Deep in the Living
Chapter 300 - 288: New Clothes

Chapter 300: Chapter 288: New Clothes

"Sister Agatha!"

Though both were Hell Monks, there was a difference in status. Seeing Agatha arrive, she no longer continued the conversation and quickly returned to the pasture area.

Luo Di, on the other hand, sized up Agatha and her unique mount.

After all, creatures related to pigs were associated with food among humans,

The black pig before them was comparable in size to a grown rhinoceros, and even though its skin was covered in metal, one could still sense the full, muscular tissues beneath. It matched Sister Agatha perfectly.

Compared to the Crow Colt, the latter was almost more than twice as small.

Just as Luo Di was observing the pig, Agatha tossed over the Murderer’s coat that belonged to him.

"Hmm?"

When Luo Di caught it with both hands, his arms sank slightly.

The coat, which was already somewhat heavier due to the integration with the Camera Pituitary, now had its weight tripled.

The coat’s exterior did not seem to have much more metal structure added, only that the buttons were replaced with a special metal from the Monastery, especially around the left sleeve cuff, which had been fitted with a full circle of metal nail buttons to assist in faster torture device creation.

"Hmm? What’s this..."

As Luo Di fully unfolded the coat in his hands, the true craftsmanship was revealed, and the reason for the increased weight became apparent.

Steel needles of varying lengths were distributed throughout the lining,

with the shortest at 3cm and the longest at an astonishing 10cm, which would puncture the flesh once the coat was worn.

Luo Di looked at the dense mass of steel needles and couldn’t help feeling slightly queasy. "Is this the design for all monks’ leather clothing? Other than pain, does it have any other effects?"

"You’ll know once you put it on."

Agatha’s pupils dilated slightly, evidently looking forward to Luo Di experiencing the sensation of wearing the coat for the first time.

"Alright then..."

While Luo Di had become accustomed to pain under Mr. Hook’s training, this was his first time trying such attire. Just imagining the feeling of being pierced was already uncomfortable, and being human, he felt a natural aversion to it.

No wonder the monks’ clothes did not flutter no matter how vigorously they moved; it turns out they were secured in place by these fixations.

Sigh...

Taking a deep breath,

He slipped on the coat,

The needles, crafted by the Monastery, effortlessly penetrated Luo Di’s leather lining, gliding into the flesh as if lubricated, so smooth that he didn’t even feel the pain of the flesh being pierced.

Just as Luo Di felt puzzled,

As the outfit fully fitted to his body, all the needles inserted to sufficient depth, reaching critical points within his body...

Buzz!

A surge of intense pain, like nothing he had experienced before, swept through his entire body.

Although Luo Di could withstand this agony, blood seeped from the seven orifices on his face, and he felt as though he could lose consciousness and faint at any moment.

Yet, he maintained his stance, as if the previous pilgrimage had shown results, taking his tolerance for suffering to a new level.

Time ticked by, second by second,

Luo Di stood still, his pupils dilated.

When his pupils finally shrunk back to their original size, his body slowly began to move, a strange feeling spreading throughout.

Luo Di could clearly feel that these needles were applying pressure to key points, enhancing the connection between the Metallic Spine and his entire body, especially in the release of metal-related abilities.

Snap!

Luo Di snapped his fingers lightly.

A more perfect, detailed, and with double the biting force, the beast trap landed on the ground.

At the same time, a series of Hellish script woven from metal flashed across Luo Di’s retina, introducing this monk’s leather coat unique to him.

≮Needle-stitched Coat (anomaly)≯

*Crafted from a coat originally made with Otherworld attributes, the monk’s leather garment was processed with these attributes, which seem to be related to metal, and exhibited low rejection, resulting in perfect craftsmanship.

’Type’: Coat & Overcoat, suitable for monks who cultivate the body.

’Pain Processing’: Needles*.

*Can effectively stimulate the acupoints of Monks, enhancing nerve sensing and metal transmission efficiency. Since the owner of the garment (Luo Di) possesses both the Metallic Spine and metal, these Hell Items, the needles can be maximally compatible with spinal nerves, matching both systems.

*The otherworldly properties inherent to the garment are amplified, providing a more substantial boost to the field of view afforded by photography.

"Quality": A+*

*The garment has undergone quality inspection by the Great Monastery’s tailor shop and has been finally classified as A+ quality, rare and high-quality.

...

After Luo Di finished monitoring the information of the garment and the metallic text on his retina faded away, Sister Agatha also asked excitedly:

"How is it? What’s the quality of this garment? It’s my first time seeing our tailors work on an overcoat with otherworldly attributes."

"A+"

"My heavens! That high, huh? My nun’s leather jacket is only an A.

This is a special tailoring craft exclusive to us nuns. I stayed at the tailor shop for three whole days before designing this perfect battle leather jacket according to my body.

The things from your world are really useful! The more I think about it, the more I want to go to your world. I want to smash those Pseudo-Persons with Iron Pillar, and I’m even more interested in visiting the Corner Depths.

Speaking of which, doesn’t your world’s system inherently have ’compatibility’? Whether it’s this garment or the pituitary in your brain, both can adapt to stuff from True Hell.

Otherwise, how could it be so smooth? Just grab any garment, and it fits our leathercraft perfectly."

"Hmm... It’s indeed a possibility."

Upon reflection,

The Corner system’s most significant characteristic is Fear, that’s beyond doubt. However, another major feature manifested by the Pseudo-Persons is Disguise, and this ’Disguise’ could indeed correspond to a kind of compatibility and adaptation.

Furthermore,

When Luo Di saturated his pituitary with nourishment, the pituitary also integrated the entire body, highly combining with the Hell System, with no signs of rejection occurring.

It seems that the situation with other Connectors should be similar.

The compatibility and adaptability of the Corner, that’s something to pay close attention to in the future.

After Luo Di quickly adapted to the new garment, he looked at Sister Agatha:

"Why did you bring a mount?"

"Your Recruitment Spine has already been put back, right? The path arranged for you is quite special, and your journey will primarily be in the identity of a Monk.

Considering that you have just arrived in True Hell and are unfamiliar with many things, the teacher, along with the Pope, have arranged for me to accompany you.

With me, a nun, present, your identity will be less likely to be exposed."

"Oh, thank you."

Sister Agatha was naturally very pleased, "Hehe, I can listen to your stories while we’re on the road again~ By the way! Didn’t you say before that you wanted to deal with more Warrants to gain more contribution and then engage with the Hell Trading Group? During the waiting period for the garment processing, I specially went to get a Hell’s Warrant.

Since only one warrant can be claimed per outing, and you, Luo Di, need more contribution if you want to trade with the Trading Group,

I specifically chose a Warrant with a higher difficulty and reward.

The target is more dangerous than the rat we killed before."

"Great, Sister Agatha remembers it," Luo Di was pleased, but he was also somewhat puzzled: "Hmm? That rat was already close to Demon Ascension... are we meant to confront a being that has already undergone Demon Ascension?"

"Not at all! Hell’s Warrants are not issued at random, the ranks of the claimant and the targeted must be within a broad range.

You and I are both on the path of pursuing Demon Ascension; I have already constructed an approximate model of ’The Door,’ while you have just glimpsed its outline.

The target of the Warrant is still a Demon-riser who is close to ascending, but in terms of danger, aggression, and overall strength, it is stronger than that rat.

After all, that rat was of very average talent and was effectively eliminated by Evil Play.

It happened upon a related ’Play’ of the inn, specializing in luring the weak into the establishment and killing them, using a relatively low-end ’body accumulation scheme’ to construct ’The Door.’

The near Demon-riser targeted by this Warrant, however, is a strong individual, their ’Door’ is unique, and their area of activity just happens to coincide with our route."

"Close to Hell’s Dark Side."

"Pretty much."

"Is it also an Evil Play?"

"No... like you, a Spine."