Hell Game: Starting in Metropolis
Chapter 564

Liu Zheng: You Two Bastards Set Me Up!

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"Alright, bidding is now closed. Rookie, go fetch their competing items."

Penguin Captain gave the order.

"Got it, boss."

A round little penguin crawled out from beneath the table, then waddled toward the three collectors participating in the auction.

"So cute!"

Liu Zheng blurted out, his voice even turning high-pitched.

"Huh?"

The moment the words left his mouth, he realized something was wrong.

Compared to birds, Liu Zheng preferred furry mammals like cats and dogs.

Penguins were admittedly cute too, but not cute enough to make him lose his mind like chubby kittens, fat puppies, or little otters.

"This is Rookie, the fourth boss. He possesses a conceptual ability that makes everyone who sees him think he is the cutest creature in the world. Only those strong enough or with exceptionally high spiritual cultivation can barely resist it."

Projection Man explained.

"Impressive. No wonder he can control such a large auction house."

A leader, a strategist, an engineer, military deterrence, and a diplomat. Forget managing an auction house—even managing a small country would be more than enough.

Penguin Rookie collected the three competing items, then bounced back onto the table.

"The seller may now choose one item from all competing items. The time limit is three minutes. Exceeding the limit will be considered a failed auction. Give me the timer."

Penguin Captain called out. Rike immediately opened his mouth, while Kavas reached inside with his fin and pulled out a timer.

"The countdown begins."

The captain shouted, and Kavas immediately pressed the button.

"Mr. Liu, you need to make your decision quickly."

Projection Man reminded him.

"I choose the Miniature Aken Gemstone."

Liu Zheng made his decision without much hesitation.

The Gecko Tail and Reality Magnifying Glass were good, but they still could not compare to the Shuffled Dice.

Besides,

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