Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

"How could she allow such a small group as the chorus to exist?"

Liu Zheng pursed his lips.

"As an organization grows and expands, differences in ideology are inevitable; perhaps this is a kind of curse."

Andrina sighed.

Because of his differing beliefs from those of Master Albert, Dickins defected from Calculus College and founded the Church of Blood Healing.

The choir, due to its differing beliefs from Amelia's, split into an independent force within the church.

It can only be said that what predecessors did, successors follow; there is nothing new under the sun.

"Oh."

Liu Zheng nodded noncommittally.

The power struggles within the Blood Healing Church had absolutely nothing to do with him, as long as they didn't interfere with his procurement tasks.

If that chorus dares to cause trouble, we'll turn them into a funeral procession.

"Boss, are there any enemies lying in ambush inside? Should we just go in, open the door, and kill them?"

Xia Kai reminded him.

He's also a veteran single-player gamer and knows all too well the tricks of those inhuman game designers.

"Have it?"

Liu Zheng looked at Andrina.

"I'm not sure about that."

Andrina hesitated for a moment before speaking.

For reasons unknown, Amelia allowed the choir to blockade and explore the Calculus Academy, while she herself forbade church personnel from entering.

Andrina had never actually entered Calcalens Academy; everything she knew was told to her by Amelia.

Amelia's memories of Carlason College date back decades, and it's hard to say whether anything has changed over the years.

"Okay, then you can go in first."

Liu Zheng nodded.

He had no intention of showing mercy to women. Since your Blood Healing Church lacked information, then you would naturally have to go and deal with this mess yourselves.

The three gunpowder hunters following behind exchanged glances and nodded to each other.

They thought Liu Zheng would send them to scout ahead, but they didn't expect him to send that woman from the church instead.

This made them feel a little more favorably toward Liu Zheng, in addition to their schadenfreude.

"it is good."

Andrina nodded decisively.

She is a top candidate to become the next leader of the "Holy Blood" hunters, not because of her beauty, but because of her ability and magnanimity.

She always took the lead when hunting wild beasts and exploring ruins.

"Boss, do you need me to go?"

Xia Kai volunteered.

"Don't forget, kid, this is just a copy."

Liu Zheng glanced at him.

Even if the instance world is real, they are still just players, and their stay is measured in hours.

Taking risks for the sake of humanity is acceptable, but taking risks to pick up girls is a bit foolish.

"Hehe. I just wanted to do my part for you, boss."

Xia Kai scratched his head and explained sheepishly.

There's no way around it; silver hair, red eyes, trench coat, nun, beautiful older sister—these elements combined are practically tap dancing on his psyche.

"You should focus more on your own survival. Spend more time thinking about how to become stronger, not how to pick up girls. Look at me, the boss. I survived that hellish dungeon of Metropolis because of my single-mindedness and time management. I never do anything as boring as picking up girls or enjoying myself."

Liu Zhengyi sternly admonished him.

Chapter 304 If it were Mr. Liu Zheng

"You're right, boss. I guess I'll just have to keep playing it safe."

Xia Kai said admiringly, then decisively hid behind him.

"Delivery driver, may I come in?"

Andrina was speechless.

These two were having such a great time performing their comedy routine, did they even consider how she, the person involved, felt?

Putting aside the fact that she can't get married and have children, even if she could, she would never be interested in a weak person like Xia Kai.

It would be more like it were Beethoven or Liu Zheng instead.

"Wait, what am I thinking about?"

Andrina shook her head violently, banishing those chaotic thoughts from her mind.

She glared at Xia Kai fiercely, leaving him completely bewildered.

Is it really necessary to be so disgusted with him just because he didn't accompany her into the cave?

As the big boss said, women are trouble; if you want to live long, you have to stay away from them.

"Alright, go ahead. If anything happens, shout for help, and I'll get Xia Kai to rush in and save you."

Liu Zheng said.

"Then I think it's more reliable to save myself."

Andrina couldn't help but complain, then lifted the vegetation covering the cave entrance and stepped into the cave.

Soon, a loud gunshot rang out from inside the cave.

"There really is a door-opening kill. Hey, need help?"

Liu Zheng shouted loudly.

"No need, I can handle the other one!"

Andrina suddenly cried out, followed by a muffled groan.

"Alright, you can go and play the hero to save the damsel in distress now."

He turned his head and said sarcastically.

"I'm no hero at all, you're the real hero, boss."

Xia Kai flattered.

"Ha, you're all so stubborn. Come at me!"

He shouted and then led the way into the cave.

Xia Kai followed closely behind, holding a boning knife.

The three gunpowder hunters exchanged a glance and followed them inside.

As soon as Liu Zheng entered the cave, he saw the lantern that had been thrown on the ground.

For some reason, the lantern, which was originally capable of illuminating a large area, only illuminated a small area around it.

Further away, you can only see vague outlines.

However, with his exceptional perception, he was still able to see Andrina, who was engaged in fierce combat in the distance, and the monsters that were besieging her, even with this faint light.

Not two, but four.

These monsters seemed to have camouflage, and even Liu Zheng couldn't see their appearance clearly, only their hunched figures and unusually long arms.

Andrina was wielding her hunter's staff, which had stretched into a long, serpentine shape and twisted and turned in the air, its powerful wrist making it impossible to maneuver.

The four monsters kept probing, but none of them could get close.

However, there was still a patch of blood on her shoulder, indicating that she had been injured in the initial sneak attack.

"Don't let them extinguish the lanterns."

Hearing footsteps, Andrina shouted.

"Xia Kai, watch the light."

Liu Zheng gave the order.

"Huh? Good, good."

Xia Kai reluctantly agreed and then ran toward the lantern.

"follow me."

Liu Zhengze led three gunpowder hunters into the battlefield.

The cave was not very large to begin with, and they quickly rushed to Andrina and each chose a monster to fight.

With their help, Andrina was finally able to catch her breath.

She took a step back, then took a blood collection device from her coat pocket and plunged it into her injured shoulder.

Her injuries were far more severe than they appeared. The monsters' claw attacks seemed to have penetrating power. Despite her hunter's armor remaining undamaged, the wounds inside were deep enough to expose bone.

Andrina's ability to hold on until their rescue was already a testament to her exceptional physical condition and incredible willpower.

However, as the high-quality holy blood began to flow into her bloodstream, the torn muscles quickly contracted, and the cracked bone seams healed rapidly.

She stretched her shoulders, but didn't immediately join the fight.

The hunter's staff is a dangerous weapon, not only against enemies, but also against oneself and even teammates.

Especially in such a dark and cramped space, if she were to rashly join in, she might very well do more harm than good.

Of course, Liu Zheng didn't need her help.

With his sense of perception, even without sight, he could hear the monsters' movements through hearing.

The broadsword was used to parry left and right, like a shield wall blocking the monster and preventing it from getting close.

He even had the leisure to observe the situation of his newly recruited underlings.

The three gunpowder workshop hunters performed well, forming a tight triangular formation to fight off the three monsters' attack.

Although they did not fire to avoid friendly fire, the heavy guns and the added blades still made their attacks very lethal.

Moreover, their teamwork was excellent, and the weapon lengths were well-matched, so for a time the monsters really had no way to deal with this turtle formation.

"Xia Kai, bring the lantern over here."

Liu Zheng shouted.

"okay."

Upon hearing the order, Xia Kai immediately jogged over.

As the firelight drew closer, one of the monsters let out a weak cry, and then the four monsters, as if by unspoken agreement, abandoned their opponents and ran deeper into the cave.

Their movements are incredibly fast, like a wisp of darkness disappearing into darkness.

The three gunpowder hunters had no time to react and could not see the escape route; they could only watch helplessly as the gunpowder hunters left.

However, the one that attacked Liu Zheng was not so lucky.

"Want to run?"

He swung his tentacles as soon as the monster roared.

Three tentacles shot out simultaneously, two binding the monster's hind legs and one encircling its neck.

Ironically, the monster's charge was so strong that Liu Zheng didn't even have to exert any force; it threw itself upside down, breaking its neck in the process.

"You think you can get away with offending the delivery driver? Let me see who you are."

Liu Zheng stepped on the monster, then took the lantern and shone it on its face.