Hell Game: Starting in Metropolis
Chapter 681

Metropolis really was a land of remarkable people

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"You're right."

Manager Zhong spoke after a moment of silence.

"Good. Then let's go to your office and talk business."

Liu Zheng patted Manager Zhong on the shoulder.

"This way, please."

Manager Zhong bowed slightly and led the way, just as with any other major client.

The two hurried to the entrance of the Northgold Building and, unsurprisingly, were stopped by a security guard.

"No deliveries inside the building. Put the food in the cabinet over there and call whoever ordered it to come down and collect it."

The Two-Headed Ogre security guard, bigger than two Liu Zhengs put together, pointed at a nearby cabinet piled with all kinds of takeout containers.

For a member of a race notorious for being filthy and crude, this Two-Headed Ogre security guard looked quite presentable.

Not only was his uniform clean and crisp, but his exposed skin was also free of the ulcers, pustules, and bumps common among ogres. He barely even smelled.

Still, although his tone was fairly friendly, his stance was firm. His massive body completely blocked Liu Zheng's path.

"Is there a rule saying anyone dressed as a deliveryman has to be delivering food?"

Liu Zheng tilted his head back to ask.

"Then what's that delivery box on your back?"

The Two-Headed Ogre pointed at the Legendary Delivery Box behind him.

"If you're going to cosplay, you've obviously got to wear the whole outfit."

He spoke as though it were only natural.

"Heh. I suggest you stop testing my patience. When I lose my temper, I even scare myself."

The Two-Headed Ogre's other head spoke.

"It's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. This is my client. I'm taking him to my office to talk business."

Golden Beetle hurriedly intervened.

"Business? What kind of business?"

The Two-Headed Ogre asked.

"Trade secrets. Want to

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