The Whispering Verses Chapter 576: Information exchange
The final game was played in a very traditional best-of-three game format. In each game, there are 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. The first to accumulate 10 points wins the game.
And, after each round, there will be a ten-minute break. However, players cannot leave the floor during breaks to prevent cheating in other ways.
The first game went very quickly. Not only Shade, but also Tifa could see that Mr. Virgil Cameron was obviously absent-minded. The most obvious manifestation is that in the third round of the first game, after Mr. Cameron got the queen with his second card, he still asked for a card. After being reminded, although he apologized awkwardly, he still let the onlookers discuss in a low voice.
"If I didn't know that I was innocent, I would have doubted whether I drugged him."
Xia De said quietly in his heart, but in fact it was very clear that the other party was probably thinking about connecting with the "Grey Headed Eagle".
“I didn’t contact him in advance, which caused him to be absent-minded while playing cards. I don’t know if this is considered a means of cheating outside of the card game.”
With Mr. Cameron absent-minded, Shade easily won 10-4 in the first round, and this method of victory did not give him much satisfaction.
Mr. Cameron seemed to not care about winning or losing at all. President Stan, as the referee, announced the end of the first game. After a ten-minute break, he immediately stood up, and then used a moderately loud voice to talk to the woman behind him. The companion explained that he had to go to the bathroom and hurriedly left the competition hall.
Before leaving, he clearly glanced at Sha De, which undoubtedly meant that Sha De should follow him.
Shad's initial thought was that he did not want to get involved in the Grey-headed Eagle thing, but when he saw the special coin, he had already made up his mind. Although he didn't move, the maid behind him seemed to be able to read minds and saw that Shade wanted to follow him.
She leaned over again and whispered in Shade's ear:
"I would like to remind you that Mr. Cameron is hanging out with the contemporary Grand Duke of Stan."
"I know, huh? Oh, don't worry, I only like women"
Shad said casually, glanced at Tifa, and suddenly said jokingly:
"Especially for a girl with your figure."
Tifa was not shy, but smiled:
"Then I can rest assured. Although Miss likes the same sex, she will never allow you to do this. So, do you have any other relationship with Mr. Cameron?"
"Yes, I want to get a coin from him Tifa, do you think it's worth the risk of getting involved in trouble for a coin that can play a big role."
The black-haired girl thought for a moment and brushed the strands of hair around her ears:
“Does the ‘troublesome thing’ you mentioned have something to do with people like us?”
This is a public place after all. Even if they are whispering, the two of them are avoiding saying sensitive words.
"No, ordinary people's things."
"Then it's totally worth it."
Tifa said.
Xia De nodded, stood up, and spoke at a suitable volume:
"I'm going to the bathroom. I'll be right back. Help me take care of Mia."
"Okay."
The orange cat Mia is not used to this kind of place with many people, and she has been lying on Shade's hand just now. Now that Shade stood up, it wanted to follow, but Shade picked it up and handed it to Tifa.
Although this cat was not very familiar with the maid, it was probably because it felt comfortable to be held by her, so it just barked at Shade aggrievedly, and did not insist on following Shade.
Afterwards, Shade walked out of the auditorium on the third floor very naturally. After politely asking the staff at the door, I went to the public washroom located at the corner of this floor.
Of course Mr. Virgil Cameron was not the only one in the bathroom. When Shade came in, Mr. Cameron was drying his hands in front of the sink with the hot steam from the steam pipe.
Seeing Sha De come in, he deliberately took out his cigarette case and showed it to Sha De. Sha De nodded slightly to express his understanding.
I checked the note in the bathroom and it said [Is it you? 】
Obviously, the other party was a little confused by Shade's continued lack of contact.
Xia De used the bathroom normally. After leaving the bathroom, he did not return to the main auditorium immediately. Instead, he walked towards the smoking room on this floor. The Prophet's Association, like other formal clubs, is non-smoking inside, but it also has a special smoking room for smoking guests.
At the door of the smoking room, Shade saw Mr. Cameron.
After the two shook hands, Mr. Cameron asked quietly again:
"Is that you?"
"I think we need to hurry up."
Shad said with a serious face. Mr. Cameron's eyes widened and he gasped for air, as if he couldn't breathe. I'm afraid he was really under incredible pressure:
"Is that you?"
He asked again.
"Don't ask about my identity."
Xia De said with a cold face:
"You just have to do what you have to do."
He stretched out his hand, and Mr. Cameron nodded quickly while wiping his sweat:
"Yes, you are indeed the professional. I am almost nervous to death. You really look like you are here to play cards. However, did you predict in advance that we would all be in the finals? A few days ago, I tried to fight alone. You talk, but you always avoid me."
"Don't ask so much, this is also for your safety."
Shad issued a warning again, and Mr. Cameron nodded with deep understanding:
"I understand, I understand. I have seen it in novels. You may be theirs, but you may also be ours, but you may not even know who you are. What I saw You may not be you, you are definitely not you as I thought. However, you are really powerful. Is the lady behind you the personal maid of Grand Duke Carina?”
As he spoke, he reached for his belt, and then took out a slender pen from the side of his waist. Shade took it with his eyes closed.
Brass color, about as long as Shade’s middle finger, but only one-third as thick:
"The information is inside the pen, but don't open it at will. There is a very thin metal wire inside. Once it is broken, it cannot be restored."
Mr Cameron warned that this was supposed to prevent leaks along the way.
"I know."
Xia De replied with a cold face.
"Remember, according to my agreement with you, you cannot reveal my identity to anyone."
Mr. Cameron said what Shade wanted to say, and then he sighed with relief, patted Shade on the shoulder and wanted to leave.
"Wait a minute."
Xia De stopped him and said with sharp eyes:
"We have been here alone for so long. In order not to arouse suspicion, we need an excuse."
"What excuse?"
Mr. Cameron asked, Shade pretended to think:
"I want to buy the two commemorative coins you have."
"Huh? Oh, okay, that's a good excuse."
He reached out and handed the two coins in his pocket to Shade. When he wanted to leave briskly, Shade stopped him again:
"I haven't paid yet. Our wallets have been checked just now. If they are checked afterwards, the number of coins is wrong and they will be suspected. How much are these two coins worth?"
"It's so professional that these coins are worthless. A few days ago, I suspected that I was being secretly monitored, so I was wandering around the city. I bought these at the thrift store on the street."
It seems that this is another relic that somehow fell into the hands of ordinary people.
Shade then took out two one-shilling coins and handed them to the other party. Mr. Cameron took them with a smile:
"Thank you."
Virgil Cameron put the two shillings into his wallet.
"You're welcome."
Shad Hamilton stuffed the coin, which as a relic could be sold for at least two digits in gold pounds, into his pocket together with the real commemorative coin.
"Please allow me to express my respect and gratitude to you again."
Mr. Cameron took Shade's hand and shook it gently before leaving lightly. If it weren't for the fact that this was a public occasion, he might have hummed a tune.
Shad stood still, watching his back disappear, and then looked down at the pen in his hand.