Once the glass was fully raised. What they saw was something that really surprised them.
What they saw was something that really surprised them [https://img.wattpad.com/41904487e61884fa475b80db599469570123056e/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f6c6c6c724c585a68586c455847413d3d2d313334313835373834332e313735643963316237303863336336343135343636393939323632352e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
"Aree.... How come it's like this? Wow, what if it's like this~" Bere grinned as if she wasn't involved at all with how things turned out.
"If it's like this, shall we call it a draw?"
Zeta, "Wha--"
"Which option? Either we lose and pretend the bet never happened. Or... We both win? We get 2 billion and you get our help," Bere smiled.
".........."
Zeta was literally pushed to the brink. She had to choose between letting go of Bere and Ruka, which made the advantage she held useless. Or going with Bere's flow.
Honestly, Zeta was speechless by that girl. She didn't think the princess could think of that. It might be rude, but Zeta thought Bere was the child type who was stupid and reckless.
"So what? Hurry up, we don't have much time," Bere said.
"...... Pfft... Haha! Ahahahahahahaha!!!"
Unlike what Bere thought too, Zeta laughed.
"???"
Bere had thought Zeta would get angry or try to threaten her. The woman's response was completely beyond her prediction.
"This woman is going crazy, huh?" Bere whispered to Ruka.
Rika shrugged his shoulders.
"I don't know."
"Hahahahaha!!! Hah... The newbies have been really interesting lately... How many times have I laughed this week?" Zeta asked herself.
Bere and Ruka took a few steps back. Somehow they had a bad feeling that Zeta was suddenly laughing to herself like that.
Realizing that, Zeta stopped her laughter. She smiled softly, a smile that showed satisfaction.
"Good, that's the way it should be."
Bere, "?"
Zeta picked up the dice that were still sitting on the table.
"I'm already worried that none newbies are good to work with. They're all too innocent and stupid. If they're used in my main plan, they'll just be a burden."
She threw the dice up, then caught it again. This happened several times.
"It's a relief that there's something useful. If it's for that, there should be a small fee. It's not a big deal."
"Berenice and Ruka, right? Alright, I'll pick a win-win," Zeta replied without hesitation as if she didn't consider 2 billion at all.
"!"
Bere had guessed the answer would be this. But she guessed this answer would only come after some troublesome situations. She didn't expect it to be that easy.
Or that's what she expected.
"But I have a condition," Zeta continued.
"Condition...?" asked Bere, perhaps this was where her bad feeling was coming from.
Zeta nodded.
"I want you to play two roles. I didn't want to give this role to my partner (bunny) alone. While the risk of getting caught will be greater, it's okay because no newbie can fulfill it."
"But it's different now. You guys have shown me that you can help me with this with your brains."
Bere wondered. Her twin sister's request for help with the woman's plan was contradicted by her misgivings about what the situation would say and the role she would have to play.
At that moment, Ruka tugged gently on Bere's arm.
Bere, "...?"
"Nee-san. Do you really intend to help her?" Ruka whispered in confirmation.
Bere nodded doubtfully.
"May... be?"
"..... How can you hesitate..."
Ruka was a bit worried. But he chose to put his worries aside first.
Ruka's eyes were still watching Zeta who was waiting for the two to finish discussing.
"Forget that. We can take advantage of this."
"What?" asked Bere.
"Conditions," replied Ruka.
Ruka briefly told Bere about what he wanted to utilize. Bere seemed to like that. Her face became brighter than before.
"Did you both finish the discussion?" Zeta asked after Bere stopped looking down at Ruka.
Bere smiled brightly.
"Yes."
"I have no problem with the conditions you set. After all, the result is equally harmful to us," said Bere piercingly.
"But! Here we are in a tie. We also have the right to add our conditions, right?"
"Sure, just add them," Zeta replied.
"Our conditions are simple. Since you seem to be an important person on this 3rd Floor, is it okay if we utilize your information, connections and people for some things after this is all over?" grinned Bere.
Zeta thought for a moment. What an ambiguous request. She couldn't just say yes since this was already related to her colleagues. But she had no right to protest since the conditions were as ambiguous as she said.
"Take it easy, at least what we want won't harm you," Bere continued, realizing Zeta was hesitant because of her friend.
Bere knew Zeta wouldn't stop there. The "roles and tasks" Zeta wanted to give them must be quite important in the success of her plan. That's why she went to such lengths to get them on her side. Even if it means, she has to risk being hated by her potential partners.
Zeta gave up. She was completely backed into a corner. With a resigned yet satisfied smile, Zeta held out her hand.
"Okay, that's fine. But it's only me (I won't let you involve the others)."
Bere didn't mind, after all she didn't know Zeta's partner and what she was like. What she, they, needed from Zeta was something that Zeta could do on her own. Or at worst just "ask for help" from her friend.
"Deal! (Who also wants to involve your friends)" Bere replied, returning Zeta's hand.
CTAAAAARRR
For some reason Ruka seemed to see a big dog and cat shaking hands with lightning striking in the background.
| Betting has been completed. Bet result: Draw. The deal has been made with the consent of both parties |
| Conqueror Berenice Ptolemaios Auletes as group representative gets 2 Billion Carmela|
| Number of group members: 2. 2 Billion Carmela each distributed to Conqueror Berenice Ptolemaios Auletes and Conqueror Ruka|
| Conqueror Zeta gains leadership authority over Conqueror Berenice Ptolemaios Auletes and Conqueror Ruka for an agreed time |
| The conditions agreed upon by both Conquerors will also be the result of the bet |
After the hologram screen that was the sign and proof of their agreement disappeared. Bere's cheerful expression turned serious.
"It's okay, right? This way we won't be able to betray you. You've been able to explain your true intentions and the plan you mentioned earlier," Bere said rather harshly.
Zeta smiled meaningfully.
"Yes... I'll explain everything, starting from my plan and... about your tasks."
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Character Information
Name: ZetaNova: V RedRace: UnknownAge: 20 years oldStatus: Madam Lin's spyAffiliation: Eastern Region 3rd Floor [https://img.wattpad.com/24c2922a1bbfa44eec295e5ce66ddfe4fed02155/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f593254564b2d675178335a5243673d3d2d313334313835373834332e31373931643661633632393063396632323234393532303437352e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Zeta
Nova: V Red
Race: Unknown
Age: 20 years old
Status: Madam Lin's spy
Affiliation: Eastern Region 3rd Floor
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Name: Berenice Ptolemaios AuletesNova: VII RedRace: AnubisAge: 16 years oldStatus: First PrincessAffiliation: Ptolemaios Sultanate [https://img.wattpad.com/0b4762507d3bd616d8d2e27e0f14c053c186b3ce/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f4b4a725f3831725274584d7135513d3d2d313334313835373834332e3137393164366161303633663065623232363939393436383037312e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
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Name: Berenice Ptolemaios Auletes
Nova: VII Red
Race: Anubis
Age: 16 years old
Status: First Princess
Affiliation: Ptolemaios Sultanate
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Name: RukaNova: II RedRace: RokkaAge: UnknownStatus: UnknownAffiliation: Unknown [https://img.wattpad.com/8a296959a4d378b45db8bb31790cb6a9bbc41369/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f74704f664f64684d6a54726c2d773d3d2d313334313835373834332e313739316436613761326362626161663636323834313732353334342e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Ruka
Nova: II Red
Race: Rokka
Age: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Affiliation: Unknown
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The 3rd floor of the Tower, a place where only the judges will decide everything.
With gambling you can get whatever you want. It's really like a Tower simulation where only the strong can decide everything.
On this floor, even the throne goes to the winner of the gamble. All Conquerors have the right to challenge the ruler of each region. But what would happen if everyone always challenged the ruler? Surely the ruler wouldn't have time to deal with everyone. Even if the bet they give is worth the ruler's seat.
That's why, an unwritten rule was made on the 3rd Floor where only the Conqueror who had defeated the Ruler's representatives had the right to challenge the ruler. It could also be done by a Conqueror who had a letter of recommendation from another ruler.
In addition, in order to maintain balance and ensure that the gambling ability of the rulers does not slacken, there will be an open gamble between the 3 Rulers every 3 years.
This gamble is called the "Meeting of the 3 Ruler" by the people.
This meeting and gamble is not an ordinary gamble or a mere formality. Here, the stakes are really high. In fact, it is not uncommon for the seat of the ruler to be at stake. In other words, they are trying to devour each other.
The reason why the three regions are stuck as they are now is because the Western and Eastern Rulers have a cooperative relationship and are wary of the Northern Ruler. The Northern Ruler itself had a "gamble" in the past that kept it from challenging another Northern Ruler first for decades.
And the time of this "result" that is holding back the Northern Ruler, will run out soon.
Therefore, people are focusing their attention on the Northern Ruler who is rumored to have returned and will be attending Meeting of the 3 Ruler that will be held in a few days.
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Northern Region 3rd Floor
Main Mall Northern Region
[ Eva-sama! Try this one next! ]
Excited Virgo thrust the umpteenth dress at Naeva.
[ Eva-sama! Try this one next! ]Excited Virgo thrust the umpteenth dress at Naeva [https://img.wattpad.com/b077d49793bd5570188ed220cdb9f29b9f89f63e/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f6667623733627057556a366539773d3d2d313334313835373834332e313739316436393939396432333564313138323630373235363132352e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Naeva, who looked tired with a very unwilling expression, was forced to take it.
"When is this done?"
[ Tsk, how long are we here Virgo!? I know you like dressing Eva-sama. I like looking at her too, but how many dresses is this already!? ] annoyed Scorpio who was made to carry Virgo's collection of groceries.
[ It's only been a while, when you dragged Eva-sama to the Casino, you guys played for longer] Virgo pouted.
Yes, Scorpio didn't deny that she also dragged Naeva around. But...
[ Only been a while, you said? Do you want us to go home at night? ]
Go home at night? Virgo thought Scorpio was overreacting. She had just started, how could it be night time already.
[ What time is it... ]
Virgo's expression looked surprised, she just realized what time it was.
[ Oh my! It's already this hour!? ]
She also finally noticed Naeva's expression that might have been on the verge.
[ I-I'm Sorry, Eva-sama... I got carried away... ]
Naeva understood, Virgo could always control herself. Maybe she got carried away because she hadn't seen her in a long time. Moreover, motherly things such as taking care of, gifting, looking for things that match their loved ones, etc. are Virgo's hobbies.
"It's okay."
But still, Naeva was tired and fed up of being dragged everywhere for shopping. Fortunately, Scorpio (who originally joined in the fun with Virgo) is more time-conscious than her.
Virgo looks very guilty. She repeatedly apologized to Naeva.
Seeing her like that, Scorpio could only let out a long sigh. The woman walked over to pick up all the dresses Virgo had taken for Naeva. At first glance, one dress cost Carmela tens of millions.
[ I'll pay for this ]
[ You better help Eva-sama rest ]
Scorpio said as she walked away from the two.
Virgo smiled as if expressing her gratitude.
[ Okay ]
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Western Region 3rd Floor
Ruler's Mansion
KRIIIEEEEETTT
The door of a room in the Northern Ruler's mansion located deep inside slowly opened. The two young men who opened the door with food in their hands could see a beautiful woman inside. The two young men were servants serving the Western Ruler.
The woman's eyes looked dead, not expecting anything more in this life. Her expression was blank.
Seeing her like that, it really made the hearts of the two of them throb a little.
"........"
The young man with cream hair and dark brown skin walked up to her.
"...... Miss. Delta, here is your meal for tonight."
"......."
The woman only glanced at the food he handed her, and returned to staring at the empty air.
"....... I... Also came with a message from the Lord Ruler," the young man said after a long pause.
As usual, the woman did not respond. The young man glanced at his colleague, a short young man with brown hair. Knowing what he wanted, his colleague handed him a key. From the key, the servant opened the padlock that locked the woman's legs.
"He... The Lord wants you to join the Meeting of the 3 Rules to gamble with him..." he said softly, unable to bear it.
The woman finally opened her lips.
"..... Suddenly?"
The young man gasped slightly, he had been serving her for a long time, but this was probably the first time he heard her voice.
"That..."
The young man looked like he wanted to say something, but the words caught in his throat.
"...I'm sorry, I don't know why either."
Noticing the young man's strange behavior, the woman averted her eyes again. She didn't even try to find out more. After all, she had known from the start that whatever she was going to ask, no one in this mansion would be willing to answer her.
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Eastern Region 3rd Floor
Madam Lin's Room
Madam Lin grinned lasciviously. She looked very satisfied with what she was seeing.
Right now, right in front of her, a girl with long navy hair was lying limp and messy on her bed. Her face was quite wrinkled and there were many traces of tears and other fluids. The girl was also wearing nothing on her body, other than the cuffs and chains around her neck, hands and feet. So all the red spots and bite marks that filled her body were visible everywhere.
Various types of adult toys were also scattered around the girl. Judging from the state of those things and her mattress now, it was safe to say that they had been at it for quite some time. At least long enough that the girl didn't have the energy to move anymore.
The reason Madam Lin was satisfied was of course because of the girl's state. But there was something else too. It was the moment when the girl, Ophelia Calliope finally asked to be made to "come out" of her own mouth.
Well, although it was also because of Madam Lin who kept making her climax but not letting her come out.
She grabbed the girl's chin, to look at her expression more closely.
"Fufufu, you're making quite a perverted expression sweetie."
"Do you like it that much?" asked Masam with a soft smile.
The girl replied without changing her tired expression.
"Yhessh...♡"
Although she did want to destroy her slowly. But seeing the wild cat that had always rejected her finally not being a creature was thrilling.
"Ah, bad..." Madam Lin's heart flushed.
"Forget about conquering her slowly. If she looks at me with those eyes, I..."
BRAAAAAGGGHHH
"!!"
Madam Lin was stunned.
She instantly turned her head towards the slammed door. A very familiar elf was standing there with a stack of documents in her hands.
"Don't play around now, madam. You have a pile of paperwork to do before the Meeting of the 3 Rules," Lenarya said expressionlessly.
Madam Lin smiled wryly.
"You are... Can't you read the atmosphere? I was just about to start having fun!"
Lenarya didn't seem to care.
"Madam has played long enough. It's time to work."
"........."
She stared at the Elf with a thoughtless expression. She did like Lenarya's firm and professional nature at work. But she also hated it at the same time. Especially at a time like this.
Unfortunately, Lenarya was too productive and useful to be discarded. Probably, a bigger pile of work would have appeared on her desk in her absence. For this reason, Madam Lin always tried to restrain herself in front of Lenarya.
"Ah, okay, okay. I'll go to work, okay..." Madam Lin complained lazily. She really didn't want to go to the work right now.
"Hurry up, madam. The Meeting of the 3 Ruler is only a few days away," Lenarya replied urgently to her Madam.
"Okay, okay..."
Madam Lin walked over to Lenarya after straightening her clothes. If she didn't leave soon, it felt like Lenarya's flat yet intense gaze would continue to wait for her there.
"Nee, is it just my feelings or have you been bothering me when I play lately?" Madam smiled irritably before closing the door.
"Please don't change the topic. I'm doing this because the work deadline is approaching," Lenarya replied indifferently.
"Really~?"
"Y."
KLAAAACK
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The chess pieces have been collected. All the pieces are in their respective positions. The game can begin.
With this, the start of the 3rd Floor Arc has been completed.
It's time to enter the 3rd Floor Main Arc.
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Northern Region 3rd Floor
Northern Ruler's Mansion
"How long are you here!? The letter you delivered has already been given to Envy-sama, what are you doing!?" a woman asked fiercely.
The young man with dark brown skin and black hair who was leaning against the door whistled casually.
"Come on, don't throw it away. The information I gave you is important, right?"
The short purple-haired woman with glasses was getting annoyed.
"Bastard, it's not like you were the one who gave it. You're just a courier. Don't act like it."
"Wow, how fierce~!" said the man fearlessly.
The woman quickly pointed a sharp sword at the man's neck with a strong killing air.
"Pay attention to your words. Don't forget where this is."
The man gulped. He had not forgotten. How could he forget. After all, he was now at the 3rd Floor of the Northern Ruler's Mansion and was in the same room as Envy, the ruler herself as well as the Vice Guild Master of the Nemesis Guild and her secretary.
But there was a reason why he was reckless like this. Although to some people, the reason sounded trivial.
"Meil, give him 100 million."
"!!?"
Both the woman and the young man suddenly looked at the woman with long blonde hair and reddish violet eyes behind the desk.
The woman was wearing a mask with half of it in the shape of a smiley face and the other half in the shape of an annoyed face. Such expression masks were used by the 7 Deadly Sins Guild Nemesis and became their trademark. The seven masks also had different forms of expression. The one the woman was wearing was the Mask of the Envious, Envy.
"But Envy-sama--"
"Just give it," she cut off.
The woman could not resist, after all, Envy was her master.
".... Alright... I understand."
The blonde woman looked at the two from the reflection of the window glass.
"Hamer, right? Take your pay and get out of here."
The man immediately bowed politely.
"Well, it's my pleasure, Madam Rules."
He honestly did not expect to get that much. He only wanted a few million. Who would have thought that he would take home the jackpot. With his heart in his mouth, he left immediately after receiving the money. He even mocked the secretary because he thought he was the winner.
Still annoyed with the rascal who used her master to make money, the secretary complained.
"Why did you give it to him, Envy-sama? I know a few billion is a small amount for you. But that doesn't mean such trash deserves it."
Envy smiled faintly from behind her mask. She picked up the letter the man had delivered on the table.
"That's fine."
"This is the thing he delivered at the cost of his life."
"Besides... The information in here is not ordinary confidential information," she continued, making the secretary even more confused.
Secretary, "?"
Without the woman realizing it, a mysterious grin was painted on Envy's face.
"It looks like this year's Meeting of the 3 Rulers will be interesting."