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 mere acquaintance to their lucky

considered him a true bringer

We won again!” Ruby beamed with

pays off! Betting with that guy is like finding a pot

to stop betting,” Crystal chimed in unexpectedly. She had a feeling that pushing their luck further might end in

Crystal. We’re just getting started here. With our lucky charm on our side, we just ride

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

get too greedy. In

celestial stones. It would be enough for them to make

the bold. With all these celestial stones laid

stop worrying so much. Today’s our lucky day. We

arms with her

I’ll call it quits once I’ve bagged 300 celestial

swear I

you insist, I won’t stand in your

head and

and Miles were completely hooked after winning

dissuade them now felt like

this was their lucky streak and if they would keep raking in the

stopping them from betting would cut

minutes later, the fourth

earlier bets walked away with

interest that drew a

in the thrill and to try their

the allure of celestial stones was simply irresistible. With many winners parading their success, these newcomers

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

hoped these people would increase their wagers. She was confident that soon she would reclaim all the