The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

What they showed was that their magic appeared to be very powerful, but the range of its influence was very well controlled.

After playing for so long, no trace was left on the card table.

In the end, only the playing cards were destroyed.

How do you say that.

For beginners, learn how to release flames.

A master of magic, skilled in manipulating fire.

For mages at the pinnacle, flames are as limbs as their hands and feet, and they can control them at will.

Now, mentors Tracy and Veranica are at the poker table, showcasing their talents and abilities.

Even Ryan couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Chapter Thirty-Five: The Outcome is Decided

The relationship between Tracy and Veronica can best be described as a love-hate relationship.

The two are very close, practically best friends. If one of them encounters trouble, the other will definitely lend a helping hand. However, because their personalities are completely different and their styles of doing things are also different, conflicts often occur.

However, they would make up quickly after the conflict.

Neither Tracy nor Veranica ever imagined that they would have such a strong desire to defeat a man.

Even when they stood on the ring to compete for the championship, they never had such a strong fighting spirit.

Especially Tracy.

If he loses, Ryan will have to kiss Veranika.

When I was drunk, I was so dizzy that I didn't realize what was happening. Now, after a struggle and fully sobering up, I've finally realized the seriousness of the situation.

Although at the beginning, he had been teasing Ryan.

However, this kind of provocation, though seemingly bold, still has its limits.

However, as the game progressed, everything began to spiral out of control, until finally, Norma issued her order.

Tracy felt that the game had to end before things got out of control.

Especially Ryan!

He absolutely must not let Veranika kiss him!

An unprecedented, intense possessiveness welled up inside Tracy, and her eyes gradually became serious.

There is a relationship of restraint between water and fire.

However, this restraint changes depending on the amount of magic power.

A single drop of water cannot extinguish a raging fire.

A fire cannot evaporate a torrential downpour.

That's the situation at the card table right now.

Water was constantly being evaporated, and flames were constantly being extinguished.

After going back and forth, only one card remained on the table: the 2 of clubs.

This time, they must fight to the death!

Veranica gave Tracy no chance to catch her breath, her magical circuits churning like roaring engines, surging with magical power.

On the card table, five fiery snakes rose up, flicking their tongues at Tracy.

Like a guardian of a treasure, it keeps a close watch on the last card on the table.

Not to be outdone, Tracy held her index finger up in front of her, and a water dragon swirled and rose on her finger, eventually hovering in the air, glaring angrily at Veranica.

Although neither of them spoke, the situation was crystal clear.

This attack will determine who wins and who loses between the two of them.

Veranika was the first to attack.

Five fire snakes darted across the card table, simultaneously spitting fireballs at Tracy.

Although the fireball is small, it has an extremely high temperature.

Tracy then retaliated, the water dragon swishing its tail to extinguish all the incoming fireballs before attacking the five small snakes on the table.

Fire snakes and water dragons clashed and fought on the card table. One by one, the fire snakes were extinguished, leaving only a few sparks on the table.

Without a doubt, Tracy had the upper hand in this contest.

Whether it's the control of magic or the proficiency in magic, Tracy is superior.

Just as Tracy thought victory was assured and was about to take the cards, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of Veronica's lips curving slightly upward.

Oops!

It's a trap!

The next instant, the flames on the card table exploded and burst into flames, instantly coalescing into an enormous fire serpent in front of the cards.

Tracy was caught off guard; the water dragon was bitten in half by the fire serpent and turned into a cloud of steam.

Damn!

After the fire serpent strangled the water dragon, it headed straight for Tracy's face.

Tracy instinctively withdrew her hand, wrapping her wrist with water magic to prepare to defend against the fire serpent's attack.

But......

The fire serpent did not burn her wrist as expected. It simply hovered in front of her, swaying from side to side, flicking its tongue like a victor.

Tracy's heart skipped a beat.

When she looked at the card table, she found that the 2 of clubs was already in Veranika's hand.

Veronica held the card between two fingers and then gently kissed the back of the card.

Tracy... lost.

“Since I have the lowest score, I naturally have to carry out the king’s orders.” Veronica put the cards back on the table and stood up.

She combed her long, red hair, which was a little messy from the battle, straightened her clothes, and then gently tapped her earring, making a crisp sound.

"Well then, Mentor Ryan, thank you for your help..."

Tracy sat there in the chair, watching Veranica approach Ryan step by step.

Her eyes widened, she couldn't utter a single word, her mind a complete mess.

Is Veronica going to kiss Ryan...?

Why is this happening...

For the first time, Tracy, who had always been a heavy drinker and loved alcohol, felt a deep-seated aversion and resistance to drinking.

If I hadn't been drinking, perhaps none of this would have happened.

Veronica wouldn't kiss Ryan either...

Ryan...

A strong pang of sorrow welled up in Tracy's chest as she stared blankly at the two figures approaching.

She knew that she was the one who had caused this situation.

But......

In her heart, Tracy was silently praying for Ryan.

Push her away forcefully!

Then tell her it's just a game, just a way to create atmosphere at a drinking party.

He didn't want to kiss Veranika.

But what she imagined didn't happen. Ryan just stood there, looking up at the ceiling, completely unaware of what he was thinking.

Veronica finally walked up to Ryan, her face flushed, and gently stood on tiptoe.

Ryan,

So, you also want to kiss her?

Do not......

don't want......

don't want!!!!!

Ryan! You can't kiss her!!!

People around them egged them on, urging Veronica to kiss him.

Ryan gently grabbed Veranika's shoulder, about to speak, when he heard an extremely sharp scream.

"don't want!!!!!"

Then, there was a loud bang.

The door was blasted to pieces by the flames, and everyone looked in the direction of the door.

A breathtakingly beautiful young woman in a white dress was standing there.

Her face was flushed, and she radiated anger.

The flames responded to her intense emotions, burning around her.

“Claire?!” Ryan looked at her in surprise, then at Veranika’s lips that were so close to his.

Since Ryan had just tried to refuse, he put his hand on her shoulder.

But to someone unaware of the background, this behavior clearly appears as Ryan pulling Veranika into his arms, preparing for a passionate French kiss.

Ryan broke out in a cold sweat, wondering why she had to come at this particular time of year!

It’s over.