Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

8848 was joking.

"No need for that, since work permits can be faked anyway."

He shrugged.

"You dare to say anything, kid."

8848 patted his shoulder hard, his attitude much more intimate than last time.

"Where's the body?"

4399 interjected.

"That pile is it, huh?"

Liu Zheng pointed, only to see a scorched area on the ground.

"They don't even spare ashes, that's impressive. Luckily, I kept one."

He pulled Garcia's head out of the legendary takeout box.

"Is there anything that can prove his identity?"

4399 took the head and asked.

"Is this okay?"

Liu Zheng then took out Garcia's Iron Mask.

"enough."

4399 nodded.

The Border Management Bureau's full-time employees have all received specialized training and are highly sensitive to the aura of deities; he has already sensed the remaining aura of the God of the Round.

In addition, this iron mask is enough to prove Garcia's identity.

4399 unbuttoned his uniform and stuffed Garcia's head and Iron Mask into his collar.

Buttoned up, the uniform was as neat as ever.

"That person just now should be Ma Kui, the captain of the Third Major Crimes Unit of the Third Division of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, and a backbone of the younger generation of the 'hybrid' faction."

"Put your things away," 4399 said.

Liu Zheng nodded, waiting for him to continue.

"The 'Hybrid Faction' is a large faction among the human employees of the City Hall. They believe that the human bloodline itself is not good enough and that it needs to be optimized by constantly intermarrying with other races, so as to eventually form a perfect 'new human' race."

4399 said.

"It sounds like it suits me quite well."

He joked.

"In terms of bloodline, that's true. Black goat calves are considered a rare bloodline among all hybrids, not to mention your bloodline has been enhanced."

4399 nodded.

"But surely there must be aspects that don't suit me, right?"

“That’s right. The ‘hybrid’ faction believes they are superior to pure-blooded humans, and they are also the most supportive of keeping humans as pets.”

4399 replied.

Even if that 'new human' is created, it won't have much to do with us anymore, right?

Liu Zheng squinted and said.

The concept of "hybrids" reminded him of a novel in real life, which featured two races: humans and dragons, and those who were half-human and half-dragon called themselves "hybrids."

A group of elites among the hybrids called themselves a race superior to ordinary humans and planned to replace the dragons and rule all of humanity after they were wiped out.

"I don't know. But if they really create a 'new human,' then we old humans will most likely be stripped of our right to be 'human.'"

4399 said expressionlessly.

"Then it would be better if we stripped them of their right to be 'living people' first. Speaking of which, since there are 'hybrids,' shouldn't there also be 'purebloods'?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"There isn't a narrowly defined 'pure-blood faction,' since humans are still at a disadvantage in the metropolis. If a distinct 'pure-blood faction' were to emerge, it would easily provoke discontent among other races."

"But broadly speaking, anyone who insists on intermarrying only with humans is a 'purebred'."

"And among us, the 'purebred' faction has the highest proportion of members who refuse to be favored."

4399 replied.

"Won't I be discriminated against?"

He asked very directly.

"No, although it's said to have the highest proportion, it's actually not that many. After all, compared to mixed-race individuals, pure-blooded humans don't really have much of an advantage. In fact, many times, those dominant races will even refuse to intermarry with humans."

“In fact, the leader of our ‘Refusal to Be Favored’ faction is a mixed-race person.”

4399 explained.

"I wonder who the leader of our 'Refusal of Favor' faction is?"

Liu Zheng seized the opportunity to ask.

"Have you made up your mind? Joining us is certainly not easy, but leaving is even harder."

8848 reminded.

"Ahem, I don't think I'm qualified to join such a great organization yet. I need to work harder."

He coughed and said.

"You're slippery. But it's better if you don't join. Your position is quite sensitive anyway. It's better for you to continue as an unofficial member. That's what the higher-ups want too."

"However, even though you're an unofficial staff member, you'll still receive plenty of benefits."

8848 said.

"Could the organization reimburse me for my losses this time?"

Liu Zheng took advantage of the situation.

What did you lose?

"A cosplay outfit, a Three-Tails Mirror that seals the dark side of an extremely powerful being, and a perfect-quality, one-time-use offensive item."

"Stop, stop, stop!"

8848 stopped him.

"We don't have any of these things, so how can we reimburse you?"

8848 said with a headache.

No wonder this kid can do so many great things. Just the pile of items on him is enough to frighten people, and that's only from the consumption of one battle. Is the Bloody Restaurant really that good?

"Don't try to play the victim. A bishop of the Yuanshen Church can't possibly be without some redeeming qualities."

"Really not!"

Liu Zheng protested his innocence.

"Although the pile of junk he's wearing is of high quality, only a few of it is actually usable. It's either easy to kill him or easy to attract evil spirits to kill him. I'll show it to my two older brothers if you don't believe me."

He made a gesture as if to take something out.

"Alright, alright, stop digging. If we see it, it'll become evidence."

8848 waved his hand.

"Speak up, what do you want? Don't ask for too much."

"Ahem. I heard that the Public Security Bureau has skill training discs for temporary workers."

Liu Zheng thought for a moment, then tentatively asked.

"Yes, there are. And it's not just the police department, every department has them. But the skills you gain with that thing can never be upgraded in your lifetime. No matter how much you train, you can only increase the proficiency level. Are you sure you want it?"

This wasn't exactly a secret, and 8848 readily admitted it.

“Confirmed. My brothers know my situation; my combat power is mostly in items, so any improvement in my own strength is a good thing.”

"Alright. What type of skill do you want?"

8848 asked.

"My two elder brothers are far more capable and insightful than I am. I will follow your arrangements."

Liu Zheng said.

"This kid's trying to shift the blame onto us. If he's not satisfied with the skills later, he'll blame us for not choosing them carefully enough."

8848 complained to 4399.

"Slippery."

4399 remained expressionless.

"Hehehe, how could that be?"

Liu Zheng's smile was rather smug.

"Sigh, whatever, we brothers owe you one. Just wait."

8848 went back to the car and started searching.

Chapter 517 Shark Skill Missile

"Give."

8848 handed the two CDs to Liu Zheng.

"This is for your own use only, and it absolutely cannot be leaked. Otherwise, if it gets discovered, all three of us will be in deep trouble."

he warned.

"You two brothers can rest assured that I'll handle things."

Liu Zheng assured.

"Yeah, it's because you're a reliable guy, otherwise how would so many good things come your way?"

Liu Zheng took the two CDs, and the item descriptions immediately popped up.

Title: Border Management Bureau Temporary Worker Skills Training CD-ROM & Iron Block (Disposable)

Type: Item

Quality: Excellent

"Effect: Grants the skill 'Iron Block' upon use."

"Note: The good thing about working as a temporary worker at the city hall is that you actually receive a pension if you are killed in the line of duty."

"Can it be taken out of the instance: No"

Title: Border Management Agency Temporary Worker Skills Training Disc - Eyewitness Account (Disposable)

Type: Item

Quality: Excellent

"Effect: Grants the skill 'Witness' upon use."

"Note: The good thing about working as a temporary worker at the city hall is that you actually receive a pension if you are killed in the line of duty."

"Can it be taken out of the instance: No"

"what?"

Upon seeing the effect of the second disc, Liu Zheng subconsciously glanced at 8848.

"Why are you looking at me? I don't have three eyes, what's so interesting about me?"

8848 said meaningfully.

"hey-hey."