“You, once truly Were by my side Whenever,
I could immediately see Your laughing face beside me Even after loss,
I still want to have you again I will never leave you”
The vinyl record spun elegantly, and the soothing notes of pop music flowed through the Social Gathering venue.
Amidst the cheerful, fast-paced rhythm, the lyrics were sorrowful, seemingly the ending theme of a certain game.
Eikou looked at the two Knights of the Round Table who were only in their underwear, feeling a bit troubled.
“If we don’t win back their clothes and they leave the Social Gathering naked, wouldn’t that bring even more shame to the Round Table?” Eikou couldn’t help but say.
“In that case, how about we try a different game?
Since we’re playing a Social Gathering game, how can we do without alcohol?” Queen Morgan proposed.
“What?”
“The rules are simple.
We continue to play the Queen’s game.
You represent the leader of the boys’ group, and I represent the leader of the girls’ group.
Then we have a drinking contest to see which side’s member falls first.
As soon as any member falls or forfeits, the entire group loses.
As a leader, you can drink on behalf of a member.”
“So, if I, as the leader, lose?”
“Then you’ll have to join me for a second round of drinks.
Don’t worry, I’ll let you rest well afterwards.”
Eikou thought to himself, can you really let me rest well?
Your abacus beads are practically about to hit my face.
But she quickly gave him an offer he couldn’t refuse.
Morgan, holding two men’s suits in her hand, confidently spoke:
“If our girls’ group falls, I will return all your clothes.
How does that sound?”
“…That’s fine then.”
Eikou didn’t think for too long before nodding.
If he won, he could lead the Knights of the Round Table out fully clothed.
If he lost, at most he’d be taken away by Morgan.
Although this might mean he couldn’t transition to Baobhan Sith’s route, he wouldn’t be at a loss.
Winning brought a reward, and losing also brought a reward.
There were only two outcomes: profit and great profit.
He glanced at the two Knights of the Round Table to confirm their opinion.
“Are you two okay with this?”
“Go for it, Eikou, we will not yield!
More importantly, we absolutely do not want to leave the Social Gathering in this state and bring shame to our King!” the two Knights of the Round Table said in unison.
It seemed they had already made up their minds, making him feel even more hesitant.
Eikou nodded vigorously.
This time, we must counterattack, reclaim our clothes, and repay the grievances and unwillingness you have suffered!
“I agree, but I have a suggestion.”
“What?”
“Since you want to have a group confrontation, I suggest we allow everyone to use their Heroic Spirit’s unique skills during the game to help their leader win.
What do you think?”
Morgan’s light blue eyes showed a meaningful expression.
“Why propose that?”
“Because if the girls drink too much water of life, I’m worried about your health.
But using skills can counteract or alleviate the symptoms.
Of course, I’m also worried about my own health.”
Morgan pursed her cherry lips: “It seems you have quite the gentlemanly demeanor.
But let me state beforehand, as a Mother, I never intended for their bodies to be harmed by alcohol.”
“What about me?” Gawain said.
“Men should develop a good tolerance for alcohol; it’s a basic skill essential for socializing and entertaining,” Morgan said sternly.
[Morgan’s favorability towards you has increased.]
[It’s another new round of the Queen’s game.]
[Due to the skill restrictions being lifted, this round of the game was exceptionally fierce from the start.]
[Morgan, fed up with formalities, directly activated her skill “Blessing of the Lake,” providing positive support to all members of the girls’ team.]
[Not to be outdone, you activated “Leadership” and the “Blessing of the Lake” skill you secretly learned from Morgan, significantly increasing the boys’ team’s alcohol tolerance.]
[During the drawing of lots, you activated “Intuition C.”]
[Judgment was B, Intuition activation failed!]
[You did not draw the Queen’s lot.]
Damn it, a step behind!
But he looked at Morgan, and though her expression remained calm, she also seemed not to have gotten it.
Everyone was competing fiercely this time, so neither of them gained any advantage.
It didn’t matter if he didn’t draw it, but the key was not to let Morgan draw it, because she could accurately identify everyone’s numbers.
Eikou’s next goal was clear: interfere with Morgan!
“It’s me.” Tristan held up the Queen’s lot in his hand.
“Heh, I didn’t expect to have a stroke of luck one day; perhaps this is what they call rebirth.
So I command, let number four drink this potent bitter wine!”
“You brat!” Eikou threw his lot number onto the table; it was indeed four.
“Saying pretty words with a cool face, then perfectly hitting an ally, huh.”
Tristan: “…”
[You chugged an entire glass of water of life.]
[The spit and stimulating alcohol flowed down your throat; just a simple sip was already almost unbearable.]
[Please make a stamina check!]
[Because you had already had a round of drinks before, alcohol had already blurred your consciousness, so this check would be very difficult.]
[Stamina check failed.]
[Tristan activated “Healing Harp,” and all members of your boys’ team received one chance to negate alcohol.
Therefore, you were unaffected this time.]
“You’re welcome.” Tristan assumed the posture of a master, concealing his achievements and fame.
“It was your fault to begin with, wasn’t it…”
[A new round of the Queen’s Game has begun.]
[During the drawing of lots, you activated “Intuition C.”]
[Judgment was A, Intuition activation failed!]
[You did not draw the Queen’s lot.]
“The Queen is me,” Morgan said with a dignified voice, naturally exuding an aura befitting the Queen’s lot.
Eikou immediately broke into a cold sweat.
This was bad.
Morgan, with her “Fairy Eyes,” could see everything clearly and would definitely call on him.
However, Morgan said: “Numbers three, four, and six, all three of you who have been called, drink.”
“Pfft!!”
Eikou, Gawain, and Tristan, the three of them, exchanged glances.
All three of their numbers had been called!
“No…
can this game actually be played like this?!”
“The Queen’s command is absolute!” Morgan declared righteously.
Eikou was convinced, thinking that it was indeed true; the rules didn’t say that multiple members couldn’t be called simultaneously.
[Gawain and Tristan received a chance to negate the effect due to “Healing Harp.”]
[But you have already used that chance; you must drink this time].
[Please make a stamina check!]