Card Apprentice Daily Log

Chapter 209: Work

Date- 27 Mar 2321

Time- 7:45

Location- Sky Blossom City, The Sky Blossom Card Stadium

A lot of stuff happened yesterday night and I barely got any sleep for the big day today. If not for Kathy coming to pick me up I would have probably slept through the night. Who the fuck starts a tournament at this early in the morning.

“Susan, let’s book an entire VIP box.” Currently, I am at the Sky Blossom Card Stadium, the venue for the Lion Cubs U18 open for all Sky blossom residents Card tournament. There were too many VIPs attending the tournament this year. So the school had to choose a different venue than the usual one, Lion Cubs High School Martial Gym. And decided to charge a hefty amount for tickets for the tournament so that the school does not stand to make a loss conducting a fancy high school tournament.

“A seat in a VIP box costs around 5 soul jades per person, even the cheapest tickets for the tournament cost 300$ per person.” Explained Susan, leaving the cost of booking an entire VIP box to my imagination.

“Okay, then we are going to make use of the seating provided by the school for the participants and their families. Miss Kathy, please lead the way.” I was rich but not privileged, spending 5 soul jades to watch a high school card tournament in an air-conditioned room did not click with me when I could get the same thing for free except the Air Conditioning of course.

“How many times do I have to tell you not to call me by my name! I am your Aunt. Learn to respect your elders.” Kathy was annoyed with the fact that I would not address her as aunt despite her reminding me constantly.

“But you are too young and beautiful to be someone’s aunt. How about I just stick with Miss Kathy.” Hearing me Kathy sighed and gave up. And began to lead us to the participant and family seats.

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[Gigolo calling…. Ans/Reject/Ignore/Reply]

“Hey, Elliott. Sorry I could not call you back yesterday. Something important?” Yesterday evening, coincidentally both Kathy and Elliott called me simultaneously. I kept Elliott on hold to converse with Kathy but later when I checked Elliott had hung up. I should have him later but I let be.

“Nothing important, I saw the trending video of your campus card fight and thought of complimenting you on your victory but urgent work came up so I had to hang up the call.” Elliott explained the reason he had hung up the call abruptly.

“So, where are you at right now?” I asked casually.

“At the Sky Blossom card stadium. Where are you at? How about we meet up at VIP box no1, I reserved the entire box. I am sending you few passes. Do not forget to bring Corey and Susan along.” Elliott invited me and enthusiastically extended his greeting to Corey and Susan.

“Okay, send the passes over.” I did not explain the situation with Corey to Elliott, Kathy could use her pass.

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“Miss Kathy, change of plans my friend has secured some VIP passes, and sent a few to me. Let’s head to three.” Being an intern Kathy had no role in today’s tournament so she was free and tagged along with me and Susan to the VIP box.

Showing the guard our passes we entered the VIP section of the stadium. Which was fully equipped with a temperature control system and other fancy arrays of which I had very little knowledge. Though Sky blossom card stadium is the biggest in the sky blossom city. It was still not big enough for today’s audience, as even the VIP section was crowded.

As soon as I walked into the VIP section which started with spacious balcony seats followed by the VIP boxes. Walking in I could feel many gazes land upon me. These gazes did not notice me for my average clothing or the two beauties beside me but because they recognised me as the one for whose death this tournament was orchestrated by most of the upper echelons of the city. Susan and Kathy were uncomfortable by the scorn filled menacing gazes that followed us. But it did not stop us from walking as we belonged here.

Soon some familiar faces showed in the crowd, Sarah and other TSR guild members, Bright family, Whiteburn family and lastly the Fine Gold sisters. Sarah, Pablo, Van, Fred, Bright Trio and Whiteburn siblings came to greet us while Jaya sent me complex glances. As for Corey, it would be correct to say that she came to greet and stalk Susan. Soon Jaya also headed my way after being signalled by her sister, Diana. After greeting me Fred and Van retired to the TSR guild seats as their presence was expected.

“Hi, guys. How about we continue in the VIP box my friend reserved. It will be easier for us to chat there.” I said, implying that we should go somewhere these gazes could not follow us. Everyone agreed and we headed to the VIP box no1.

“Wyatt, C..can I also join you guys?” Jaya, who shyly walked to my group, asked with embarrassment. I looked at her and then at Daina not faraway who gave me a nod when our eyes met.

“Sure, why not. But mind you I won’t tolerate supercilious behaviour.” I warned Jaya before allowing her to join the group. Being seen with me right now when the whole city was trying to kill me was equal to declaring that they and their families were on my side. If Fine Gold is willing to bet on me at this time then it is time for me to consider lifting the ban I put on them a few days ago. Of course, it will take more than this for Daina to convince me into lifting the ban.

“So, which VIP box did your friend reserve, Wyatt.” Asked Beth. There were only three VIP boxes in the stadium. Which are all secured for the real big shots and leaders of the city. Knowing this I was surprised how Elliott managed to reserve an entire VIP box when families like the Whitburn and the Bright could not secure one.

“VIP box no.1. Here we are, let’s head in.” Arriving in front of VIP box no.1, verifying the access passes at the door we all entered the box. Inside I was greeted by Elliot, Karen and someone I never intended to meet for the remainder of my life, Anna Heatsend.

“She was the urgent work that came up abruptly.” Elliott quoted seeing my question gaze. No wonder he was able to secure one of the three VIP boxes.