Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

"We are not open for business yet. Please come back later."

A detached voice responded to him.

Liu Zheng looked up and saw a woman wearing a high-necked undershirt and a white wool coat appear on the second floor at some point.

Her hair was styled in a high bun, and she had a face that exuded peace and prosperity, like a noblewoman who had stepped out of a period drama.

A teardrop-shaped sapphire wrapped around her fair neck and slid into the bottomless cleavage.

A woman this beautiful would captivate any man at first sight.

But for some reason, he felt only a slight chill in his heart.

"I'm here for an interview."

Liu Zheng held up the notice in his hand.

"The city hall is throwing garbage here again."

The woman frowned.

He felt no emotion whatsoever at her evaluation.

Because he had heard things that sounded even worse than that.

"I'm Si Xue, the owner of this restaurant. We have three positions available. Which one would you like to apply for?"

The woman glanced at him and said.

"Could you tell me which three positions are being considered?"

Liu Zheng asked politely.

"Delivery, kitchen helper, waiter/waitress."

Si Xue said calmly.

Of the three, the waiter/waitress sounds the safest.

After all, the kitchen itself represents bloodshed and violence, and delivering food means going into the world outside the restaurant.

Although nothing happened to him on his way here, that was probably due to plot protection.

However, judging from the decor of the Bloody Restaurant, its guests must be either rich or powerful.

Serving rich people in real life is troublesome enough; rich people in this bizarre world must be even more difficult to deal with.

"Boss, I'll do whatever you ask me to do. With your discerning eye, the position you've assigned me is definitely the most suitable for me."

Liu Zheng thought for a moment and said.

"Interesting, a piece of trash with a bit of cleverness."

Si Xue's lips curled up slightly, and the sudden burst of brightness made him a little dizzy.

Liu Zheng quickly held his breath and calmed himself down.

One smile almost made him lose his composure; it was too dangerous.

This woman is definitely not human.

"Then you can go deliver food."

Si Xue's smile vanished in an instant, replaced by a frosty expression that made one wonder if it had all been an illusion.

"Okay, boss."

He nodded.

That works too. He's delivered food before, so he has experience.

"Niu Ma, take him to the handover."

Si Xue said calmly, then stepped up the stairs and disappeared around the corner of the corridor.

"Yes, boss."

With a muffled thud, a cow or a horse ran out from the corner.

It has the body of a horse and the head of a cow, with two cow horns reflecting a dark, oily sheen.

Yes, literally a cow or a horse.

"What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen cattle or horses before?"

It said in an unfriendly tone.

"I'm sorry, I've never seen such a handsome bull before, I didn't react for a moment."

Liu Zheng withdrew his shocked gaze and quickly apologized.

"You have good taste, I forgive you."

The ox and horse snorted.

It was clear that it was very pleased with Liu Zheng's praise.

"The boss is right. As a human being, you are indeed very smart."

The ox and horse raised their front hooves and patted him on the shoulder.

"Do a good job, human, or I'll eat you."

It opened its thick lips, revealing sharp, serrated teeth inside.

Chapter 2 Handover Work

"Come with me."

Niu Ma flicked its tail and led Liu Zheng deeper into the restaurant.

Walking along the employee entrance, the two soon arrived at a three-way intersection.

The left passage was lit by a red emergency light, the passage ahead was carpeted, and the right passage was blocked by two blue curtains.

He strained his ears; he could almost hear the sound of bones being chopped coming from inside the curtain.

"Go straight ahead to the waiters' break room, the kitchen is on your right, and our area is on your left. Remember that, don't go to the wrong place."

The ox and horse reminded him.

What happens if you go the wrong way?

Niu Ma didn't say anything, and Liu Zheng didn't ask.

He took a few steps to the left, then suddenly turned around.

Just now, he heard the woman's piercing scream.

Liu Zheng stopped to listen; the screams continued, though they grew weaker and weaker.

"She's probably not dead yet. Do you want to go save her?"

Before he knew it, a huge bull's head was close to his face.

Liu Zheng turned around, his hairy face displaying a half-smile.

"Do you want me to go?"

He stared into its big eyes and said.

"Work is so boring, it's nice to have some fun. But..."

The ox and horse raised their nimble front hooves, hooked their arms around Liu Zheng's shoulders, and turned him around.

"You're very lucky. I do need a helper now."

Liu Zheng was pushed forward by it, the force of which was too great to resist.

"Everyone here needs a job."

Amidst the meaningful words exchanged between the ox and the horse, the two left the crossroads.

The woman's screams faded into the distance, remaining deep within the curtained doorway.

"arrive."

A few minutes later, Niu Ma released Liu Zheng's shoulder.

Ahead of them was a dark passage, and to their right was a somewhat old wooden door.

“That’s the delivery exit, and this is our break room.”

After the ox and horse finished speaking, they opened their mouths, and their thick tongues curled upwards, revealing the key hidden underneath.

It was biting the key, trying to align it with the keyhole on the door.

Clearly, it is quite difficult.

"do you need my help?"

Liu Zheng couldn't stand it anymore.

"Oh, come on then."

The cattle and horses opened their mouths, and foul-smelling saliva dripped down the key.

He took the key without changing his expression and then inserted it into the keyhole.

With a creak, the door opened.

"Oh, well done. You are indeed somewhat useful after all."

The oxen and horses praised it.

Then, it turned its head to look at its back, where a slender hand was stroking its fur.

"what are you doing?"

The ox and horse managed to furrow their brows with difficulty.

"Wipe your hands."

Liu Zheng said calmly.

"I know, what I mean is, why are you rubbing your hands on me?"

The cattle and horses' breathing gradually became heavy.

"I never take advantage of others, and I don't want saliva that isn't mine."

He said seriously.

The nostrils of the ox and horse suddenly flared open, and a fierce glint flashed in their large, bell-like eyes.

Liu Zheng simply looked at it calmly, his eyes showing neither fear nor provocation.

After a long while, the ox and horse snorted.

"Human, you have too much cleverness."

It said in a muffled voice.

It knew that this human was testing its limits.

"Be smarter, and you'll die slower, right? You don't want to find a new partner so soon, do you?"

he replied.

"That's true. If they were all like those idiots before, I would have been killed sooner or later. However, being too clever can also lead to death."

The ox and horse grunted and said.

"Then I'll have to ask you for more guidance, Boss Niu Ma."

Liu Zheng smiled broadly.

Why should I give you pointers?

The oxen and horses looked at him with their eyes askew.

"because."

Liu Zheng wanted to say it was because you needed his help, but saying that too much would definitely provoke Niu Ma's rebellious mentality.

Looking at the bulging muscles of the cattle and horses, and the protruding spines of the cattle, he had a sudden inspiration.