Suddenly, I Became a Slime Chapter 139

–-------------------------------------------------------------

[3774 - KR Observation Report]

3774 - KR refers to an endless staircase and the door leading to it.

The external appearance of 3774 - KR resembles an ergency exit that could be found anywhere. Based on its appearance blending seamlessly into its surroundings, it is presud to adapt to its environnt.

A simple test was conducted to determine whether it adapts to its surroundings, and the following results were obtained:

Decorating the area with mismatched ornants showed no changes.

Changing the wallpaper and flooring to match the mismatched decorations resulted in the door’s appearance adapting to the new decor.

Based on results from 1 and 2, we concluded that altering one or two environntal aspects has no effect. This was verified through multiple further tests.

When opening the door to 3774 - KR, an endless staircase leading downward is revealed. This is referred to as the "interior."

The interior is presud to be unaffected by the external environnt. Changes to the exterior do not alter the interior, which maintains a consistent appearance.

The basic structure of the interior is as follows:

The interior is cloaked in darkness, with intact light bulbs failing to function, presumably due to a lack of external electrical connection. However, bringing external light sources inside poses no restrictions. The tested light sources include:

Smartphone flashlight.

Torch

Battery-powered flashlight.

Flare.

Glow stick.

■■■■ - KR.

Lantern.

Matches.

Candle.

Light bulb.

Apart from the darkness, the structure consists of an endlessly descending staircase. Landings are present between flights of stairs, which are presud to serve as markers for counting floors.

The stairs are ordinary, seemingly made of concrete.

The staircase is straight, with gaps between flights revealing an endless descent into darkness.

To asure the depth, a device was deployed into the gap but reached its limit at approximately 828 ters.

An incident where an object fell into the gap reported no audible sound of it hitting the bottom.

A single light source emitting green light was found: an ergency exit sign. However, no actual exit door was present.

Further exploration by agents revealed additional characteristics:

The temperature decreases progressively as one descends.

Occasionally, unlit ergency exit signs are encountered.

The deepest recorded descent reached the 62nd floor. Beyond this, agents reported headaches, and exploration ceased.

No further characteristics were identified, leading to the suspension of observations. Initially, 3774 - KR was classified as [Safe]. However, due to sudden anomalies, its classification was reconsidered as [Caution].

Subsequent incidents during re-observation prompted its reclassification as [Neutral Threat].

Further investigation is deed necessary.

–-------------------------------------------------------------

Having completed all necessary procedures, I erged from the suitcase. Imdiately, countless gazes focused on .

The emotions conveyed by those stares varied.

The predominant feelings were curiosity and suspicion.

While the two emotions might seem similar, they were subtly different. The forr was a friendly gaze, while the latter was, predictably, less welcoming.

If I had to compare them to people I knew, they’d be like Yang Hana’s friendliness versus Hwangbo Yul’s aloofness.

I couldn’t help but bubble slightly, amused at my own apt taphor.

"Wow!"

"Is it safe?"

"How adorable..."

So seed startled, expecting to spit out jelly.

Yet, their reactions seed more composed than those of the people I’d encountered in the swamp. Perhaps now I understood why Hwangbo Yul had been strict and curt back then.

Even within the sa organization, there were significant differences. The swamp was a remote outpost, while this was in the city—it made sense that the atmosphere varied.

Still, I didn’t know enough about how the organization operated to pinpoint the exact differences.

Regardless.

After so ti passed, they placed the sa collar as before around my neck.

With that, the previously closed door swung wide open. The people who opened it had stiff expressions, clearly reluctant to approach the door.

What could possibly be waiting beyond it to cause such unease? From what I’d read, it seed to involve a staircase.

And sure enough, my mory proved correct. Beyond the open door lay a small space with a railing and a staircase leading downward.

Though dimly lit, the bright exterior allowed to make out those details.

Hmm.

It’s finally my turn.

Honestly, I didn’t understand what made descending stairs so dangerous.

While an endless staircase might be unsettling, compared to the singularities I’d encountered before, this seed almost mundane.

Unless the stairs transford into a monster or beca a slide you couldn’t climb back up without external help?

Entertaining such thoughts amused . Before, I’d dismiss them as nonsensical, but now, with the possibility of anything being real, such musings were fun.

Of course, I hoped that where I was about to go wasn’t actually that dangerous.

But if it wasn’t, why call ?

That realization dampened my mood.

It felt like being a canary in a coal mine.

Still, if my presence kept others safe, I didn’t mind. As long as I didn’t end up regretting it... My body was resilient—not invincible, but definitely tougher than a human’s.

"Take care."

With Hwangbo Yul and the others seeing off, I stepped inside. As soon as I entered, an odd sensation enveloped .

Though it seed like part of the sa building, the interior felt subtly different from the exterior—as though the space itself had shifted.

Looking back, I saw the open door and the people watching from outside.

Nothing seed different, yet sothing had undoubtedly changed.

What a perplexing—no, singular—space.

Regardless.

Bubbling softly, I crossed the small room, gripped the railing, and began descending the staircase.

Unfortunately, I had to grip the thin tal bars, as my smaller stature no longer allowed to reach the broader handrails I used as a human. The indignity of it stung slightly.

If I’d known, I would’ve brought more jellies with .

Grumbling internally, I plodded down the steps. Each step squelched softly beneath , the monotonous scenery continuing endlessly.

The unchanging view was boring, yet its repetition made it oddly fascinating. An irony that struck as sowhat philosophical—though this wasn’t the place for such reflections.

As I descended further, the light from the open door above faded. Darkness gradually enveloped , and my eyes adjusted to it bit by bit.

Feeling lonely, I expelled a handful of jelly from my body to create a companion. While it might have looked odd to anyone watching, to , it was simply gaining a travel partner.

Hopefully, no one misunderstood.

With the bouncy jelly beside , I continued my descent.

Occasionally, I spotted glowing green ergency exit signs. Curiously, while the signs were present, there were no doors to accompany them.

Attempting to prod the walls with my jelly revealed nothing but cold, bumpy surfaces—no hidden doors.

Should I try breaking through with a makeshift hamr? The thought crossed my mind, but I dismissed it, fearing Hwangbo Yul’s reaction.

Amused by the sight of my jelly companion rolling down the stairs, I resud walking.

The silence grew tireso—repeating the sa motions in a quiet, unchanging space was ntally draining.

How long would this continue?

As I pondered, my gaze fell on the railing. An idea struck —what if I slid down it instead of walking? It would certainly speed things up.

Hmm...

Sitting on the nearest landing, I weighed my options.

Should I keep walking, or should I take the slide?