The Cursed Bloodline
The Rise of the Tengu Devil

All eyes were fixed on the center of the arena, some people in expensive settings directly came to Rei. They did not accept losing and handed their money to a brat like Rei

"They are the nobles of the land of Sora. While the man who was most opposed to Rei's victory, was one of Sora's Ministers, Mr. Kuu" Zuryu said while observing the tension from the VIP bench

"They should admit their defeat, but they're all rich, right? " say Yuri

"You don't know Miss, in Gambling rich people not only risk their money, they also risk their self-esteem.

If someone like Rei became a winner, they would consider a poor person like Rei, daring to step on them

Military people like us may not be affected by social class, but that doesn't apply to ordinary people without money"

Yuri can only clench his hands, indeed ordinary people are looked at one eye, even in the land of Mizu even some people with slave status are treated like animals

......................

"How do you agree, I'm the one who represents this child? " a shrill voice rang out from behind the mask

The masked man also walked towards Rei with his chin raised, it could be said that his behavior was ridiculous. Without realizing it, the man accidentally stumbled

Bukkkkkp......

The masked man stumbled and fell down, he accidentally stepped on a crack in the ground due to Kono's fight

"Ouch! I tripped! " the man finally got up to his feet while patting his dirty robe.

Kuu and the others could only laugh mockingly, daring once such a careless person won

"Who sent this stupid clown, how dare he challenge us?

Hey You! Who the hell are you? You don't know who you're dealing with right now, huh? " Shouted Kuu. None of them knew the man, not even the Host.

The masked man who wears a head covering. As well as the all-black kimono, almost covering his entire body, it approached Rei, then patted the child on the shoulder

" Let's just say, I'm the devil who's gonna kill you? " said lightly.

Kuu could only smile mockingly, his arrogance would not allow the Clown to play tricks on him

" If you want to bet with me, what do you have? Don't tell me you only have your useless life

Or the...

The life of that poor boy, I can even buy your souls! " he said in a loud voice with a mocking tone

Rei who heard that was about to reply to the arrogant man in front of him, but his body was restrained by the masked man

The masked man also whispered something, different from the sound of his bell earlier, his voice now seems heavy and authoritative

"Did you remember what I said? A real man would be lured by such a man. Leave everything to me.... You go to the red-haired lady, and have her treat your wounds. "

" K-you? " rei's eyes were rounded, he recognized the voice.

The masked man patted Rei on the shoulder several times, then walked towards Kuu and the other nobles

"You can make all your strongest men fight me. Oh yea..... You can also get all your people out.

I will fight it all! " he said, shaking his hand, the masked man pointed at the people behind Kuu

" And then...... What bet? "say Kuu with a mocking look

The man took out a paper from inside his sleeve, and showed it to Kuu. The contents inside made the people there round their eyes

" This is a certificate of a diamond mine. Until now, no one has mined it, which means that it still contains a lot of content. If I lose. You guys can have it

But......

You must bet all your gold.

Kuu smiled, he was very confident with that bet. After all he had recruited the strongest military man to guard it, plus the support of the people behind him

" good..... We concur. We will bet 2000 pieces of gold mine, as well as 1000 gold each from the person behind me.

But, we will make all my people fight you! " said Kuu steadily and greeted the nods of the nobles behind him

" Agreeduuuuuuuuu! " The masked man shouted furiously, giving his thumb

I see, that guy is so stupid. How could he possibly fight his people. After all, his army did not only consist of 1 or 2 people

Kuu also called his people, about 200 people entered the arena. They are not ordinary men, they are big-bodied men like Kono, and of course they are from the Military magic users

"Wuahhhhh...... You guys are planning to gang up on me " said the masked man while shaking his head

Rei felt unsure, he went to the masked man.

" Are you sure, sir? "

The man simply raised his hand, he gave a signal for Rei not to get involved. He also drew a sword from his robe

" I have a new sword, and I don't want to get it scratched.

If any of you are able to make me take off my sword sheath, you can assume I lost! " he said steady

......................

Yuri looked at the sword that the man had raised, a sword that was very familiar to him.

" B- Isn't that, Yora's sword? " Yuri just realized who the masked man was. He was sure that Xio was the one in disguise

" Cih! He is a stupid man! " cock Zuryu

" I agree. Yora is a stupid man. How did he win against all those bastards? " say Yuri worried

Zuryu turned his head towards the girl beside him, his forehead shriveling slightly

" I don't mean Mr. Xio, I mean it's Kuu. That old man! "

"Who? " said Yuri in disbelief

" You know the reason Mr Xio hid his identity and behaved silly, 180° different from his attitude?

If he used his identity as Xio, they would not be willing to continue this match. Xio was known as the Demon Ring of Death. It was wrong for them to take it lightly just by looking at his ridiculous behavior

Ckck...... I feel like I'm dealing with that noble! " said Zuryu while shaking his head

"Did? Is Yora that good? To me he's just a stingy guy who won't split the cake!" yuri said while narrowing. Although he knew about Xio's killing, it was still impossible against 200 men of the Military itself. Where does all the money he bets come from?

" Wait, where did he get that mine certificate? " say Yuri the adjustment

" Huh! My pranks must be broken by now. " said Zuryu looking down lethargic.

" You mean, Yora stole it from you? " said Yuri surprised. Zuryu shook his head

" no. All my property belongs to the Tengu Organization. Even this gambling house..... I'm just the manager....... Hehe" said Zuryu while grinning

"-How is that possible? " said Yuri still did not believe. Xio was not only risking gold, but a mine. Yuri could not even calculate how much the mine was worth

" If Xio wanted to, he could have bought a small country with his wealth.

However, he only made me manage this place. On condition..... Don't involve Sora's small community. And never hurt them. I just need to gather information" Zuryu said

" Aren't they themselves fugitives? " yuri said as she looked at Zuryu, looking forward to the man's reply. Zuryu could only shrug his shoulders, a sign of not knowing

" It's been a long time, since the last time I saw Mr. Xio fight, I have to enjoy the fight this time..... "

Zuryu sat on Xio's chair, crossing his legs

" It seems...... Our Tengu Devils will dance soon. "smabungnya

While Yuri was only lost in thought, while staring at Xio who was being ganged up by over 200 people

" What exactly is Yora's plan? "murmuring Yuri

......................

The taggg........

Xio's sword impact flare echoed in the room, calmly staring at the opponents who looked like they wanted to kill him from their gazes

" Let's get started! " he said Calmly with a heavy voice Typical, it seems that he is no longer acting silly

Tassss...... Ppppp......

Simultaneously those people started running towards Xio while activating their Gyoku.