Curious Monster

Innate Monster, Li Beite.

There's no need for further explanation; Luo Di sensed danger on his back the moment the opponent first appeared. This monster was unlike any of the other contestants.

Luo Di had anticipated meeting the other party in a room in the final level, but he never expected it to be in such a strange way.

Get up quickly and leave the sofa, creating as much distance as possible between yourself and the other person.

Even though Luo Di had advanced to a higher level, the Blonde Youth still made him feel extremely dangerous, and his body instinctively pressed against the wall.

He reached up to touch his cheek; the corner of his mouth, torn due to severe frostbite, had been stitched up.

However, this only applies to relatively minor injuries like those to the face. The right arm, which was completely frostbitten, cannot be repaired, and the frostbitten skin and flesh on the face cannot be filled.

The Blonde Youth also got up from the sofa, placed one hand on his chest, bowed his head, and appeared very polite.

"Nosh Li Beite is pleased to see you here, Mr. Di, the only human participating in this Death Grand Gauntlet."

The other person's politeness surprised Luo Di. "Hello."

"There are still 27 minutes left in the Countdown to this room, so there should still be enough time. I have a few questions I'd like to discuss with you. Would you be willing? I've already disabled the audio equipment here, so the audience outside can't hear our conversation."

Of course, it's okay if you don't trust it or don't want to answer.

"What's the problem?"

Luo Di naturally assumed the other party would inquire about cooperation or fighting, and he made his decision early on.

Li Beite stared wide-eyed and asked earnestly, "Is there a kind of area called a school in the Human World where children or teenagers are gathered together to learn knowledge, hone their skills, and then kill each other? And those who survive can graduate smoothly?"

"Ah?"

This question startled Luo Di for a moment.

"There is no need for killing. Most of the students studying together are quite friendly, and fighting between them is prohibited within the school."

The students will all graduate together, but their grades will determine their level of graduation, and they will be assigned to different regions to work.

Li Beite frowned. "No need for killing? As expected, some of the content in the book is just made up. I still need to go there in person."

I thought someone as capable as Luo Di must be the sole graduate who fought their way out of some prestigious school.

"I am indeed the top student in the school."

"Wow, that's amazing!" Li Beite's eyes sparkled slightly, not out of affectation but out of genuine excitement. "And also! Are there special food streets in the Human World with lots of delicious food, like roast goose, Mapo Tofu, sweet and sour pork, Guo Bao Rou juice) and stuff like that?"

"Yes, but the soy milk doesn't taste good; the rest is alright."

"Okay, I've noted it down~ Although it might not taste good, I'll still try it when I get there, thank you."

For the next ten minutes, Li Beite asked about things related to the Human World.

He asked about all sorts of customs, food, and clothing. He didn't know most of the common knowledge, but he listened very attentively, his eyes filled with curiosity.

Through these conversations, Luo Di was able to roughly determine the other person's personality.

Born in the corner, Libert, who left the organization for the first time to participate in the game in the Li Beite of City of Sin, is full of curiosity about the Human World. He has also learned about humans through many corner books, and he even hopes to become a human himself.

That's why Li Beite's appearance, clothing, and manners are so close to those of a human.

Luo Di was probably the first human he had ever met, which is why he was so friendly.

"I really wish I could chat with you Luo Di, a little longer, but time is running out! Here's the envelope. Are you planning to fight me or try to clear the level together?"

In a fight, if you lose an arm and it's just sprouting, you'll most likely be at a disadvantage.

Given that you've just talked to me about a lot of things, I'll try my best not to kill you, leaving you with minimal injuries to incapacitate you and eliminate you from the game.

"We could try it together, Luo Di, you're definitely smart."

In the last ten minutes, Li Beite finally steered the conversation back on track and asked the most crucial question.

Just when he was looking forward to a deeper clash or collaboration with Luo Di, the latter gave a completely different answer:

"I forfeit. Even if I try my best now, I cannot hunt you."

Li Beite looked puzzled. "Forfeit? That's not like you as a serial killer... Based on my personal estimate, if we fight, your chances of winning are about 10%."

It's not entirely hopeless, so why not give it a try?

You are not my primary target.

The reason I came to the middle level of the corner alone as a human was not of my own volition, but because a monster was hunting me as soon as I stepped into the corner.

I came here out of necessity.

Now, I have sprouted and advanced, gaining the ability to kill my opponent.

That guy is currently watching all of this as a spectator. If I fight you with all my might, all my trump cards and all my abilities will be exposed.

It's just a planter; I don't have any special needs.

I came here to participate in the True Death Game simply to advance, and now I've achieved that goal.

"So that's how it is. I was wondering why someone as outstanding as Luo Di would be surrounded by monsters all by himself."

What's the name of the monster chasing you? Perhaps I can help you in the future.

"No need, that's my goal."

Realizing his slip of the tongue, Li Beite quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I was too eager to help! I forgot your hunting principles as a serial killer... What a pity, you're the one I most wanted to face in this game."

Since that's the reason, let's just forget about it.

"Yes, congratulations."

After meeting Li Beite in person and sensing his true strength and some aspects of this Innate Monster's personality through his killing intent, Luo Di had already made his decision.

Just as Luo Di raised his arm, preparing to forfeit.

Li Beite suddenly stepped forward, moving so fast that she grabbed Luo Di's shoulder. "Wait! I have an idea."

"What?"

"Didn't Mr. Question Mark say that there's a possibility of two people clearing the final level? We just need to get through ten rooms in a row."

My father once said that Mr. Question Mark was a monster of great principle; he would never leave Dead End.

Luo Di shook his head. "The Event Difficulty in the first few rooms increases with each one. The demands in the letters will strip away pieces of our bodies one by one."

Judging from the cold storage rooms I just passed through, we're probably at our limit if we can survive through three of them.

Besides, my abstention has no impact on you, and you don't need to take the risk, right?

"It's necessary~ It's very necessary."

Li Beite crouched on the ground, reaching out to touch the frozen arm that lay scattered on the ground in the shape of a question mark.

"This game will help me understand Mr. Question Mark's abilities, which will be helpful for me to kill him and become a higher-level monster in the future."

Opportunities to personally experience Mr. Question Mark's abilities like this are rare.

As the winner, I will be banned from participating in future competitions.

Li Beite casually mentioned killing Mr. Question Mark, as if it were the most ordinary thing in the world. It seemed absurd, but Luo Di could vaguely understand it.

"I've been trying to decipher the previous levels. The reason for stripping away the physical body is mainly related to the question marks. Perhaps there are unknown secrets hidden between the question marks corresponding to each mechanism."

If a genius like Luo Di, who can get first place in a human school, cooperates with me, we might actually be able to decipher Mr. Question Mark's abilities and find a way to pass the level?

Want to give it a try?

If you can't hold on, you can choose to withdraw at any time.

Luo Di glanced sideways at the monster who was trying so hard to imitate humans but never left the corner, trying to understand the other's strange way of thinking.

Buzz! Suddenly, in an instant, we connected with the radio waves.

Rather than understanding Mr. Question Mark's abilities, he wanted to understand this "Innate Monster" more at this moment.

Luo Di had an intuition,

The person before me will become a crucial figure in the future, working behind the scenes. If I don't take this opportunity to deepen our connection, I'll miss many chances.

Furthermore, it also provides an opportunity to understand the other party's abilities and what makes this Corner Monster so special, so that they can be prepared if a battle is ever necessary in the future.

"I have one condition, as I said before. During the cooperative level completion process, I will not reveal too much of my abilities. Let's end it once I reach what I consider to be the limit."

"Okay! Luo Di, just use your brain to assist as much as possible. I'll be mainly responsible for handling the situation."

Li Beite extended his hand, and Luo Di shook it without much hesitation.

The touch was similar to that of a human, without much force conveyed, not even as strong as that of an adult... But as the handshake lasted longer and Luo Di's color perception increased, he seemed to realize something.

What kind of structure is this?

Li Beite looked at him with curiosity. "Mr. Di, does a human handshake really need to last this long? I've only read about it briefly in books."

"It's nothing, let's begin."

Luo Di released his grip, relieved that the Innate Monster in front of him was not hostile and had a decent personality... at least on the surface.