Depths of the Living
Chapter 132

Qualification

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The two went down the stairs to the bottom floor.

There was a long queue at the so-called "registration channel" in front of them, with at least twenty humans waiting in line to apply, hoping to become "fighters".

Luo Di thought he would also have to queue, but the class monitor dragged him by the arm to another empty entrance.

A security guard with a Mercury tattoo on his neck and wearing White Mask quickly identified the class monitor as a member.

According to the rules here, members are qualified to recommend "fighters" without having to wait in line, but the relevant review still needs to be carried out.

"Please sign your name here first to confirm that you are willing to abide by the rules set by the Fighting Arena, even if it means losing your life, it is your own choice."

A series of basic examinations will be conducted subsequently, including a basic scan of the pituitary structure and a systemic physical screening.

It's important to note that the [Fighting Arena] emphasizes primal, physical combat. Individuals must retain the integrity of their bodies; whether human or Pseudo-Human, the percentage of flesh and blood must be over 95%.

The security guard's gaze would occasionally drift to the mask on Luo Di's face, and a distinct mix of fear could be seen in his eyes, as if he didn't quite believe that the person behind the mask was human.

Luo Di quickly signed his name.

It wasn't his own name, of course, but a code name - [D].

The human rest area is equipped with full-body examination equipment comparable to that in a hospital, demonstrating the extremely high standards required of the athletes to ensure the excitement of the competition.

Luo Di remained in a normal state during the examination. As long as he did not activate the Hell Attribute or think about the symbol, his left arm and spine would be the same as a normal person's, without any increase in temperature or the presence of any metallic foreign objects.

Inspection passed.

The last item is "qualification assessment".

You have to wait until the previous person finishes Luo Di appraisal before you can go in; you can only sit in the rest area and wait.

The squad leader also came over and squeezed in next to him to sit down.

"Just to remind you again,

This competition requires you to create a completely new persona, a persona unrelated to Luo Di.

Neither the Hell Attribute nor the Zombie Blade is necessary. Of course, according to the rules of the Fighting Arena, humans are at a disadvantage, so they will provide you with a killing tool.

Once you've established a new persona through the Fighting Arena, you can use that identity to join me at the sorority.

This process will undoubtedly nourish your spine to a great extent.

"Um."

From the moment Luo Di arrived at the Fighting Arena and saw the first match, he knew he had come to the right place. "Besides the Fighting Arena, there should be other similar places in the Underground Eden where humans and Pseudo-Human interact and kill each other, right? After all, the only ones that can be used here are flesh-and-blood Pseudo-Human."

"There are indeed other entertainment venues, even very thrilling Death Haunted House, where all kinds of Pseudo-Human are used."

No matter what tricks they come up with, the Fighting Arena is always the most popular.

What people love most, what they crave most deep down, is this one-on-one, primal struggle of flesh against flesh. It's something etched into human genes, a memory of our ancestors' lives.

"Um."

"I hope I can arrange a good match for you today. I will also bet a lot of money on you. After I make money, I will take you to a really exciting place to have some fun."

Luo Di glanced at the class monitor beside him, then looked away.

"Don't look at me like that. You know that part of my 'good girl' image was an act. Besides, I'm Isabella now, and all my behavior has to follow her example."

Luo Di placed his hands in front of his mask and changed the subject, "Does the term 'boyfriend' or 'partner' have any other meaning within the sorority?"

The squad leader placed his hands on the edge of the chair, leaned back as far as possible, and exhaled deeply.

"The sorority allows core members to find a long-term partner and strongly encourages and supports this practice."

In the Grandmother's view, balance is especially important for the development of living beings, and having a sufficiently strong and powerful male to balance physical needs is crucial for the development of the sisters.

"Understood."

Just then, a staff member's voice came from a special room. "Mr. D, please come over for qualification verification!"

"Go on, I'm looking forward to seeing how you do!"

"Um."

Luo Di had assumed that the so-called qualification assessment would require him to participate in a real combat match, or to have his speed and strength tested by a machine.

Before even entering this special secret room, I could smell a scent, a scent associated with the corner.

"This is?"

Various types of melee weapons are displayed here, each weapon being a "Corner-transforming item".

Not limited to Fire Axe with growing eyeballs,

A slender sword with flowing long hair.

A spear covered in fingers,

There was even a long sword covered in Zombie Skin that Luo Di was very familiar with.

A staff member explained, "If an ordinary person wants to fight against Pseudo-Human, they will inevitably be at a disadvantage on a physical level, and the battle will become unbalanced and unwatchable."

Because every human who signs up for the competition needs to possess a Corner-transformation weapon to balance the gap.

The so-called "qualification assessment" requires you to choose a prop and fully adapt to it in a short period of time.

Based on your previous medical examination results and the difficulty of handling the props, we will arrange the opponents you will face in your first appearance.

Please make your choice within one minute.

Luo Di did not choose the familiar Zombie Transformation weapon.

Since you've come here with a completely new, disguised identity,

Since we need to remove anything related to Luo Di,

Then take this opportunity to seriously play the role of the "murderer" hidden deep inside your heart.

The eyes beneath the mask darted among the dazzling array of weapons, waiting for a long time but making no choice. Instead, a hoarse, metallic sound emanated from behind the mask:

"Everything here is garbage, isn't there anything else?"

The staff member was slightly taken aback; he had served many human fighters.

Most people would marvel at the sheer number of these "Corner-transformation weapons," but Mr. D was the first to completely disapprove and even make sarcastic remarks.

"Do you need to apply for ' Unstable Item '? Your medical examination meets the application criteria. All you need is for the member who recommended you to sign a guarantee."

"Want."

"Please wait a moment. We currently have three Unstable Item stored here, which will be delivered shortly. We hope you will be satisfied."

It should be noted that the Unstable Item are made from high-quality, special Pseudo-Human pituitary glands, making them extremely difficult to control.

If any danger arises during the acceptance process, or if you become possessed by another person's consciousness, we may perform a 'cleansing' procedure on you.

Soon, another person walked into the secret room. His huge body almost filled the doorway, and metal pipes were embedded in the back of his exposed hand.

He wore a metal skull mask on his face, which was fixed to his facial bones with Screws.

In addition to the Mercury Group tattoo on his neck, his coat also had the letter "I" printed on the chest, representing his identity as an investigator.

After placing the three metal boxes on the table, the special investigator stood guard beside Luo Di, watching him intently, as if he would be immediately eliminated if Roddy showed any signs of being possessed by the props.

"Unstable items cannot be displayed; you can only select them through the storage box, Mr. D."

Luo Di reached out and placed his hand on the surface of the first metal box, faintly feeling a cold, itchy aura. It was indeed dangerous, but not what he wanted.

When the palm moved to the second metal box, there was no sensation, as if there was nothing inside. It was inappropriate to speculate that it was related to assassination or concealment.

Then they moved to the last metal box, which was their last chance.

However,

Luo Di's hand was only close to the metal box, not even touching it.

A sound came from inside the box.

Snort!!

A loud squeal from a pig!

Not only that, the metal box also shook and fell off the edge of the table.

As the investigator in charge was about to pick up the metal box and check the stability of its contents,

Snap!

Luo Di's right hand grabbed the box first.

"I choose this one."

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