Chapter 41: Let's Get on with Proper Business

Translator: Pluto Editor: Tehrn

Lin Sanjiu inhaled deeply. The cubicle must have been empty for some time because she immediately felt an irritation in her lungs due to the dust in the air. But that was the least of her concerns...

Seventh? Marcie, can you tell me how many personalities Luther possesses? she asked, trying to keep her composure.

Err Apart from Luthers own dominant personality, he had been diagnosed with twelve other observable personalities. At least, that was before the New World descended Marcies words trailed off as she grabbed her red hair in frustration.

Throwing a glance at Septimuss idle face, Lin Sanjiu still could not come to terms with what had happened. So, why havent I met this personality?

The other personalities are dormant right now. A personality only emerges when it is about to take on a corporeal form. After the awoken personality occupies Luthers body for some time, it will take on an independent corporeal form just like me, Marcie tried her best to explain as she looked agitatedly at Septimus. We didnt mean to keep this from you. We just couldnt tell when the next personality would emerge. Look, I have almost been in this form for 28 months before Septimus

Taking a sharp breath, Marcie faced Lin Sanjiu directly and said, Besides, among all the other eleven personalities, my relationship with this guy is the worst.

Septimus seemed to agree with her wholeheartedly as he nodded his head and added, We hate each other.

Huh, why? Lin Sanjiu suddenly didnt know whether to laugh or to cry.

He is genderless, but his personality is the worst! Egotistic, arrogant, and rude! Marcie exploded, ignoring the fact that the person she was insulting was right there with them. I dont know how this androgynous fellow can be so conceited!

[Genderless] Lin Sanjiu turned to look at Septimus with her mouth wide open, but she was still looking at Luthers face so she really couldnt tell.

After hearing those words, Septimuss expression didnt even change one bit. He(?) picked the dirt from his nails and retorted, Biologically speaking, the sole purpose for the existence of two sexes is just for sexual reproduction. Marcie, it seems like you are still hung up on the fact that you lack such functionality.

Septimus really stirred up the hornets nest when he said those words. Marcie leaped up from the ground, clenching her fist as she got ready to pounce on him. Lin Sanjiu pulled Marcie back hurriedly, as words shot out from her mouth, That is Luthers body! Luthers body It took some effort for her to finally dissuade Marcie.

Before she could breathe a sigh of relief, Septimus interjected, as if eager to stir up more trouble, Ha. Your ability didnt even progress one bit, but you still have quite the temper.

Lin Sanjiu now knew why their relationship was so poorshe was at her wit's end. She restrained Marcie, whose face had turned fuming red while she glared at Septimus, shouting, Cut to the chase and stop this nonsense!

Fine, I really do have something to say anyway. Septimus repositioned his pillow against the wall, finding a comfortable position to lean back before he continued leisurely, Aside from those unbelievable lies that these Oasis people spew, what do you plan to do next? Whats your goal?

His questions stumped both Lin Sanjiu and Marcie. They quickly exchanged glances and muttered unconfidently, We can stay here for some time, have a look at this place

Since, we are already here

Septimus made a dismissive tut-tut sound as a cryptic smile appeared on his face. Despite having the same facial features and even the same body, a single expression from the Luther in front of her simply changed his entire persona. He bent over whispering to the two of them sitting on the floor, Didnt we came here to look for a Consular Officer? Have both of you forgotten?

To tell the truth, even though Lin Sanjiu had not forgotten about it, she did not give it a deeper thought. Now that Septimus brought it up, she found herself speechless.

But most of the members here are just normal people, will we even find a Consular Officer here? Marcie carped.

With 1800 people here, I think itll still be worthwhile trying. Septimus refuted, Thats unless you know where we can find another base filled with only posthumans.

Seething with anger, Marcie refused to speak.

If we dont find one here, we have to move on quickly, Septimuss tone became resolute when he saw that both women had no objections. We still have 12 months and 23 days to do this, we shouldnt waste all this time in Oasis.

[Thats right.] Lin Sanjiu agreed with him inwardly. Septimus may have an odd personality, but Lin Sanjiu was surprised to know that he was clear-headed. Just as she was about to speak, someone suddenly shouted from outside, Miss Lin, which room are all of you in? it was Xiao Yus voice.

Lin Sanjiu lifted the curtains and stuck her head out to look. What greeted her was a narrow snake-like corridor flanked by densely packed cubicles, she had no idea where Xiao Yu was. She raised her voice and yelled back, Is that you, Xiao Yu? We are at 1734! Whats the matter?

Executive Chen informed us that someone in your group was not well. Im here to deliver your dinners, Xiao Yu explained as she walked toward Luthers cubicle, carrying a few traditional metal lunchboxes. She was rather quick, so she reached them in no time. As if she had totally forgotten the unpleasant incident in the morning, Xiao Yu handed the lunchboxes to Lin Sanjiu cheerfully, as she asked, Who was unwell? We have an infirmary, why didnt you go over?

Even though metal products didnt melt like plastic under the Hyperthermal Hells temperatures, they could get very hot. Lin Sanjiu placed the lunchboxes on the bed hastily and thanked Xiao Yu, Its just a minor condition, hell be fine once he rests up. Have you eaten? Do you want to eat with us?

Nah, thanks for your offer. Ive already eaten, Xiao Yu replied politely. She frowned when she saw Luther smiling, she seemed to sense that something was different about him, but she did not bring it up. Luckily, she did not mull over it but instead smiled at them and said, After you finish your dinner, please bring the lunchboxes back to the canteen. Please go over to Executive Chens office after that. It is in Building 37, 306 on the 3rd floor. You will be assigned your duties today.

Lin Sanjiu suddenly recalled what Fang Dan said to her. She hesitated for a moment, then she smiled and asked, Do you know what jobs well be assigned?

She did not know if it was her misperception, but Xiao Yus smile suddenly turned ambiguous, Youll find out once youre there.