Chapter 1426: In Modern Day (24)

Even though I'm separated from them at a distance, with all the weirdly

dressed people in the way, I still see the naked man bound in dark red

ropes.

As for whether he's wearing something over the lower half of his body,

or what he's wearing, I can't see it because of the table, chairs, and

other things that are in the way.

In short, the impression that guy gives me is:

A pervert!

And he might even be into S&M.

Of course, it's unclear whether he's a real pervert or just cosplaying.

"Alright, you can go in now," the security guard says casually.

"Huh?" I doubt my ears.

I had lied about being here for Vice President Wu in my rush to give an

excuse. I didn't expect to get permission at all. My original plan was

to sneak in while the security guard went to inquire at the front desk,

and catch that "mushroom man." However, the large-scale cosplay scene

inside gave me a shock, causing me to temporarily fall into a dazed

state of questioning myself: "Who am I," "Where am I from," and "What am

I doing?" I didn't have the chance to take advantage of this opening.

"Vice President Wu has given you permission to enter. Why? Do you not

understand what I'm saying?" The security guard senses my confusion.

I'm even more surprised.

"V-Vice President Wu personally said to allow me entry?"

This...

Is he trying to pull me into his marketing team?

The security officer glances at me.

"You aren't very familiar with Vice President Wu?"

"I've only met him a few times," I quickly emphasize.

The security guard turns to look at the company's interior. Seeing that

Vice President Wu wasn't nearby, he says, "Vice President Wu doesn't

like to talk. He doesn't answer questions or give instructions.

"Later, we figured out the rules. Whatever he doesn't object to on the

spot is him giving tacit approval for."

*Is that so... But it could also be because of other reasons. I once

knew a friend who wasn't smart and had a slow reaction. He only

understood the first joke when someone was beginning the second joke.

Perhaps Vice President Wu is such a person. He doesn't answer the

question because he's still digesting the information. He needs more

than ten minutes to think about the answer...* I don't argue

with the security guard and just mutter inwardly.

Since I have an opportunity like this, I obviously wouldn't care if Vice

President Wu really acquiesced or if the Creator had given him looks but

forgot to give him intelligence. I immediately walk past the security

guard and enter the neighboring company.

I carefully circle the edge of the room which is in a noisy din with all

kinds of crazy dancing happening, searching for the mushroom man I

created by mistake.

*Skull decorations... Blood-colored juice... painting made of leather...

This... Not only is the perverted boss next door a multi-level marketing

person, but he also believes in some strange cult?* As I scan my

surroundings, my heart beats faster as my urge to escape increases.

If I wasn't already an Assassin and was able to do a Leap of Faith and

be in possession of extraordinary powers, I definitely wouldn't have

dared to stay any longer.

As I walk, I see a long table filled with breakfast.

At this moment, a man in a long black robe with a hood suddenly turns

his head and looks at me.

"Who are you?" he asks hesitantly.

I reply without any scruples, "I'm cosplaying an employee!"

Just because all of you are cosplaying cultists or all kinds of strange

figures, does that forbid me from doing a serious role?

"Employee..." The man repeats my words in confusion.

*He doesn't seem to have a high IQ... That's true. If I'm doing a MLM

business, I'll definitely like this kind of member more. They're easy to

deceive!* I take this opportunity to walk past the black-robed

man and to the long table.

As I sweep my gaze, joy suddenly surges in my heart.

I see that "mushroom man"!

It's lying in a pile of roasted mushrooms, wrapping itself with a layer

of sauce, pretending to be ordinary, normal food.

However, its seductive aura betrays it.

Even though there's a lot of food on the long table, it still stands

out.

It doesn't seem to have a high IQ as well... I pretend not to

notice as I slowly approach.

Then, I extend my hand toward the mushroom man.

At this moment, a fork stabs the "mushroom man" and lifts it up before I

can get to it.

The "mushroom man" attempts to struggle, but to no avail. It's stuffed

into the mouth of a "beautiful-looking" man with a fork and is chewed.

Poor thing. As it had no mouth, it was eaten by the other party before

it could even scream.

Me: "..."

"What? What's wrong?" the man with the androgynous looks asks in a

muffled voice while eating the mushroom.

"Are you alright?" I ask hesitantly.

Gulp... The beautiful man swallows the last mouthful of

mushroom.

"I'm good."

"Really? You're fine?" I ask subconsciously.

I have a nagging feeling that a strange creature like the "mushroom man"

wouldn't die so easily.

"I'm fine." The beautiful man shakes his head. "You are?"

"I'm with Vice President Wu. How may I address you?" I carefully observe

the other party's condition.

The beautiful man's expression sinks.

"I'm Mr. A."

I stare at him for a few seconds before smiling.

"I'm heading to Vice President Wu's side."

Without any hesitation, I maintain my smile and quickly leave the long

table and walk out the door.

After leaving the neighboring company, I turn to the stairwell and hold

in my expressions. I take out my phone.

"Hello, is this the police? I found the site of a large-scale pyramid

scheme!"