Choosing What to Bet On
With the wind gone to stop the tables and chairs from swaying, and the sea of clouds obscuring the ground, the only reminder of their high-altitude position was a slight feeling of falling...
It was as if they were sitting at a normal dining table.
After all, this feast of the Deity seemed to have some kind of blessing, protecting them from the effects of the low temperatures and thin air at high altitudes.
But...
No one believed that anyone would survive if all the ropes broke.
Therefore, upon hearing the punishment of "two ropes breaking," everyone became extremely vigilant.
Especially considering what Karl just said, it's not hard for everyone to come to a conclusion...
The [Main Dish] seems to be related to Player -versus-player combat again.
After all, the dish is called "[The Blood of the Victor is Always Sweet]"!
It's like Side Dish titled "[A Gift from the End of the World to the Pioneers]"...
Then they actually went and hunted for their own food, becoming self-sufficient.
These two ambiguous "dish names" must both contain some kind of metaphor.
Therefore, the way everyone looked at each other became scrutinizing and confrontational once again.
Lin Yu also wore an amused expression as he scanned everyone's faces.
However, he was secretly praying.
"Please, please don't let it be the kind of direct confrontation!"
First of all, he will definitely give himself away.
Secondly, judging from the attitude of the people who were just robbed, these people might even team up to get "Fluoxetine" first!
Fortunately...
That didn't happen in the end.
The card then announced the Rule.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the Banquet Game used to determine who will taste the [Main Dish] is very simple... you don't need to do anything yourself."
As soon as he finished speaking, a four-sided screen hung down from above the dining table, suspended by ropes.
Screens used in sports centers or performance Stage with 360-degree seating allow people from all directions to see the content.
On the screen, there is an arena that looks like an Arena ring.
The gray-white stone bricks stand solemnly and neatly, surrounded by a fence made of dark red Iron chain and iron pillars.
Further out from the Arena, there is a high wall and a similarly gray and white seating area for the Audience Seats.
However, the Audience Seats were completely empty at the moment.
Unexpectedly, Carrot whispered the origin of the Arena.
"It's Ground of No Return."
Card was quite surprised and burst into laughter.
"That's right, it's the 'Ground of No Return' of the 'God of Fairness and Judgment.' To ensure this banquet is thoroughly enjoyed, my lord specially borrowed the 'Ground of No Return' from the God of Judgment..."
As he spoke, a tall figure appeared on the screen, on the Arena made of gray and white stone bricks.
It was a large, snow-white werewolf.
It had sharp, interlocking teeth and claws, and its robust body was wrapped in black chains that stretched all the way to the wall behind the Arena.
"Snoring..."
A deep, guttural voice emanated from the werewolf's chest and throat, coming from the speakers behind the screen.
"White Wolf, White Driss, a direct Bloodline of the three werewolf progenitors," Ka introduced unhurriedly, "From 'Night Valley,' imprisoned in the 'Eternal Prison' for committing the blasphemous sins of cannibalism and sewing souls together to obtain forbidden power."
It stood in one corner of the Arena.
Then, a second figure appeared.
This creature was clearly not to Demons with. Its dark red, hard skin with a metallic sheen, powerful muscles, and a stature that was half a head taller than the white wolf over there, along with its four arms and protruding fangs, made it look exactly like a ferocious demon.
Its silhouette was also bound by a thick Iron chain.
"Rakshasa and Biten come from the 'Blood Country.' The entire Rakshasa clan committed Blasphemy and is therefore imprisoned in the 'Eternal Prison.'"
"I'll explain again," Card reiterated.
Then...
The last figure appeared.
A tall, thin, Shadow with long, slender limbs stood there, its entire body pitch black, with only the outline of its facial features barely discernible.
Instead of Iron chain, it wore a silver Collar.
"This... is a life form created by humans. The creator calls it a 'Shadow-Type Pseudo-Human,' a forbidden life form created using Alchemy. After escaping the creator's control, it was imprisoned in the 'Eternal Prison' because it lacked autonomy and was too dangerous."
After introducing the card, there was a pause.
"What you all need to do is very simple..."
"These three are about to participate in a life-or-death competition in the 'Ground of No Return,' and the ultimate winner will leave the 'Eternal Prison.'"
"Everyone just needs to choose the player they believe will ultimately win."
In other words, this is a gamble!
As he spoke, Ka pulled out paper and pen from his pocket.
"Each contestant can be chosen by a maximum of three people—and the order of selection will start with the person who received the fewest Delicious Paper in the previous round."
"Distinguished guest, please make your choice!"
Octopus Ka's free tentacles all pointed towards Li Hua.
Li Hua looked intently at the screen.
Without a doubt, he activated the "Gambler's" ability.
However, Li Hua frowned as he looked at the results on the screen.
After much deliberation, he finally spoke, "Then I choose... Hiten."
"OK--"
Octopus Ka scribbled quickly, and then...
After it stopped writing furiously, the crooked word "Bi Tian" actually floated from its paper and came to hover in front of Li Hua.
"Next one--"
The Octopus Ka pointed to Qianhuan.
Qianhuan looked at Li Hua earnestly. "Dude, for the sake of our years of friendship, can you give me a heads-up?"
"Did you just use the 'Gambler's' ability? What are the odds of Biten winning?!"
Everyone listened intently to Qianhuan's question.
After all, in this type of "gambling" Game...
The abilities of a "Gambler" are, of course, a perfect fit!
Seeing the probabilities will definitely increase your chances of winning.
Li Hua looked at Qianhuan, pushed up his glasses, and smiled.
"Hehe, I'm not telling you."
"Who's been your friend for years, Magician... We've known each other for less than a year, haven't we?"
Li Hua's smile at this moment was a creepy, insincere one.
Despite being treated this way by Li Hua, Qianhuan still smiled warmly.
"Oh, Brother Hua, that's too formal. Although we've only known each other for a little over six months, we've interacted quite a lot in those eight months and twenty-five days."
"Yes, because I've been hunting you down, you 'Freedom Alliance' guy," Li Hua interrupted Qianhuan, speaking with a slightly amused yet cold tone, "Even if I don't tell you the specific probabilities, you can still choose one from me, right?"
"Want to give it a try? Maybe I'll deliberately choose the one with the lowest odds of winning just to screw you over?"