437: Chapter 425 Curious Monster 437: Chapter 425 Curious Monster Born monster, Lebeite.
No need for much elaboration; from the mont the opponent first appeared, Luo Di’s spine already felt the danger.
This monster was unlike any other contestant.
Luo Di expected to et the opponent in a room of the final level, but did not anticipate such a strange encounter.
He quickly got up from the sofa, trying to distance himself as much as possible.
Even though Luo Di had advanced, this blond youth still made him feel extrely dangerous, his body instinctively pressed against the wall.
He reached out and touched his cheek; the severely frostbitten corner of his mouth had been sewn up.
But it was limited to facial injuries, the completely frozen right arm could not be repaired, nor could the flesh and skin on his face that had been shattered.
The blond youth also rose from the sofa, one hand on his chest, bowing politely.
“Noosh Lebeite, it’s a pleasure to et you here, Mr.
Di, the only human participant in this Death Grand Challenge.”
The politeness surprised Luo Di, “Hello.”
“There are still 27 minutes left on the countdown to this room, ti should be enough.
I have a few questions I’d like to exchange with you, would you mind?
I’ve already destroyed the audio equipnt here, the audience outside cannot hear our conversation.
Of course, if you don’t trust or don’t wish to answer, that’s okay.”
“What questions?”
Luo Di naturally thought the opponent would ask about collaboration or combat, and he had already made up his mind.
Lebeite asked with wide eyes, a serious expression: “In the Human World, is there a thing called school, where children or teenagers are gathered together, learn knowledge, hone strength, and then kill each other?
The last one standing can graduate successfully?”
“Ah?”
Such a question startled Luo Di for a mont,
“There’s no killing involved.
Students gathered in schools are mostly friendly, and internal fights are prohibited.
Students graduate together, but they are assigned to different areas for work based on varying grades and performance levels.”
Lebeite furrowed his brows, “No killing required?
It seems the books were indeed filled with nonsense; I must go there myself to find out.
I thought that soone as formidable as you, Luo Di, must be the sole graduate through combat in so school.”
“I was indeed the top of my class.”
“Wow, that’s amazing!” Lebeite’s eyes sparkled, genuinely excited, “And, and!
In the Human World, is there a place called snack street with many delicious foods, like roast goose, mapo tofu, gongbao chicken, and douzhi?”
“There is, but douzhi tastes bad, the others are fine.”
“Got it, noted~ Even though it might taste bad, I should try it once I’m there, thank you.”
For the next ten minutes, Lebeite asked about various aspects of the Human World.
From customs, cuisine, to attire, he inquired about them all.
He was unaware of most common knowledge, listening attentively, his eyes filled with curiosity.
Through this conversation, Luo Di could roughly gauge the opponent’s personality.
Lebeite, born in the Corner, leaving the organization for the first ti to join the ga in the City of Sin, was full of curiosity about the Human World.
He had learned about humans through many Corner publications and genuinely wished to beco human.
That’s why Lebeite’s appearance, attire, and etiquette were so close to human.
Luo Di was likely the first human Lebeite had encountered, which explained his friendliness.
“I wish I could chat with you more, Luo Di, but ti is running out!
Here’s the envelope; are you planning to fight or go through the challenge together?
If it’s a fight, you’re at a disadvantage with an amputated arm and newly evolved skills.
Since we’ve chatted about many things, I’ll do my utmost not to kill you, leaving only minor injuries and incapacitating you for elimination.
Working together through the challenge is also possible; you must be very smart, Luo Di.”
In the last ten minutes, Lebeite finally brought the topic back on track, asking the most critical question.
Just as he anticipated engaging in deeper interaction or collaboration with Luo Di, the latter gave an entirely different answer:
“I withdraw; even if I give it my all, I can’t hunt you down right now.”
Lebeite looked puzzled, “Withdrawal?
That’s not the style of a true Murderer…
Based on my personal estimate, if we engage in combat, your win rate would be about 10%.
It’s not a complete impossibility, why not give it a try?”
“You’re not my primary target.
The reason I ca to the Corner’s middle layers alone, posing as a human, was not my voluntary choice.
A monster was hunting when I stepped into the Corner.
I was compelled to co here.
Now, I’ve evolved and attained the capability to kill that monster.
That creature is currently watching as a spectator; if I fully exert myself against you, I’d reveal all my cards and capabilities.
It’s rely a plant pot; I have no particular need.
I ca here for the real death ga solely for advancent, and I’ve already achieved that goal.”
“I see; I knew soone as excellent as you, Luo Di, would garner attention.
How could you appear alone among a pile of monsters?
What’s the na of the monster chasing you?
Maybe I can help in the future.”
“No need, that is my target.”
Lebeite realized his slip of tongue, hastily apologized, “Sorry, I was too eager to assist!
I forgot your hunting principles as a Murderer…
What a sha; you’re the one I most wished to face in this ga.
If it’s due to these reasons, then let’s leave it at that.”
“Indeed, congratulations.”
Upon seeing Lebeite in person, after perceiving his true power through Killing Intent and sensing part of Lebeite’s personality as this born monster, Luo Di had already made his decision.
As Luo Di raised his arm, prepared to withdraw,
Lebeite suddenly stepped forward with speed, grabbing Luo Di’s shoulder, “Wait!
I have an idea.”
“What is it?”
“Didn’t Question Mark ntion that the final checkpoint could be passed collaboratively?
As long as we successfully clear ten rooms continuously.
Father ntioned that Question Mark is a principled monster; he never provides dead ends.”
Luo Di shook his head, “The difficulty of events in the preceding rooms is sequentially increasing, and the requirents stated in the letters strip away our flesh piece by piece.
Based on my experience in the freezer room just now, making it through even three rooms alive would be the limit.
Besides, my withdrawal doesn’t affect you at all, so why take the risk?”
“It’s necessary~ Very necessary.”
Lebeite crouched down, reaching to touch the frozen arm scattered in the shape of a question mark on the ground.
“This ga lets understand Question Mark’s capabilities, aiding in killing him in the future and becoming a higher-grade monster.
The chance to personally experience Question Mark’s capabilities is rare.
As the winner, I’d be forbidden from future participation.”
Killing Question Mark was spoken so nonchalantly by Lebeite, as if it were an ordinary matter, seemingly absurd but vaguely understandable to Luo Di.
“I’ve constantly been trying to decode the first few levels; the strip of flesh is mainly related to the question mark~ Perhaps every chanism corresponding to the question mark hides unknown secrets.
A genius like you, Luo Di, who took first place in a human school, might just be able to work with to decipher Question Mark’s abilities and find a way to pass the checkpoints?
Want to give it a try?
If you can’t hold on, you can always choose to withdraw.”
Luo Di glanced sideways at the monster who mimicked humans to the best degree, attempting to grasp his eccentric thinking.
Buzz!
Suddenly, in that instant, their wavelengths aligned.
Compared to understanding Question Mark’s abilities, at that mont, he wanted more to comprehend this “born monster.”
Luo Di had an intuition,
The man in front of him will beco a crucial presence within the Corner.
If he doesn’t seize the opportunity for deeper contact, he’ll miss many chances.
Moreover, through this, he could learn about the opponent’s abilities, understand what’s special about this monster born in the Corner, and better prepare for potential future conflict.
“I have one condition, just as I ntioned earlier.
In the process of collaborative level clearance, I won’t expose too many capabilities; once we reach my perceived limit, it’s over.”
“Okay!
Luo Di, you assist using your brains as much as possible, and I’ll primarily handle the events.”
Lebeite reached out his hand; Luo Di didn’t hesitate much and shook it.
The touch was similar to humans, not conveying much strength, even less forceful than that of an adult…
But as the handshake prolonged and Luo Di’s perception of color sharpened, he seed to detect sothing.
‘What is this structure?’
The Lebeite in front looked at him curiously, “Mr.
Di, does a human handshake last this long?
The books just glossed over it.”
“It’s nothing, let’s begin.”
Luo Di released his grip, grateful that the born monster in front of him bore no hostility and had a pleasant deanor…
At least on the surface, it seed pleasant.
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