Whispering Verse

Just now, Shade suggested that he should bet on special cards, and this proposal was naturally agreed to by the two brothers. What Shade took out was the [Circus Tragedy Headless Clown] he won from the circus magician in the country tavern in Randall Valley. This is a card with the suit color of Star 3 and special effects. Yes: After the game ends, the effect is activated. This card is removed and the total points are increased by 5. This effect must be activated.

Mr. Eric Foran, who wears a monocle in his right eye, and Mr. Charles Foran, who wears a monocle in his left eye, took out "Shacadil's Story·The Love of Wine" and "Xia Kadi Story" respectively. Cady Story·Misty Lady].

[Shacadie Story·Wine Love], flower 4, if at the end of the game, all players have zero cards with the same number in their hands, the card points can be adjusted between 4 and 5.

[Shacadie's Story·Misty Lady], flower 3, if at the end of the game, the sum of all players' hand numbers is less than or equal to (number of players) × 17, you can add 1 to your total points.

"Shakadi Tales" is an ancient collection of tales formed in the southern region of Kasenlik in the early Sixth Age. It contains a variety of themes such as fairy tales and fables, and is a very old storybook. Shade once saw Star 1's [Shacadie's Stories: Frozen Love] (Chapter 1236) in the hands of Stone Oxenfurt. The activation conditions of that card also differed from those of all players after the game. related to the hand situation.

After defeating Stone Oxenfurt, Shade also thought about looking for his Rhodes deck. After all, only Shade knew that he had the Star 1 [Shakardi Story] in his deck. Collection·Frozen Love】and Flower 5's 【Carson Rick Horror Story·Immortal Maria】. But unfortunately, the deck of cards was not in Oxenfurt's possession at that time, and after the Battle of Randall Valley, Oxenfurt Manor was seized by the church, so Shade was unable to obtain this trophy.

But now that I think about it, "Frozen Love" and "Immortal Maria" seem to have hinted at the ending of Shade and Oxenfurt's story from the very beginning.

"How about we use the most basic multiplayer poker rules?"

Mr. Eric Foran proposed while shuffling the cards:

"There are 3 rounds in total. The winner of each round is worth 2 points, the loser but has not busted a card is worth 1 point, the busted card is worth 0 points, and a draw is considered the winner. After three rounds, the total points are calculated. If the scores are the same, an additional game will be played. wheel."

Shade smiled and nodded:

"Of course, no problem. I haven't played a multi-player card game for a long time. Then the person with the highest total score in the end will take the special card of the last person with the total score. The person with the second total score does not have to pay their own special card, but in I have to check out after the card game.”

He added, and of course the Fulen brothers nodded in agreement.

After the three of them shuffled the cards, they exchanged and checked the decks. The person who got the Shard deck was his younger brother, Charles Fullan, who wore a monocle in his left eye. He looked at the special cards in Shade's deck in surprise:

"Oh my God, at least half of these are special cards, right?"

Because he is playing cards as Shad Hamilton, all the special cards are added to Shad's deck. He shook his head and said quite modestly:

"No half, there are only 26 special cards so far."

"The total deck is 54. In other words, if you beat us, you will have exactly half of your special cards."

Mr. Eric Foran said, and then saw his brother showing an even more surprised look:

"Oh, this card is..."

He saw the [Original Earth]. Because the Prophet Association had just completed the identification of this card and the news had not spread yet, only a few people knew that another founding card had fallen into Shade's hands.

"Yes, it has been authenticated and it is genuine."

Shade said again with a natural expression, and Mr. Charles Fullan showed an expression of awe.

"What do you see?"

Mr. Eric Foran asked curiously, but his brother did not answer:

"If you're lucky, my brother, you'll be able to see it soon. I hope you won't be too surprised then. Mr. Hamilton, your deck is fine. This really opened my eyes. I think there must be many people." Even if I spend money, I want to see your deck, let alone touch it with my own hands.”

He handed Shade's deck back to him.

The three gentlemen each took a sip of their own drinks. The sunshine in the suburbs at noon in early spring was very strong. Whether it was because of the drinks or the upcoming card game, they all felt a little warm on their backs.

At this time, another group of policemen passed by the market path outside the Terrace Tavern. At the same time, well-informed people were spreading gossip in the market about the "assassination of the count" that had just occurred, but this had nothing to do with the gentlemen playing cards. .

Both Mr. Fulan have three special cards in their decks. After the inspection was completed, the three decks were placed on the table together. Then everyone took out the first card, covered it on the table, then reached out and took out the second card, and then each checked the card points.

"Speaking of..."

Shade lifted up the second card and saw that it was the Moon 9. Then he inserted the Moon 9 into the gap between the first hidden card and the table, picked up the first card and put it in front of his eyes. Carefully move the moon 9 until the flower 9 is revealed.

Flower 9, [Legend of the Brave·Bard Fletcher], when this card is drawn, if this card is the first card, it will have no effect. Therefore, the points of Shade's two cards were 18. He knocked on the table to signal that he would stop playing, but he did not reveal his hidden cards:

"Mr. Fulan, what do you think of Earl Lewis? I heard that his reputation is not very good. There seemed to be people talking about him just now. Oh, I don't want you to say bad things about him behind his back. I just want to say something bad about him. I'm curious. Did he have any opinion of me when we last met at the opera house? He didn't even shake my hand when I extended it."

Mr. Eric Foran and his brother drew the third card together, and said very cautiously:

"The rumors are partly true. Well, actually most of them are true. I never like to speak ill of people behind their backs, but Earl Lewis... does have a big problem in the relationship between men and women. . We all have to admit that he does have a good deal of politics and is quite loyal to Kasenrik, so this time he led the team to visit the Pearl of the North. No one is perfect, it’s just that the earl has some big shortcomings. "

He chose to stop on the third card, while Mr. Charles Foran looked at his hand and still hesitated:

"Brother is right, and there is another point. Earl Lewis is very arrogant and has a natural prejudice against northerners. Please allow me to apologize to you on his behalf, Mr. Hamilton. He did not mean to target you, but... .... I’m sorry to say it, but it’s directed at all Delarians.”

Shade smiled, and then Mr. Charles Foran also announced the suspension. The three of them revealed their trump cards together. Shade had 9+9=18 points, and Mr. Eric Foran had 8+5+5 which was also 18 points. As for Mr. Charles Fullan, who was hesitating just now, it was 10+1+6=17 points.

"Sure enough, I should take the risk and try again."

The gentleman wearing a monocle in his left eye sighed, then threw the three cards in his hand aside, and the three of them started the second round together.

"After the incident in Tobesk is over, are you going to return to Willendale City? The spring here is very beautiful. If you have time, it is definitely not a waste of time to stay and take a look."

Although the outsider has never seen the spring in Tobesk, he still suggested this.

Mr. Charles Fullan nodded and looked at the scenery of the market while taking the cards. The scenery outside the city in early spring is really beautiful:

"We have also heard about the spring scenery of the Pearl of the North. It is said that the city is filled with fog, but the sky outside the city is more charming than the blue paint mixed by the best painter. Look, the sky is this color now. But it is a pity that we still have a mission. I think you also know that the negotiations in the Pantanal region are about to begin. After leaving Tobesk City, we will go directly to the border."

Now that the location of the negotiations between the two countries has been announced, it is not a secret topic.

"That's really a pity."

Shade looked at the two cards in his hand and drew a third card:

"I haven't been to Green Lake City and Michaela Blast Furnace City yet. It is said that the scenery there is also very good. I have seen photos of the legendary glass blast furnace in the book. It is really spectacular."

"Glass blast furnace" is not a blast furnace made of glass, but a blast furnace that makes glass. The "Micaila Blast Furnace City" itself is world-famous for the production of glass products. The ancient blast furnace located in the center of the city is a symbol of that city.

"You must go and take a look when you have time. You can't tell much just by looking at the photos."

Mr. Eric Foran nodded and said, while Mr. Charles Foran did not draw the third card:

"Compared to Michaela Blast Furnace City, Green Lake City in Delarian is older, but its development status is worse. The two cities are so close to each other, but the situations are almost completely different. I really want to investigate Let’s take a look at the kinship and economic and trade connections between the cities on both sides.”

The three of them stopped drawing cards, and Shade smiled and showed his hand:

"It seems that I got lucky this time. My third card is this. Sun 10, [Original Steam Engine Mark 9]. When you draw this card, if you already have at least two cards in your hand, And if all the cards held are of the sun suit, the number of this card can be adjusted between 9 and 10."

The first two cards of Shade were Sun 5 and Sun 7 [Southern City Randall Valley]. The latter's special rules require that there are cards with a value of 7 in the hand, so the activation conditions are not met:

"Adjust Sun 10 to Sun 9. In this way, my points are 9+5+7=21 points."