The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 467 - 380: Is SM Really Such an Inconvenience?

Chapter 467: Chapter 380: Is SM Really Such an Inconvenience?

"Did you take a nap in the elevator?"

Thirteen Yaos said, standing outside the elevator.

"Sorry, Minister. The elevator broke down, so I was a little late."

Liu Zheng explained.

"Don’t make excuses. Since I started working at the bathhouse, those three have never broken down."

Thirteen Yaos rolled his eyes.

Don’t be fooled by their worn-out appearance; these elevators might slightly lack functionality, but their durability is definitely superior to any elevator in the real world.

"I misspoke, it’s not broken, just a minor glitch."

He corrected himself.

"Really?"

Thirteen Yaos scrutinized Liu Zheng, as if trying to detect something.

"For a newbie, coming out of the elevator completely unscathed and in high spirits is quite unusual. Perhaps you’re a little too competent."

He said with a meaningful tone.

These elevators surely have a role in optimizing employee performance, but they’re definitely not intended to kill the staff.

Typically, the first elevator ride is a test of one’s mental fortitude.

After all, a newcomer’s strength isn’t usually that great, and no matter how strong they are, they can’t surpass the guests.

To do the job well, what’s more important is the ability to withstand mental pressure.

Thirteen Yaos has seen the best newcomers look pale after their first elevator ride.

Someone like Liu Zheng, whose face didn’t turn white and who didn’t even seem to show a hint of heartbeat, let alone appearing to enjoy it, is something he had never seen before.

Of course, he misunderstood Liu Zheng.

Liu Zheng wasn’t enjoying himself, he was just a little happy because he had received his pay.

"Obtained the state of ’Sword Intent Possession,’ disappears after triggering three times."

"Sword Intent Possession: Gain a move from ’Heavenly Sound Killing Style,’ using it will randomly obtain another move, moves can be repeated."

"Current move: Heavenly Sound Killing Style· Only My Voice."

"Heavenly Sound Killing Style· Only My Voice: When used, it unleashes Sword Energy, within the range of the Sword Energy, only the player’s own voice can exist."

Overall, he was satisfied with Samurai Yifa’s reward.

Although it wasn’t the complete Sword Technique he wanted the most nor the high-powered attack Skill he urgently needed, having utility Skills was always beneficial.

The effects of "Heavenly Sound Killing Style· Only My Voice" seem narrow, but in reality, the application is quite broad.

Not to mention, to unleash the full power of the Heavenly Sound Killing Style, one must shout the name of the move.

If Liu Zheng were to fall out with Samurai Yifa, he could use this move to suppress the other side.

Of course, the other party would likely have a way to counter it.

I wonder if this move could also silence the Gospel of the Evil God. If so, then he would have another trump card up his sleeve.

"Did you come across anyone else in the elevator when you came up?"

Thirteen Yaos asked casually.

"Yes."

Liu Zheng admitted frankly.

"Oh? A guest or a staff member?"

Thirteen Yaos asked again.

"A staff member. From the Servicing Department, seems to be named Wan Zi."

"Wan Zi? Wasn’t that Bridge Spirit just used up by a guest?"

Thirteen Yaos said, sounding puzzled.

"Bridge Spirit?"

Liu Zheng seemed to have heard the name before.

Legend has it that the Bridge Spirit is a demon formed from the lingering resentment of lovelorn women who committed suicide by jumping off bridges.

They lurk in the water under bridges, and if a man crosses the bridge at night, they lure him into the water to drown.

If a woman were to cross, they would pull her into the water and drown her as well.

Of course, how the Metropolis acquired its Bridge Spirit, he didn’t know.

"Hmm, that woman was pretty good at serving men, too bad."

Thirteen Yaos smacked his lips and said.

"Uh..."

Looking at his lecherous expression, Liu’s mouth twitched slightly.

No wonder Elder Qing was so disdainful of Thirteen Yaos; in addition to his refusal to pay back money, his excessive lustfulness must also be a significant reason.

"It’s a human girl, probably a new employee who took over WAN Zi’s code."

Liu Zheng said.

"A human? That’s quite rare. Before, it used to be a year before a human employee would join, and today it seems two have come in succession."

Thirteen Yaos marveled.

He quite liked humans; they tasted fresher, and their minds were more complex and volatile.

And this complex and volatile mind is the joy of interaction.

The reason he can’t forget about Elder Qing is also related to Elder Qing having half-human ancestry.

"Too bad, the code WAN Zi will be vacant again soon."

Thirteen Yaos shook his head.

"Why is that, Minister?"

"She didn’t take the backdoor to get in like you, did she?"

Thirteen Yaos spoke in a teasing tone.

"No, she seemed to be captured and brought here."

Liu Zheng said.

"She told you that?"

"Yes, Minister."

"Then she must have lied. The bathhouse might be short-staffed, but we don’t kidnap humans just to make up the numbers. Unless it’s for a guest reservation, and even then, they are directly purchased for a one-time use and are not considered official employees."

"Those with codes like hers are either sold here or wandered in by mistake and signed an employment contract with us afterward."

Thirteen Yaos said.

"Can people really wander into our bathhouse by accident?"

He asked, puzzled.

"They can. The bathhouse has hidden passages leading to beyond Bathhouse Street. Every once in a while, someone will mistakenly enter those passages and end up here."

"Moreover, among those who wander in, humans are the most common."

"Of course, they are usually either sent to the kitchen, or to the breeding farm, or enjoyed by the staff who encounter them, very few can successfully become employees."

Thirteen Yaos explained.