Whispering Poems

Whispering Poems Chapter 566

2021-12-30

Chapter 564 Opening

The opening ceremony this morning should be regarded as a fairly formal reception.

The visiting guests, each with a glass of wine, sat or stood, after listening to a brief speech by Mr. President, announced the final rules of the 1853 Ayutthaya Rod tournament.

Shade stands with his friend Lavender Baron, and Baron's "enemy", the short Rwandan Baron.

"It's finally starting."

Baron of Rwanda looked up, looking very confident, as if he had heard the inside information early. Lavender Baron is holding a champagne glass, and his fingers are constantly tapping the glass body.

Similar to the previous "Big City Players", this competition is also divided into three stages.

The first stage is the preliminary round. As of yesterday, the 1273 famous players who have won the "numbered Rhodes card" will start from today, which is the sixth day of the harvest month. Inside the Prophet Association, under the supervision of the Prophet Association staff, compete with other competitors.

Shade heard that not only the rooms on the first to third floors were all serving games during this period, but even the rooftop was equipped with Lord's tables.

Each entrant has 10 points, 2 points will be deducted if you lose a game, and 1 point will be earned if you win a game.

On next Friday, the thirteenth day of the harvest month a week later, before 5:00 p.m., contestants with 20 points in their hands can participate in the rematch of the next first stage.

The preliminary round is a fixed rule for each "big city player", and specially invited players, namely people like Shade, can skip the tedious 1st Stage and directly participate in the semi-finals.

"This year's Phase 2 is different. This is a brand new rule for Tobesque City!"

President Stein announced loudly, causing a burst of discussion below . People looked at him with anticipation, and even Shade had a smile on his face. He was very happy that in addition to drinks, the association also prepared juice:

"The Prophet Association cooperates with local clubs and shops, The rematch is not only held in the Prophet Association. In order to reflect the spirit of 'big city players' as much as possible, and let the Rhodes players gathered from all over the world enjoy the autumn of the city, the association is in different districts of Tobesque, The venues for the rematch have been set up. Get 20 points, or our specially invited players can go to six venues in the city from next Wednesday to play multiplayer games. The rules of multiplayer games are as follows.”

The rules of the multiplayer poker game he announced were the rules of the game in which Shade participated and won the [Origination Darkness] at the Queen's birthday party. Of course, the queen provided 10 gold stars at that time, and the association provided only "Ayutthaya Players 1853 Bronze Commemorative Coins", and these commemorative coins could be kept privately after the game.

It seems that the people at the Queen's Banquet were right, and the Society of Prophets has long been preparing to do this on this year's Ayutthaya players.

"Each player who enters the semi-finals needs to play a multi-player game in six places. The semi-finals will end at noon next Sunday, and the number of Copper Coins in each player's hand will be counted. The top sixteen players go to the finals.”

“Where are the six locations?” asked Lavender Baron next to Shade aloud, Stan The Vice-President gave the answer, and the staff of the Prophet Society carried huge oil paintings and maps of the city to show people the location.

"Eastern Region - the mansion of Marquis Martinez, who also participated as a special player in this tournament; I hope you like the aristocratic architectural style of the north of the old continent!
Western Region — Shadys Cotton Textile Factory, thank the factory owner for owing us a lot of money; Rhodes brand may be a good match with textile machines and steam engines!

North District - the first floor of the Three Cats Hotel, Mrs. Sammy graciously lent us the venue and asked us to help her spread the word; experience the common people's hotel, play cards with lutes and singing, this is the real fun game!

Southern District - Hall 3, King's Opera House, Delarion, thanks to the generosity of King Your Majesty; Rhodes is an elegant game, but don't forget to dress up!

University District - Tobesque University Rally The hall, which we rented, thanks to everyone for the registration fee; the university area has a strong academic atmosphere, and playing Rhodes in this place may have a different experience!

Central City——Silver The third floor of the Crossroads Prophet Society, which is our current room, I hope you don't hate it here!"

His witty analogy drew bursts of laughter, and Shade was thinking about what he had to do .

For five days from next Wednesday to next Sunday, he needs to participate in six multiplayer games and try to accumulate as much Copper Coin in his hand as possible. Although only the top 16 players will make it to the finals, according to the ratio of previous years and the information that Mark Vice-President quietly told him, the number of Rhodes players who can make it to the semi-finals should be less than one-tenth of the total number of players. one.

Therefore, it is not very difficult to win the top 16 among 100 people.

"The final is the final! Next Sunday afternoon, the association will draw lots according to the rankings, and draw lots for the top 16 players. In the competition, eight-to-four on Tuesday, four-to-two on Wednesday, and the final matchup on Thursday. This year's winner, in addition to the usual 3,000 pounds bonus, the special rules card of [Big City Player · 1853 Tobesque Champion], can also Get the prizes provided by the Tobesque branch and the local Rhodes Club.”

President Stein quickly recited the list of prizes, which are in-kind prizes offered by local shops and clubs to promote themselves . The Three Cats Hotel, for example, promises the winning player a one-year 30% discount on housing and dining.

It seems that Mrs. Sang Mei is sure that she can make a lot of money during this year's Ayutthaya game.

Sometimes outsiders really want to sigh, people in other worlds are not lacking in business acumen at all. Even if he was asked to host this "Ayutthaya Players" competition, he could have done better.

The soaring voice of President Stan and the exciting game about to start made the Friday morning reception even more lively. Invited reporters from the Three Pence and Steam Bird Daily interviewed Shade individually, even before the reception was coming to an end.

He is well known among Rhodes players as the holder of the three founding cards. Therefore, the two newspapers paid a high interview fee of 3 pounds, and specially asked Shade to express his views and opinions on this year's Ayutthaya Players game.

Of course Shade was happy to make the money, answered questions seriously, and touted Mark Vice-President's efforts for this year's competition. But when finally asked to take a photo, instead of taking a frontal photo, Shade asked reporters to take a back photo of him leaving with the other players.

Shade doesn't want clear photos of himself to go out, not because he's a criminal who needs to cover up his crimes, but simply because he still occasionally goes to Coldwater Harbor.

But at least recently, he will only enjoy the steam-age card tournament in this city, in this pearl of the north.

【Are you really not a criminal? ]

Shade declined Lavender Baron's invitation to go out for a drink, and on the way home, "she" suddenly asked.

Shade thinks about what he's done:

"It's not."

[Then why do you think about it? ]

Shade choked on her, and the delightful laughter came again.

With nothing else to do this afternoon, Shade visits Augustus priest again. The priest has been informed exactly that he will be leaving the city of Tobesque next week, the past few days are packing.

Augus Priest hasn't been sent on a mission by the church for almost ten years because of his age. This unexpected business trip caused not only his own doubts, but even Owen Bishop's doubts, but the Holy See never gave a reason for the business trip. It only said that it had gathered a group of devout clergymen of age to go to the southeastern city for meetings and training camps.

(end of this chapter)