The tension in the room dissipated as the others realized he was true to his word.

Hannah turned slightly.

“Could someone attend to his wound and escort him out?”

At that moment, the staff member interjected, “The game has officially commenced.

No one is permitted to leave the hall until it concludes.

“Is that the case?” Hannah replied smoothly.

“Since you’re permitted to leave, could you fetch some bandages and medicine for us?”

Her unforeseen request momentarily bewildered the staff member.

He cast a glance at the man, seeking direction.

“Boss…”

“Accede to the guest’s request,” the man instructed.

The staff member obediently left the room.

her fingers on the

“Let’s proceed.

you wouldn’t mind

man didn’t concede so

sensed she was

you prefer to deal yourself,

audience members aren’t

Hannah shook her head.

no

The man nodded.

wish to deal

pointing to Atticus, who

“I choose him.

had been attempting to blend into the background,

widened in shock, and his

“Me? Really?”

turned

Atticus felt as if he were being scrutinized by a venomous snake,

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