Let's play cards! In a different world of swords and magic

Are you too confident in your own hotel?

That’s right, it is not difficult to see from the two proudly standing blue-eyed white dragon statues at the door that this Blue Eyes Pavilion is one of the companies of the Duke Sett family.

No matter how expensive or luxurious it is, for Kemaset, returning here is like going home.

"(╬￣皿￣)=○What a damned rich man! Since you've given me a chance, I'm going to bankrupt you this time!"

Forget it, Aisha, with your appetite, even if you have ten more clones, you can't eat Kema down.

If it were ten Licias, it would be possible.

You Ling: "Why don't you think about why Kema brought you here?"

After arriving at this extremely exaggerated hotel, the thoughts between You Ling and Aixia seemed to be completely reversed.

Now all Aisha can think about is how to bankrupt the damn rich man Kema.

But what You Ling was thinking was... the hotel opened by her own family was concealed enough. In other words, as long as Kema was willing, no one would know that she and Aisha had been here.

If this really was the Hongmen Banquet, it could indeed be done without anyone noticing.

In addition, You Ling inadvertently observed that the top floor of this luxury hotel seemed to have a separate accommodation service with a double bed.

This made You Ling worry. Could it be that the main dish for today's dinner was really Aisha?

Kema was raised as the eldest son since he was young. If he really had that preference, a cute and ignorant girl like Aisha would be the best target.

Then, should I step in to stop it?

With what reasons and in what capacity should one stop it?

This is much more difficult than the choice in a duel.

Under the guidance of the beautiful waitress, Kema and Aisha, who had gone through countless turns, finally arrived at the most hidden and luxurious private room in the entire hotel.

The kind of high-end private room that is obviously not open to the public, but is arranged for private meetings among distinguished guests.

You Ling exclaimed: "That's really awesome, Kema!"

If Aisha was brought in here, she probably wouldn't be able to escape.

The heavy and magnificent door was slowly pushed open, but the scene in the private room was probably something You Ling would never have imagined even in his dreams.

The four people in the room were all old acquaintances from Fu Sheng College.

Yilin: "You guys are finally here, I'm almost starving!"

Kevin: "Did the vice principal give you any trouble?"

Nova: "Aisha, can I sit next to you later?"

Irena: "Hey, those who are late will have to drink three glasses of wine as punishment."

And what these four have in common is that, including Kema who came in later, they all know about You Ling's existence.

Kema whispered, "Then, it's time to prepare to replace You Ling, Aisha Carlos."

"Huh? Wait, why is it Mr. Yu Ling?"

"Because this is You Ling's celebration party." Irena explained with a smile: "If Aisha you don't want to, anyone here can replace you. Of course, you don't want You Ling to be snatched away at this time~"

The celebration banquet specially prepared for You Ling was actually a secret plan that Kema had been preparing before school started.

Not for anything else, just for everything You Ling has done since he arrived.

Everyone here has been saved by You Ling to some extent.

Especially during the Royal Capital incident, You Ling carried the entire situation by himself.

He has experienced the most dark games of life and death, and has resolutely taken on the most risks, but it seems that he has never asked for anything in return from anyone.

For this reason, Kema contacted everyone who knew about You Ling's existence today, and specially selected an environment that would never be exposed, the most hidden and at the same time the most luxurious, to celebrate for You Ling.

Without exception, everyone agreed to this plan.

In order to keep You Ling's sense of surprise, Aixia, who was deceived and brought here, became the last person to know the truth.

“┌(。Д。)┐Good fellow, it turns out you’re not treating me to a meal. Your goal is just…”

I'm the clown myself?

But Aisha didn't feel angry or aggrieved.

On the contrary, I was somewhat moved, moved for You Ling. Everyone gathered here for You Ling, and Ai Xia was no exception. However, Ai Xia herself had the special identity of You Ling's host.

And only Aixia, who had spent the longest time with You Ling, understood best how much You Ling had to bear with just his soul as he traveled to a strange world alone.

So when Aixia saw You Ling's dedication and his companions remembered it in their hearts, she even felt like crying.

Mr. You Ling, everyone has been watching carefully everything you do.

It’s like all the kindness and hope you entrust to us will eventually return to you as goodwill.

"Yes!" After wiping the corners of his eyes, Aixia nodded vigorously, "I'll call Mr. You Ling out right now!"

The Millennium Bricks shone, and after the soul exchange, You Ling successfully replaced Aisha and appeared in front of everyone.

This time it was You Ling who was a little at a loss.

You Ling, who had always been able to remain calm and confident in handling any crisis situation he had encountered before, now seemed flustered in the face of his friends' enthusiasm and kindness.

"So it was prepared for me?"

You Ling scratched the ahoge on Aisha's head guiltily. Before entering the room, he was still suspicious of Kema's ill intentions, but now he was a little afraid to look Kema in the eye.

"Hmph↓↑Don't waste time, let's start the celebration party!"

Kema directly and domineeringly pressed You Ling inside Aisha's body onto the guest of honor's seat.

What followed was the most luxurious dishes that You Ling had never seen before, which were served to the table one by one by the beautiful waitresses.

"This is delicious, You Ling, why don't you try it too!"

Yilin is a typical foodie who focuses on the luxurious dishes on the table. She eats a lot herself and doesn't forget to add more dishes to You Ling's bowl.

"You Ling, I accidentally spilled juice on Aisha's skirt. Let me wipe it for you."

Be sure to sit next to You Ling, and then do many childish actions to get close to You Ling's little princess Nova.

"I won't lose to you next time, You Ling. I will definitely beat you in the next duel!"

The knife and fork skillfully cut the steak and stuffed the food into his mouth, but it did not affect Kevin who kept declaring himself his archenemy.

"Want to drink, Yu Ling? It's just a drink with a taste of alcohol. You asked where it came from. Of course I mixed it myself. But I can't guarantee that it is absolutely safe~"

There is also Irena, who is shaking a strange drink in her hand, always trying to trick You Ling into drinking it.

"After dinner, come and duel with me, You Ling! After seeing your duel with Kevin, I couldn't hold back. Hiccup~ I won't let you get away tonight!"

And Kema, who drank Irena's strange drink and seemed to be almost drunk, had already started talking nonsense.

Although he was surrounded by almost everyone, today's protagonist You Ling was exceptionally silent.

Is it because after traveling through time, I have hardly ever actually eaten any food myself, so I’m not used to it?

Let's just leave it at that.

"That's great, Mr. You Ling." Aixia in the spiritual room was happier than if she had attended the banquet in person.

The food I haven't had for a long time is indeed very delicious.

But You Ling's mood at this moment was filled with things other than food.

Today, You Ling finally understood that even if he traveled alone to a strange world, he was never alone.

Not only the original host Aisha Carlos, but also his own unique bonds have been slowly built up in this new world.

Just like what I said to Kevin during the duel today.

The traces of our common struggle will eventually become our strength to move towards the future.

"Irena!"

"What's wrong, Yurei?"

"Give me the wine, I want to drink too!"

"They say this is an alcoholic drink. But this is how a party should be enjoyed, You Ling, you know it well! Drink it!"

Drinking and chatting happily with friends in another world, something that You Ling had never dared to imagine before actually came true today.

Although before crossing over, You Ling and the Lolita Goddess said that they had nothing to regret anyway, it was undeniable that it was more enjoyable to be alive.

With the Pyramid of Light in hand, the future of playing cards in the other world becomes brighter for You Ling.

"That's not enough wine, Irena."

After three rounds of drinking, the drunk Kema completely relied on Irena, but he looked like he hadn't drunk enough.

Irena said helplessly: "Who knew you could drink so much, Kema? There's no more! Besides, this is really alcohol-free, sober up."

"Humph, I don't care, I want to drink. Mix me a few more bottles!"

Kema, who is rarely seen drunk, is much more willful than usual, and there is no trace of the cool and aloof look he has when he is sober.

Having to shoulder everything for the family before he even reaches adulthood, perhaps Kema intends to release the pressure he has endured during this period through this banquet.

No matter how powerful they look at ordinary times, after relaxing their tense nerves, they are just ordinary people, even Grand Duke Kemaset is no exception.

Irena said lovingly, "Okay, okay, I get it. I'll make it for you. But you have to buy the ingredients now."

The ingredients for making a cocktail are not complicated and can be bought at grocery stores on the street. It takes about 10 minutes to go back and forth.

"Irena, you are not allowed to leave. Just let the waiter run errands." Holding Irena, Kema refused to let go.

"Okay, I'll write a list of materials."

Irena took out a pen and paper and skillfully listed a bunch of relatively common materials. She was hugged by the drunk Kema and unable to move, so she handed the list to Kevin.

"Excuse me, Kevin. Tell the waiter to buy three of each ingredient."

"No, I can buy it myself, Irena-senpai."

"Want to run errands yourself?"

"Well, let's go out and get some fresh air."

For Kevin, the concentration of women here is too high.

Even though You Ling solved Kema's problem, Kevin Sett's habit of hating women that he had developed over the years did not seem to improve.

Fortunately, You Ling is here, so the two of them can discuss deck building issues together, otherwise Kevin would have sneaked away from such a party with only women.

"Three portions of each, right? I'll be back soon."

Kevin left his seat and put on the black windbreaker on the hanger, which had become tattered because of today's duel.

"Ok?"

His right eye twitched twice for no apparent reason. You Ling, who was sitting in his seat, turned his head to look at Kevin who was getting ready to leave, and suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of blockage in his heart.

"Is it okay to go alone Kevin? Do you want me to come with you?"

"Do you think I'm Nova, You Ling?" Kevin refused, "As the protagonist, you should stay here today. I guess my sister won't let you escape if you do this."

"That's right." You Ling laughed at himself, not knowing what he was worried about. "Then I'll wait for you to come back and teach you how to use the Black Dragon's Xyz Summon."

"I don't need you to teach me. I will understand it myself one day."

Pushing open the door, when Kevin actually stepped out, You Ling's right eyelid twitched violently twice again.

"Kevin..." He subconsciously reached out to call Kevin, but this time Kevin did not hear You Ling's call.

I felt like I shouldn't have let Kevin leave.

It was just a 10-minute round trip to the street grocery store to buy some ingredients.

You Ling always had a premonition in his heart that he should stop Kevin.

Well, it’s only a 10-minute walk at most.

But Kevin Sett never came back.

Until the end of the banquet, no one saw Kevin again.

"Where on earth has Kevin gone?"

Kema regained his consciousness quickly after stopping drinking and returned to his usual aloof state.