The mission completion rate had been pretty high so far, and Lone Bet's effect had never triggered.
But during that patient game of wits just now, Fu Qian had never expected there to be no risk of failure.
As long as the payoff was worth it.
A'wei really was mediocre, and the Clown really did have some taste. But Ji Feng really was insane, too.
In such a chaotic situation, the former might not be completely without a chance.
Of course, judging by the current situation, the Clown's control was still superior.
A'wei had treated him like a Tool Person, but it seemed that A'wei himself was the real Tool Person.
As for when he had fallen into that fate—
"Actually, I should thank you. It really was a lovely gift."
The Clown seemed to find Fu Qian's claim that failure was just failure very much to his liking. He drew in an exaggerated breath, stood up, and struck a pose so elegant it was over the top.
"I'd been wondering how to get things started, but none of the many plans I came up with satisfied me. Being the mastermind behind the scenes is dull, too.
"But after I discovered this newcomer's arrival, I realized that being the mastermind behind the mastermind might actually be interesting. And then you went and added decorative ribbons just for me."
Decorative ribbons... That was a pretty apt description.
Fu Qian understood that the Clown was referring to his impersonation. It had certainly added to the fun for the latter.
And the Clown's recollections had undeniably confirmed A'wei's pitiful nature.
Had this not even been a traitor rebelling, but someone who'd been discovered and set up from the very beginning?
A'wei had seemed to invite the Clown to join the team, but was