Draekai
So answer on why he keeps getting 8 this turn: Possible solution, the all have the number 8 and the fact of the matter is that there is a different number when shown. More Probable Solution, gods of jealously and spite (being us lowly beings not knowing the greatness of master) has cursed him with the lucky number 8 so that he can not start and action with his disciples.
Oka i think i figured out enough of the title cover finally. Left to right, top row first then bottom, would it be Lian Li, Manami, the princess, one if the two sisters i never remember the names of, Branden, Eris, Kiyomi, Loli dragon(name is escaping me at the moment, Cai Er or something?) the other of the two sisters, and Diao Chan. Do i got that right author?