Who writes a diary if they're a proper person?
That's what people say, but Goki never thought of himself as a proper person.
From his own perspective, and Kaltsit's objective, Goki, who successfully applied for and became a researcher in the Defense Department, was now a full-fledged corporate spy.
In Columbia, where laws are robust and almost entirely designed for big capital, if he were caught engaging in corporate espionage, professional litigators could put Goki in prison for hundreds of years.
However, this was unavoidable.
Kaltsit had witnessed on the border how Rhine Lab's "inferno potion" instantly transformed humans into Flame Giants.
Coupled with the terrifying power of the "Incarnation of a god" described by Goki and Skadi, Kaltsit naturally understood the objective of the "Ifrit Project."
Stealing the knowledge and power of a god to create super-standard weapons—this made Kaltsit, the patcher of Terra, feel a sense of danger.
Never underestimate humanity's capacity for self-destruction; in this mobile city of millions, once something goes wrong, the losses would be immeasurable.
Therefore, Kaltsit needed the Ifrit Project data, and if necessary, she had to prevent anyone from picking up the baton from that madman Parvis and continuing this insane project.
She was indeed a good person, a good person who tried hard to pretend she was a scoundrel.
As for Goki's objectives, there were many.
To find information on his prey—the gods—and to look for a way to prevent Skadi's Seaborn transformation.
And now, Goki had one more goal.
To build good relationships with the wives of Rhine Lab, and the good children who would become wives in the future—trust must always be built!
Thus, with this goal in mind, an "Aegir Originium Arts user from Yan Country" joined Rhine Lab.
And Goki, after who knows how many years, finally became a 996 office worker again.
Taking this opportunity, he restarted his Hunter's Notes, which he had forgotten to write due to his busy life.
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May 3rd, Monday
Weather: Sunny
I'm starting this diary to urge myself to work hard at Rhine Lab, to kill the bird god early, seize its position, and go have fun with Titi in the sea! It would be best to become a big scumbag with a hundred boats!
I finally succeeded in joining Rhine Lab. For a poor student like me, who often failed biology, to get into such a high-level research institution is, in a way, quite impressive.
I met many familiar future Rhodes Island Operators. Magellan actually joined Rhine Lab at the same time as me.
Little Penguin is really adorable.
I heard Magellan penguins are always monogamous. What a shame, your future husband is a super big scumbag.
Saria is really strong, steady and solid. I could tell at a glance that I couldn't beat her now and still needed to get stronger.
However, she doesn't seem as composed as she does in the game; she's not even 30 yet, which is to be expected.
Silence... is a bit fierce. We didn't exchange many words. The strict mother, kind father dynamic is no joke.
But their relationship doesn't seem as bad as in the game. It's worth gossiping about—though asking Saria now is clearly inappropriate.
Ifrit is still just a thirteen or fourteen-year-old child. Her oripathy isn't very severe, and her tail isn't fully crystallized. How will she become like that in the future? What a tragedy... Indeed, scholars who disregard ethics need to be swept into the dustbin of history, just like those people at Byrgenwerth... I'll decide whether to cut them down based on the situation.
She was taken back to the Structure Department. For a short time, I might not have a chance to see Little Fire Dragon.
On the way back, I specifically went to the supermarket to buy some groceries and made a good meal for Skadi and Kaltsit at home. It was a celebration for infiltrating the enemy's camp.
Vegetables are more expensive than meat in Columbia; it's the same even in a different world.
Kafka, that legal loli, also came to freeload—eat so much, and sooner or later I'll make you my wife!
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May 4th, Tuesday
Weather: Sunny
Before the field internship, I studied PPTs for half a day in a chair, and my butt hurt from sitting.
I always feel that hunting gods is much simpler than looking at these rules and regulations.
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May 5th, Wednesday
Weather: Cloudy
In two days, I familiarized myself with the work required by the Defense Department with Saria and got my own small office.
Is this what a big research enterprise is like? Even as a newcomer, I get my own office. No wonder so many people want to work here—but a dozen kilometers away, Kafka and her friends still can't buy medicine.
The work of the Defense Department is simple: during working hours, patrol the main building and the laboratory buildings of various departments, check for dangerous operations and safety hazards during experiments, and ensure the smooth progress of experiments.
At the same time, it also needs to cooperate with the Engineering Department to research and develop various new protective equipment, prioritizing its use to protect Rhine Lab's experimental personnel.
Night watch, patrols, accident prevention, and developing new equipment... Isn't this exactly what a Yharnam Hunter does?
This isn't just a perfect match for my skills; it's tailor-made!
Unfortunately, I can't light a torch during night patrols, and there are no monsters suddenly appearing in corners to slap me. It's missing something.
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May 6th, Wednesday
Weather: Light rain
To be honest, watching ladies do experiments... is just looking at their thighs and chests—I'm depraved, I lust after their bodies.
Director Saria took me to familiarize myself with the Defense Department lab after her routine inspection today.
She seemed completely unconcerned about my male identity. She took off her classic charged protective suit in front of me and put on a white lab coat.
I have to say... Mom Saria's chest size is really as big as in the game! No, even bigger!
Do the chest plates of the protective suit have a folding space function? That's at least ABCDEF—in short, incredible!
Alright, I really envy Ifrit.
Who isn't a baby?
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May 7th, Friday
Weather: Sunny
I've basically integrated into Rhine Lab, and I feel that the colleagues in the same department have a pretty good relationship.
To gain further trust early, I've been working extra hard recently. I've caught five or six researchers illegally eating instant noodles on valuable equipment, and there were even some who directly used Originium Arts to heat Materials with their hands... They're even more reckless than Earthlings.
After reporting to the Director, three laboratories were shut down for a day for safety self-inspection, and the lab managers were fined and had to write self-criticisms.
No wonder people in the Defense Department are disliked. I've always hated tattletales since I was little... After a week of work, Saria gave me a very high evaluation.
Although her expression is always serious, Mom Saria is never stingy with praise when it's due... She's so cool.
However, when I got back in the evening, Skadi was upset that I came back late and sulked. It took a while to comfort her.
I feel a bit like one of those scumbags who prioritize career over family, neglecting time with loved ones—this isn't the same kind of scumbag as a harem scumbag.
Although I knew my arm would definitely suffer a comminuted fracture, I still hugged Skadi to sleep that night and promised her I'd take her out to play later.
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May 8th, Saturday.
Weather: Cloudy.
I went out to play with Skadi and came back very late.
I made Skadi's belly big—meaning she ate too much.
Kaltsit warned me.
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May 9th, Sunday.
Weather: Sunny
I went out to play with Skadi and Kafka and came back very late.
Both of their bellies were big.
Kaltsit reprimanded me.
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May 10th, Monday
Weather: Sunny
In the evening, I cooked a big meal for the family, using my first week's salary.
Now, including Kafka, all three of their bellies were big—this time Kaltsit didn't say anything.
Goki, Goki, how can you be so depraved? Have you forgotten your goal when you came to Columbia?
Confucius said, "I reflect on myself three times a day." I can't go on like this anymore!
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May 11th, Tuesday.
Weather: Sunny.
After work, I invited Magellan out for a buffet.
I also made Little Penguin's belly big.
She's so cute.
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May 17th, Monday.
Weather: Light rain.
Two weeks of internship passed, and Saria came to my office.
She calmly congratulated me on passing the company's first two-week assessment, acknowledging and praising my abilities.
Immediately after, Saria asked me if I would be willing to join a project collaborating between the Defense Department and the Structure Department, solely responsible for ensuring experimental safety.
A Hunter, in order to hunt prey, might wait for a long time in disguise.
Now, I finally have the chance to get close to my prey.
Tonight, I'll continue to hug Titi to sleep.
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