Chapter 001: The Unnameable Terror

You are hungry, and I am hungry as well. Since you are unable to communicate... how about making some contribution for my survival

Although the water meter is no longer present, there are still machines in his rooftop cabin that record water and electricity usage

Later, he realized that it was not only this human body that was hungry, but also another existence within him.

Bang

Regarding his body, which could be described as little more than skin and bones, Zhu Jue felt somewhat helpless; it had been this way since he first crossed over.

A dull sound echoed as the balding middle-aged man was propelled backward at an increased speed, crashing into a metal water tank, causing water to gush forth and creating a massive dent

Likes to eat people and is very ugly

They all did not see the one who jumped from the building

He turned off the phone recording, removed the hood, and his medium-length black hair covered half of one eye. He slightly raised his head, his face somewhat pale, and one could vaguely see a young face.

Goo ~ Gulu ~

Rising from the corpse, the young man found that the transformation of his arms had returned to their original state. Ignoring the chaotic scene on the ground, he walked towards the edge of the rooftop, where footsteps could already be heard approaching the stairs leading up to the rooftop.

Not bad, quite in line with the artistic conception

The claws swung straight and true, yet the power of the monster brought with it a howling wind. The young man did not retreat; he captured the opponent's movements, stepped forward several paces, lowered his waist, and charged with his shoulder.

His right hand clenched into a fist, from which that punch was delivered just now

An insatiable hunger enveloped him, urging both his body and soul to hasten to eat

This is a money-making idea that Zhu Jue recently came up with. There is no other way; he is all alone in this world, and when he first arrived, he had only about 100 Federal Coins in savings.

Tonight, there has finally been some gain, but unfortunately, I still haven't found anyone I can communicate with

Ugh ~ Pervert upstairs, get lost, you sycophant!

Beneath the emaciated body lies what seems to be a ferocious beast!

This is one of the few melodies that young people still remember

Today is indeed a night shift, I will rush over after finishing my noodles

Still no response

Guga

A series of new message notifications came in, and Zhu Jue curled his lips in disdain, wondering if these guys were really that excited

At this moment, the door to the rooftop was opened, and someone stepped out from the darkness, wearing slightly faded jeans and a gray hoodie.

In the previous several hunts, he recorded everything, but he kept it all within a reasonable limit. Later, he also had to perform some simple editing himself, cutting out all the more gruesome scenes.

The previous dual-arm mutation was merely a recently discovered method of power utilization. During the initial few hunts after arriving in this world, driven by hunger, Zhu Jue experienced several instances of unrestricted complete mutation.

The shadow in front of another tall building is that of a neatly dressed middle-aged man, who is sitting behind a table, reading a government document

Perhaps due to the severity of the beating, the balding middle-aged man's face began to deform, while the young man's fists continued to strike relentlessly, and he witnessed the transformation of the monster

A deformed head in a purplish-black color, flat and elongated, with a mouth that does not close, filled with fangs

The young man grinned, revealing a set of perfectly white teeth; at this moment, he too was hungry

The young man had clearly encountered this kind of mutation before; the hand that was originally pressing on the monster's shoulder moved upward and directly seized its throat, locking it in place

Strangely, he held a mobile phone in his hand, with the camera directed at the monster on the ground

Boss, I would like the shredded meat noodles with a fried egg, an additional serving of beef, and an extra serving of beef soup. Please do not include scallions, ginger, or garlic; if added, I will request a refund

Standing at the edge of the rooftop, softly humming a tune

A series of strange sounds emanated from between these metal boxes

Monster

The photo is of the monster itself, and there is also a one-and-a-half-minute video. As usual, it costs 10 Federal Coins to view it once. If you want to see it, please message me privately

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Is the background sound in the video the real voice of the "Sleepy Boss"? It sounds so good, you are amazing, my dear

Asked again

After deliberately finding several special angles to take a few clearer photos, this kind of skepticism quickly turned into a sound of sycophantic admiration

This sense of hunger must be satisfied by the white flesh within the heads of those monsters, as nothing else can replace it, which is also the reason for his relentless hunting

At this moment, the young man's arm also underwent a transformation, with silvery-gray hair enveloping the entire limb, and the human hand had now turned into a purple-black claw

He will not give these guys a complete opportunity for mutation, as such an outcome would only make matters more complicated

The noodles are ready, and I specially added more shredded meat for you. You need to eat more with your figure; you are too thin

Hey, you really have a unique and charming appearance!

The right hand was raised high, clenched into a fist, as strands of icy blue mist surged upward. Suddenly, it came crashing down, resembling a hammer smashing a watermelon, except that the red pulp and juice had all turned black

Compared to the lavish meals at his workplace, the food here is more comforting for him

The appearances of those monsters are increasingly bizarre; if fully revealed, it would certainly cause a sensation. However, Zhu Jue believes that the greater possibility is that he would be sought out by the government

The big eater Zhu Jue is well-known on this street; one of his guests can be equivalent to three or four ordinary patrons. As soon as he sits down, it is guaranteed that he will consume at least two or three portions of food.

Fully capture the curiosity of these audiences, yet do not allow them to indulge all at once

At least, Zhu Jue has not yet found anything that can serve as a substitute.

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After editing the short video recorded earlier, I uploaded it above, but I did not rush to publish it. Instead, I set the requirement that anyone other than myself can only view it once with a password. Immediately afterward, I captured a few images from it.

Upon seeing the mouth of this monster, I have a bold idea

Ding, your account has received a transfer of 10 Federal Coins, please confirm

Rest assured, I was unwell for a while, which is why I am like this. Give me some time and I will regain my appetite. The title of "big eater" is not just for show. Bring me two more bowls of shredded pork noodles, just like before!

The person under the hood gazed at the pile of minced meat on the ground, his voice somewhat hoarse and low in pitch, yet capable of ensuring that the person opposite could hear him.

A small stall by the roadside, surrounded by low-rise buildings arranged closely together, features a yellow wooden table stained with oil and a simple folding stool. Looking up, one can still see the distant, brightly lit metropolis, contrasting sharply with the visibly more dilapidated urban landscape of the old town.

Straddling it, facing its head, delivering punch after punch

The passersby are all captivated by those magnificent and towering advertising images, yet they overlook the dark places hidden beneath the glamour

The owner of the stall is an acquaintance. For the past two months, Zhu Jue has been coming here to eat. He enjoys the shredded pork noodles here, whether with pickled vegetables or green vegetables.

It is now the year 2118, and the ubiquitous intelligent machines, the cyborgs coming and going, as well as the surveillance technology spheres in the city, all make him, a person from over a hundred years ago, feel out of place and even at a loss.

Zhu Jue is able to sense its extreme madness and chaos, yet does not know where it comes from or where it exists within him

Therefore, he often needs to first adjust the clarity, tuning it down as needed, just to capture a somewhat blurry image that provides a general idea but lacks details. As a result, many people have previously questioned the authenticity of his videos

person

It should be about time to take this... I have been in this world for a full two months, and not a single person has treated me normally. Is it really that difficult to find someone like me?

His figure was extremely emaciated, standing at the rooftop entrance, he resembled a dying patient, and a slightly stronger night breeze could easily knock him to the ground

The monster does not cease its movements; in this state, it is devoid of reason. The young man is well aware of this, and he has named this condition the hunting form

In summary, a terrifying atmosphere must be created, and the video should feature glimpses of the monster several times, but there will absolutely be no clear frontal shots, at most just a blurred profile.

In order to ensure his daily life, Zhu Jue temporarily found a job as a waiter in a nightclub in the old town, as he needed a window to connect himself with the outside world

Calmly analyze, ponder for a moment, and suddenly realize... 3rd floor, Shabi! '' (Image)

A series of remarks quickly elevated the post to one of the top spots in today's hot topics on the forum, and Zhu Jue nodded in satisfaction.

This is the title, originally it should have been something more sensational, but given his current reputation in this forum, it is unnecessary

The fist did not leave, rummaging through the completely shattered skull, tearing off a white strip of flesh no larger than half a pinky finger from the soft, pitch-black mass, shaking it clean before placing it into a palm-sized iron box taken from the pocket of his jeans

... ...

It is important to understand that Zhu Jue's mind is devoid of knowledge about this world; he has to rely on trial and error even to use the fully automated machines by the roadside, let alone other things

Looking for friends, searching and searching

How has work been for you lately

He glanced at the private message inquiring about the address and the request for collaboration, clearing it all away; he was not prepared to shoot monster videos with anyone.

Cybercrime is classified as a Class A felony, and offenders will be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of 5 years or more, depending on the severity of the circumstances

Gu ~ Ga Da ~ Ka La ~

I have heard that there are bold ideas on the third floor, and I have an immature suggestion to offer

If I must say, he is currently still in a hunting state

His speed is extremely fast, covering a distance of less than 10 meters in the blink of an eye

On the other two sides of the same building, brightly colored giant goldfish projections swim in mid-air.

White steam wafts between the pipes, various items are placed on the rooftop, including a satellite dish for signal collection, as well as an electrical box providing power or exhaust pipes that emit a continuous humming sound

A broken torso, scattered entrails, a certain entity crouching between the pipes, seemingly humanoid, wearing a tattered hoodie with sleeves that reveal a pair of slick, gray-green arms, each of its ten fingers sharp as blades, piercing through flesh and bone, heedlessly stuffing these blood-soaked remnants into its mouth

As he chewed on a piece of meat, he lifted his head, the hood falling back, revealing a middle-aged man who was balding significantly, his yellowing pupils fixated on the newly appeared figure

Taking a step forward, I suddenly found myself falling into the void

The overwhelming transfer records and the continuously increasing numbers in the bank account that Zhu Jue had just created online made him even more satisfied. The amount required to watch the video is not high; one must operate on thin margins to achieve higher sales.

Similarly, Zhu Jue could clearly feel that this monster was one with him. The strength and speed possessed by his seemingly disabled body all came from it, and the price was the sometimes maddening bizarre fantasies and the hunger that arose whenever that power was used

To put it plainly, although Zhu Jue has been transported to this world for two months, he still has not been able to adapt to it. Fortunately, there is this old district; otherwise, he truly would not know where to go.

It is as if a person who has been hungry for an unknown duration has not perished from starvation, which is indeed a strange occurrence

After the buildup from the previous few videos, he is now known by the account name: Sleepy 123 on this forum

In less than half an hour, more than 50 people have watched the video

After all, it is only a video with a blurry image, which cannot be sold for much money

Boss, the noodles today are delicious. Please add another chicken leg. Do you have any chilled drinks

I want it on the first floor! That man has finally appeared again, boss, please reply to my private message, my eyes have long been thirsty and impatient!

Technological achievements shape the future, Yuanfan Machinery Group, breaking all obstacles ahead for you

In front of the hundreds of meters tall building, a gigantic mechanical fist, projected virtually, shatters the wall marked with words such as difficulties and obstacles

Find a little monster

Finally, confirm that the settings for paid video viewing are correct, and wish to exit the forum.

This appearance is utterly lawless

That feeling is intoxicating, as if every gesture could shatter all the things one despises. However, the whispers that follow and certain indescribable fears prevent Zhu Jue from daring to wield this power too freely

That night, Zhu Jue spent all the money he could find in his home to buy several trays of meat buns, yet he was unable to satisfy his hunger

Once these monsters are in this state, they will fall into madness

"Only after being struck dead by a single punch does one speak of it... Does this count as having a talent for singing?"

Gulping down the noodles, feeling the warm broth settling in the stomach, leaving all worries behind.

The balding middle-aged man had a sound in his throat as if he were holding a mouthful of thick phlegm, producing a strange noise. In the next moment, he dropped the piece of meat in his hand and rushed towards the rooftop door.

This is an old district in Ye City, where young people temporarily reside, as it still retains some of the environment reminiscent of their memories. It is also the first place they saw upon opening their eyes after crossing over.

Beep beep beep beep

The video has been watched, oh dear ~ I must say, that little unique design is truly something... However, it is too short, appearing only a few frames each time, which is quite frustrating. And the clarity, my friend, your camera is rather low-end.

Creak ~

The young people's struggle is entirely chaotic, relying solely on their own strength and agility to forcibly subdue this monster

He is still alive, and that is enough

We are still in an era of entertainment to the point of death

It is looking up at the young man

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The left pupil, not obscured by hair, transformed into a deep blue vertical slit, and an overwhelming power surged forth!

This account has gained some notoriety in the forum; as soon as it starts a thread, a large number of supporters will immediately appear

Residents appeared on the rooftop behind, witnessing the horrific state of the two bodies on the ground. Some were kneeling and retching, while others fainted without uttering a word

Ding, your account has received ... ...

As a former modern individual, now a primitive person, his gaze naturally turned to the internet. He dared not live stream his hunting, so he chose to record paid videos instead

Silence, no response to one's inquiries, cannibalism, undoubtedly a monster

Open the mobile phone and log in to your frequently used account on a forum named "Strange House"

The hand that was gripping the monster's neck was searching its body, ultimately retrieving a black wallet

If there is anything that has remained unchanged between the two eras

The changes continue, accompanied by a sudden surge of strength and the wounds that are beginning to heal rapidly

Beneath the brilliant colors of the lights above, the young man could still see that the sides of the monster's cheeks were adorned with several structures resembling black fish fins, and within its large eye sockets were protruding, enormous fish-like eyes

A sturdy shoulder slammed directly into the monster's chest, raising a hand to grasp its ankle. The body, which was about to fly away, was dragged back and thrown back onto the rooftop. The recoil caused the monster to spew out some black blood, mixed with the still undigested red flesh.

Attach a blurry photo of a monster, along with a paragraph of text

understood