when you have ascertained the Monster Avatar’s true form, reveal your trump card and perform a Joint Slaughter."

"Understood, Grandmother," Hua Yuan responded, a stark change from yesterday’s casual demeanor, now exceptionally serious.

"Oh, and this Warrant is extremely challenging, plus the calamity is unknown; I can make an exception, not requiring Mr. Di to accompany as a partner.

After all, you are merely human, and if you encounter a Monster Avatar, you are highly likely to perish.

Even Isabella would find herself hard-pressed to fend for herself, let alone look after you.

Furthermore, with the calamity’s nature unknown, you might succumb to Fear’s erosion without even seeing the adversary.

If you choose to withdraw now, you may observe the entire process as a spectator from outside the island."

"I wish to stay by Isabella’s side."

Grandmother hesitated, savoring the meaning behind Luo Di’s words. Considering Luo Di’s own considerable abilities, and the possession of both finger and pig head, two external types of pituitary.

Moreover, Luo Di might act as a variable to increase the chances of fulfilling the Warrant.

While Luo Di indeed provided her with physical pleasure, the Sisterhood’s rules and the priority to complete the Warrant were of higher importance.

"...Hmm, that’s how a partner should act. I look forward to seeing you join with Isabella to come to Corner, truly becoming part of our big family."

"Thank you, Grandmother."