Chapter 97: Draw Cards Draw Cards Draw Cards

Chapter 97: Draw Cards Draw Cards Draw Cards

"Just a week ago, after the release of the fourth chapter of "The Bizarre Adventure of Slime Continent", the milk tea shop launched a new board game card set "War of the Seven Kings". Although the entire set of cards can be purchased at the milk tea shop, rare cards can only be obtained by drawing cards." The stall owner said slowly.

"'War of the Seven Kings'? Aren't there only six countries in the Slime Continent?" Kurosh scratched the back of his head. "So what are the seven kings? The seven elements? The seven gods?"

“I don’t know about this either. Many people have raised doubts. I heard that some people even organized a group to write a letter of advice to the milk tea shop, but the milk tea shop did not respond.

In my experience, the Seven Kings are unlikely to refer to the Seven Elements, because the Slime Continent proposed a new battle system, the "Holy Relics", in the second chapter. In the fourth chapter, the Ice Princess was chosen by the Holy Relics with the power of memories. The novel deliberately emphasized that there was a vague figure behind her at that time. When the battle entered a white-hot stage, the figure became clearer. All of this was seen by the assassins sent by Prince Water——"

"What happened next?" Kurosh asked impatiently. He hadn't read the fourth chapter yet, and he didn't expect that this chapter would reveal so much information.

"That's it, this chapter is over." The stall owner looked distressed. "I have to wait another half a month to see the next chapter. Why can't the author write faster?!"

Kurosh also sighed, fully demonstrating his acrobat's performance talent. His exaggerated, painful facial expression aroused the stall owner's grief, and the two of them covered their faces and hugged each other.

Nilu, Zubair: ...

I don't really understand the mentality of those of you who follow serialized novels.

After venting his emotions, the stall owner wiped the corners of his eyes with his hands, adjusted his expression, and said very seriously: "Although the author has not written that part yet, the Kingdom of Wind does exist!

Why is this country not on the official map of the Slime Continent? It is probably because the Wind Country was besieged by the other six countries hundreds of years ago, and its territory was divided among the six countries, but the people of the Wind Country are still wandering around the Slime Continent.

The heirs of the six kingdoms and many important officials are participating in this bull cart race. This is a good time for them to take revenge!"

Kurosh nodded as he listened: "Yes, why didn't I think of that! Old man, the plot you mentioned is so interesting. I really hope the novel will develop in this direction next."

Stall owner: "This was originally spread by an Inazuma merchant. He said that a novel published by Yaedo in their area had a similar plot. Later, his story was polished by many people and gradually became the current version."

"Ah? In Inazuma, such novels can actually be published? I can't imagine how happy their spare time must be!" Kurosh said enviously.

Xumi is a kingdom of knowledge. Under the control of the Council of Teachings, physical books circulating on the market are expensive. The novels stored in the Palace of Void and Wisdom are all masterpieces of famous teachers that the Council of Teachings believes to have literary value.

If a foreign merchant brought novels to Xumi to sell, these "banned books" would be seized by the trade inspectors at the port of Omos before he could take out the goods.

That's why we have to work harder to perform, choreograph new stage plays and poetry dramas, and bring more diverse forms of entertainment to everyone. Nilu couldn't help but put one hand on her chest and said secretly in her heart.

She had a vague feeling that Mr. Shakespeare's works could not only eliminate prejudice for the rainforest residents, but also bring happiness and enlightenment of rebellious thoughts.

“It’s a miracle that The Bizarre Adventure of Slime Continent survived. After the first chapter of the novel went viral, I thought the Order would quickly take action to ban it, but they didn’t.

What connections does the businessman behind this novel have that could actually make a stubborn and conservative sage change his mind? "The stall owner said half to himself and half with emotion.

When talking about these issues, Nilu listened very carefully. She had the same question in her mind: why could such a novel be serialized to the fourth chapter under the nose of the Church Order?

"Grandpa, we rarely go out to play, and you're really spoiling the fun by saying these things! Why don't you talk more about novels and cards? You haven't told us what those special cards are like yet."

Kurosh, who had an eccentric mind, was not very interested in these things. He blinked and put his complaints behind him, and began to ask about the relevant information of "War of the Seven Kings".

The old man waved his hand and said, "This game is a bit too exciting. It's not suitable for an old man like me. I only bought a set of ordinary cards for collection. I'll show it to you."

The stall owner took out a small box from the table where the sundries were piled and handed it over, saying:

“There are too few special cards. There are so many people buying milk tea every day, and I haven’t heard of anyone who can draw a special card. But I heard that the card faces of special weapon cards and combat cards will glow, and the bottom of the card is different from that of ordinary cards.

The characters on the special character cards also change their clothes, so many young people who don’t like this card game also want to get these character cards. After all, these characters in the novel are very popular. I heard that a character card can now be sold for one million Mora.”

"One million Mora?!" Kurosh was so shocked that his hands shook and he almost couldn't hold the card box in his hand.

Stall owner: "One million Mora is a conservative price. In fact, many people offer one million Mora to buy character cards, but no one sells. For example, the cards of popular characters like Rock Prince and Water Princess are not sold even at five million Mora."

"Such a small card is actually worth such a high price..." Nilu was holding an ordinary character card in her hand, of the Fire Princess. She thought that the princess was indeed beautiful and noble, but if she was asked to spend one million to buy a similar card, she would definitely not buy it.

"Little girl, there are only a few special role cards in the entire Xumi now, and those who can draw them will definitely not let them go easily, so they are so expensive. You see, there are already some people who buy milk tea specifically to draw cards.

When more people open these cards in the future, the price of the cards will naturally drop a lot. Now, those who buy the cards at high prices are either young people who are impatient or fools who have too much money and nowhere to spend it.

I have no interest in any of this, I just like to read the stories, otherwise I would be like those young people who would run over to join in the fun every time someone gave away free milk tea. "

While listening to the stall owner's narration, Nilu and others admired the cards of "War of the Seven Kings". The cards are divided into role cards, identity cards, weapon cards, action cards, etc., and the cards are very exquisite.

Especially the character cards. Although the images of the princes and princesses still use the standing pictures, they are just standing on the cards with small movements, but they all have borders and exclusive backgrounds. The borders use different colors and design styles according to the different countries they belong to. The overall look is very gorgeous and fits the character image.

Kurosh quickly flipped through a set of cards and shouted, "This looks fun. I'm going to buy a set right now!"

Zubair shook his head in disapproval. “This is obviously a multiplayer card game. Can you find anyone in the theater to play with you?”

"Nilu, would you like to join us? The instructions say that one set of cards can allow up to eight people to participate in the game." Kurosh turned over the empty box and enthusiastically asked Nilu to read the small print on the bottom of the box.

"Hmm...well, me? Uh...maybe I could try when I don't have to practice dancing, but I might not be very good at it..." Nelue whispered.

"Great! Now I have found a playmate!" Kurosh said happily, "Nilu, shall we go over there and take a look?

I'll treat you to milk tea and buy you a box of cards. If someone is really treating me, wouldn't that help me save some money?"

"Ah, thank you. I'll buy you a drink next time, too. Mr. Zubair, you take a rest here first. We'll go over there and take a look. We'll be back soon."

Nilu politely said goodbye to Zubair, then followed Kurosh across the street quickly. They soon saw a crowd gathering. A large group of people formed a fan shape, surrounding a small milk tea stall like a siege. Even at the outermost edge, one could hear the cheers and urging of the crowd, and excitement was reflected on everyone's face.

It's like watching a show, Nilu suddenly thought.

"Nilu, Nilu, this way!" Kurosh quickly found a place where the crowd was relatively sparse, squeezed to the front flexibly, stood on tiptoe, raised his hands high, and shouted for Nilu to follow him.

Nilu moved forward while apologizing quietly, and stopped just where she could barely see the milk tea stall.

Suddenly, several people in the crowd shouted, "Who else wants to buy milk tea?!"

"Drunk! Three drinks in the early hours of Monday morning!"

Someone shouted in response, followed by uneven, dull, perfunctory laughter from the crowd.

This is what happens to most people. They drink up their milk tea quota for the week on Monday, or in similar situations, they use up all the quota for free.

Even so, they still stood here, and they spontaneously found new ways of entertainment among Xumi's limited entertainment projects:

Watch people draw cards.

Who understands? I don’t have any to smoke and I don’t see anyone else smoking. I feel so itchy!

At present, the protagonist of this entertainment activity has opened forty-seven packs of cards, but only ordinary cards have been opened. He wants to continue, but everyone present seems to have drunk enough milk tea this week.

"We want to buy milk tea!" Kurosh raised his hands and shouted.

The crowd was in an uproar, and the people around Kurosh took the initiative to squeeze to the other side to make a path for him.

"Nilu!" Kurosh called out loudly.

Nilu just wanted to turn around and run. The situation was too serious, but she finally couldn't make up her mind to leave her companions here.

As the star of Zubair Theatre, Nilu was quickly recognized.

"Is it Nello?"

"Ms. Nilu, I love your performance the most!"

"Ms. Nilu, I'll treat you to some milk tea. You can drink as much as you want!"

...

It was the first time that Nilu felt everyone's enthusiasm towards her at such a close distance. She felt that the air around her became scorching.

...Take a deep breath, take a deep breath. Nilu replaced the cheers around her with her own voice, repeating "take a deep breath" in her mind over and over again, and finally calmed down a little.

Nilu walked lightly and was escorted to the milk tea stall by the people around her. She saw a black-skinned, silver-haired, red-eyed boy standing next to the stall. Compared to the excited crowd, his expression was as calm as a pool of stagnant water.

"Take a look and decide which ones you want to buy. I can treat you as long as you give me the free cards. Of course, I won't force you. If you also need cards, you don't have to consider my suggestion." said the young man.