The Labyrinth of the Monsters-Chapter 68 – Formal employment

"Second Uncle Liu," Officer Huang approached and firmly shook his hand. "Honestly, seeing you today is the happiest moment for me."

"Why?"

Officer Huang smiled bitterly. "Among the Awakened Beings I've encountered so far, you're the only one who has lived to this age."

"Hahaha." Second Uncle Liu burst into laughter.

"Having an elderly person at home is like having a treasure." White Rabbit walked up with a smile. "Second Uncle Liu is also the only old person who has joined the organization. Everyone treats him as a lucky star!"

"You all can live peacefully and safely like me." Second Uncle Liu said, putting on his mask again.

Everyone's gaze unconsciously gathered on the last colleague.

Songstress was a young woman with long, chestnut-colored curly hair. She wore a delicate mask that covered half of her face, with lifelike bird feathers inserted on one side.

She was dressed in a colorful and nature-inspired long dress, with slender and smooth legs exposed. Various contrasting bracelets and wristbands adorned her delicate and slender arms. She had an elegant posture and a light figure. When she walked, she emitted a crisp and pleasant jingling sound, like a beautiful peacock.

She didn't take off her mask, but even from the lower half of her face, one could tell she was a great beauty: a delicate and petite nose, sexy bright red lips, and a pointed yet not harsh chin.

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She smiled and extended her hand, her voice soft and beautiful. "You can call me Songstress."

"Hello, Songstress."

Gao Yang, Qing Ling, and Officer Huang shook hands with her in turn. Songstress's demeanor and demeanor were friendly, but she didn't say a word afterwards, which made everyone feel a bit awkward.

White Rabbit quickly broke the silence. "Don't misunderstand, Songstress is not aloof. She just tries to speak as little as possible because she's afraid we'll fall asleep if she talks too much."

"Talent?" Gao Yang suddenly realized.

"Yes," White Rabbit explained for Songstress. "Songstress's Talent is the 'Requiem,' with the serial number 66. Her voice has a hypnotic effect. If she starts singing, few people can last for 30 seconds. Even in conversation, most people can't last more than 5 minutes. If any of you have trouble sleeping in the future, you can chat with Songstress. She usually holds back, but it's cute to talk to her."

Songstress nodded and smiled.

"Okay!" White Rabbit clapped her hands. "That's the end of the member introductions. Next is the initiation ceremony!"

Gao Yang silently calculated: there were already 10 members in the organization - Electric Mouse, Fighting Tiger, White Rabbit, Dragon, Mischievous Ghost, Adorable Lamb, Splashing Monkey, Songstress, Tengu, and Dead Pig.

Dragon and Fighting Tiger were the captain and vice-captain respectively, so they didn't participate.

That means only the positions of the Ox and Snake are vacant.

At this moment, Tengu walked over and took out two ordinary plastic masks, one of an Ox and the other of a Snake. "These are temporary masks. You can customize your own according to your preferences later."

White Rabbit added, "You have to wear masks when going on missions, both for company culture and to conceal your identity."

"Do we choose our own Zodiac?" Gao Yang asked. "And do we choose our own names?"

"Yes. However, currently there are only two vacancies, so only two people can have titles. The remaining person is also considered an official employee, but temporarily without a title. We can fill the vacancy only if someone among us dies," White Rabbit shrugged. "Hopefully, that day won't come too soon."

"What kind of HR are you?" Officer Huang teased. "How can you hire one more person? It's so unlucky."

"Haha, sorry!" White Rabbit clasped her hands together and pretended to apologize. "I thought one of you three would die in Ancient Village, but who knew all of you would survive."

"Is this even human language?" Officer Huang was about to explode.

"Officer Huang, Qing Ling, you can choose," Gao Yang smiled. "I'll be the substitute."

"Are you sure?" Officer Huang looked at Gao Yang. "According to reason, I'm the oldest, so I should be the one to make way."

"No need, I'll be the substitute."

Gao Yang insisted, for two reasons: first, the Ox and Snake were not his favorite Zodiac signs, so there was no need to compete with others. Second, it's better to be cautious and low-key.

"Alright." Officer Huang agreed readily. "I'll choose the Ox. I've already thought of a name. I'll be called Huang Niu."

"Think it through, once you decide, you can't change your name," White Rabbit said.

"I've thought it through. I'm a public servant, Old Huang Niu! It suits my profession!" Officer Huang said proudly.

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"Qing Snake." Qing Ling also had an answer.

"Wow, straightforward!" White Rabbit was relieved and looked at Wu Dahai with disdain. "Look at how efficient he is! And look at you, it took you three days to come up with a name, and in the end, you chose Electric Mouse. Your taste is questionable!"Wu Dahai smoothed his mop-like hair with both hands, "White Rabbit, you're still young, you can't appreciate my charisma, I don't blame you."

"Thanks for your daily nausea inducement," White Rabbit made a face as if she was about to vomit.

Tengu stepped forward, handing a faceless man mask to Gao Yang, "You wear this."

Gao Yang put on the faceless man mask, feeling quite cool.

"Alright, it's over!" White Rabbit announced.

"Hold on," Officer Huang asked, "Isn't there a swearing-in ceremony?"

"No! That's too childish, we don't do that here." White Rabbit snapped her fingers, "But you did remind me, let's take a group photo, otherwise we won't have a memorial photo if we die."

White Rabbit directed everyone to put on their masks and gather together, setting up a tripod and a DSLR camera, and holding a remote control. As for the absent Captain and Vice Captain, White Rabbit and Wu Dahai held their masks to include them in the photo.

White Rabbit shouted: "Now I declare, the Zodiac, officially full!"

"Three, two, one!"

"Eggplant!"

"Click—"