Card simulation, starting with the Goblin Deserter

"What's wrong? You two know each other? And who is Martin?"

Hayes asked curiously.

Norton tightened the bandages around his body, leaned close to Hayes' ear and whispered, "He's my friend. You'll see him when he buys the card from you."

"My buddy saw Soraka when we came to the college to register a while ago, and he fell in love with her at first sight..."

Upon hearing this, Hayston was both amused and exasperated, but upon reflection, he realized it was quite normal.

Boys around eighteen years old are in their adolescence, and Soraka's personality and appearance fit the criteria of a "white moonlight goddess." Compared to Linda, who keeps people at arm's length, the former is more popular in the academy.

As the two were talking, Soraka handed over the breakfast she had brought with a smile. Norton was flattered and thanked her, not expecting that he would receive a share.

Bob glanced at the two of them and threw a wooden box with the Zuma logo onto Hayes.

His tone was somewhat impatient: "This is what the Dean asked me to give you; it's compensation for the error in the secret realm."

Hayes was puzzled, wondering if Professor Bob had taken some kind of gunpowder.

But before he could even speak, he saw Soraka angrily punch Bob's arm.

"Dad, why are you being so harsh? Hayes is still a patient, how could you throw such a heavy wooden box at him?"

Upon hearing this, Bob's expression grew even more unpleasant.

Hayes wisely kept quiet, but silently opened the wooden box and took a look. He saw two stacks of cards, one large and one small, placed on either side of the box.

Soraka explained on Bob's behalf: "Inside are six two-star excellent quality cards and three two-star good quality cards."

"Although the quality isn't high, they were all handmade by my dad, and their effects are pretty good compared to other cards of the same level!"

After saying that, Soraka added happily, "I hope you like it!"

This infuriated Bob, who was standing nearby. He glared at Hayes with trembling lips, but before he could speak, Soraka twisted his elbow.

Sensing that he was anticipating the enemy's move, Hayes figured Bob was about to explode with rage! But under Soraka's "threat," the other man even managed to force a smile that looked more like a grimace...

Bob lowered his voice: "The dean asked me to tell you that you don't have to attend the opening ceremony if you're feeling unwell."

"Just don't forget your promise to him."

Hayes nodded in agreement, but Soraka and Norton, who were standing nearby, both looked at him with surprise.

Don't forget your promise to him?

What kind of agreement could Hayes and Dean Fisher possibly have?

Not to mention the two of them, even Bob was wondering about it, but he asked Fisher and Fisher didn't tell him either, so it would be inappropriate to ask Hayes now.

Moreover, he is now more concerned about another issue: ever since they came out of the secret realm, Soraka has stopped calling Hayes "classmate".

And she would mention his name in front of him from time to time!

Even though Bob already knew that Hayes had saved Soraka from danger in the secret realm, he was furious to see his daughter treating a man so affectionately and specially!

The two did not stay in the hospital for long. Urged by Bob, Soraka reluctantly said goodbye to Hayes.

The moment the ward door closed, Norton couldn't wait to ask Hayes.

"Brother Hayes, what was that agreement Professor Bob mentioned between you and the dean?"

Hayes thought for a moment, and Fisher hadn't told him to keep it a secret, so he casually replied while looking at the cards in the wooden box.

"It's nothing, he just wanted to take me on as his disciple and asked if I was willing."

"Oh, so you wanted to take me on as your apprentice." Norton nodded happily, but his expression changed the next second.

"Don't joke around, is it something that can't be said?"

Seeing his disbelief, Hayes was speechless: "I'm not joking, and there's nothing shameful about it. He really wants to take me as his disciple and told me to come to his office after I'm discharged from the hospital."

However, Norton still acted like he was telling him to stop pretending and just tell him. Hayes didn't argue and carefully examined the effects of each card, only to find that all nine cards, regardless of their quality, had surprisingly good effects!

For example, one of the two-star premium cards, [Lightning Speed], seems like an ordinary damage spell, but its effect panel clearly states "No cooldown"!

This also means that unlike cards that are used once in a battle and then temporarily enter a recovery period (cooldown), this spell card can be reused until the mana is exhausted!

Norton, who was standing nearby, also saw the effects of these cards and stopped asking Hayes questions, looking quite surprised.

"Wow, these cards are of such high quality! They really were handmade by Professor Bob himself!"

Hayes quickly looked through all the cards one by one, picked out "Lightning Speed" from them, and then handed the entire wooden box to Norton.

"Do you want these cards?"

Norton was so moved he almost cried: "You really want to give it to me?!"

His hands trembled as he reached for the box, but Hayes snatched it back.

"Did you break your brain?" Hayes laughed angrily. "Of course I'm selling it to you!"

"There are eight cards inside. This isn't our first time doing business. Name your price."

Norton was much more sober, but his face still showed emotion.

Hayes was not only willing to sell him such a good box of cards, but he even let him name his own price!

What trust this is, what brotherhood this is!

Norton immediately opened the wooden box, laid out all the cards one by one, and carefully appraised them. Since Hayes had given him so much trust, he could not let him down!

Hayes was unaware of Norton's current thoughts; he only let Norton make an offer because he didn't know the market price...

He didn't really trust Norton, thinking that if the price offered wasn't high, he would just refuse to sell!

He's still 430 million short of the "all-purpose and strange workbench." He can always borrow some from Linda, ask his future teacher for some, or... if all else fails... he can always ask Soraka to ask Bob for some...

Can a living person die from holding their pee? There's always a way!

About ten minutes later, Norton, who had valued each card, looked up and gave Hayes a somewhat unexpected number.

"How about these eight cards, 300 million?"

So tall?

Hayes was startled, but outwardly clicked his tongue and said, "So low? You can bid a little higher."

"This card was personally crafted by Professor Jesse Bob, a legendary seventh-tier card master! Did you know he's a veteran in the card-making world?!"

This is what Bob said when he first met Hayes, and it's amazing that he remembered it at a time like this.

Norton reluctantly took the glass of water and took a sip, a troubled expression on his face.

"The market value of these eight cards is roughly between 280 million and 285 million..."

"Why don't you name a price, Brother Hayes?"

Hayes thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll raise the price a little."

"How about 460w?"

"puff--"

Norton immediately burst out laughing when he heard this. "You call this a little suggestion?"

What, is 160 million already considered a "rounded-down" amount in your eyes?

That's insane!