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.

he had transcended from a

him a true bringer

again!”

that guy is like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow!” Miles

enough for now. It’s time to stop betting,” Crystal chimed in unexpectedly. She had a

our side, we

a blue moon. We

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

Ruby had already amassed a substantial stash of celestial stones. It would be enough

bold. With all these celestial stones

much. Today’s our lucky day. We will

her sister and smiled

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

swear I won’t

fine. If you insist, I won’t stand in your way. Joy or

head and dropped

knew Ruby and Miles were completely hooked after winning their

to dissuade them now

if this was their lucky streak and if

from betting would cut off their potential

the

earlier bets walked away with a haul of celestial

ignited a surge of interest that drew a crowd around the betting

the thrill and to

of celestial stones was simply irresistible. With many

though the second crate of celestial stones had been emptied, she remained

wagers. She was confident that soon she would reclaim