Myriad Realms Gatekeeper

Any job will do?

The Necromancer sized up the vampire lad opposite him.

This young man... had a forthrightness unlike other vampires...

He came highly recommended.

The Necromancer fiddled with a bone fragment in his hand and began to contact the recommender.

Soon, he received a message:

"Trust me, he's a clever lad."

On the Ghost Train, while munching on heart and lung, the recommender struggled to type with greasy, thick fingers.

The Necromancer felt reassured.

Since he came with such a strong recommendation, perhaps he could...

"Kid, are you not afraid of hard work? You should know the job can be quite demanding," the Necromancer said with a smile.

"Not afraid! As long as there's food to eat," Shen Ye replied with uncommon openness.

Just kidding—

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The Necromancer's expression softened, and after a moment of contemplation, he said, "The recommender rarely offers their eyeballs, it seems you are indeed a good lad... By the way, have you learned any advanced vampire skills?"

"My family is poor, I haven't learned any," Shen Ye said.

This left the usually haughty Necromancer somewhat astonished.

"Hmm... that's difficult... But your background is clean, and your appearance is also not bad... Follow me."

Thinking for a moment with a furrowed brow, the Necromancer rose and led Shen Ye through another door, along the corridor to the very end, where he knocked on another office door.

"Come in."

A woman's voice came from inside.

"Be smart about this, she's an important person," the Necromancer whispered with urgency.

The door opened.

Immediately, the Necromancer revealed a smile and said warmly, "Madame Daisy, I have a promising youngster here, see if he suits your needs."

He pulled Shen Ye in.

The room they entered was much larger than the previous office, the space even several times that of the office.

A mature and glamorous woman, dressed in a stunningly bright red dance gown, stood in the center of the room holding a stack of papers, engrossed in reading.

In her other hand, she clutched a long cigarette.

"I warn you again, stop recommending people indiscriminately—"

"That werewolf botched my performance last time and even tried to take advantage of the female audience members; I butchered it." She didn't even raise her head as she spoke in a stern tone.

"This time it's different," the Necromancer said awkwardly and quietly, "Had his family not been impoverished, this young vampire would not have come to us."

"Daisy, take a look at him!"

Only then did the woman slowly look up, her gaze falling upon Shen Ye.

"Baxter, a vampire, nice lad, just back from the front lines," the Necromancer introduced.

The woman raised her eyebrows in surprise, put down the stack of papers, and circled around Shen Ye.

"Naive..."

"It's rare to see a vampire so fresh and yet so handsome—lad, since your birth, how many women have you been with?" she asked.

"None yet," Shen Ye stated truthfully.

"Ha!"

The woman let out an ambiguous laugh and her tone rose again, "There's something about you... a quality that most vampires lack..."

Shen Ye stood there honestly, not knowing what to say.

—Is that not obvious? I am the genuine Peiqi, my body from the Main World, my spirit from Blue Star.

Combination of three.

Intimidated yet?

"Have you ever sung before?" the lady known as Daisy asked.

"No," Shen Ye admitted.

"What about dancing?" Madame Daisy inquired further.

"...I used to be a soldier," Shen Ye shrugged.

That's it then.

It looks like there's no hope of finding a job here.

Unexpectedly, Madame Daisy stepped back and gazed at him contemplatively before clapping her hands and saying:

"No matter, let's give it a try!"

She marked the beat and began to sing:

"From the distant sky falls the ashen rain,"

"That's the Celestials' yearning for the mortal world,"

"Like water to fish, a piano to dance music, and how I fancy you."

Shen Ye crossed his arms, his expression somewhat resistant.

"What's wrong?" Daisy inquired.

"Madam, actually... a man should exhibit his charm through strength, and I aspire to be a tough guy, a warrior of iron and blood," Shen Ye explained.

"But being a Diva or Dancer, you gain recognition from high society; they will admire your pursuit of art," Daisy reasoned.

"Not only that, it pays well, you get a ten percent discount on anything, you can enter any store freely, and use the city's high-level teleportation arrays," the Necromancer added.

"Every Diva or Dancer has a unique personal power, which doesn't interfere with combat professions—this is quite rare."

"Most importantly, in Eternal Night City, no one is allowed to attack you; this is by His Highness the Regent's decree," Daisy stated.

"People crave to find inspiration to become stronger from you, any performance you give will be handsomely rewarded," the Necromancer said.

"..." Shen Ye.

The two of them looked at him together.

"I didn't quite catch that earlier; please sing it again," he decided with a clap.

Daisy sang it once more.

This time, Shen Ye put all his free attribute points into Comprehension.

——Comprehension reached 20.

Although he didn't know how his voice was, he figured he'd comprehend the other's singing method first.

Daisy finished her song.

"Your turn," Daisy said.

Shen Ye cleared his throat and began to sing:

"From the distant heavens fell a grey rain,"

Daisy's eyes lit up, she moved with a twist of her body, perfectly showcasing her beautiful curves, then pointed her chin at Shen Ye.

Now, given his unprecedented level of Comprehension, even by vampire standards, he far surpassed his peers.

Upon seeing Daisy's gesture, he instantly understood.

"It's like Celestials coveting the mortal world,"

"As water is to fish, the piano to dance music, and I like you."

While singing, he twisted his body in the same fashion.

——The movement, expression, posture, the charm, all were perfect to the last detail!

"Not bad, you're cut out for this line of work!"

Daisy, with her hands on her hips, said in an appreciative tone.

"Is that decided then?" asked the Necromancer from the side.

"Decided, he's going to be the new member of our Dark Night Ros Dance Troupe—though it depends on which direction he wishes to develop," Daisy explained.

"Yes," the Necromancer turned to Shen Ye, "Would you prefer to be a Diva or a Dancer?"

Daisy too was quietly looking at him.

A Diva or a Dancer?

Was he about to debut?

Shen Ye felt somewhat anxious.

——I should be able to become a Diva.

Being a Dancer would be too effeminate, too sultry; it's not for me.

"I'll be a Diva," he said.

Shen Ye made his decision with another clap.

"Great!"

The Necromancer was delighted, giving Shen Ye a thumbs-up:

"Madame Daisy is very strict, you must work hard to earn her praise."

"I will," Shen Ye responded.

"Young man, it seems you have something else on your mind?" Daisy inquired.

"I've just arrived in Eternal Night City, there are many matters I haven't dealt with yet, and I haven't settled down—I need some time," Shen Ye replied.

"Then go ahead with your business, and come to me when you're ready," Daisy was quite accommodating.

"Thank you, madam," Shen Ye said.

He bowed and was about to leave when suddenly Daisy produced a dull Nightmare Crystal and slipped it into his hand.

Something marvelous happened—

The crystal, in his hand, suddenly burst into a splendid and hallucinatory pink glow, lighting up the entire room.

The Necromancer cried out in astonishment.

For the first time, Daisy's face revealed a vivid smile.

"Ordinary souls lack depth, aren't unique, and have no bizarre experiences, they cannot activate this unique crystal," she explained.

"But you did, Baxter."

"I don't quite understand what you mean," Shen Ye admitted.

"The skills in this crystal are for Divas—you take it. You have the Talent to use it, you've already activated it," Daisy said with a smile.

Shen Ye returned the smile with a slight bow, "Thank you," and he turned to leave.

In the room.

The Necromancer asked, "Do you think he will take the job?"

"Yes," Daisy replied, "the world is too serious; the Dharma Realm is too dreadful. The demand for developing Professional Skills is incredibly strong—"

"Everywhere needs Divas."

"Even if he rejects me now... he should not be able to resist that Nightmare Crystal."

The Necromancer thought for a moment before saying:

"I remember that werewolf; after he opened the crystal, he only obtained the 'Majestic Dancer' skill. Do you think he will like this skill?"

"No," Daisy immediately shook her head, "The Professional Skills of a Diva are generated based on the traits of one's soul."

"That boy won't receive such basic, elementary skills."

Daisy revealed a significant smile:

"His soul radiates a unique frequency, quite charming; I suspect he will show potential even I am unaware of—"

"Of course, if he joins my dance troupe, I will pay your guild a substantial referral fee."

"We appreciate your kind gesture; the Veterans' Guild has not had a significant income for a long time," the Necromancer sighed.