Red Ghost: Don't Go Bad, Comrade

"Warning: Do not disclose information related to Hell Game."

The system prompt rang in Liu Zheng's mind.

"I can't say."

He answered honestly.

"There are many visitors from other dimensions in Metropolis, but you seem more unusual than all of them. My ability can erase the 'anomalies' on them, but not yours."

"I don't like City Hall, but I dislike uncontrollable variables like you even more. Metropolis is like a giant cesspit full of toxic substances, yet those who want to survive can still struggle on."

"After all, that person merely wanted Metropolis to exist. The same cannot necessarily be said of the higher-dimensional wills behind you."

"So when I first met you, I wanted to deal with you, this nuisance, while I had the chance. But considering how hard-won every life is, I decided to give you an opportunity—and you took it."

Red Ghost spoke bluntly.

"I've always been good at seizing opportunities. Otherwise, I wouldn't have lived this long."

He bragged a little.

"Indeed. You seized every opportunity that came afterward as well. So I've decided to give you another one."

"Tell me, what exactly is your purpose? If you don't wish to answer, I'll exile you back to your original world. If your answer satisfies me, I'll allow you to remain in Metropolis."

"But if you lie, then stay in Shelter with us forever. Don't think about using those tricks of yours to escape. They won't work in front of me."

Red Ghost clenched its fist, and six Iron Curtains appeared in the air, imprisoning Liu Zheng within them.

"Warning: The player has been bound by an unknown skill. The instance cannot be settled until the restraint is removed."

The system prompt followed.

"I knew it."

Unexpectedly, Liu Zheng was not surprised by this outcome.

Metropolis stood