34 Gamble Fish
While some in that room still contained their desire to kill Atomsk ...
While others kept holding back their desire to hug him, kiss him, throw him up in the air as a sign of victory, and build a statue in his honour in the middle of the Vermillon family's main garden (particularly Sarah... especially for the kisses and hugs)…
However, while some celebrated and others lamented ... Lauren tried to cool his mind.
It was evident that he had lost tragically, that was something he could not refuse ... nothing could be done to reverse it...
Lauren, despite hating losing more than anyone in the world, realized that now he couldn't win at this moment ... and that anything he did, could make the situation worse.
Now all he could do is not make the situation worse, appear unaffected, prepare to discuss the next reforms proposed by his brother ... and draw up new plans to take over of Sarah ... and Atomsk.
"Well ... I think everything related to the revision of the rules of the family can wait for the moment... For now we should welcome Atomsk Vermillon to the family officially" Said Lauren trying to indicate to his lackeys that should be reassured.
Upon hearing "Atomsk Vermillon" Sarah and Atomsk looked at each other with complicity and winked.
[HAHAHA ... poor wretches, did you think your suffering was over?
I still have more bullets left in the bedroom ... and they'll go straight to your ass
Sarah, continues with the plan "Pluck these vultures"]
"I'm sorry, but Atomsk will continue to be called Atomsk D. Avery ...
It is the last name that his deceased parents... and he will not change it in respect to them" Said Sarah while she dramatized and lied in equal parts.
The endearing chaos of a few moments ago returned once again to the meeting.
The reason was obvious...
If Atomsk will not bear the surname Vermillon ... how will his achievements also be the achievements of the Vermillon family?
In the room, they began to ask rhetorical questions
"So, what has this meeting been for?"
"Why this outrage?"
"So much suffering for nothing?"
"For practical purposes, this only causes others not to take it to him, nothing more"
The elders of Lauren's faction cursed the heavens ... but none dared to question or recriminate anything to Sarah or Atomsk directly ... they had lost too much today because they didn't know how to control their impulses or because they didn't know how to measure their words...
The elders of the faction of Sarah and Lorenz, despite not understanding and not agreeing with this decision, didn't speak ... They understood that Sarah was planning something...
However, they had something in common; they were expectant about the actions and words of a single person ... Lauren.
...
As Sarah had told Atomsk, Lauren, despite being cold and calculating ... there was something he could not stand ... lose.
In the past there were times when he would surely have achieved greater profits or less losses by letting himself win or accepting a defeat ... but it was not like that, he was too competitive... this was his greatest virtue ... but also his biggest flaw ...
Today Lauren had lost in absolutely everything ... This day had possibly ruined the work that he and his faction had been building for years...
However, Sarah and Atomsk had presented him with an opportunity to add a point to his marker...
They created this plan, with the premise that he couldn't avoid that temptation...
...
[Come on Lauren, bite the bait ... I know you want it
Be a good boy and bite it bastard]
"Excuse me ...
[BINGO😈]
I understand that he feels emotionally tied to that surname, but I also suppose he will understand why it is illogical for someone to be adopted into a family like the Vermillon family and yet keep his surname ... I think all the Elders in the room will agree with me.
I understand that however much we reason why this is necessary ... you will not change your mind ... and it is not good to force someone to make that decision either.
¿Why do not we decide it with a duel?" Lauren said, feeling comfortable with his own voice
[Oh perfect, the plan was for him to corner us verbally, being us who in the end should propose the duel as a last resort ...
However, this is even better ... So we have more negotiation power ... Hehehe
He must be so desperate to score a victory… HAHAHA]
Sarah, pretending to be surprised asked "A duel?"
Everyone asked the same, even Lorenz was surprised at how quickly the events had developed.
Lauren, seeing that Sarah was reacting as he wanted, answered. "That's right, a duel.
This duel will not only serve to decide about the surname in a fair and simple way...
It will also be a good opportunity to check the capabilities of Atomsk and his AVATAR.
What do you think? "Lauren said, trying to make the whole room an accomplice ... Succeeding.
Sarah, continuing with her performance, asked mockingly "And against whom is he supposed to fight? Against you, uncle Lauren?"
Lauren, laughing, answered Sarah "No dear niece, of course not ...
As you know, every year, one week before the opening of the academy, there is a competition for ages within the family.
Since Atomsk is an exceptional talent and is destined to do great things…
I suppose it wouldn't be inappropriate for him to participate against the champion of the most elementary category that we have, which is 10 to 11 years old."
Sarah pretending to be very angry replied "You know perfectly that Atomsk is 9 years old, he has awakened his AVATAR less than a month ago.
Do you expect an AVATAR Infant to face an AVATAR Student or an AVATAR Scholar in the same conditions? "
[Oh Sarah, you act very well
I'll make you an Oscar when this is over HAHAHA]
Lauren, seeing that Sarah was upset, took the opportunity to provoke her "A genius is supposed to be someone capable of fighting against someone with more levels than him and defeating them anyway... Are you perhaps saying that Atomsk is not a genius?"
Atomsk at that moment pretending to be offended separated from Sarah and told Lauren "Of course I'm a genius ... You'll see"
Sarah pretending concern approached Atomsk and said "Atomsk, you do not see him ..."
However, Atomsk, just as they had rehearsed, prevented Sarah from finishing the phrase "Sarah, please, let me fight"
Sara sighed and after pretending that she was hesitant about answering, she said: "Ok ...
If Atomsk loses, he will be called Atomsk Vermillon, but...
What will happen if he wins?
Will not you expect him to risk losing his precious surname in exchange for nothing?"
Lauren, surprised, asked "I thought that keeping his last name was the reward"
Sara corrected him "Atomsk already has his last name, he is not winning anything ... So in this duel you are asking him to lose something he does not want to lose for nothing ...
Is not this too convenient for you? "
Lauren a little annoyed said "I do not know since when the surname Vermillon is not a reward, but…
Okay, I guess you have some reason...
The winner of the tournament was rewarded with a supreme Inner pill of rank 2, 10000 zeniest and an Inner weapon of rank 2...
What do you think if we double the reward in the event that Atomsk wins? "Lorenz said confidently.
Sarah and Atomsk looked at each other with complicity once more and nodded.
Lorenz at that moment rose from his chair and announced to all the people in the room.
"Given that both parties agree, the match will be just within 2 hours in Coliseum number 4, I will judge.
You have until that moment to prepare.
The session is adjourned for today.
Tomorrow we will see at 10:55 to discuss the reforms of the laws
You can go...
Sarah, Atomsk wait here"
…
After everyone else left the room, some more happy, some more angry ... in the room were only Atomsk and Sarah and Lorenz.
"Children, you have given me one of the tensest moments I've had as head of the family ... and also the most rewarding ...
Above all, thanks to you, Atomsk, I can start with the reforms I've been trying to establish for decades ... Really, thank you very much
Over time you will realize that being the leader of the family is not as easy or fun as some people think...
Anyway, let's leave politics...
It is a pride to have you as a son, although I apologize in advance, I don't know if I have ever been a great father "Lorenz said melancholy as he watched Sarah
Atomsk seeing that the sad atmosphere said jokingly "Don't say that, I'm sure you're a great father, you only need to see how incredible Sarah is"
Upon hearing that compliment addressed to both ... they laughed briefly
"JAJA, thanks son ...
Sarah, Atomsk ... although I prefer that Atomsk wore the surname Vermillon, I wanted to ask ...
How many chances do you think you have to win? "Lorenz asked.
Sarah answered with confidence "You can bet that Atomsk will win".
"I see…
Very well…
I think that neither today nor in the following days will I be able to be there much for you...
However, do not blame me; it is you who have made all this mess...
In addition, it would be a shame not to take advantage of it...
Anyway ... children, get ready for combat.
I see you in the coliseum in a few hours." Lorenz said as he accompanied them to the door.
...
Atomsk and Sarah left the room, and when they made sure no one was watching them ...
"YEAHHH, WE HAVE MADE THEM BITE THE DUST ...
Little brother, you've been incredible...
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU "Said Sarah effusively kissing Atomsk.
"JAJAJA, you have also been incredible.
You have called them for what they are… also, you have acted incredibly well...
For a moment I believed everything you said HAHAHA.
Everything has gone as planned" Atomsk said as he hugged her with joy ... in the same way that two football fans embrace when their team has scored a goal.
"Tell me, you have investigated who is the one I will win" Asked Atomsk while still being carried in Sarah's arms
"Of course, I have been informed of that as soon as I arrived ...
You will have to fight against the detestable little son of Lauren ...
The last time he fought in the tournament a week ago he was level 18 ...
However, for Lauren's disgusting face, he's probably now at 20 or higher.
Nevertheless, I do not think it's a problem for you...
In fact ... I want you to crush him" Said Sarah as she left Atomsk on the floor.
"JEJEJE, take it for granted ...
Moreover, how do you see the issue of betting?🤑
How much can we pluck those idiots? "Atomsk asked as he put on a malevolent face.
"How will they go?
Considering that it is a level 8 Avatar Infant against an Avatar Scholar, if we add that he is the imbecile son of Lauren's…
I doubt that the ratio drops from 1 to 100...
We're going to make gold, little brother" Said Sarah, putting the same evil face…
"JUJUJU great, here you have all my zeniest.
Bet everything...
If I see it easy, I can pretend that he is winning.
So you can make unofficial bets with the scum
However, I want my 50% of what you win in those bets" Atomsk said with the expression of a cruel and ruthless businessman
"You are evil little brother ... hahaha
It's a great idea, but I'd prefer that you send him to the hospital quickly...
I do not want that scum to think that my little brother is weak even for a second." Sarah said as she clicked her knuckles
"You really are evil, you want me to send our beloved cousin to the hospital hahahaha
It's a shame to lose that business opportunity...
However, I guess you're right, it's better to close their mouths in the most direct way possible" Atomsk said as he clicked his knuckles.
While they were joking, celebrating and planning their next sinister plans ... both went to Sarah's room, to rest and tell Sebastian of everything that happened during the meeting...
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The name of this chapter is in honor of the manga Gamble Fish.
It's a manga that I like a lot about very crazy bets.
https://mangakakalot.com/manga/gamble_fish
