Back to the Battlefield: The Veteran Heroes Return to the Fray! Volume 4 [Parts 1 to 5] by Kiraku Kishima

Author:Kiraku Kishima
Language: eng
Format: epub

Adek: 59 Points

Isabella: 20 Points

There was still a gap in their points, but it was within a reasonable range for a game of rummy; a comeback for Isabella was now possible.

He’s lost the unbeatable lead he had until earlier, Alicia thought as she looked at Adek.

If Adek had started with 100 points like in a regular game of rummy, he’d have already lost. And thanks to the rule about direct hits being worth triple the points, he might lose in the very next round.

It would be ideal if this makes him shrink back and play it safe.

With a deep release of breath, Adek recovered from the pain he’d experienced when the monster had chomped down on a huge chunk of his body, then straightened himself.

“Very well. It seems you’re not just a toy for me to play with and break. I’ve officially recognized you as an enemy.” His carefree expression reversed as decisively as a flipped card, revealing his true nature. There was a sharp, murderous glint in his eyes. “I swear, I will kill you.”

A shiver ran down Alicia’s spine and every hair on her body stood on end. Such intimidation and malice!

“Let’s continue the game,” Isabella said, prompting the four of them to draw their cards and start the next round.

Oh! This is a great chance! Alicia’s eyes widened as she silently exchanged information with Isabella about their cards. If Alicia let Isabella have the card she needed from Alicia’s hand, her mistress would immediately be one card away from going out. Even better, since we’ve reduced the point gap this much, we don’t necessarily need a rummy. A simple direct hit—no, with a little luck, even going out normally might deliver the finishing blow, if he has many cards left.

Adek’s troll ally went first and discarded a card, followed by Adek doing the same. Alicia was next. She waited for instructions from Isabella before taking her turn, drawing a card, and discarding an unnecessary one. Isabella didn’t pick that card up; it wasn’t one she needed in the first place.

If I let Mistress Isabella have that other card, she’ll be one step from going out.

However, that was no reason for them to rush. While having many cards in one’s hand carried a risk, it also widened their options for cards they could use to go out. Though Adek had his luck-boosting skill, it was fine to pass a few turns and observe the situation. True enough, two more turns passed without Adek making any significant moves.

Is it time, Mistress Isabella? Alicia made eye contact to gain confirmation, and Isabella nodded in approval. Alicia then discarded the six of hearts.

“I’m taking that.” Isabella then placed down the four, five, seven, and eight of hearts from her hand. With Alicia providing the missing six in the middle, the meld was complete. After discarding a card, Isabella was left with only two cards: the nine and ten of diamonds.

Great, now she only needs one more card. She could go out on her own, or Adek might discard the eight or jack of diamonds.

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