Once the number of cards to be drawn had been decided, everyone urged the Old Antique Shop Owner to deal.
Excitedly, he dealt six cards to Mrs. Sangmei first. Without hesitation, she revealed them. The first card immediately drew cheers from the crowd: the special Moon 3 card of the Flowers suit, Piano Piece: Summer Night. But it did not trigger its special rule: "This card is not the first card, and all Hand Cards are of the same suit."
"It could still be a king or Queen."
The female shop owner said somewhat uncertainly, then lifted the remaining five cards under everyone's wide-eyed, expectant gazes.
Each time she revealed a card, someone softly called out "king" or "Queen," but the final total came to 27 points. She had busted outright.
"Looks like I won."
Shade let out a slight sigh of relief, but the Old Antique Shop Owner still dealt him six cards.
In this situation, Shade did not actually need to reveal his cards. Whether he had busted or not, he would win. But everyone was looking forward to it, and Shade wanted to win with some grace, so he gathered the six cards in front of him.
He reached out to turn over the cards, then lowered his hand again and turned to the Black-haired Girl at the table.
"Tifa, help me reveal them."
He directly called her by name. The maid did not object; instead, she laughed.
She walked to Shade's side.
"Detective, what result do you think it will be?"
"No matter the result, I can accept it."
Her fair hands turned over the cards one by one.
The first was Sun 1.
The second was Moon 1.
The third was Stars 1.
Whispers of discussion reached their ears from all around. No one wanted