Day of Imprisonment

“In this world, there is no absolute fairness. Sometimes, people have to learn to accept their fate.”

Suddenly, the Mystical Arts Master seemed to express a sigh, or perhaps it was a declaration of a peculiar victory.

However, everyone could tell that he was referring to the matter of ‘substituting’ for Lin Qiqi's bet just now, the implication being that strength determines everything. If you don't have the strength, it's your fault for losing.

“What he said actually makes a lot of sense.” Luo Xi said to Lin Qiqi with a look of agreement.

The latter was speechless.

She had already chosen her number, and now she had the highest number of everyone, with only Poison Scorpion qualified to compete with her, but even then, she could only get the same number as her, 344.

The possibility of this number busting was extremely high.

In short, the choices of the remaining three people would be crucial next.

Luo Xi then said, “Since it's the final round, then I need to confirm some things.”

“What do you want to confirm?” the Gambling Ghost asked, “I can answer anything.”

“It's nothing much, I just want to reiterate the rules. Now that we're in the fifth round, according to the Gambling Ghost's rules, betting involves the choice to call or fold. Only those who call have the qualification to continue choosing and participating in the game. If you don't call, it's considered a forfeit.”

“Uh, right, that's how it is.” The Gambling Ghost was stunned for a moment, a hint of confusion flashing in its eyes at first, but then, that hint of confusion disappeared without a trace, and it returned to normal.

The others were the same. Lin Qiqi and Poison Scorpion didn't notice anything wrong, because what Luo Xi said was indeed the rule of this game. Only the Mystical Arts Master, like the Gambling Ghost, was stunned at first, before nodding.

“So, if I want to continue playing, of course I have to call, right? Then I'll also bet my card ring.” Luo Xi took off the card ring from his finger, walked up to the Gambling Ghost, and handed it to him, while whispering something.

Only the two of them knew what was said, and no one else heard it at all.

“Is this round going to be played so big?” The Mystical Arts Master frowned, obviously caught in some hesitation.

After all, betting the card ring was equivalent to betting all of one's assets.

This was no joking matter.

Once lost, it would truly mean immediate bankruptcy.

And Luo Xi, after betting, had already started choosing a number. He was the complete opposite of Lin Qiqi, choosing the number 4.

This was already the smallest number left, as 1, 2, and 3 had already been chosen.

“Which means, the sum of my five numbers is now 249. If you guys bust, then I can win.” Luo Xi said with a smile.

If successful, Lin Qiqi would be finished.

Although there was no bloody violence or killing, at this moment, the gambling game was even more intense and stimulating than seeing blood with every strike.

In that case, only the Mystical Arts Master was left.

The Mystical Arts Master smiled, glanced at the Gambling Ghost, and shook his head, “I give up betting, I forfeit.”

“What?” Hearing this, the one with the biggest reaction was Poison Scorpion.

She simply couldn't believe it.

“You, you…”

“What about me? Am I not allowed to forfeit?” the Mystical Arts Master asked the Gambling Ghost.

The latter shook its head, “Of course, it's allowed. We emphasize fairness and impartiality, so you can give up.”

“That's perfect, then I forfeit.”

“Mystical Arts Master, are you setting me up?” Poison Scorpion was furious. At this moment, she was behaving hysterically.

“No, I just feel there's a risk. Besides, the person targeting Seventh Bro is you. I don't really have any deep-seated hatred with her, understand? I'm just a mercenary, a hunter. I cooperate with you when I see benefits, but if I find the risk is too great, of course I have the right to withdraw. Surely, I wouldn't jump into a pit knowing it's a trap? The price you gave isn't enough to risk my life.”

Poison Scorpion was dumbfounded.

If the rules allowed, she would have used her ability to sting this bastard to death right now.

She didn't expect that at the final moment of this gambling game, the Mystical Arts Master would actually forfeit and withdraw.

“What are you afraid of? You haven't lost yet. Just like you said, according to probability, your chances of winning are very high now, over 70%.” The Mystical Arts Master smiled.

Poison Scorpion listened, thought about it, and nodded.

Indeed, the game hadn't been decided yet, and it was normal for the Mystical Arts Master to not bet because he felt the stakes were too high. Moreover, with her total of 295, the probability of busting was much lower than Lin Qiqi's 344, and the possibility of being close to the Gambling Ghost's number was also higher than the other person's 249.

The odds of winning were high, the advantage was with her!

“Then, the three players have completed their bets, choosing their fifth number. One person has forfeited. If there are no problems, I will announce the final result.”

The Gambling Ghost was very excited at this moment.

Gambling, to it, was full of attraction, even if it, as the dealer, didn't win, it still enjoyed it.

It paused for a moment, obviously building up the atmosphere.

Everyone could see it, but had to hold their breath at this moment, listening to the other party announce the final result.

“My number is 344. Congratulations to this short-haired beauty. Although your five individual numbers are different from mine, the total completely matches my total. According to the rules, the reward is 4 times. Of course, the reward is paid by the other players. Now, you can demand it from them. Remember, if someone doesn't pay, they will be dealt with according to the rules. Oh, right, those who forfeit in the round they forfeit in don't have to pay the odds, but the rounds they bet in before, they have to pay according to the odds.”

After the Gambling Ghost finished speaking, everyone except Luo Xi was dumbfounded.

“What, matched the total? This, how is this possible?” Poison Scorpion was the first to jump out and shout loudly. She collapsed at this moment.

Lin Qiqi won.

And not only won, but also matched the total. In that case, she would have to pay 4 times her previous bets.

But she had even bet her card ring, how could she possibly afford to pay?

It was over.

Everything was over.

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Therefore, she absolutely would not accept this result.

She didn't believe it.

“Are you questioning me?” The Gambling Ghost frowned, and instantly, a terrifying pressure enveloped her. The powerful force immediately made Poison Scorpion recognize reality.

“According to the rules, I can't lie about this matter. Matching is matching. The total of my five numbers is indeed 344. I can swear this to the gods. What you need to do is accept the bet and admit defeat, instead of making unreasonable trouble. Doing so will only make you die faster and more miserably.”

The cold voice and the terrifying reality made Poison Scorpion tremble all over.

Die?

No, this was no longer a matter of life or death.

She had bet everything, she had no cards left, not a single one.

If she died, she would become an amnesiac.

This was too terrifying.

It was a result she absolutely did not want to accept.

She completely collapsed, falling into fear. Suddenly, she looked at the Mystical Arts Master, “Save me, save me!”

The Mystical Arts Master was stunned for a moment, smiled, and shook his head.

A gentle and firm refusal.

“Damn it, it's you, you knew all along that you couldn't win, so you forfeited. You should have told me earlier, you bastard.” At this moment, Poison Scorpion had completely fallen into madness and hysteria.

She pounced on the Mystical Arts Master.

But in the next moment, her body suddenly stiffened, unable to move, as if her limbs and head were bound by an invisible force.

“I report, she tried to attack me.” The Mystical Arts Master said.

“Looks like it!” The Gambling Ghost smiled sinisterly, “According to the rules, the administrator in charge of the specific area has the right to deal with the offender wherever the violation occurs. Haha, great, I've been waiting for so long, and finally, I've got one.”

In the next moment, the Gambling Ghost pounced on her, suddenly opening its mouth, using a mouth that opened several times wider than a normal person's, and bit Poison Scorpion in one go, then dragged the long-haired woman who was screaming in despair into a vortex of darkness.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye, and only a high-heeled shoe was left on the ground.

“That was cheap for her!” Lin Qiqi looked at the Mystical Arts Master at this moment, the latter smiled, and immediately took out a large stack of [Memory] cards.

“According to the rules, the previous four rounds, four [Memory] cards, times four, that's 16 [Memory] cards. I accept the bet and admit defeat.” The Mystical Arts Master gave the cards to Lin Qiqi.

“Also, I want to state that I really don't have any grudges with you. The reason I targeted you this time was just because it was a business deal. However, it seems that my business partner has some problems with their choice of projects. And for me, this is also a failed investment.”

After saying that, the Mystical Arts Master's face showed a strange expression again.

“Strange, I always feel like something is wrong, but I can't put my finger on it.”

“Want to continue gambling?” Luo Xi asked at this moment.

“Who? Me?” The Mystical Arts Master pointed to himself. Seeing Luo Xi nod, he smiled and shook his head, “No, no, I never liked gambling anyway. You know, nine out of ten gamblers lose. What's more, my partner has been eaten by that ghost, so I have even less reason to. And you aren't as weak as I said. I deeply apologize for what I said before. Oh, right, I'm the Mystical Arts Master, you are…”

“I'm a Conman!”

“…” The Mystical Arts Master was a little surprised. He had seen many strange nicknames, but this one, he had never heard of.

“Hello, Mr. Conman, nice to meet you. I think our misunderstanding has been resolved. I look forward to meeting you again next time.” The Mystical Arts Master didn't think much about it. After saying that, he turned and left.

But he was still walking while frowning, as if he was struggling with a problem that he himself didn't know how to solve.