Card simulation, starting with the Goblin Deserter

[Card: Goblin - Sadness]

[Quality: Two-Star Epic]

[Introduction: This is a pitiful goblin, unloved by its parents, bullied by its peers, and ignored by its elders... Having experienced all the misfortunes of the world, it will remind everyone of their own sad past.]

The two-star Excellent has been upgraded to a two-star Epic!

Hayes' eyes lit up; this was the second epic card he had obtained after [Goblin - 50/50]!

Whether it was his imagination or not, Hayes felt that the panel was faintly glowing with gold. Suddenly, his mind was stirred!

If a card of excellent quality is upgraded to epic quality, then what about cards that were already epic quality and were upgraded...?

[Card Name: Goblin - 50/50 (Awakened)]

[Quality: Legendary (Two Stars)]

[Note: The star rating of each legendary card will increase as the card player's level increases...]

The new panel information made Hayes look up and take a deep breath.

It's out! The Golden Legend!!

There are only two legendary cards in Zuma's Royal City, and now he has Patton Hayes too!

Recalling the charisma of Loki, the Silver Lion, beside Linda, Hayes felt his blood boiling!

He suppressed the urge to shout and was about to finish reading the card information when he caught a glimpse of a goblin wearing an eye patch that covered half of its face, sitting quietly on the bed watching him.

Its body was ethereal, like a spirit, and when it noticed Hayes looking at it, it even nodded and said something.

"Lord Kaiei, it is my pleasure to serve you."

Hayes: ?

Lord Haiying? Who are you calling a 50/50 player?

[Introduction: A special goblin who chose to leave its tribe because it couldn't understand its beliefs. In a ninja kingdom, it learned techniques that are almost impossible for ordinary goblins to learn. After receiving a magical eye as a gift from a friend, it is now unbeatable...]

Hayes frowned after reading the information displayed on the panel.

This introduction is so confusing; it only talks about Wu Wukai's experiences and doesn't mention the results at all.

Hayes went straight to the point and asked, "So, you're pretty much 50/50, what are your skills?"

Wu Wukai proudly declared, "I can do everything!"

No, I shouldn't have asked that...

Hayes pondered for a moment, then rephrased his question: "How long can you fight continuously?"

Wu Wukai raised his head and said, "My mana is used up."

Hayes: "In a one-on-one situation, can you hold your own against any enemy?"

Wu Wu raised his head even higher: "No one can beat me when I have blue buff!"

"What if there are many enemies?"

Wu Wukai paused for a moment, then hesitated, "I'm not afraid, but in this situation, my mana will be consumed faster..."

Hayes understood. Now, even against most opponents, a 50/50 match can be forced into a draw, and the three-minute mandatory limit has been transformed into a more flexible blue bar mechanism.

As expected of a legendary card, this is a huge boost!

Suddenly, a series of crisp footsteps came from outside the ward, like the delicate tips of high heels touching the ground.

Soon, there was a knock on the door. Wu Wukai was still sitting at the foot of the bed, as if he wasn't afraid of being seen by others.

"Please come in... Linda, what brings you here?"

Hayes looked at Linda as she walked in, somewhat surprised.

"Weren't you going back to do housework and coming to the opening ceremony?"

As Linda put down the gifts she was carrying, she gave Hayes a strange look. In the process, she didn't even glance at the 50/50 man standing right in front of her, clearly unaware of his presence.

"The opening ceremony is tomorrow night, is it strange that I'm back now?"

Hayes suddenly realized he had almost forgotten what the doctor had told him: he had been unconscious for three days after returning home before waking up...

At this moment, Linda noticed that there was actually a person lying on the bed next to her, so she hesitated to speak.

Hayes waved to her: "It's okay, he's asleep, I'm sure."

Linda glanced at him and sat down in the chair that Norton had been sitting in.

"Actually, there's nothing to hide. I went back a few days ago and thoroughly investigated all the family businesses. I found that Stern had replaced the managers with his own people, including some large and small businesses, as well as my personal attendants..."

Linda recounted what she had been doing these past few days, mostly involving power struggles with the Marquess Stern.

Hayes listened quietly, sensing Linda's weariness and confusion, far from the capable demeanor she appeared to be.

Hayes waited until she finished speaking before saying earnestly, "You've worked hard."

Linda paused for a moment, brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, and said softly, "I'm sorry, I came to visit you, but I ended up telling you so many upsetting things..."

Hayes shook his head, indicating that it was alright.

"Oh, by the way, here's this card."

She took a bright gold card from the inside pocket of her trench coat and handed it to Hayes.

The card was printed with a silver-gray lion's head, still warm to the touch.

Linda explained: "This is the Ryan family's gold card. With this card, you can enjoy a 50% discount at any Ryan-owned store, and you can also buy rare cards that are not available on the market..."

"Or you can sell it on the black market. The card is encrypted with a magic emblem and can't be faked. This card should be able to sell for a million or two. Anyway, you can use it however you want."

Hayes looked at the gold card in front of him, instinctively reaching for it but then quickly pulling his hand back. He gestured towards Linda with his mouth.

"I'm not available right now, so please put it on the bedside table."

Linda froze, her right hand, which was holding the card, hanging in mid-air, unsure of what to do.

Seeing her reaction, Hayes knew she had misunderstood and quickly explained, "No, no, no, I really can't right now... uh?"

In Hayes's view, all he saw was Wu Wukai walk up to Linda, naturally take the gold card, and place it next to Hayes.

It actually has a physical form, and you can touch real-world objects!

But to Linda, who couldn't see Wu Wukai, this scene seemed bizarre, even somewhat terrifying.

She immediately stood up and took several steps back, her magical power erupting as the necklace on her chest shimmered!

Linda looked at Hayes with suspicion, then at the air in front of her, and shouted sharply.

"What is it? Show yourself!"

A golden light flashed, a familiar lion's roar echoed, and a faint, sacred glow illuminated the entire ward.

Hayes' eyelids twitched; Linda had actually summoned Loki—he was genuinely terrified.

He opened his mouth to explain, but found that Loki's eyes changed from wariness to surprise, and finally to a friendly look as if he had seen one of his own.

It turned its head and whispered in Linda's ear. A few seconds later, the latter's eyes also changed.

Linda looked at Hayes, her expression filled with surprise and doubt, and asked, "You got a legendary card in the secret realm?!"

Hayes: ? ? ?

The box was opened right then and there; he was still trying to hide his true abilities!

There are only two legendary cards in the entire royal city, and now a second-tier card player with no family background or connections has obtained the third one. Anyone with a brain knows that this will definitely attract attention and be coveted!

Linda looked at his expression and guessed what he was thinking.

"Loki just told me he saw the illusory card spirit beside you, a power unique to legendary cards..."