Deep in the Living
Chapter 273 - 261 Soldier (Happy New Year)

Chapter 273: Chapter 261 Soldier (Happy New Year)

≮The conscription ceremony is complete, physical casting is done, individual information has been updated≯

≮Luo Di（Lo’di）≯

’Prison Rank’: Common Spine*

*The casted body and spine perfectly fit together, and the spinal growth limit has been unlocked. One can now grow towards the next stage, and when growth reaches the limit, seek out the [Gate of Demon Ascension]*.

*The ’gate’ that completely metamorphoses Hell Creatures.

’Spine Type & Quality’: Metal Chain Saw, S-Rank*.

*The quality of the spine is assessed based on energy density, transmission efficiency, Hardness toughness, Open Spine results, Potential for growth, etc., and divided into five grades: D, C, B, A, S.

The spine you possess has reached the highest S-Rank, bear in mind that the current quality doesn’t determine your future development. Embracing War and finding the Gate of Demon Ascension is key to your growth.

’War Attitude’: Slaughter

’Physical State’: Casted*

*The entire casting process went very smoothly, and the factory has given an ’excellent’ stamp of approval. You’ve now been registered as a Soldier, and your physical likeness has been recorded in the Nest City archives. A recruitment Special Commissioner will contact you later.

’Residence’: Chaos Nest City-Central Nest, Fourth Lumbar Spine, Hot Sulfur Street 1901B Fifth Floor*

*You have gained long-term residency rights in the Central Nest area, this residence will be provided to you for long-term use without the need to pay any rent. When not in Consciousness Projection, your physical body can be stored here.

*You are now a citizen of Nest City, with your activities limited to the Central Nest (lumbar spine) and Lower Nest (caudal spine). Unauthorized access to Upper Nest (thoracic spine) and Tower Top (cervical spine) is prohibited.

*Details about life in Nest City, as well as subsequent military service arrangements, will still be communicated by the recruitment Special Commissioner.

’Note’: An unknown Outer Realm structure related to the pituitary gland has been detected in the individual’s brain structure.

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Luo Di at the Spine Base Camp can receive this related information through his own spine, including his current state of being.

Looking at his reflection in the mirror, the corners of his mouth slightly curled upwards.

He wasn’t smiling because he had officially settled in True Hell, nor was it because he had safely undergone Physical Casting.

He was smiling because he could finally sleep, that tension deep within his heart had completely dissipated.

With his heart eased, he would now need to Focusing on the present, aiming for higher tiers of growth.

Since he could use the Corner system to stand his ground in True Hell and gain advantages, he could also exploit the Hell System to explore the Corners.

"I need to grow faster, striving to reach the next level of my spine before setting off to the Corners, touching upon the so-called [Gate of Demon Ascension].

Of course, there’s no need to rush~ First, I need to adapt to life here. In keeping with the style of the Spine, I should soon be conscripted into War."

Luo Di subconsciously began searching for a toothbrush on the washstand.

But there was no toothbrush here, only a peculiar glass bottle containing slender brown active worms.

The back of the bottle is written in Hell script -"cleaning toothworm"

’Instructions for use: Place an appropriate number of toothworms into the mouth based on mouth size; they will rapidly feed on the residue between teeth and grow completely during this process, becoming a delightful breakfast appetizer or bedtime snack.’

Luo Di tentatively placed a toothworm into his mouth; while it was not very active initially, it became lively once it entered the oral environment.

Unfortunately, Luo Di hadn’t eaten anything since he arrived in True Hell, and his mouth was clean.

A toothworm that rapidly moved around soon starved to death in his mouth, and Luo Di spat it out into the sink with a mouthful of water.

"Doesn’t seem very useful. A toothbrush would be better."

Out of curiosity, Luo Di looked at the toilet next to him. Though he was keen to try, unfortunately, his body had no excess products to expel.

At that thought, hunger quickly overcame him, and he hurriedly began to search the room.

Unfortunately, he found nothing edible in the room, not even a bottle of water. However, Luo Di didn’t feel thirsty; he was just very hungry.

Just as he was about to leave to find food.

Knock, knock, knock~ The door sounded.

Luo Di had a good guess who it was. If they were to arrange his integration into the Hell troops now, that would be fine, as long as he could eat.

As for training or going to the battlefield, Luo Di didn’t care, he was eager to improve himself. As long as he could have a full meal now, he would be ready for War.

He opened the door.

There was no red-skinned, horn-bearing demon standing outside promoting so-called recruitment slogans as I had imagined.

There wasn’t even a single person outside.

What existed was merely a short spine segment, approximately six vertebrae in length.

Floating in the air with the aid of wing-like proliferated tissues.

The topmost vertebra was hollow, with what seemed to be some sort of nerve fiber actively moving inside, and one could even see a chewing structure resembling teeth.

A sharp noise emanated from within.

"Respected Outer Realm Apostle, Mr. Luo Di, greetings! I am a recruitment officer, with the designation #5179, specifically responsible for your recruitment. We might spend quite a long time together.

May I come in for a talk? Considering that you might be troubled by hunger, I have specially purchased a hot meat pie downstairs for you."

The spine waggled its tail end, revealing a fragrant takeaway bag.

"Please come in."

At the dining table inside the house.

Luo Di was wolfing down a meat pie with a temperature of 100℃, with juices splashing and the aroma of meat filling the air. Although he was unsure what creature this meat belonged to, it tasted better than any meat Luo Di had ever had.

As for the so-called recruitment officer, it stood erect on the opposite side of the table, with its wings also retracted.

"I knew you would like it, this is the best-selling ’Fire Pig Meat Pie’ from downstairs."

Only after Luo Di had devoured the basin-sized pie, did he also release a steamy, satisfied belch.

"When do we depart for the war?"

Having eaten his fill, Luo Di was ready to go to war at any moment.

To his surprise, the spine gently flapped one of its wings, seemingly signaling him not to rush, "Looking at your anxious demeanor, but that’s also right~ It’s precisely because of your love for war that you were chosen by the Spine Type.

However, exemplary soldiers are not meant to be cannon fodder, and recklessly entering the battlefield serves no purpose.

The so-called war is not always fought every moment, preparations before the battle are also a very crucial step.

Didn’t I just mention? I am your dedicated recruitment officer and will be in your company for a long time.

You are an apostle from another world, entirely unfamiliar with the True Hell and ignorant of the relevant rules and life essentials of Chaos Nest City. I will guide you through a basic understanding of the Spine Type and a general grasp of this Chaos Nest City.

Helping you to gradually adapt to Hell’s life on a mental level, to integrate seamlessly here, to truly become one of us.

We just need to reach the recruitment ground within today, and we are not directly participating in war but undergoing a [Military Service Assessment].

This is to further ascertain your positioning in the war, to see which legion you are best suited to join, maximizing your Spine Type’s potential."

"Alright."

"If you have no other business now, follow me downstairs. The [Chaos Nest City] is the largest scale city in the True Hell and should be quite different from the world you come from.

At the least, let’s get you a set of clothes first. It wouldn’t seem quite civilized to walk around nude; after all, you are now officially a soldier."

Only then did Luo Di realize he was stark naked.

Since all his attention was on his new body and the craving for food, he had forgotten about clothing.

"Wait for me a moment, I do have clothes; I just didn’t bring them along."

The spine expressed confusion through the movement of its wings, "Bring them along?

You are an Outer Realm Apostle who came here through Consciousness Projection; such inanimate objects like [clothing] cannot be projected, only things with consciousness can possibly do so."

"Wait a moment."

After his Physical Casting, Luo Di could distinctly feel and control the so-called [Consciousness Projection].

Right then, he decisively cut off the projection’s connection, and his newly cast grey-haired physical body immediately collapsed onto the dining table, eyes vacant.

Meanwhile, Luo Di’s original consciousness had already returned to the depths of the Border City Prison.

Ps: Wishing everyone a Happy New Year, and may the Year of the Snake bring great fortune! I’ve already returned to my hometown and plan to rest for three days, taking little fatty on a good trip there, as I haven’t been able to accompany her properly due to my writing; thank you all for your support.

We’ll not meet until the fourth day of the new year; by that time, we will continue Mr. Di’s journey through Hell.