Chapter 76

"Now now, don't be so tense, my dear." Says Sophie.

This slender Australian blonde woman sitting across the table looks like a model in front of a magazine cover, Sophie.

If she's able to even seduce someone as prideful as Jacob, I can say that she's pretty dangerous in that aspect.

Though her gaming is not to be underestimated as well.

There are different variations and rumours of how Sophie plays since she doesn't expose her talent so much. But all I am sure of is that both females and males alike are bound to surrender almost every time whenever a fight is televised live. Therefore, not much is known about Sophie's fighting style and why people surrender.

Some say it's because of her beauty that captivated her opponent into surrendering, some say she blackmailed the opponent. But honestly, I think both assumptions may be true.

Sophie is a very manipulative person. Seducing is not the only thing she is good at. To the public, she is known as an actress as well and is quite a celebrity in both Hollywood and the gaming world. But under the facade is her true identity.

Sophie controls the entire underworld in Australia because she is the first daughter and the next heir of her father. The prestigious criminal known as Jackson Le Eldon. Jackson is known to commit many crimes or... Indirectly.

After all, police couldn't find a piece of single evidence to charge him to this day.

Both Jackson and Sophie take over one another. I can find many traits similar in both of them and one is very very obvious; their manipulative mindset.

Sophie... She's dangerous... VERY DANGEROUS.

I don't want to cause a huge burden by offending her. I'm not saying there is no way I can resist her. I have every single crucial important information and evidence to blackmail Sophie in case she plans to take me down. But that comes with a huge risk, she might try to assassinate me or hurt people around me...

If I do make her an enemy, the only way to destroy her is to take down the family's underworld business and expose them once and for all. Then she will have no power to do anything to me.

But do I seriously want to make an entire mafia with over 1000 people my enemy? No, that will not only be troublesome but everyone around me will be endangered.

Sophie continues to stare at me and smile.

"Alright stop that, even I am getting nervous because of your predator stares." Says Igor.

"Predator? How cute. Do you think I want to chomp him up?"

"Of course, you damn snake."

Sophie smiles at Igor. "Are you trying to start a fight?"

"You think I'm afraid?"

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"So childish." Dalbir mumbles.

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"Tch." Igor sits back down and calms himself down.

This sepia-skinned young boy wearing only a hoodie and some shorts is Dalbir from India.

I don't know much about his background but some people say he is poor, and some people say he is rich. But he won't have a special background.

Unlike the other four, he is the most chilled.

With 4.04 ft height, he is usually seen playing away on his phone or console outside of a BOG match.

Dalbir Is also... Very bad at socializing. It's not that he won't want to socialize... He is just bad. Therefore, he kind of gave up on socializing and has retreated to the internet world.

Dalbir Is also bad at expressing emotions. Most of the time, a poker face is pasted on him.

As for how he plays or fights... Guns. He is very good at guns. Dalbir is well known to ace games that have ranged weapons in it even though the main weapon or feature of the game isn't a gun. Of course, with that being said, in an FPS, Dalbir dominates everything.

Sniper, revolver, rifles, launchers, bow. Name a ranged weapon and he will instantly master it.

The way he plays with guns is also impressive. In a match, he uses very common techniques like switching between revolvers and rifles when you run out of ammo and don't have the time to reload but in a very efficient and calculating way.

He can calculate the angle of the projectile and can land his bullets on point.

Damn...

No surprise that he managed to obtain slightly fewer points than me alone.

"The event will start soon. Everyone, prepare to go on stage." Says the staff who comes into the room.

Dalbir trembles a little. Bad socialization gives stage fright.

"Don't worry, Little one. Big sister will help you." Says Sophie to Dalbir.

"More like devour. Follow big brother here instead, I will help you." Says Igor

Sophie glares at Igor. Igor smirks and returns the glare.

"I... Rather follow Karma." Says Dalbir.

Huh? Me?

"Uh... Okay then?" I say, scratching my head.

Soon, the staff came to pick us up and we go backstage.

It wasn't much. The event was just a showcase of the top players.

When it was our turn, we were invited to seat in the row of the couch on the stage.

They ask us several questions that don't invade our privacy like what's our favourite food, what is our motivation for winning FG.

I BS my way through those questions though.

"What's your favourite food?" Asks the person with the mic stage.

"... Teriyaki Chicken Donburi?"

"Interesting... Most of your fans and supporters are attracted by the way you use your sword, may you describe the style of your sword?"

"Uh... The style is called... Sakura blossom, where I blossom with beauty with every thrust and slash in the wind." I reply.

"Oh! Very interesting style! I finally understand why you have so many fans!" The person says.

"Hehehe..."

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That's bullshit I made up on the spot and wait... Do I have fans?

Afterwards, as thanks for attending the event, we were presented with 10000 credits each.

While leaving, Lustzn stops me.

"Boy... Are you free tonight?" She says.

What is this? Why is a 29-year-old woman inviting a 19-year-old out late in the night? I smell something fishy.

"No... I am not." I reply.

Better take it safely.

"Hmm... I think you should. It's for your good you know~, I hope you don't regret it if you want to reject." Says Lustzn.

Tch.

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"Fine. Lead the way."

I enter Lustzn's luxurious car.

"Don't worry young man. I'm not trying to kidnap you." Says Lustzn.

You do not have the ability to...

We soon arrive at Lustzn's mansion. It looks similar to Roger's but it is slightly bigger.

Lustzn flashes her card over the sensor and the gate unlocks. I follow her in.

Something... Is off in this place.

Once I walk in, I realise a listening device is implanted in the door.

Hmm??

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I look at Lustzn.

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"What's wrong?" She says, smiling.

"Get to the point," I say.

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"Alright, take a seat first. It's been a while since a young man visited, can't I enjoy myself a bit?"

"No one is as free as you are."

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"... Okay."

Lustzn places a card on the coffee table in front of her and tells me to take a seat on the couch. She takes a seat herself and I take a seat opposite of her.

"Inside this card is 10 million points. I just need you to do one thing. Let Dalbir win. I am fond of that boy and he is working with me."

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I see...

No wonder Lustzn is constantly being the top player for the past few years, because her opponents are purposely losing to her.

Dalbir is not a corrupted kid... He is neutral and only does what he think is necessary. Therefore, I find no other reason that Dalbir cooperates with this woman except that Lustzn threatened Dalbir.

In the final top winner of FG, the team will be allowed into a stage where they face top players from the past. That stage is the final grand stage of FG and the winner will be announced the top player of the year for FG.

This system is unfair because of the vast experience but this is BOG, nothing is fair in BOG.

"What if I reject?" I say.

A muscular man suddenly appears from behind and locks my head around his arm. With the other arm, he swipes out a

Knife and place it against my neck.

"Then you will die." Says Lustzn. "And to be honest. This is a win-win situation. You get 10 times the reward of being the top player and I get to be the top player again."

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10 million huh...

Pfft...

I immediately grab the wrist of the arm holding the knife and squeeze it.

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"W-What is this strength!! ARGHHH!!!" Shouts the man in agony.

The bones in the wrist are crashed and blood is spewing out.

I reach behind me to grab the shirt of the man and throw him over me, slamming him onto the ground.

"Ack!!" He coughs out blood and passes out.

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"Y-You..." Lustzn's composure starts to break. I can see fear.

"So... How about you explain yourself eh?" I say.

I walk closer and Lustzn suddenly screams.

"Stop! Don't come any closer!" She says, showing me a chip in her hand.

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"T-This chip has footage and evidence of you sneaking into the tower. If I hand this over to the authorities, you will be jailed for up to 20 years for trespassing and attempting to cheat!!" Says Lustzn.

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This woman...

Mino, help me edit out my clone in the footage in that chip and leave the footage of my main body standing outside the gate.

Also, corrupts every listening device and recording device in this room.

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Understood!

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And...

Done!

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1 chip received

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I sigh.

Afterwards, I smirk.

"You sure?  You might want to check that chip again." I say.

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Lustzn suddenly becomes confused and did as I instructed.

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"W-What?!... This is impossible!! What is this!! I am pretty sure I remember you..."

"You okay ma'am? Are you sure you are not hallucinating? Damn... Those stress might have gotten you well." I say, mockingly.

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"What did you do!" Lustzn says. She is panicking.

"So what if I did something? You have no proof that I edited that footage and every device you implanted in this mansion is now broken." I say.

!!!

She quickly runs to the nearest listening device she planted, under the coffee, table and checks it.

"W-What?! I'm pretty sure it was working just now!! W-What the heck?!"

I smirk at her despair.

"Oh yeah. One more thing. Look at what Is on my hand, a chip!" I say.

Lustzn looks over and I show her the contents. A hologram is emitted from the chip, showing footage of her sneaking into the tower.

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"H-How!! How did you get that?! I ask that bastard to erase and dispose of that!! I even gave him a service to do it!!!" Exclaims Lustzn.

"Oh?? Pfft!! Did you use your body to shut that security guy up? Damn, you are that desperate?! Hahaha!!! Well too bad, I still got the chip regardless." I say.

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"I... I..."

Lustzn falls onto the floor in despair.

I walk up to her and lift her chin. "Don't offend someone you cannot afford to offend~ This is a little lesson for you."

I take the knife and throw it at Lustzn.

!!!!

She barely manages to dodge it and the knife scrapped her face, causing a cut.

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"M-My face!! Nooo!!!"

To Lustzn, her beauty is something she cares about the most.

After watching her agony, I left the mansion.

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*BANG!!*

"FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT!! THAT BRAT DARE TO DO THIS TO ME!!!!" Shouts Lustzn as she ransacks her mansion, throwing vases on the floor, and destroying artworks hung on the wall.

"JUST YOU WAIT!! JUST YOU WAIT YOU DAMN BRAT!!!"

I sigh.

Although I'm outside now, I still can hear her ranting. But still, it's been a while since I had such fun.

Alright, let's see what you will prepare, Lustzn.

I will be waiting~