Deep in the Living
Chapter 381 - 369

Chapter 381: Chapter 369

The Fifth Hospital is now the largest psychiatric hospital in Mingwang City, with four more buildings currently under construction.

There have even been discussions with personnel from the World Bureau, expressing their willingness for the Dean to establish a branch in the Capital City, with all financial issues already covered.

Of course,

this proposal was tactfully declined by the Dean, as neither the Dean nor Hook wanted to leave the Fifth Hospital, not at least until the constraints of the World Anchor were broken.

[Dean’s Office]

Luo Di no longer engaged in one-on-one conversations with the Dean as before, but now it was a one-on-three interaction.

The Dean sat at his desk,

While a young man with glasses perused a book on visual medicine in front of the bookcase,

A chubby, big-eared external doctor sat on the sofa with his shoes off, picking at his feet while eating chips, with a pile of wasabi-flavored chips stacked nearby.

This scene looked odd,

Yet as long as these three were around, the Fifth Hospital was arguably the safest place in Mingwang City, aside from the Capital City.

After some exchange, Hook also came to understand the so-called Corner experience.

"...So that’s how it is.

It’s indeed unreasonable for deep-level monsters to come to the shallow parts of the Corner to cause you trouble. Unfortunately, we cannot leave for now; otherwise, we could act unreasonably too.

From your description, the opponent’s abilities have touched upon the ’rules.’

Just by ’observing,’ your main consciousness can be transferred, awaiting death between a severed head.

Moreover, during your interaction with the monster, as long as you feel the slightest fear, fleshy ovum-like structures resembling balloons grow within you.

A very dangerous creature, and it hasn’t even exerted its full strength.

If you wish to kill this monster, you’ll definitely need to go to its lair. With your current level, Luo Di, you’re far from capable.

Such a monster, even in Hell, would be at the level of a Great Demon, a very rare presence."

Luo Di responded frankly, "I know my abilities aren’t enough, so I need to plan once the Gate is opened."

Hook gently fiddled with the hook earring pendant, "Since that thing has locked onto you, once you head to the Corner, it’ll come looking for you, right? Your subsequent Corner explorations will carry significant risks."

"No need to worry, Mr. Hook, the Investigation Bureau will definitely pay attention to this matter."

Hook shook his finger, "To entrust one’s safety to others is too cowardly, too useless. If you can’t ensure your own safety, you might as well return to Hell and wait until the Gate opens before going back.

You have many routes to open the Gate, not necessarily just this one."

There was a certain pressure in Hook’s words, as if a hook were pressing against Luo Di’s ear surface.

He knew how severe Luo Di’s injuries were this time, seeing the inherent danger. If they encountered such a monster again in the Corner, escape would basically be impossible.

Snap!

Oculus, who was reading the book, suddenly closed it, "Hook, why be so forceful? Since Luo Di’s Gate of Demon Ascension is confirmed, and he needs to utilize their resources here, let him go.

If he can avoid danger once, he can avoid it a second time.

As for something targeting you, while we can’t help directly, we can at least provide indirect assistance."

Luo Di turned and looked at Oculus, who was speaking up for him, "Currently, I’ve reached saturation in both the Corner System and the Hell System, unable to further enhance my strength until the Gate is opened."

"Simple... Luo Di, didn’t you just say the primary danger with this guy is ’observation’? You and your partner were forced to separate because you couldn’t perceive the monster’s existence, nearly dying from observation.

You need to rely less on that strange tongue for now and enhance your perception.

Of course, achieving a major breakthrough in vision in the short term is impossible. However, I can give you a quick fix."

Hearing this, Hook furrowed his brow, "Hey! Don’t scatter your eyeballs everywhere, not everyone can withstand your eyeball... Luo Di’s self-structure is already quite perfect; inserting your eyeball will disrupt his spinal system, affecting his development."

"Who said I was going to give him my eyeball?"

Oculus adjusted his glasses and, like performing a trick, conjured a small, black eyeball the size of a pea in his palm.

It was entirely different from his actual eyeballs, which emitted heat and shone with a scorched, glossy light.

This eyeball lacked any temperature and certainly did not match the size of a human eye.

"During my time in Hell’s Dark Side, I happened to mold an eyeball, which should be able to graft into your Crow Colt.

The Crow Colt, being in your company, has undergone certain changes, becoming highly adaptable, and should be able to accept it.

This eyeball might help you foresee danger early, track the traces left by that monster, and avoid unknowingly sliding into peril.

As long as you can foresee danger beforehand, I believe with your abilities, combined with your partner, you can at least ensure self-preservation, right?"

"Thank you, Lord Eye."

The Crow Colt, which had always been protected within the body, had already sensed this eyeball with Dark Side attributes, and flew over as Luo Di lifted his clothes.

Instead of removing Crow Colt’s original eyeball, this balloon-like eyeball was embedded directly into Crow Colt’s brow.

After all, as a creation of Lord Eye, its grade was far above that of a Hell creature like the Crow Colt. The lively Crow Colt convulsed and then instantly ceased to move.

Luo Di hurriedly stepped forward to catch its body.

Gray tendrils emerged from his fingertips, piercing into the Crow Colt for a heart massage.

He could also feel that the eyeball was siphoning the Crow Colt’s vitality frantically, forming an internal whole simultaneously.

All Luo Di needed to do was to input an equal amount of life force.

Gradually, the Crow Colt’s heart resumed beating, and its wings started to move again. Yet Luo Di discovered a problem, a very curious situation.

The eye within Crow Colt was not merely a prosthetic implant; it seemed more like a Hell Item, akin to a spine.

The entire Crow Colt had centered around this eyeball, even able to use it to grow, much like demons in Hell.

Oculus explained briefly, "If you encounter anomalies during subsequent Corner explorations, the Crow Colt should alert you, allowing you to share vision through your connection.

Moreover, Luo Di, your Crow Colt no longer resembles a Hell creature. I can sense it being influenced by the Corner, potentially undergoing unexpected changes later."

"Alright, thank you, seniors! Is there anything I can assist with?"

"Yes... we actually called David over this time since Luo Di happens to be here too."

...

Five minutes later.

At the entrance of the Fifth Hospital.

Luo Di, the Dean, and the two doctors arrived there.

"Quickly open the automatic doors fully."

"Yes, Dean!"

The security guard, who had been idly watching shows, was startled and sweating profusely, hurriedly pressing the switch, silently praying not to lose his job over this.

However, what happened next left the security guard bewildered.

The Dean and the two new doctors clasped each other’s hands, standing precisely on the line where the automatic door would retract.

Luo Di stood outside alone.

Soon, Luo Di also extended his hand to gently pull the three inside, moving cautiously and slowly outward.

When the three of them fully stepped outside the hospital doors,

"Great!"

The Dean shouted loudly, his body trembling slightly with excitement.

Then, following Luo Di’s lead, the three continued to move forward, seeming to bear great pressure with each step, needing to pause every three steps.

The security guard rubbed his eyes, seemingly glimpsing an odd scene,

It looked as if the doctor with the pointed head and protruding belly had lost his eyes, replaced by two hands growing from his eye sockets.

These two elongated arms were also gripping Luo Di, with the surrounding space subtly distorting.

They walked about a hundred meters before stopping, apparently having reached the present limit of their capacity, as both the Dean and the doctors were sweating profoundly.

Without Luo Di’s guidance, the trio cautiously returned to the hospital.

As though achieving an important goal, they exchanged high-fives to celebrate, while also noticing the security guard’s prying gaze.

Immediately, the spectacled young doctor suddenly cast a glance over.

The security guard felt a dazzling light hit him, his vision filled with addictive short videos, seemingly erasing what had just transpired or what was outside.