Chapter 3
“Puff…cough cough cough!”
Donald pushed open the door of the archives room, waved away the dust in the air, and couldn't help but explain embarrassedly to Lu Mi who was following behind him.
"We just bought this old manor not long ago, and many places haven't been cleaned yet. I'll help you clean it up later."
This dirty room, as if it has been covered in dust for years, is difficult to even find a place to stay.
Donald placed half of the documents he was holding on the table beside him, then turned around to look for cleaning tools.
Lu Mi put down the other half of the information and turned around to look around the larger space.
Bookshelves are placed on the walls and empty spaces, and some old tables and chairs are piled up in the corners.
There were also several broken ladders.
——This should have originally been the library of the manor.
The original books have been moved out, so it is now suitable to be used as an archive room.
"Is there no one managing this place?" Lu Mi originally thought that the archives room was a department and should have at least several employees.
Donald, who was bending over and muttering "Where did the broom go?", was stunned and looked at him awkwardly. "No, you are the only employee in the archives room now."
“…”
Lu Mi suddenly realized something, narrowed his silver eyes, and said slowly: "Can you tell me how many people are there in this branch now?"
Donald touched his nose, glanced at him cautiously, and replied, "Well, there are four of us, including you."
After he finished speaking, seeing Lu Mi's lack of reaction, he couldn't help but let out a look of "No, don't give up!" and urgently added, "Although there aren't many people, the structure is still complete. I'm in the Operations Department, and Six is in the Technology Department, Medical Department, and Human Resources Department. Originally, only the Archives Department was short of staff, and now that you're here, this last vacancy has been filled!"
Lu Mi: "You're only talking about three people, where's the other one?"
Donald: "There's another one who's our president. Oh, and Six is also the president's assistant."
Lu Mi: ...
Poor Six.
He easily did what he couldn't do.
Lu Mi was in awe, but that didn't mean he wanted to become a social animal.
It was in pursuit of a comfortable and leisurely life that he found this hidden in a corner among the thousands of extraordinary guild recruitments on the Star Network.
"So," Lu Mi asked, "what is my job?"
Donald replied, "Organize, categorize, and store this information, input it into the terminal for backup, and provide it when we need it... Is that all for now?"
"Don't be too anxious." Donald, looking like a man who had experienced it, tried to comfort Lu Mi.
"Once you become a full-time employee, as long as your skills meet the requirements, you'll be transferred to the Operations Department sooner or later! Then you'll be on the front lines, receiving more missions! Once you have more opportunities to demonstrate your abilities, a promotion to headquarters isn't impossible!"
Donald felt that he understood the thoughts of young people very well. Who doesn’t want to show their talents in their prime years?
Lu Mi immediately said: "No, it's fine like this now."
Donald, however, said, "I understand—" and his eyes were filled with more admiration: He is proud but not impatient, a good colleague!
While Donald found the broom and was looking for a dustpan, Lu Mi turned his attention to the documents at hand that needed to be sorted.
Flipping open the top volume casually, Lu Mi realized that this was a book that recorded the introduction of the abyss creatures that had appeared in the world so far.
After a quick glance, I found two of them that had just been taken into the operating room.
[Monster Type: Fishworm]
Danger level: E (lowest)
The introduction is very similar to what Hicks said.
Arranged together with the fish and insects are all E-level abyss species, which is also the level with the largest number of records.
Then comes the D level.
[Monster Type: Flying Chapter]
Danger level: D
Description: Resembling an octopus, it possesses a pair of retractable fleshy wings, enabling short-distance flight. Its sprayed ink is highly toxic, and it can shrink itself to the size of a hand.
Treatment Methods: It is strongly recommended that extraordinary people not deal with it alone without auxiliary tools. Even if killed, the toxins deposited in the corpse must be treated with special methods.
After that, it was even rarer to reach the C level. Each C level also listed the time when it appeared in history, and basically every time it occurred, the entire city would take refuge.
There were many things on it that even Lu Mi had never seen before. But that was understandable, since the abyss was so vast and the monsters were countless, how could he recognize them all?
But correspondingly, he also knew many abyss creatures that were not recorded above but that he had encountered.
"Since I've decided to work in the archives..." he thought casually, "Perhaps I could consider completing some of this information?"
Lu Mi was just about to move on to look at the more powerful B-level and even A-level.
However, there is a blank after level C.
He paused slightly and asked Donald, who came back with a dustpan, puzzledly, "Is there nothing left behind?"
"Ah? Let me see..." Donald leaned over to take a look. "This is it. Because information from Level B onwards is top secret, branches like ours don't have access to it. But if you're interested..."
He pursed his lips hesitantly and said, "I can ask Six for you. He might have a solution."
"No, thanks." Lu Mi was not so unreasonable.
He already had a general idea of the world's classification standards for abyssal creatures. In this way, he might be one of the humans who knew the most about those high-risk creatures.
This job suits him quite well.
The two of them simply cleaned out the archives room.
However, because there were too many bookshelves and I later went to clean up the dormitory where Lu Mi would stay tonight, the archive room was not completely cleaned.
By the time these things were over, it was already dark.
Of course, this branch didn't have a cafeteria, so everyone had to make their own meals. So Donald invited Lu Mi, a newcomer, to have a meal.
"It's self-heating fast food." Donald said a cruel truth, "No one here can cook."
It was alright. Lu Mi hadn't had many normal meals in this world anyway, so it didn't matter.
During the meal, Donald recommended a forum to Lu Mi.
"This is a forum specially designed by the Alliance. Those gathered here are basically extraordinary people, or people who work in related professions and have close ties with us."
It is said that the best way to understand a circle is to first find a related forum or post bar and lurk in it for a month or two.
Lu Mi readily agreed.
Just seeing the terminal he took out, Donald couldn't help but be surprised: "Hey, isn't this a third-generation terminal? You..."
You should know that the terminals have now been updated to the seventh generation. The third-generation terminals can only be used for Internet access and calls, and cannot run any larger software or games - no one will buy them in the second-hand market.
Although Donald stopped talking in time and scratched his head apologetically, Lu Mi said he didn't care.
“No money.”
Lu Mi was very calm about the fact that he was now a pauper.
Donald couldn't help but look at him with sympathy, and at the same time wondered how Lu Mi ended up in such a miserable state.
Then he thought that the current K8 branch was also in a state of decline, which seemed to lead Lu Mi into another fire pit.
Ignoring Donald's hesitant gaze, Lu Mi asked him to go and rest first, and he stayed to clean the table.
He threw the tied garbage bag out and opened the forum on the way back.
The densely packed posts fully demonstrated the liveliness and activity of this forum. Post after post was pushed to the top, only to be quickly pushed down by later posts in a dizzying flurry of activity.
Only the hottest few can stay on top.
Lu Mi glanced casually and saw:
"A new abyssal rift has been discovered in the A1 branch. All A-branch presidents will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow."
"It's said that a genius with level 6 mental strength has emerged from the C4 branch! He will definitely be included in this year's headquarters unified recruitment. The pressure on those people at headquarters is getting even greater."
"Headhunting Company: Private employment order for 20 million star coins, level 5 transcendent, please come, three people are needed."
[This post has been deleted! Admins remind you that accepting private orders is illegal! Please cherish your life and don't be tempted by money!]
"Another incident at Tartarus Prison! Several D-class and a C-class have escaped. I have to work overtime again! Do those prison guards eat shit?!"
[This post has been deleted! Administrators remind you not to disclose confidential information!]
"The new special attack weapon designed by the Academy of Sciences is completely useless and extremely expensive!"
…
Lu Mi's lips curled slightly, and he lazily sighed, "It seems that the world outside is still very lively."
Perhaps only this guild that he carefully selected could be so peaceful and tranquil.
After closing the interface, Lu Mi thought for a moment, turned around and walked towards the operating room.
At this moment, in the operating room, the two monsters who were strictly controlled in the water tank were looking at each other.
——What brought us together in the ICU?
Perhaps because they were both wandering monsters, the two different species of monsters, which originally could not live in peace, actually communicated with each other through mental power.
This exchange was remarkable:
Good man! You got beaten into this too!?
Fei Zhang (an octopus-like monster) had just come out of the abyss and had never seen Lu Mi, but had only felt Lu Mi's power.
Yu Chong had lost contact with the abyss for a long time, but he had seen Lu Mi with his own eyes.
The two monsters each held half of the information, and then, like two pieces of a puzzle being put together, everything suddenly became clear.
So when Lu Mi walked in, the two monsters were already hugging each other, trembling.
Fei Zhang was the first to howl: "It's him! It's really him!"
Yu Chong burst into tears, "I'm so sorry for offending you earlier! I was blind and didn't recognize you. Please give me a chance to make amends!"
Lu Mi rubbed his ears and said, "It's very noisy."
Everyone else had just gone to bed, and he didn't want anything unexpected to happen on his first day at work.
The two monsters shut up instantly and looked at him bitterly.
Lu Mi raised his eyes and looked at Fei Zhang through the glass. "I came here to ask you, where did you come from?"
He originally relied on his own strength to leave the abyss, and only after he got outside did he realize that there had always been such a thing as abyss cracks in this world.
Throughout history, there have been creatures from the abyss that have come here through cracks, but he seemed to have bad luck and had never encountered any.
Since the past few years, abyss cracks have appeared more frequently, like a dormant volcano suddenly entering an eruption period.
Fei Zhang, who knew everything at this moment, said, "Don't you know yet? There is a crack in the palace."
Palace?
Lu Mi quickly went over in his mind what he had read in the passenger ship's travel guide.
After 2277 AD, all nations joined the Peace Treaty and formed an alliance. Territories were marked by star sectors.
The area including the K8 star zone belongs to the Willow Empire. This empire is also known as the Blue Steel Empire because of its abundance of a mineral called blue steel.
The K1 star region is its capital, so when we talk about the royal palace, it can only be there.
Lu Mi thought for a moment, "Besides you, are there any other abyssal species coming out?"
"Yes, there were a few who were weaker than me. But they were captured by a group of extraordinary people shortly after they came out. I was the only one who escaped to the sea."
Then, just as he was about to fill his stomach, he was blown away.
If the K8 star zone where Lu Mi is located is equivalent to the poorest and most backward deep mountains and old forests, then the K1 star zone where the royal city is located must be treated like an imperial capital.
Naturally, the K1 Transcendent Chapter there could theoretically handle several Mariana Trench trenches, and dealing with a few suspected E-rank monsters would be a piece of cake.
Lu Mi felt relieved instantly.
Very good, everyone can be self-reliant, it is not his turn to worry about it.
Fei Zhang's tentacles moved softly, clinging to the glass and rubbing back and forth.
Lu Mi looked at the other person who seemed to be hesitant to speak, and said in a rare good mood: "Is there anything else you want to say?"
The flying letter is like being pardoned.
Of course, a slimy octopus isn't exactly cute, and the agitated Yuchong behind him immediately kicked it. Feizhang, who was already in a state of extreme tension, didn't react at all and didn't get angry.
"We, we want to join your army..."
Lu Mi:?
He was confused for a moment, as if he hadn't heard clearly, "What did you say?"
His question seemed to have triggered some speculation in the other party. Yu Chong jumped up with a start and explained in panic: "Ahhh, that's not the intention of us to sign a contract with you! Of course, it's not that we don't want to hand over our names, but we are not qualified to be on the same level as those adults. If you need..."
It knew very well how strong the possessiveness of demons was.
Demons are born as monsters from the abyss, and those gathered around this man are monsters among monsters.
To be honest, Lu Mi was able to exchange his real name with so many demons and remain safe and sound. In the eyes of Yu Chong, he was already equivalent to a god!
However, precisely because of this, it could not establish the same relationship with Lu Mi - who knew whether those demons would think that it was a scumbag and unworthy, or dislike it, and then throw it away.
Just as Lu Mi was in a state of continued confusion, Yu Chong had already stopped talking with Fei Zhang's support.
"Anyway, everyone's saying that chaos is about to break out in the Abyss."
The collision of worlds is imminent.
No, it has already happened. As more and more cracks in the abyss appear, the balance is in jeopardy.
They petitioned in unison, as if chanting.
"So, ruler of the Four Supreme Pillars, future Lord of the Abyss—as one of the most powerful contenders of this era, please allow us to contribute our humble efforts to your great cause!!"
What is the future? What is great? What industry?
How come he doesn’t know…wait!
Lu Mi suddenly came to his senses and couldn't help but recall the time when he left the abyss -
"I'm tired of staying here."
On a high cliff, a young human whose face could not be seen slowly spoke, the corners of his black and white clothes rustling in the wind.
"Do you have a new plan?" A respectful and low voice came from an inhuman monster kneeling and bowing behind the young man.
"Plan? I guess so." The young man said, "I want to leave here and go outside."
"I see. Do you need us to accompany you?" The humanoid monster with goat horns slowly raised the corners of his lips, without questioning the young man's words.
The whites of his eyes were pitch black, and his pair of scarlet vertical pupils stared intently at the figure in front of him for only a moment.
There is no doubt that He will carry out any decision made by the other party.
In Him, evil and loyalty are magically unified.
"Of course not." The young man glanced at him.
This sight made the monster tense his tight, undulating muscles, clenching his fingers. He could hear the electricity surging through his veins, making his cold blood boil. The overwhelming excitement nearly made his wings burst forth.
In the end, He simply lowered His head even more respectfully, grinning and saying, "As you wish, I won't let them disturb you."
At first, Lu Mi was relieved to have such a sensible demon butler, but now it seems -!
[I really want to retire, but you think I want to go to war.]
No wonder he has been able to live peacefully in this world until now.
Now there is only one question left:
How long can those guys endure before they come knocking on our door?
The author has something to say:
This Demon Butler is a rare career fan.
Lu Mi: Thank you.
PS: Not all demons think this way. Some demons have different ideas about Lu Mi’s disappearance.
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