Barren picked up a set of black athletic clothes from the ground, put them on, and said, "No matter what, we're ahead of the Black Chess Faction by 17 to 9 in Chess Players. I can't think of how we could lose for now."
[C] glanced at Barren. "We don't say things like that where I'm from."
Barren glanced at [C]. Though she was a woman, there was a chilling ruthlessness about her. Just as he was about to speak, movement came from Ai Li's side again.
Another Tarot Card on display slipped free and landed in Ai Li's hand.
It was a Tarot Card emanating a black glow, signifying misfortune.
Ai Li's expression darkened. "Another piece of bad news..."
The image showed a half-naked Devil with pointed horns and pitch-black iron chains in its hands. Its face was ferocious, with blue skin, protruding fangs, and a wicked grin.
"The Devil, Devil!"
Ai Li's expression sank slightly.
The Devil card represented negative paths such as restraint, desire, and corruption. Whose card was this?
Ai Li continued tossing the dice in his hand and finally confirmed the identity.
"V..."
"That guy should still be in District 13."
Barren said, "If his path from here is 'restraint,' then it means he's very likely been controlled by the Black Chess Player and will have his 'codename' taken away."
[C] spoke in a low voice. "If that's the case, dying sooner might be a better outcome for him."
"At least his codename won't fall into the hands of the Black Chess Faction."
Barren said, "The [Nightmare] in District 13 has already closed."
"If we want to get in, we can only use a synchronized [Nightmare] to collide with it and forcibly tear our way inside. That's unrealistic..."
[C] shot him a sidelong glance. "Idiot,