[Fourth Middle School], [Admissions], [Teacher Guo]
Three keywords instantly drew Luo Di’s thoughts back to the night of Admission.
He recalled their first encounter at the track field during an interstice event, with Teacher Guo.
Luo Di remembered clearly that Teacher Guo didn’t seem like a Pseudo-Person involved in interstice events at all; they neither slaughtered teachers and students nor hunted other Pseudo-Persons, but rather were doing something else.
At that time, at the sports field,
Teacher Guo stood in front of a metal container used for physical examination tests.
The university entrance exam guidelines stated that a controllable Derivative was detained within, roughly equivalent to half the strength of a six-month-old Pseudo-Person.
The source of the Derivative was a special entity contained in Capital City, which had reached a cooperation agreement with humans, an existence Beyond Pseudo-Person.
The Derivative was created by extracting cells from this entity and injecting them into a suitable corpse.
Due to the descent of the interstice.
At that time, Luo Di had never encountered a Derivative and was totally unaware of its characteristics.
What he did know was that Teacher Guo seemed to be conversing with the Derivative, and it appeared that after leaving the sports field, they headed straight to another container imprisoning a Derivative.
The secret mission of Teacher Guo must have been to unlock the containers throughout the school, releasing the Derivatives.
After deducing this, Luo Di immediately questioned the dissipating colors.
"Are you... the monster contained in Capital City? Are you the special existence that formed a deep cooperative relationship with humans, and whose cell Derivatives have been spread to high schools nationwide?"
The fading color head responded, "Oh? I didn’t expect you to catch on so quickly, especially since we have never met before.
Hmm~ Quick thinking, that’s quite commendable."
"You were contained in Capital City; did you escape because of the Fourth Middle School incident?"
"Why would my escape be so simple? Those humans in Capital City are quite formidable. And I’m from the lineage of kin... otherwise, how could humans choose to cooperate with me on something as significant as the national Admissions?
I’ve been rather helpful.
I merely took the chance during the Fourth Middle School incident to let a small part of me slip out for a bit of fun and to gather some creative inspiration.
Of course, I also let some things from the Corner Depths descend, otherwise relying solely on those fragmented cells wouldn’t have guaranteed the independent existence of a head for long.
Never would I have imagined that I’d meet you all again here, the outstanding students of Fourth Middle School."
"Isn’t this island your experimental field?"
"Sort of~ More precisely, it’s a burst of creative inspiration that came to me, and you have allowed my idea to unfold and evolve perfectly, crafting a very interesting short story.
I can’t wait to write this story and get it published."
The other’s words shattered all the deductions Luo Di had previously made, leaving him utterly unable to fathom what this person truly intended or what their true nature was.
At this moment, the color head turned to look at the sisters present. Latest content publıshed on novel•fire.net
"The story has ended, congratulations on completing the Warrant, and I hope you will venture to the deeper layers of the Corner. Your mutual cooperation and final performance exceeded my estimations for a regular Pseudo-Person, and I am very grateful for your story enactment."
These words left Hua Yuan somewhat dumbstruck, as she too, found this being unfathomable.
The color head turned back to Luo Di, glancing at the miniature torture device in his hand, which was used to seal the pituitary.
"As for student Luo Di, you should be the most brilliant performer during this apocalyptic carnival, and you deserve a reward higher than the Warrant.
That reward is already in your hands.
Ever since you set foot on the island, I, through the radiance of stars, have been lodged in your brain, gradually adapting to your body, and sensing the world you are connected to.
My colors are ever-changing, capable of adapting to anything in the world.
In the days we have ’spent together,’ I have found the color most suitable for your body... The [pituitary] in your hand will begin to transform after my Avatar disperses, settling into your unique color.
You can choose to make good use of it, its value is certainly no less than the reward given by the Warrant.
It’s quite lamentable! Though my initial intent was to collect material for creation, the sight of you, the student named by Teacher Guo unexpectedly arriving at the island, aroused my personal desires.
I indeed want to take in your body, to try to become a special Connector, to peer into the world behind you, perhaps aiding me in composing an epic novel."
It’s utterly unexpected that even with a completely overwhelmed mind, you can still resist at the most basic level through your subconscious, using the [Suffering] to briefly regain clarity and make a choice within a short time, escaping from my control by means of [Self-slaughter].
Although I do not know how you were resurrected,
it must be directly related to the self-slaughter and the world you are connected to.
Furthermore, the world you are connected to is very interesting. Although I only peeked for a few seconds, I witnessed a hellish scroll of epic proportions.
This is not a hell that could be formed by a Corner,
Perhaps it is the source of all Hells.
And even if I seize possession of your body, I won’t be acknowledged by that world.
You are the uniquely designated Connector.
Very well... you should head for Capital City in the future, too. Remember to look for me when you do, as we can discuss deeper matters, or perhaps even about the pituitary.
Luo Di did not respond but clutched the miniature torture device in his hand tightly. He will decide on his own how to dispose and utilize this special pituitary.
As for this particular entity,
Luo Di might visit him when he is promoted to Capital Investigator in the future.
The Village Chief’s body is still half intact; the colorfully adorned head finally turns towards another, a very special Pseudo-Person in his eyes, looking at the golden-haired girl.
"It seems that when boarding the ship, you had already completed the full separation between the avatar and the main body via reproduction.
You always assumed that the entire island could be riddled with calamities. Your main body has never been exposed to the starlight from beginning to end, perfectly disguised as a part of the hotel.
Your positioning seems quite special; even these Pseudo-Persons are unaware of your covert techniques.
Hmm~ Let me exercise my imagination: you might have a special purpose, a selfish purpose, a desirous purpose, an ambitious purpose.
For completing my warrant, the Corner should reward you with high-status recognition, right?
Miss Wu, would you like to come by my side?
Your Disguise is akin to mimicry, which might aid me in completing relevant works."
This person directly extended an olive branch to Wu Wen.
In Luo Di’s view, this might just be the great opportunity to break away from the Sisterhood, and he suspects the class leader would choose to accept it.
"Thank you, Mr. Craft, for your kind offer. I have my own arrangements, and shall we meet in the Corners in the future, I am willing to offer you some assistance within my capabilities," Wu Wen replied sincerely.
"Recruiting for my studio sure is difficult, alas~ I never force others.
Let it be, then~ Once again, thank you all for participating; you are the brightest stars of the evening.
If you have any grievances against me, you are welcome to seek me out in the Corner Depths to settle the score..."
The Village Chief made a very gentlemanly departure gesture,
and the colors crowding around his body dispersed, restoring the island back to its original state.
everyone present eased their breath, releasing the pressure of death built up inside them, resulting in the joy of survival, and perhaps the pleasure of advancing into further depths.
However, nobody burst into laughter directly.
The class leader standing to the left of Luo Di and Hua Yuan to the right,
their eyes met at this very moment.
A subtle atmosphere began to form,
even the sea became serene and no longer lapped the shores.
Expecting some conflict to erupt, Hua Yuan suddenly burst into laughter, reverting to her usual self, the appearance of the victimized girl.
"Ha ha~ So this is the root reason you came to this island, Mr. Di.
Ah~ when you two get married, remember to invite me to be the bridesmaid. Otherwise, I’ll beat up Wu Wen first, then I’ll beat you up right in front of her, Mr. Di."
"Sister Hua, thank you."
Wu Wen bowed her head and thanked sincerely, well aware that without Hua Yuan, the final step would not have been possible.
However, this sincere gratitude from Wu Wen caused Hua Yuan’s expression to change drastically, almost unable to restrain herself from kicking out.
"Don’t fucking thank me; if you really want to thank someone, give Mr. Di to me, damn it... forget it~ Now we should be happy, after all, I am going to the Corner."