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.

transcended from a mere acquaintance to their lucky

him a

again!” Ruby beamed with

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

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

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

In games like these, regret usually sets in

substantial stash of celestial stones. It would be enough for them to make a breakthrough from their current levels if they

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

our

looped arms with her sister

“I promise that I’ll call it quits

swear I won’t be

insist, I won’t stand in your way.

her head and

were completely hooked after

now felt

a flicker of hope remained within her. She wondered if this was their lucky streak and if they would keep

cut off their potential

the fourth

earlier bets walked away

ignited a surge of interest that drew

in the thrill

all, the allure of celestial stones was simply irresistible. With many winners parading

growing crowd of gamblers. Even though

was confident that soon she would