Can’t Win Me Back

“You… You used poison?” Number 24 clenched his teeth. His face burned with fury and disbelief.

He tried to push himself up, but he felt weak. Even wiggling his fingers felt like a Herculean task.

“In the battle ring, fair play reigns supreme,” Number 95 said calmly. “Even resorting to tactics like poison or hidden weapons is deemed acceptable within the rules.”

He added, “Moreover, I wasn’t out for blood. I just want to incapacitate you momentarily. If my aim had been lethal, you’d be dead already.”

“Why you—” Number 24 was left speechless. Although he was reluctant to admit defeat, he begrudgingly accepted it.

The rules didn’t forbid the use of poison, and his opponent’s frontal assault couldn’t be deemed an ambush.

His failure to defend himself boiled down to his own lack of strength.

“This round winner is contestant number 95!” With Number 24 incapacitated, the referee swiftly announced the match’s outcome.

Soon, the venue erupted in applause.

“Haha… We did it again! Another win in the bag!”

“One move, and it’s game over. Contestant number 95 is awesome!”

“When it comes to being impressive, it’s gotta be our lucky charm! He calls the shots, and bam, there’s our winner. Truly amazing!”

Cheers and excitement filled the air at the betting table as everyone reveled in the moment.

Those who had placed their bets on contestant number 95 were celebrating.

Initially, they doubted the man in gray. But now, they held him in absolute trust and admiration.

had transcended from a

considered him a true

We won again!” Ruby

like finding a pot of

we’ve made enough for now. It’s time to stop betting,” Crystal chimed in

our side, we just ride

Opportunities to earn celestial stones like this are once in a blue moon. We can’t

not get too greedy. In games like these, regret usually sets in when it’s

and Ruby had already amassed a substantial stash of celestial stones. It would be enough for them to make

With all these celestial stones laid out before us, turning a blind eye would

so much. Today’s our lucky day. We will hit

arms with her sister and

promise that I’ll call it quits once I’ve

I won’t be

won’t stand in your way. Joy or

shook her head and

Miles were completely hooked after

them now felt

was their lucky streak and if they would keep raking

reasoned that stopping them from betting would cut off their potential earnings. Hence, she stopped persuading

later, the fourth

earlier bets walked away with a haul of

interest that

were eager to participate in the thrill

irresistible. With many winners parading

at the growing crowd of gamblers. Even though the second crate of celestial stones had been emptied, she remained

their wagers. She was confident that soon