Simple Victory

"Do we have any information on our opponents?" I inquired casually. Bai Jing Zhenfu smiled lightly and replied, "There are seven opponents, and we'll draw lots to determine who will be short one. I've gathered intelligence on them, and at least five possess cards of level five or above, while the remaining two are weak fools." I nearly blurted out, "Give me those two fools!" but the last remnants of my sanity stopped me from such folly. If it were revealed that I, too, was a weak fool, neither Jack nor the Wolf King would hesitate to eliminate me first. Likewise, Bai Jing Zhenfu surely wished to reclaim his Long Knife, Ancient Moon.

"Once you've drawn, let me know who your opponent is. When is the duel?" "After dinner! We've already drawn lots, and your opponent is a fellow equipped with power armor—likely the strongest among them. Here's the duel contract; you should sign it too." The Wolf King chuckled heartily, and I immediately understood—they had saved the most formidable opponent for me.

How outrageous to cheat while I was away! But even if I had been present, I doubt I could have altered the outcome. Opening the Book of Demons, I saw a duel contract slowly taking shape on the page. The terms were exceedingly straightforward: my opponent was named Remington, and in the event of either of our deaths during the duel, all possessions would be inherited by the victor. If both sides still had survivors after the first round, the remaining fighters would face off again... until one side was completely annihilated. 

After sufficiently filling my stomach to about eighty percent, I rose coldly to leave. The Wolf King's expression shifted, and he barked, "Where are you going?" I replied without hesitation, "To the restroom!" The Wolf King immediately howled with mock humor, "Do you have a habit of relieving yourself before a duel? That won't do! Next time, I'll find you a girl!" Laughter erupted from those who heard his remark.

Frustration boiled within me, and when a particularly lewd-looking man across from me extended his arms to block my path, exclaiming, "I'm willing to offer you my backside!" I snapped. With a powerful kick aimed at that scoundrel's vital points, I unleashed a force amplified by my Tenfold Strength card and forty-plus points of internal energy, delivering an attack with the force of over a thousand kilograms. The lewd man was caught off guard and sent, chair and all, flying five meters away. He rolled twice upon hitting the ground and lay there motionless, not even uttering a sound. 

The surrounding area fell silent, and the six men at that man's table sprang to their feet, while the Wolf King, Jack, and Bai Jing Zhenfu stood at my back. Though I found little comfort in their unreliable support, it was reassuring nonetheless. However, this solace evaporated the moment the Wolf King spoke. 

"Hey! We've signed the duel contract; this man died in fair combat. If you wish to fight now, then let's do it!" "Is this fellow part of the team we're supposed to duel?" After delivering that kick, I regretted my impulsiveness, and the Wolf King's words made me realize my unexpected luck. "It seems our duel has been moved up!" remarked a burly black man from the opposing side, his tone icy.

The Wolf King shrugged nonchalantly, flashing a grin at them, and replied, "Personally, I would prefer you all enjoy your last supper! But if you're not hungry, then let's get started!" "These lunatics!" Sparks flew between the eyes of the two thugs; everyone understood there was no turning back. I slowly opened my Book of Demons, intending to retrieve the Long Knife, Ancient Moon, but to my astonishment, I found that I had somehow acquired three treasures.

Moreover, I now possessed eleven more cards. Flipping to the back, the newly added text in the duel contract clarified the situation. The opposing team's foe, Moz, would face off against me; death for one side would yield victory rewards—the total inheritance of the deceased's belongings. The conclusion was set: win, and swiftly eliminate Moz. According to the contract, upon Moz's demise, all his cards and treasures would transfer to my Book of Demons.

As the crowd began to cheer, the Wolf King, Jack, Bai Jing Zhenfu, and the remaining six members of that team left the cafeteria, many following to witness the spectacle. Only a small number remained, either with cold expressions or relaxed dispositions, continuing their meals. Seizing this opportunity, I decided to organize my Book of Demons and optimize my combat readiness instead of rushing outside. The earlier incident had left me feeling somewhat unsettled.

The Communication Card, Record Card, and Demonic Language Card from Moz held no utility for me, so I deftly stowed them away in the Book of Demons, placing them into the Space Card. Once placed inside the Space Card, these cards would be deemed ordinary items, incapable of exerting their effects. His Healing Card and Space Card, however, would grant me an additional healing capability and double my storage space, so I planned to keep them.

Aside from five basic cards, this opponent had six others. In addition to a Demon Island bank card boasting over two million in funds, the remaining five were Fireball spells of levels two and three, and Wind Blade spells of levels two and three; it appeared that the level one card had already been learned by Moz. Another card granted enhanced dynamic vision, amplifying it twelvefold. 

Though it offered little assistance in battle, I activated its usage. Moz's treasure, a vial containing one hundred ninety-eight pills, was revealed. 

Fury Pills (×198) were a level four treasure that took effect within three seconds of ingestion, lasting for an hour, capable of unlocking all potential and entering a berserker state. Use required a Healing Card for recovery afterward. "What luck! If this person ingests one of these pills during an official battle, I could be instantly killed! 

This conflict unveiled the shortcomings of employing cards and treasures in actual combat; certain cards and treasures could not be utilized unless presented in advance. It was precisely because Moz lacked the opportunity to use his cards and treasures that I had been able to overpower him.