Chapter 756 – #6-17 Falling Into a Trap (3)
“Is the interior okay? I’ve been preparing since yesterday for today’s meeting. I cleaned out all the clutter I missed, wiped away the dust, bought various props with borrowed money, and voila! “The casino-style interior is complete.”
“I’m not interested.”
Sim Cheong cuts off No. 13’s words as if he were bragging.
I was just about to proudly explain how much money was spent (borrowed) to decorate this place, how much manpower was replaced, and the various ambitious gimmicks and unique slot machines.
Saying that she was a boring woman, No. 13 closed her mouth and frowned.
Sim Cheong urges No. 13 and says.
“Rather than that, please continue what you said a moment ago. How should I praise the fairy… No, no, are you going to release the brainwashing of the heroes?”
“Ah, um… I suddenly don’t feel like talking. Should we do it next time?”
“I don’t mind killing you right here and now.”
“… Sorry, I was joking.”
Seeing Sim Cheong taking out that fearsome weapon (her goblin bat) again, No. 13 hurriedly threw up her hand.
I wanted to spend a little more time talking, but it seems like I’m not the type of person who enjoys that.
So, let’s get straight to the point.
“Secretary. The secretary is strong. “It was definitely like that when I saw the secretary fighting before.”
“But secretary. I think the secretary is too arrogant.”
“Secretary, do you really think you can defeat all of us here alone? I don’t think so. How do you feel?”
Sim Cheong stood up from the sofa she was sitting on.
In her hand, she holds a weapon called a goblin bat, a club that she summoned a little while ago.
“Don’t delay, just answer my question. There will be no next chance.”
A blue flame burns inside those eyes.
An overwhelming and intense eye glow that will overwhelm you just by looking at it.
As a result, No. 13’s body becomes nervous and breaks into a cold sweat.
Number 13 continued speaking, trying hard to hide his nervousness.
“… I’m sorry if my story is boring. All I wanted to say was, is it really necessary to barbarically decide everything through violence in this 21st century? “If the secretary recklessly tries to use violence, I will resist until the end, and if that happens, the secretary will not be safe either.”
“I could lose to you guys? “Do you mean that?”
“I understand that the secretary is confident in his own strength. But they say that even earthworms squirm if you step on them, right? There is also a saying that a cornered rat will bite the cat. And I also prepared as much as I could just in case. In the worst case, I even considered the means by which the secretary and I could meet each other. “Secretary, are you the type of person who would not spare his life for the sake of justice?”
I want to smash the top of the head of the man who dresses more recklessly right now.
However, Sim Cheong calmed his ghostly spirit and glared at No. 13.
However, the blue flame in her eyes is still burning.
“… So?”
“Thank you. Even though it was a long story, it seemed like he was listening well. Anyway, I’m saying I don’t like the tacky way of solving everything with violence. Let’s end it in a more peaceful, more moderate way.”
So, continued No. 13.
“I would like to suggest that we decide through a game.”
At Number 13’s gesture, Apple, who was waiting nearby, placed an object on the desk.
It was a case of an unopened Trump card.
The game proposed by No. 13 is a betting game.
The rule is that you fight with stakes on each other, and you lose the moment you spend more than a certain stake.
And the losing side agrees to the other party’s demands.
No. 13 has a confident expression, as if he believes that he will definitely accept this proposal, but Sim Cheong’s expression when he actually received the proposal is somber.
Why me? It feels like that.
However, before Sim Cheong could ask what was going on, No. 13 struck the bow and continued.
“If the secretary wins, I will undo Rahe’s brainwashing. As the secretary and the fairy wish.”
“… On what basis can I trust your promise?”
“It’s a natural question. And rest assured. Because if you have this, you can never break your promise.”
Following the Trump card, Apple put some paper and pen down on the desk.
And then he gently pushed it in front of Sim Cheong.
It was mostly blank paper with just a few lines of text written on it.
However, Sim Cheong felt a strange yet powerful magical power in that paper.
Instinctively, I realize that this contains an absolute force that can never be resisted.
“It’s a ‘contract’ created with the help of an awakened person. It is a blank sheet of paper except for the content that ‘the terms of the contract below must be complied with.’ “We can fill in that part from now on.”
“… “The contract made using this means that it will inevitably be fulfilled.”
“That’s it. No matter how powerful your opponent is, you can never go against the terms of a contract of your own will.”
Olivia’s Magic 【Real Story】.
No one can go against the contract created by applying it.
Because she was confident that even Rahe could not resist, Olivia tried to use this ability in the past to dominate Rahe as her slave.
We’ll have to wait and see if he will be eaten by Sim Cheong, who is not a human but a goblin, but looking at him being so wary, it seems like we don’t have to worry about him either.
Sim Cheong looked worried.
He doesn’t have to do this because he thinks it’s quicker and simpler to kill No. 13 on the spot.
The goal is to undo Rahe’s brainwashing. Since you held her spade hostage in the first place, you can threaten her with it.
Even if you can’t do anything about Rahe, if you get dragged away by that man’s speaking skills… There was no doubt that this was something to be avoided.
Therefore, Sim Cheong’s mind gradually turned towards violence.
I’m going to kick No. 13’s suspicious offer away and just rush in… In that way.
Did he sense Sim Cheong’s feelings?
Number 13 spoke urgently.
“Even if I win the game, I will free Rahe of his brainwashing. “Isn’t that okay?”
“… ?”
“
Whether I win or lose, and whether the secretary wins or loses, I will undo Rahe’s brainwashing.
Still can’t accept the game?”
Sim Cheong frowned at the sudden, incomprehensible suggestion.
However, the scale, which was about to tilt toward violence, returned to a neutral position.
I wanted to listen to his story just a little more.
“Like I said, whether we win or lose, I will definitely break Rahe’s brainwashing. As a bonus, if the secretary wins, major heroes, including Rahe… “I will also release Ashe and Mer’s brainwashing.”
Sim Cheong had already become convinced through investigation that the captains of the 3rd and 4th divisions had been brainwashed by No. 13.
So, I wasn’t surprised when that name came out of No. 13’s mouth just now. But the offer was surprising.
Isn’t it quite unconventional?
However, since the conditions are so good, it is rather doubtful.
“… So, what are the conditions for you to win? It won’t feel like we just release Rahe, and it’s over.”
“Of course. At that time, we will also ask for this.”
“Hey, shall we listen?”
No. 13 glared at Sim Cheong for a moment, but then she let out a sigh of resignation.
“Okay. Good… The condition for my victory is that neither the secretary nor the fairy should interfere with Spade anymore. Because of me, it’s difficult to do any more harm to that woman. You guys are the same colleagues, so you’re not doing that.”
Secretary Sim Cheong blinked behind his glasses in surprise.
It was a very unexpected proposal.
I thought there would be a bag for his life.
“What. “Is there no need to ask for your life to be spared?”
“… “Can you accept those conditions?”
“No way. That can’t be.”
Number 13 is a dangerous person.
Even if he temporarily removes Rahe’s and other heroes’ brainwashing, there is a possibility that he will take advantage of the opportunity and brainwash everyone again.
And aside from all that, Fairy Snow White chose him as a dangerous person.
With that alone, Sim Cheong could never keep him alive.
“Of course. If I lose, I will run away to my death. Still, if you can’t run away, there’s nothing you can do. I will accept everything.”
“But since I am a villain, even so, these women who suffered because of me… I especially don’t want to see Spade suffer anymore. “Let me live as a normal hero without ever revealing to the outside world that I am related to a villain.”
“So, what are we going to do? Do you accept it or not? If you refuse, I will immediately order all the heroes I brainwashed to start a riot. “For situations like this, have you set up everything so that everyone can receive commands with just one finger?”
Number 13 growls and threatens.
Sim Cheong glared at No. 13 with his hands clasped together.
However, his mouth is tightly closed, and except for the curious look in his eyes, he has a mask-like expression that is no different from any other time.
“Great. However, if I win, I would like to request 『De-brainwashing of all heroes』 As a reward. If you accept, I will accept your offer.”
In the end, Sim Cheong nodded and accepted.
And the two immediately signed a contract.
* * *
『One rule, the type of game is poker. The basic rules follow international rules.』
『Rule one: Each player starts by receiving ██ chips. If you want more chips than that, you must pay the specified ‘price’.』
『One rule: When all the given chips are used up and there are no more ‘prices’ left to pay, it is considered the player’s loss.』
『One rule: If cheating is detected, a severe penalty is applied. Cheating is not only defined by the basic rules, but also includes involvement in the hand using supernatural abilities.』
『However, if the existence of a fraudulent act cannot be proven during a fraud inspection, a penalty is given to the inspector. This is to prevent interference due to indiscriminate fraudulent activity inspection.』
『Rule one: When one side becomes unable to continue the game, for example, is suppressed or killed by violence, the game is invalidated without a win or loss.』
* * *
The rules of the game, the conditions for victory, and the rewards that will be given upon victory, etc. Are written in detail in the contract.
Apple wrote down the contents of the addition, correction, or adjustment while the two discussed things like, “It shouldn’t be like this,” “It shouldn’t be like that,” In her elegant handwriting.
Once the final contract was drawn up, No. 13 and Sim Cheong each looked closely to see if there were any problems with the contents.
“If this is the case, there are no complaints, right? Secretary?”
“I’m not saying it’s not there at all, but if I edit it any further than this, I’ll be up all night. It’s okay to leave it like this for now.”
Finally, after confirming that there was no problem, the two people finished by writing down their names and putting a stamp on it.
Under strange lighting, amidst strange scents and faintly heard classical music.
The contract between the villain and the goblin was concluded.
