Killing the Chicken to Scare the Monkeys

"Merchants will always be merchants..."

Seeing the situation before him, Xu Yue could only sigh inwardly. Rothschild had still completely brought his merchant mindset into this.

Everything revolved around profit, and he viewed others through that same fixed lens.

He would probe and speculate, then use profit-driven logic to determine the other party's moves and intentions.

Admittedly, this was quite a practical approach in most situations, especially for Reincarnators in the Reincarnation Space.

But exceptions would always exist.

For some people, their actions might not prioritize profit above all else.

This time, the balance would probably be broken...

In the end, the five members of the Swastika Society accepted the Reincarnation Space's duel challenge under the other party's provocation.

They had initially issued the challenge in a fit of rage, treating it as their last act of defiance. Yet unexpectedly, that gentleman agreed without the slightest hesitation.

Only then did the five realize that something was wrong, and they seemed to begin urgently contacting someone.

But since the other side had already accepted, there was no avoiding this.

Duel mode was a way for the Reincarnation Space to resolve disputes. It required both parties' consent. It could be a simple ordinary duel, or something could be wagered on it. The Reincarnation Space itself could even act as the bookmaker and open betting.

Of course, the odds were calculated based on the amount wagered by both sides, and they were adjusted in real time. No matter how much was bet, the Reincarnation Space would always collect a 10% commission. It was even possible to win a bet and still have some money deducted. Naturally, there would be a warning before placing the bet...

Above the streets of the Reincarnation Space, a projection of the duel information had already appeared, displaying simple