Chapter 49: Selection (1) (Teaser)
In the break room of the Freyhem Knights Order, a lively game was underway.
"Let me draw a card," Cindy declared with exaggerated flair. "Drumroll, please... Oh! Binding Sword!"
Out of the nine participants, two were Specters, five were knights, one was a mage, and one was a duke. The game, Specter with Knight, combined psychological strategy and card play. The knights had to identify the Specters, who, in turn, tried to eliminate the knights. This game had recently gained popularity.
"Who should I stab with the Binding Sword...?" Cindy said, her eyes scanned the round table. Yulie sat calmly, though her heart sank when Cindy drew the Binding Sword. Leaning forward with a mischievous glint in her eyes, Cindy asked, "Grand Knight?"
"Yes, Cindy?"
"You’re a Specter, aren't you?" Cindy leaned in, her voice tinged with playful accusation.
Yulie placed her hands neatly on her lap, shaking her head and said, "No, I’m not."
"It sure looks like it. Look at you, Grand Knight. You can't lie to save your life."
"What are you implying?"
"In the last game, when we pointed out your tells, you forced yourself to stay expressionless."
Yulie feigned annoyance, puffing out her cheeks.
"Now, it seems you’re forcing another expression."
"... I assure you, I am not a Specter," Yulie said.
"In that case, I shall use the Binding Sword on Grand Knight Yulie."
"You will regret this decision. I assure you, I am a knight."
"Hmm... Now you have me reconsidering," Cindy said, pretending to deliberate. Yulie wondered if Cindy was truly contemplating, but it was evident she was merely toying with her. "Alright, I'll take the risk."
Cindy channeled mana into the Binding Sword card, making it glow. A small blue sword materialized, pointing at the card in front of Yulie. With a swooshing sound, a ghost emerged.
"See, Grand Knight? You're awful at lying."
"... This game...
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