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.

them, he had transcended from a mere acquaintance to their lucky

a true

again!” Ruby beamed with

instincts always pays off! Betting with that guy is like finding a pot of gold

made enough for now. It’s time to stop betting,” Crystal chimed in unexpectedly. She had a feeling that pushing their luck further might end

charm on our side, we just ride the wave and rake in the winnings!” Miles waved

a blue moon.

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

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

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

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

with her sister

added, “I promise that I’ll call it

swear I won’t be

If you insist, I won’t stand in your way. Joy or regret, it’s all on

her head and

knew Ruby and Miles were completely hooked after

now

wondered if this was their lucky streak and if they

that stopping them from betting would cut off their potential

later, the fourth

of earlier bets walked away with a haul of celestial

ignited a surge of interest that drew a crowd around

in the thrill and to try their

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

gamblers. Even though the second crate of

wagers. She was confident