Chapter 102

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Chapter 102: A Wager

When they saw two people arguing, many onlookers gathered around, all eager to see what was happening.

Karoso and Harvey looked young, they were both children.

Karoso must have something special to have a stall here, while the other one had to be confident to mock him. This was going to be interesting.

It was normal to see customers causing trouble for the Card Maker at times like this, or even fights among Card Makers.

"Can you customize cards that are three stars and below? Does zero-star count as below three stars?" Harvey asked with a smirk.

"Zero-star?" The Card Maker at the next stall chuckled. "Zero-star can definitely be considered below three stars."

He felt a bit envious seeing Karoso earn a thousand Magic Crystal Coins from making just one card earlier.

A thousand Magic Crystal Coins? I’d be grateful to make ten Magic Crystal Coins in pure profit today. Why do you get to earn a thousand all at once?

It’s true that when you see a colleague who isn’t that famous making a lot of money, it can make you jealous.

Just like how someone who owns a barbecue shop might feel jealous of their neighbor’s good business and report them from time to time…

"Zero-star?" Karoso looked puzzled.

[Wow, is this guy serious?]

[Zero-star Card, hahaha!]

[The materials used for Zero-star Card are really scarce.]

[Master Karoso, please start your performance!]

[I’ve had enough of this kid, let’s make him suffer a bit.]

Harvey exaggeratedly said, "I remember you Card Makers mentioned that the development of lowering usage standards is underway, theoretically leading to the emergence of Zero-star Card! Even though its effects are minimal, every little bit counts, right?"

"The Alchemist Union believes that there will be Zero-star Cards in the future, even officially defining them. So why wouldn’t it be considered a legitimate card? I’m just pointing out some facts here!"

The people around seemed a bit confused.

"Zero-star Card, does it really exist?"

"It has been mentioned before, but it’s just an idea. I even imagine being able to reach the ninth level in the future."

"Who could possibly research and develop the Zero-star Card?"

"Even the president general of the Card Maker Association wouldn’t dare claim to create a Zero-star Card. They are ninth-tier experts, the only two S++ Card Makers in the world."

"This guy is just nitpicking. Most people aim for one, two, or three-star Cards, who would even think of zero-star?"

"Just pointing out a language flaw."

"This is going to be interesting, the fees are so high, and yet it has been written."

"I love watching wealthy people fight. One down, one less."

At that moment, a person appeared in the crowd – it was Kirmin returning from shopping. Seeing the situation, she couldn’t help but show a sly smile. She quietly beckoned with her finger, lightly tapped her head.

"What if I could really make a Zero-star Card?" Karoso suddenly felt like playing along. As for the consequences, he didn’t think about them.

"If you can really make it, then I’ll buy it. One hundred to one thousand, I’ll give you one thousand Magic Crystal Coins," Harvey pointed to the sign, saying, "It’s written here, cards below three stars can be customized for one thousand Magic Crystal Coins!"

"Hmm, one thousand?" Karoso narrowed his eyes. "Why don’t we forget about the sign and add some more stakes ourselves?"

"How do you want to bet?" Harvey became serious.

"Three thousand Magic Crystal Coins, I’ll sell you a Zero-star Card, but I won’t specify the effect," Karoso said. "I only wrote that it can customize the Elegy card and reduce magic consumption, I didn’t write that it must be added."

Seeing Karoso so confident, Harvey couldn’t help but feel a bit anxious, but when he saw Karoso’s left hand tremble slightly, he gained confidence. "Since you want to raise the stakes, then I’ll raise a bit too. If you make it, I’ll bark twice like a dog, if you can’t, you bark twice."

Hearing this, Karoso instinctively took a step back, just like earlier when Karoso tried to scare him, but it didn’t work.

Clap, clap, clap…

"Come and see!" Harvey clapped his hands and shouted, "This person, the son of Canglang Province Grand Duke Osiris, the pride of Colloa, the champion of the card exchange meeting, Karoso Colloa who defeated third-tier with fourth-tier cards!"

"He clearly wrote, he can make cards of three stars or below, but now he doesn’t want to admit it!"

"But, it’s okay for a child to make mistakes sometimes, isn’t it just embarrassing for the Colloa family? Isn’t it just losing face for Canglang Province?"

"He is a young master, why would he care about that, how much is his reputation worth?"

"The pride of the Colloa family, ha!"

"Did I ever refuse your bet?" Karoso got angry like he was being blamed, his face turning red, "Let’s bet then!"

"Alright!" Harvey pointed at Karoso, "Get a lawyer for me, I want to make this bet official!"

"You…" Karoso’s expression changed.

Seeing Karoso acting this way, Harvey suddenly understood, Karoso was trying to escape after losing the bet or to go back on his word, after all, it was only a verbal agreement.

Although it’s a bit hard to punish people like Karoso with the law, as long as the lawyers are fair and both sides sign the contract, then Karoso’s reputation will be ruined.

The good reputation that was built up before is completely gone.

Not only the buyers are attracted, but many Card Makers are also drawn over here.

Business rivals are curious too. They want to see how capable this daring little kid is in running a stall.

"Don’t go too far." Karoso trembled all over, with veins bulging on his forehead.

Neymar, who used to always support Karoso, now lowered her head and stayed silent, like a timid little girl.

"Okay, all you need to do today is apologize to everyone, admit you were wrong, and then this matter will be over." Harvey calmly said, "Just because you’re a noble, doesn’t mean you can deceive customers, right?"

"The Card Association does not allow such evil Card Makers to exist!"

"When you ask for this price, what you’re selling is a promise. If you don’t fulfill it, how can you still have the face to be a Card Maker?"

"Fair is fair," Karoso gritted his teeth, "If you have the guts, bring a lawyer and let’s make a bet!"

Harvey smiled.

A barbarian is just a barbarian, perhaps too young, easily losing control when provoked.

Due to frequent disputes over card games, there were actually ready-made lawyers here.

Soon, with professional lawyers and witnesses from the Card Association branch present, Karoso and Harvey signed their names.

Just then, Teresa squeezed her way back.

Seeing the signatures done, Teresa’s eyes widened in shock, "Karoso, have you gone mad? How could you sign this?!"

"A Zero-star Card, even someone like me who knows nothing can tell that this is impossible to create."

Harvey approaching trouble naturally meant he had done his investigation, if Teresa hadn’t walked far, he wouldn’t have come over.

It’s different to bother Teresa when she’s there and bother her when she’s not.

"Oh, Her Royal Highness Princess Teresa, I’m sorry, I didn’t know he was your friend," Harvey quickly said. "So, should we cancel this…?"

"You know when to stop," Teresa glared at Harvey.

"No, I’ll take the risk," Karoso said firmly. "If we cancel the agreement now, I don’t know how he will react."

"Oh, I really don’t dare…" Harvey said cautiously.

"Stop talking nonsense," Karoso clenched his teeth and headed towards the mobile laboratory.

Seeing Karoso like this, Kirmin’s finger tapped, and suddenly her presence diminished.