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.

from a mere acquaintance to their lucky

a true

won again!” Ruby

my instincts always pays off! Betting with that guy is like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow!” Miles grinned with

in unexpectedly. She had a feeling that pushing their luck

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

like this are once in a blue moon. We can’t

get too greedy. In games like these, regret usually sets in when it’s

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

you’re always playing it safe. They say fortune favors the bold. With all these celestial

worrying so much. Today’s our

with her sister

it quits

I

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

shook her head and dropped the

Miles were completely hooked after winning

now felt like

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

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

minutes later, the fourth

earlier bets walked away

a surge of interest that drew a crowd

were eager to participate in the thrill and

irresistible. With many winners

at the growing crowd of gamblers. Even though the second crate of celestial stones had

She was confident that soon