novelzi Ch 2.75: Nothing
Ch 2.75: Nothing
Ch 2.75: Nothing
Elaina noticed the main gambling hall slowing down even more as Shein led her back out. Some members of the staff even seemed to be escorting patrons outside.
“Cover charge,” Shein said, anticipating Elaina’s question. “Five gold to see the remainder of the night play out, for people that didn’t already pay to participate in the tournament anyway.”Rêađ latest cha/p/ters on surprised you let your lackeys take care of that. You seem like more of a hands-on type of boss to me.”
“Only the important things, like dealing with you,” Shein said with a quick flash of a smile over her shoulder.
Elaina was even more sure of her plan now. She didn’t really mind less people in the main room since it gave her a chance to think. There wasn’t much she could do now though, other than focus on this match ahead of her. As she wondered, her eyes wandered, towards the quiet stage, devoid of the musicians before, only one person on it, a blonde girl in a shining blue dress.
Prisma looked irritated, to Elaina at least. She was definitely trying to look dignified, hold her composure, but that natural smile Elaina remembered from what seemed almost a century ago wasn’t there right now, instead replaced by a forced look of contentment Elaina saw on far too many of the kids at Endrin.
“She’s my opponent,” Elaina said as they approached the stage. It wasn’t a question, just resignment to the fact.
“Indeed,” Shein said. “You know her, if I remember that little squabble from earlier correctly?”
“We’re acquaintances,” Elaina replied.
Gods, it wasn’t the time for distractions. Temmie was on the line, and that’s all that mattered. Elaina would be able to push everything else aside, no matter what. “Elaina!” she heard a voice shout from the side. It was Tira, alone.
“Where are they?” Elaina asked as Tira ran up, still following after Shein.
“Bathroom. Are you okay?”
“Good! We’ll be playing a game of that, first to take, say—” Shein paused and looked up and down Prisma and Elaina both before continuing, “five points, I think, from your opponent will win the match. Of course, I have my other paying competitors to keep in mind. I don’t want them to feel slighted by this change of events, so to make it up to them, we’re altering the rules slightly. I said earlier to consider whether you wanted to leave without paying the In this game, each point will equal one article of clothing, and as you lose, you’ll have to strip down.”
Even despite the gambling machines no longer running, the band not playing, and the smaller crowd, the roar of the applause that followed was the loudest sound that Elaina had heard that night. “What the fuck?” she barely heard Prisma scream from only a few feet away.
“Neither of you are forced to participate, of course,” Shein shouted, taking the crystal voice amplifier away from her face.
“That’s absurd!” Elaina shouted. She couldn’t do this right? Even with half the crowd gone, there were dozens of people out there, all their eyes looking towards the stage, all of them applauding... Soon enough, she could be completely naked in front of them, classmates and strangers alike. She could feel her pulse pounding, her pussy longing to be touched just at the thought, ready to plow into herself right there on the stage. Gods, she knew she wouldn’t be able say no. Winning was another chance at getting the subcore, and losing? Well, if she lost, she would just have to deal it.
“Now,” Shein continued into the crystal, “I’ll explain the conditions in full while these competitors decide if they’re up to the task. The winner will be allowed to redress, and then continue on to round two of the poker tournament. The loser, of course, will remain naked for the rest of the tournament for all our viewing pleasure, but will also be under my personal protection. Remember, harassment is never tolerated in this establishment.
“It’s up to you two whether you want to compete, but once you agree there is can be no backing out. So, what say you?”
The room ended up as quiet as Elaina’s bedroom at night with that question, everyone waiting on the answers. To Elaina, the loudest thing was her own beating heart. “I accept!” she shouted, triggering another round of raucous cheers.
“Wonderful,” Shein said, turning to Prisma. “But the game requires two to play, I’m afraid. What say you, young lady?”
If Prisma heard the question, she didn’t make it known, instead staring straight at Elaina, eyes popping out in astonishment, mouth hanging open. For the first time, Elaina realized what would really happen if she were to win, what would happen to Prisma. That thought ran circles around her head, causing her heart to beat even faster. But no, she couldn’t do that to Prisma. She shook her head, holding her hands up, ready to place all her trust into Carly.
“I’ll play,” Prisma said, “and I won’t lose.”
The crowd started cheering again before Elaina could process the response. Why in the stars would Prisma agree to something like this?
“And that’s that!” Shein continued. “We’ll start in just a few minutes, so pay your fees now if you haven’t, tell your friends nearby if you have them, and soon enough we’ll be seeing one of these two lovely ladies walking off the stage with sweet victory, and one walking off the stage with absolutely nothing.”