[Lobotomy Corporation] I'm an Abnormality...

New Abnormality EP.2

"Employee Louis, please perform an Insight work on O-01-39."

'Seriously... Why do they always make me do these things?'

Louis frowned, recalling the events from just two days ago.

The feeling of being watched by countless spiders when he entered what was supposed to be a new Anomaly...

Thankfully, he discovered it was a relatively harmless Anomaly called [Spider Bud], but the instinctive disgust was unavoidable.

Not long after feeling his life threatened, he was now faced with the reality of managing another Anomaly whose danger level and management methods were completely unknown. This made Louis' steps heavy.

"Employee Louis, please perform an Insight work on O-01-39."

But that damn announcement voice kept urging him on, oblivious to his burning anxiety.

'Ugh... Fine, I knew what I was getting into when I joined this company. Let's do this, Louis!'

Still, he couldn't help but feel tense. He squeezed his eyes shut, trying to ignore his trembling hands and feet, and slowly opened the door to the containment unit.

- Creak...

What kind of Anomaly would it be?

Louis slowly opened his eyes, which he had closed before entering the containment unit, and faced the Anomaly.

"Huh?"

A foolish sound escaped Louis' lips.

Because the Anomaly's appearance was neither grotesque nor horrifying as he had imagined. It was just an ordinary girl, the kind you could find anywhere.

Heavy metal restraints bound the girl's limbs, a black blindfold covered her eyes, and black tape sealed her mouth.

Everything she wore, from her clothes to the restraints, was pitch black, but her hair was a pure, snow-white.

Despite her eyes and mouth being covered, the girl exuded a mysterious aura.

Louis, momentarily stunned by this incongruous sight in the Lobotomy Corporation, a place teeming with monsters, quickly regained his composure.

For a moment, he wondered if it was an enchantment-type Anomaly like 'Red Shoes', but he dismissed the possibility after confirming that nothing had changed in him.

"Employee Louis. Please perform an Insight work on O-01-39."

It hadn't been long since he entered the containment unit, yet he was already being rushed.

"Beginning Insight work on O-01-39..."

What choice did he have? He had to follow orders.

With a soft sigh, he moved towards the work panel in the corner of the containment unit to begin the task...

- Clank.

The girl, who had been sitting quietly until moments ago, suddenly moved.

Wow. My heart almost dropped.

"Mmph..."

It seemed like the Anomaly was trying to say something... But her mouth was taped shut, making communication impossible.

Such sudden movements during work were terrifying. He hoped she would just stay still until the work was finished.

He was going to die of a heart attack at this rate.

'At least it's Insight work...'

Unlike Instinct and Attachment work, which involved direct contact with the Anomaly, Insight work only required observation, making it less stressful.

"Analyzing atmospheric environment, removing impurities from the air."

He began the work, manipulating the small control panel in the corner of the containment unit.

"Adjusting containment unit light intensity, analyzing behavioral patterns..."

Thankfully, the girl seemed to realize that communication was impossible with her mouth sealed and didn't make any further movements after the initial one.

"Completed Insight work on Anomaly O-01-39."

The Insight work ended without any issues.

'Phew... That's a relief.'

Among the Anomalies in Lobotomy Corporation, some would kill you instantly if you made a single mistake during work, so this outcome was good news.

[Confirmed. Work on Anomaly O-01-39 has been completed.]

The containment unit door opened, and Louis exited, thankful to have survived another day.

...

Inside the management room.

"Hmm... Honestly, I wasn't sure, but Insight was the right choice."

The fact that even Louis, a relatively new employee among the management staff, managed the work without issues meant this Anomaly selection was likely a success.

There were no unusual findings in the work logs either, suggesting it wouldn't pose a significant threat to the company.

...Or so he thought.

"No, is this even possible?"

The manager, who had opened the basic information of Anomaly O-01-39, clutched the back of his neck.

Risk Level: ALEPH.

It was a level held by the most dangerous Anomalies.

"Two ALEPHs in a row, are you kidding me?!"