I'm the King of Wage Earners in Lobotomy City

"I feel your power has changed a lot."

"Do you like this pillow? It's velvet, it should be quite comfortable to sleep on."

Upon hearing this, Elena immediately climbed up Du Jue's arm and onto his shoulder, then looked at her own claws.

"By the way, why do you always maintain the appearance of a cat? I heard you were originally human."

"I was hunted by many people before, and this void has never been filled. Do you want to see what I really look like?"

"Any normal person would be curious, right?"

"But I'm a little afraid you'll be scared if you see it. The cat's appearance is better."

Du Jue watched as Elena, carrying a red pillow, quickly ran to the edge of the roof, wondering where the other party had moved their hideout.

"Where are you going?"

Elena glanced back at Du Jue once before rushing off the roof.

Could it be that the Blood Demon has been inside the cat for so long that its habits have become similar to those of a cat?

"Run Studio should still be open at this time."

Working people don't have much free time, so they either have to give up or keep going.

Lost in thought, I didn't notice the dense crowd that had suddenly appeared, and it was noisy inside.

"Stop buying coffins, you need to break free from the constraints imposed by others."

"Instead of buying a bunch of useless things for the dead, why not use that money for the living? Is the purpose of death to increase the burden on the living?"

"Right? The weather is just right now, and we don't need these clothes to keep warm at all. These are all constraints imposed on us by the city."

"What do other people's opinions matter? You must be a free person. This life and this world belong to our free self."

Upon closer inspection, Du Jue realized that the guy was the same mentally ill man in the leather jacket he had seen on the rooftop earlier. Was no one going to do anything about it? Were all the staff at the mental hospital dead?

Looking up, I saw the shop's name—Standard Coffin Shop.

From expensive wooden coffins to simple straw mats, all kinds of packages are available, and organ donation is now offered at a 10% discount.

Bang!

Sure enough, the guy was kicked away by the shop assistant, which made the onlookers burst into laughter.

Avoiding these lunatics, I quickly walked to the entrance of Run's firm.

"Finn."

Finn turned around and subconsciously took the wooden owl carving from Du Jue. Before he could react, Du Jue had already gone upstairs.

As soon as I opened the office door, a strong smell of smoke filled the air.

Du Jue frowned uncomfortably as he saw Run, a cigarette dangling from his lips, picking at the wall. It seemed the place had only been roughly repaired, with damage still visible in many places.

"Run, I brought you a pack of cigarettes."

Somewhat unexpectedly, Run got up and saw Du Jue stub out his cigarette. He walked over, picked up the cigarette pack on the table, and then raised an eyebrow.

"Trophy?"

"That's right, I saved it especially for you."

Surprisingly, only Run guessed the origin of this thing; he's quite shrewd.

Run held the cigarette pack, hesitating for a long time before speaking.

"Du Jue, would you like to change your identity?"

“If Jingmei finds out about your role as the cleanup person, things might not go well. I have some information here that you can take a look at.”

Snapped.

Du Jue picked up the stack of papers and saw that it belonged to a ninth-level finisher with facial burns, and there was a medical report stating that he had died from his injuries.

"He's a veteran in the firm, but unfortunately he's timid and mediocre, and now he's also unlucky."

"In the city, the most tragic thing is to lack talent, and it is even more hopeless for the individual."

"If you can get the head of an Axe Gang leader, I can arrange for you to use that identity to upgrade to an eighth-tier finisher, but the bounty will likely be much lower."

Du Jue was stunned. He never expected Run to say something so considerate of him. Was a pack of cigarettes really that appealing?

37 Eighth-Tier Finisher

"Of course, I'll let Park handle the matter of my head, but why are you so keen to help me?"

Having eliminated any doubt that this guy might be a cadre who saw him as a stray dog ​​and finally decided to try and build a relationship to prevent the spy from running away.

Run simply turned her back and stared at the ashtray on the table.

He paused for a moment before finally speaking.

"Don't misunderstand, I just think you're very talented, and you've displayed it perfectly, so your path in the city will definitely not end here."

“If I try to get close to a high-level person who handles the aftermath, even if I spend a lot of money, they might not pay any attention to me. At least you will seem to be sentimental, so my investment won’t be a complete waste.”

"Besides, we haven't had a chance to thank you for what happened with the Axe Gang yet, so consider this part of Run Detective Agency's repayment."

"This new identity requires you to wrap the lower half of your face with bandages. This way, even if Jingmei has any doubts, she won't be able to confirm it unless you are caught red-handed."

"His name was Wen Duo. He liked to cover the burns on his face with breathable bandages. He was also a man of few words and had no family or friends."

As Run spoke, she handed over a bundle of white bandages.

After examining the bandages in his hand, Du Jue nodded and pulled out the medical report.

If it's this new identity, even if Run wants to tell Jingmei, it will be much more troublesome, since Wen Duo, the person in charge of closing things, is responsible for preventing him from doing anything.

"How quickly can the promotion be processed? And if I want to buy information about the Emerald Journey, is it better to go to an independent agency or an association?"

"Why are you suddenly interested in this? A few days ago, K Company and the Association issued a commission to take back all things related to the Green Journey. If you want to go against the Wings of the World, you'll have to pay more."

"And it's not a small amount."

This news was not unexpected; it's always troublesome when it involves big companies, but he doesn't have that much cash right now.

We can't just sell the building that Jingmei gave us, can we? That guy would definitely get angry.

"But there are also ways to take shortcuts."

Run deliberately kept everyone in suspense, gesturing for Finn, who was peeking in from the doorway, to leave. Before leaving, he winked at Du Jue in farewell.

While still pondering how to make money, Du Jue's eyes immediately lit up. Dealing with the association required someone like Run, a professional who could handle the cleanup.

“An eighth-tier finisher is already qualified to take on related tasks. Although your companions may be dissatisfied, you can explore the laboratory left behind by the Green Journey yourself.”

"The commissions issued by World Wings are very dangerous. Who knows what monsters might be in the lab? But at least you'll get firsthand information."

"Don't take on tasks if you're not confident, otherwise the association will think you're unreliable during the year-end evaluation."

I never expected that I would end up back to working again, something I'm completely unfamiliar with.

The only difference is that the setting has changed from a gang to an association.

He immediately went back to the factory, retrieved the head of the double-axe cadre he had killed, and pretended not to see it, even though Park Hui, who was wearing new clothes, was standing next to him.

"The assessment for lower-level finishers is not that strict. Wen Duo already has the qualifications, but he just lacks a merit that can convince the association."

"However, you will have to go in person to get the new closing agent license. But don't worry, you just need to bring the certificate issued by Run Law Firm and the old license."

"After all, there are too many urban redevelopment technologies, and it is too troublesome to identify people by their appearance alone."

"You can handle everything from now on yourself."

Du Jue was greatly surprised, not expecting the other party to have considered things so thoroughly.

It seems that the finishing-off system is more suitable for working people. As long as you keep doing tasks, you can level up all the way, and there are ten clear levels to advance through.

Bustling commercial district.

The two association buildings for maintaining public order stand right at the entrance to the street, making it clear to visitors that this area has been paid for.

The dazzling neon lights are irresistible, making people feel as if the surrounding liveliness and crowds can fill the emptiness in their hearts.

To avoid feeling surrounded by noisy crowds, it was much quieter to walk into an association building in the center of the neighborhood.

The finishers, carrying all sorts of workshop weapons, moved back and forth between the waiting area and the reception window, completely lacking the impatience and rudeness typical of the back alley.

After all, the association's wrappers, dressed in black and white, were scattered around, and even without doing anything, one could sense the dangerous aura emanating from them.

"Wen Duo, 26 years old, a ninth-tier finisher, right?"

"Yes."

To make himself more distinctive, Du Jue even borrowed a leather jacket and pants from a mentally ill person. Now, the lower half of his face is wrapped in white bandages, making him look somewhat gloomy.

The customer service representative handed the file bag out from under the bulletproof glass window with a blank expression; it was clear she was exhausted after a long day at work.

Congratulations on your promotion at Run Law Firm!

[Obtained work item: Blood-Nourishing Sword]

[Description: When a deadly weapon is drawn, someone will inevitably be injured.]

[Effect: This sword can absorb blood to repair its blade]

What kind of decapitation sword?

Avoid touching anything heavy that's sticking out from behind; it's icy cold to the touch, and your fingers feel a strange attraction to it.

This thing seems to have a passive skill that allows it to suck blood. If you stab someone with a sword, wouldn't you be able to drain them dry? It gives off a Blood Demon vibe.

dong dong.

The customer service representative impatiently knocked on the glass, signaling Du Jue to move aside immediately. Only then did Du Jue realize what was happening and grab his brand-new Level 8 Finisher's License.

The photo used above is of Du Jueci, who looks like a bandaged weirdo, and his slightly oversized leather jacket further obscures the details of his figure.

"not bad."

Du Jue excitedly entered the mission hall, where many small tables with electronic screens were set up, and many wrappers were browsing the commissions given by the association.

Compared to the commissions that law firms receive on their own, the tasks assigned by the association are obviously more difficult, but the rewards are naturally more generous.

Most of the latest commissions are related to Vacuum Fist and Thumb, so of course we should head straight for the series of commissions released by K Company.

"My church, a newly emerging church that has appeared in the last six months, is suspected of having acquired the legacy of the Green Journey, and its cathedral is located on the site of the Green Journey."

“We are currently conducting missionary activities in the southern part of the city. We suggest starting with new mission sites.”

"The commission is to investigate the relationship between my church and the Green Journey, and then bring back all the inheritance."

Unexpectedly, the clues to the things that Du Jue was completely baffled about came right here. Having a huge organization as a backer is so convenient. Just by browsing these commissions, I can know the general situation of the city.

Stop thinking about how to get into an agency directly under the association.

Unlike a gang changing locations, which is tantamount to betrayal, a person who closes out a gang changing agencies is simply engaging in normal business practices. At most, people might think that a person who frequently changes jobs is frivolous.

Du Jue accepted the commission without hesitation in the name of Run Agency, but this was not a commission for a single person or a team; payment was only made to the person who submitted the task the fastest.

By now, other people were probably already taking action, so he had to leave immediately. However, he could first go to the gang to inquire about the Church of Myself.

After all, the target of the mission is obviously a cult, and the stray dogs might know more about it than the association does.

Suddenly, Du Jue got up, walked to a corner, and took out his communicator.

[Pianjiang: Come quick, come quick, I've heated up the soup. I heard you were in a gang fight yesterday, I bet you've cooked yourself up even more deliciously.]

That tone—it's Yi Yin!

38 Tastings

[Stop: What did you do to the river?!]

Du Jue immediately shut down the desktop screen and got up to rush back. Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted the molar clinic that Torfinn had previously hired. The representative, Olga, took out a small flask from her coat and took a sip.

Perhaps I could cooperate with them on matters related to my church. After all, according to the association's certification, this is an urban nightmare that has already caused tens of thousands of casualties, second only to the City Star.

This cult has caused countless tragedies just by conducting awakening ceremonies, not to mention the fanatical followers who are terminally ill.

Fortunately, the target's high rating is due to its large number of members, not its powerful combat capabilities.

[Katae: She said she's your doctor. It's hard to believe such a mediocre person could be your nutritionist. Fire her.]