Hearing the ponytailed man's question, Yusaku Kudo thought for a moment, then said, "What if... we exchanged information about the cards in our hands?"
"Don't even think about it."
Ronte flicked his ponytail and snorted. "I knew you people would bring up something so childish.
Why should I? What a joke. I tell you what cards I have, and then you can instantly suppress me? There are two of you. If you run out of options at the critical moment, what am I supposed to do? Wouldn't I just become meat on your chopping block? I can't take on the two of you by myself."
Despite Ronte's refusal, Yusaku Kudo's expression remained calm.
After pondering for a moment, he said, "In that case... there's nothing we can do. But I still hope you remember the time limit of the game. Once twenty-four hours are up, all of us will die."
"Hmph. We'll talk when the time comes. I refuse to believe none of you will crack first."
"So that's what you think. Then I have one last question for you."
"Oh? Fine, ask. As long as it doesn't harm my interests."
"...How did you get up the mountain? At this time of year, there aren't many climbers, yet I didn't see you when I was at the foot of the mountain."
"Heh, isn't that simple? I'm an avid mountaineer. This season is more challenging. I came up a day before you and camped outside. But the snowstorm kept getting worse, so I had no choice but to rush into this villa."
"...I see. Well then, goodbye." Yusaku Kudo said nothing further and led Yukiko Kudo away.
Ronte sneered and immediately shut the door, leaving the two outside.
After leaving the ponytailed man's room, Yusaku Kudo turned and walked over to