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CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 6
The dead now outnumber the living.
There's only one area that stayed a mystery until now. A new path revealed itself, leading to another town, surrounded by sturdy stone walls. Even from some distance away you can see the tower, rising high towards the skies. The path that leads to the city turns into gold before long, and the sky itself seems to take a beautiful tone, like it's painted with watercolors. It's such a peaceful-looking town, welcoming you with open gates. It must be nice to have another urban setting, after living in the same place for so long.
But no matter what you find it doesn't change the situation you're in. Now that your numbers are dwindling that's impossible to forget.
The story is nearing its end. There still are a handful of pages left. What will they bring?
[[Welcome to Week 6! Feel free to make top levels at your discretion, and remember to note it in your header if you plan on investigating any locations. However, please try to keep investigations to Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday! You can also privately contact Hamelin at your leisure.
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[ ...Huaisang's got some poker faces that can be pretty good.
Problem is...it's his first time. So he's not, like, prepared?
He's probably going to be a little obvious, then. Yeager is a skilled player so like he can probably pick up stuff like his eyebrows furrowing at a bad hand, and his lips slightly trembling towards upwards when he's got something good... ]
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You certainly can hold your own quite well!
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When he catches Yeager's exuberance, it's a little contagious regardless of what good poker face he had a moment ago (probably still does even if he is smiling.) ]
Oh, naturally~
It might be because of you that I'm doing so well in the first place, though. I'm not someone to ignore tips and excellent advice if it helps...
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[Before he totally wins, because y'know. Yeager's an asshole. But hey you never know, his luck could be abysmal today!!]
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And then after that? I might just catch you by surprise!
[ He's definitely going to lose one of these rounds right away...but then that's just going to make him all the more encouraged to try harder. Sometimes, games are well worth the effort. Like painting! ]
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Oh~? Do you think so? I expect you to give it your all, then!
[Exactly!! The moment Huaisang does manage to catch him by surprise will be wonderful, so go Huaisang go!!]
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Of course. It wouldn't be fair or fun to let you just win~
[ He will never forget it either! ...they'll probably be playing for awhile even after that, won't they? ]
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But anyway as they continue playing...]
I'm glad everyone was able to come out to this little gathering tonight! It's been very fun - thank you for helping with it!
[He definitely recognized the notes!!]
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#Winning!! ]
Well, you know, I always do my best to ensure that gatherings like these are fun~ So, I'm happy to help. Assisting in putting together things like this is something I enjoy too.
[ And, you know what? He's happy to see everyone still is able to enjoy themselves. Partly out of spite to their situation, and partly because he's had a hand in it. ]
How much better do you think this one is compared to the last, by the way?
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You aren't going to let me live that down, are you?
[He laughs, though, waving a hand.]
This atmosphere is a bit more my style, so I'm having a great time!
[Terca Lumireis doesn't have a proper casino (outside of that one island that I'm choosing to ignore for my own sanity) but this is exactly the sort of stuff everyone in the guilds would love, so!!]
But regardless of how much I may or may not enjoy the setting, these parties are always fun because of the people, ja? And you certainly do know how to liven up a gathering!
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Anyways, he'll whistle innocently (if it sounds suspiciously like a bird whistle you're imagining things??) for a few seconds when the other asks the rhetorical question. ]
So this is what you like... I think I can understand that.
[ Huaisang doesn't even know what a casino is, but it seems like a very fun place! Plus, it's not cold and exposing anyone to the elements even when they're in proper wear, so. That probably is a plus too.
Then again, Yeager does bring a good point about the people. ]
Oh...well, you knowβyou know what? That's true. [ A small smile. ] Even with my party skills, it always does help there's some lively and good company attending too.
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You can always count on me to attend these~
[he wasn't talking about only you, yeager!!!]
Our little group certainly is quite fun, ja? I'm sure tonight will be quite lively!
[Even though they lose people every week, at least this much they can count on.]
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That's one of the things I like about you, Yeagerβthat you're so reliable.
[ And he can always make him laugh so easily. Also...well, there were many things, now that he thought about it. He doesn't care if some others might not think the same. ]
If you ask me, this evening has already been rather lively as it is, hasn't it? [ He'll pick out a piece of confetti from his sleeve. ] Though there's always time for it to pick up, if you know what I mean?
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["Reliable", huh... Alexei would probably do all sorts of things with his face if he heard that one. But all things considered, Yeager certainly has tried to be a little less Aggressively Himself here, if only because being Aggressively Himself would really just end poorly. Still, it's not bad at all being considered reliable by someone like Huaisang. It's sort of nice, actually.]
Does that mean you have something in mind? You don't happen to have any more confetti, do you?
[Is someone else going to get destroyed like poor Tenn.......]
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I am thinking of doing one more confetti surprise on someone else~
Of course it's always more fun when they never see it coming!
[ Yeager is probably safe from it happening since they're playing a game and all that. Everyone else, though? They're fair game, no matter who they are, or how formidable they appear. So, they better watch out!!
If it goes bad, Huaisang can always just run away really fast too! ]
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[The element of surprise is an excellent thing to make use of and one of Yeager's favorite tactics, so like, of course!!]
So I'm sure you won't target me, ja? Because there's no way you're surprising me with it now!
[wink!!]
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Now that you've pointed it out, I suppose that is true...
I can't really surprise you if you're expecting it, can I?
[ That's not really why and he thinks they both know it, but hey. ]
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[Yeah, that's definitely not really why, but shhhhh it's fine!!]