Biphasic Projection

Border City Prison

Luo Di, sitting in the metal conduction chair, suddenly opened his eyes.

Large amounts of ice were piled up inside the cell, yet the internal temperature remained above forty degrees Celsius.

Clang! (Sound of metal snapping)

The metal buckles binding Luo Di's arms snapped easily.

Luo Di himself was not even aware of this action; he simply woke up and subconsciously wanted to move his arms.

Looking at the lock that had been destroyed by brute force, feeling the subtle changes in the flesh, especially the temperature that was far higher than normal for the human body.

"My body... has changed?"

Did the body Hell Forging also influence the physical body in reality through [projection]? It's probably not just a simple influence; it could even be described as a simultaneous enhancement.

Luo Di tried clenching and swinging his fist, and it felt different from before. His hardness, muscle density, and strength had all improved.

As the Voice of Hell said, it is precisely this kind of Tempered Flesh that can support the further growth of the spine, and carry Luo Di toward the Gate of Demon Ascension.

but,

Luo Di looked at his face through the reflection of the broken metal, and what he saw was still black hair and a normal chin, which was different from his appearance in hell.

Experiencing the evolution of the physical body

Experiencing the reverse influence of hell on reality,

The facial muscles pulled the corners of his mouth upwards.

This was the first time he had smiled since leaving Moon City.

As Luo Di forcibly broke free from the metal chair, the prison alarm was sounded.

Soon a large number of prison guards arrived, along with the warden, who was still moving around in a fully automated mechanical Wheelchair.

"Luo Di, you've already finished your world tour?"

"No, because there are no costumes or weapons there, which makes things very troublesome. I'd like to apply for my Corner-transforming item, but I don't know if that's possible."

The warden did not reply immediately, but looked at Luo Di's face and at the other's eyes that had regained their color.

"It's not just your body that has changed; your mindset has also changed."

It seems you've figured things out about Moon City and have gained a deeper understanding of the concept of killing.

"Your request is therefore approved, but it is only valid for use during the 'Connecting World' period. Once you return to prison, you must immediately return it."

"Thank you, warden."

The surrounding prison guards all showed surprised expressions. It was impossible for a death row inmate of this level to come into contact with any props, let alone Corner-transforming item.

Since it was the warden's request, they had no choice but to comply.

Some of the veteran prison guards who had been in prison for a long time also noticed that the warden seemed to be in a much better mood after Mr. Di was imprisoned.

A pig's head and a coat were quickly delivered to this special cell.

Put on your coat,

Wear a pig's head,

Continue sitting in this metal chair that can assist in the transmission of consciousness.

Because of the "Flesh Forging," Luo Di has obtained the official identity of the Spine Man, and his connection with the True Hell is smoother and more natural.

Normally, one can actively connect to the past, and can also sever the consciousness pathway at any time to return.

Of course, with such a seat assisting, the connection will be even better.

Power connection.

Buzz!

His body shuddered, and steam dissipated.

When he opened his eyes again, Luo Di was back in his familiar residence in the city. But this time he was no longer naked; instead, he was wearing a black overcoat and a pig's head mask.

Since ordinary clothes could not be projected, only the coat, which was a "corner prop," could be projected with consciousness, and the coat's buttons were not fastened.

The current image is even more exaggerated than being completely naked; even the label "perverted" is not quite accurate.

The "Recruitment Spine" that was previously standing opposite the table has now flown to the corner of the roof, trying to widen the distance between itself and Luo Di as much as possible.

Nerves grow from the base of its spine, anchoring it to the wall while also shielding its wings in front of it.

A creaking sound could be faintly heard coming from between the spines.

It was clearly afraid, afraid of the aura emanating from Luo Di that didn't belong to this world, a dangerous aura coming from the corner.

An aura called "Fear".

Luo Di removed the pig's head and placed it on the table.

At the same time, button up all the buttons on the coat to cover the private parts.

After releasing bursts of hellish aura, the Recruitment Spine slowly flew down and returned to the table.

"This is... a living entity from your world? It seems to be related to Brain Structure, no wonder it was able to project itself along with you."

Personally, I wouldn't recommend bringing such items out, as people with scoundrels are naturally combative and it's easy for them to cause misunderstandings and trouble.

Luo Di, however, didn't care at all. He no longer wanted to stay indoors and wanted to go outside to see what was going on.

"Let's go."

"Didn't I tell you? Such living otherworldly beings will..."

The Recruitment Spine suddenly froze, because the otherworldly aura it sensed was rapidly fading, and the inexplicable fear was gradually decreasing.

Luo Di reached out and touched the top of the pig's head.

The flesh and bones were immediately absorbed into Luo Di's body, eventually transforming into an ordinary pig-slaughtering knife, the most common metal tool.

The jet-black coat he was wearing became unremarkable after a flash of gray, no longer exuding any aura associated with the corner, and the feeling of being spied on, like a camera, disappeared.

[camouflage]

Luo Di learned an important ability in Moon City, which was also a gift left to him by the class monitor. He can now activate and use it through the pituitary gland as a kind of auxiliary ability.

Looking at the unremarkable gray-haired youth in front of him,

The Recruitment Spine trembled even more violently, as if he were thinking of a dangerous Hell Faction.

"... Luo Di, besides your contact with the [Prologue Group], do you also have dealings with the [Malice]?"

"No."

This was the second time Luo Di had heard the name of this force.

After a brief tremor, the soldier's spine stabilized. "That makes sense. If you've had deep contact with evil spirits, they'll definitely leave something important inside you."

Your true nature will inevitably be revealed during the process of Flesh Forging.

It seems this disguise and transformation is a capability of your world... Sorry, I was overthinking it. This is the first time I've been responsible for receiving Outer-Realm Apostle like you."

"By the way, is this 'prank' really that powerful?"

"The most formidable are naturally us spineers, followed by those who spread the plague... The evil play isn't formidable, just dangerous."

Once you officially join the legion, you'll have the opportunity to come into contact with these things.

"Well, can we go out now?"

"Okay~ If I can't see the problem, the average Mid-Nest resident can't either."

"By the way, how should I address you?"

Luo Di could tell that this recruiting spine was a kind of independent organism. According to the other party, this spine was the guide before joining the legion and officially serving. They would probably spend a long time together, so it would be more convenient to ask for clarification.

"You can call me Number 5179."

"No name?"

"The name... is something from a long time ago, very vague. I can only vaguely remember the name of the previous owner of this spine, something like Fi."

If you don't want to call me by my number, just call me Fei Ji.

"Former owner?"

"Yes, I forgot to explain. People like me, the 'conscription spine,' are special products of the factory, originating from those spine warriors who died on the battlefield."

If the spine of the corpse is relatively intact, it can be recovered.

Those spines that retain some consciousness will be made into independent beings like me, responsible for miscellaneous tasks within the army, such as surveillance, transportation, and recruitment, just like we have now.

I'm specifically responsible for receiving New Recruit like you who have never been to Chaodu before. I'll show you around and familiarize you with the area before leading you to the Recruitment Ground for the most important Service Assessment.