Chapter 22: The Red Lotus Pavilion
"Mr. Ichimura, you're coming here tonight, aren't you? I'm looking forward to seeing you win big. Sakurai smiled and hung up, slumping back on the soft backrest, softening her temples. She had to control the entire Elysium Pavilion, and it was still too tiring to deal with it alone.
The door was pushed open, and it was her most trusted subordinate. His bloodline was so unstable that his pupils were golden at all times, and he had to wear sunglasses all the time to hide his strangeness.
"New winners have emerged. 20 million won 1.2 billion. The man handed a piece of paper to Sakurai, which was a record of gambling.
"It's not normal." Seeing the contents of the paper, Sakurai raised her eyebrows.
"Yes." There was a rare surprise in the man's voice, "It's a gamble every time, and it's a show hand every time, it's really abnormal." But we didn't find any traces of cheating. β
"Does that include the spirit of speech?" Sakurai asked.
"Including the spirit of speech. The 'Yin Flow' that can do this kind of thing silently requires at least one gap, but the dice cup is specially customized, and there can't be a gap. We also didn't detect any vibrations or electromagnetic waves. β
"It seems that the person who came is not good. But since the distinguished guest has come here, we must meet each other. Sakurai got up.
"And, he ...... It's weird. The man said in an uncertain tone.
"Weird?" Sakurai-chan had a look of surprise in her eyes. There are some very perverted winners so far, and even then men have never described them as "weird".
"It's not that weird." The man understood what Twilight was thinking and shook his head. "Yes...... Don't match? He was still weighing the words.
"Let's go check it out." Sakurai puts the paper on the table and pushes open the office door.
The winner was easy to find, and he sat at a table that had been turned off and was full of chips. Everyone was whispering about this gambling god-like man, and men, women, and children all cast surprised looks.
It is clear that he is receiving everyone's attention, but the winner is still calm. He pulled his hood on, in principle, the Elysium is allowed to hide their identities, but the people who can come here are inextricably linked to the fierce ghosts, and it is not a shame but an honor for them to come here, and the winner who hides his identity is still the first.
"Can I invite you to sit in the lounge?" I'm the manager here, Sakurai-chan, you can just call me Ko-twilight. Sakurai Twilight had good eyes and half-knelt beside him.
The winner's head tilted slightly to the left, and he saw Sakurai Twilight on the side. He seemed to be amazed by Twilight's beauty, and it was a moment late before he reached out and pulled up the half-kneeling Sakurai Twilight. "Of course, Signorina." His voice was surprisingly young, very different from what Twilight had guessed.
Holding his hand and standing up, Sakurai finally saw the man's attire. It was not a hood but a cloak, lined in bright red. The shadow of the cloak made it impossible for her to see his face, but she seemed to have seen it somewhere.....
She immediately understood why the man said that he didn't match, and the game house usually didn't come here.
Twilight took him by the hand and walked into the VIP room, which was inlaid with red crystal glass on all four walls, closed the soundproof door, and slowly bowed. "What shall I call you?"
βAquila.β He sat down on the couch in the VIP room.
"And what is your wish? Wealth? Right? Or is it....... Revitalizing the Auditore family? Looking at the cloaked man in front of him, Sakurai Twilight covered her mouth and chuckled.
"Why don't you ask Miss Twilight to accept my gift first." Aquila placed the food box on the small table and slowly lifted the lid. It was a black food box with pink plum blossoms painted on the surface, and the same black soup cup and spoon inside. Aquila slowly pushed the food box towards her.
"It's my pleasure." Sakurai Kotwi bowed in thanks, picked up the soup cup with one hand and uncovered the lid with the other, and there was bean blossom inside, Sakurai Kotwi was a little puzzled. She had eaten this soy dessert before, but the condiments were always taro balls, brown sugar and red beans, and it was the first time she had seen chili peppers.
"Then I'll be disrespectful." Twilight picked up the spoon in the food box, gently brushed the broken hair from her ear, and scooped a spoonful of bean curd into her mouth. She wasn't worried about what's in there, and it wasn't worth it to spend such a big price just to kill her.
It was unexpectedly delicious, every serving of seasoning was just right, and she ate it quickly. Gently putting down the cutlery in her hand, she asked again, "Now can I know your wish?" β
A low laugh came from under the cloak. "My wish has been fulfilled, and 1.2 billion is yours." After saying that, he stood up and pushed the door to leave, walking simply and decisively, as if the 1.2 billion was just a napkin to him. He took the Hidden Arrow and the Hook Blade from the bodyguard who had been waiting at the door, put it on his forearm, pushed open the vermilion carved wooden door and disappeared behind the door.
"What is his heart's desire?" The man silently appeared behind Twilight and asked in a low voice. The winner leaves so decisively that it seems that his wish has been fulfilled, but how can he have a wish that can be fulfilled so quickly? Or is he ...... to Twilight
Thinking of this, the man tightened the walkie-talkie in his hand, and he was ready to send someone to stop the guy who was playing cosplay.
"Please...... Have lunch? Twilight's voice became a little uncertain, and she raised her hand to the food box in the VIP room.
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Li Su found a Toyota parked in the parking lot and opened the door to start the engine. The car was rented by EVA with a fake identity and was easy to drive.
"What are you here for?" EVA's face appeared on the phone clamped to the air conditioner outlet.
"Who knows? Anyway, you just protect me. β
Suddenly, the mobile phone rang, and the caller was Changfeng Shigeki.
"What? Have you thought about it? Answering the phone, Li Su said with a low smile.
"I've figured it out." Changfeng Shigeki's voice was unusual, low and a little hideous: "I decide....... Don't let him go. β
"Good. Then I'll call you when I'm ready. Li Su hung up the phone.
Last night, after Shigeki sent Ema home, he returned to the apartment as promised. Li Su didn't say much, just pointed to the videotape on the iron shelf next to him. After watching the videotape, Shigeki Nagamine understood what Li Su meant. Thinking of what would have happened to Ema if it hadn't been for Li Su's help...... He couldn't help but clench his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms.
"Navigate to Narita Airport. That's right, EVA. What about the guy called 'Banzaki'? Li Su asked while driving.
"He's also a member of the Red Reserve, and he should now be recuperating in the hospital of the Snake Qi Hachiya."
"Looks like we'll have to find a tortoise." Driving on the high speed, Li Su stepped on the accelerator.
"Do me a favor, Li Su, in return for protecting you." EVA made a rare request. "Buy a bottle of calcium tablets and give it to Fingal when I meet him."
"Okay, signorina. How can I not help a lady who is worried about her boyfriend? Li Su smiled at EVA.