Deep in the Living
Chapter 254 - 243: Assembly

Chapter 254: Chapter 243: Assembly

「Pituitary Space」

Luo Di, upon falling asleep, returned to his Consciousness Space once again.

Killing the teacher Kimberly from the orphanage provided the Pituitary with nutrition related to the Murderer, which was the most suitable sustenance, greatly stimulating the latter growth of the Pituitary (＞50%).

This time it was different.

Standing here, Luo Di felt a rare sense of pleasure, different from any pleasures he had experienced before.

Perhaps it was the long-standing resentment built up in the harsh environment of the orphanage.

Perhaps it was because he had long found Kimberly displeasing and had directly encountered her wrongdoing.

Perhaps it was the first time Luo Di used the "killing skills" specifically against Pseudo-Person, a perfect application, a strike to kill. It felt like having practiced a type of question many times in school and then acing the final core question during the exam in one go.

Or perhaps it was the first application of the Fear Trait against a real enemy, giving Luo Di a strong sense of immersion, as if he had transformed into a Murderer in a movie, with the whole process feeling as simple as filming, a complete domination and slaughter.

This pleasure was like some kind of stimulating liquid flowing throughout his body,

expanding his pores, bringing out sweat, making Luo Di feel hot, his Spine twisting like an arthropod, causing his body to also start twisting.

This was a subconscious behavior triggered by feelings.

At this moment, the Pituitary seemed to interact with the spine, the two distinct systems resonating because of this act of killing.

It took a while before Luo Di stopped his twisting movements and carefully analyzed his current physical condition.

"The nutrition of the Pituitary (seed) is more than half, demanding even more ’Fear Nutrition’.

Perfectly, this orphanage can supply the perfect Murderer nutrient for the Pituitary, thus improving its growth.

Later on, it is possible to try linking the mask and the spine, perhaps really allowing these two systems from different worlds to intersect."

The combination of Hell and Fear, it is unknown what kind of product will be born.

Let’s strive for the best before heading to [True Hell], and meanwhile clear the malignant growths in Moon City."

Tonight, Luo Di did not practice consciousness manipulation in the Pituitary Space.

He thought that his current state was more than enough to handle this motley crew. As for the ’interaction’ between the pituitary and the spine, there was no need to rush; just as with killing Kimberly tonight, the intersection would occur naturally, without the need for deliberate training.

"That’s it~ Rest well, and when the Venerable arrives, kill them all in one fell swoop, completely removing the organization behind them."

As Luo Di’s consciousness was preparing to exit the Pituitary Space,

in the blink of an eye, he suddenly glanced towards the Huge Pituitary displayed here and noticed an easily overlooked detail.

He moved to the side of the Huge Pituitary, looking at a seemingly smoother portion, and reached out to touch it.

"Hmm?"

The touch felt utterly different from its surroundings, smoother, warmer, more delicate...

And more importantly,

these sensations were too familiar for Luo Di, impossible for him to forget.

Just like the time he opened his class president’s head in the classroom and took out the Pituitary inside, the touch was exactly the same.

Among all the pituitaries Luo Di had touched, only the class president’s was so delicate, so smooth, like freshly born flesh.

"Part of the class president! How could it stay here? Is it because I once devoured the class president’s pituitary, and even though it stayed in the gastric mucosa, it was partly digested by gastric juice?

Or is it that in the previous cooperation with the Sisterhood, the class president intentionally left something within me.

All this time, I have been ’disguised’ at the orphanage, which made the part from the class president more apparent... If so, the following matters might become simpler."

Luo Di briefly tried to activate this part, and his body immediately received corresponding Disguise feedback. Although not as perfectly masterful as the class president, it was sufficient for minor scenes.

...

Three hours have passed since the death of teacher Kimberly.

Wendy has finally perfected the disguise of the Corner-like Space to its limit; it can change as she imagines, just waiting for the Venerable to appear.

Contrary to what was expected,

The orphanage did not conduct a comprehensive search, but rather raised a bubble-like membrane around the edges, enveloping the entire orphanage.

Wendy peeked out from the edge of the equipment room where the window looked out at the rising membrane,

"I deliberately spread the news about killing the teacher, yet the Venerable doesn’t hurry to come over, just seals off this area and restricts me inside, intentionally giving me psychological pressure, right?

If it were just me acting alone, it would indeed be easy to succumb to the pressure.

Perfect~ this way, Mr. Di can have a good rest."

Thinking of this, a trace of melancholy flashed across Wendy’s face.

"However~ this level might not be enough, perhaps not sufficient to hook the Venerable, this real big fish in one go. I must be prepared for the final plan; I must make the master make up his mind."

A plan belonging solely to her rapidly took shape in her mind, preparing for the worst scenario, which was also the only way to reach the deep layers of the organization.

For this day, she had already waited too long.

Wendy shifted her gaze to Luo Di, who was lying on the table, fast asleep.

"Class monitor..."

Luo Di suddenly uttered a word in his sleep, catching Wendy off guard again; this was the third time he had said that term.

[Next morning - 07:30]

Nameless Orphanage, Hall.

All activities were halted today, even the breakfast session was skipped.

All personnel of the orphanage gathered here,

Orphan students and non-teacher staff were divided into two squads.

Six full-time teachers stood on the edge of the Hall, ensuring order.

Additionally, there were about thirteen Murderers with a strong aura, lurking in different corners of the orphanage, some even moving on the roof, observing the interior through the windows.

In the roll call, only three people were absent.

One was the murdered teacher Kimberly, and the other two were apprentices disguised by Luo Di and Wendy.

All eyes focused on the stage of the Hall, where a pure white curtain hung down, shielding a mysterious presence.

Because of this presence, all teachers and students kept their heads down.

First, the children went up on stage one by one,

From as young as four to as old as fourteen, wearing the orphanage uniform (a pure white gown with a high collar, tight around the neck, emblazoned with a cross symbol on the chest).

Upon reaching the stage, they would kneel in front of the curtain, eyes tightly closed.

A pale arm would extend from the curtain, gently touching the foreheads of the children, checking the dominating marks set within their brains, as if tracing some strange symbols with the fingers.

After the touch, all children would kneel and kowtow in gratitude.

During the check, they could also hear a sound resembling cracking walnuts coming from behind the curtain.

After the checks for orphans and staff concluded and it was confirmed that there were no issues with those present, a voice, ambiguous in gender, emanated from behind the curtain.

"Everyone is in good condition; I don’t want a slight disturbance to delay our learning and growth. The orphanage must continue to operate.

Staff return to your positions, especially those in the kitchen; you need to quickly prepare breakfast for the children.

After breakfast, a special event will be held—[Orphanage Hide and Seek].

The children will be allowed to move around all areas of the school to search for the hidden Miss Wendy. Your thoughts are linked with mine, any clues can be synchronized with me.

Whoever finds Miss Wendy will receive my reward.

So, everyone go have your meal first..."

Hearing about such a relaxed and free school-wide activity today, the children were incredibly happy, and all pumped up. Also, they all believed that being selected by the Venerable was an utmost honor and perhaps an opportunity to gain the freedom to leave this place.

After the staff and children left.

All the teachers also approached the stage, receiving the Venerable’s blessing.

As fingers traced something on their foreheads, their pituitary glands seemed fully activated, their thoughts interlinked among themselves, connecting with the Murderers who had already been lurking in various areas of the school.

A brain-based local area network within the school was thus formed.

"Alright~ Let’s play with Miss Wendy a bit."