Ming Ke: When the villain accidentally mixes into the protagonist group

The early morning sun shines on the hill-like pile of chips.

Ross marveled at Kogoro Mori's luck, but he didn't like the fat man smoking a cigar next to him, especially when the fat man with a monkey mask and a beard spoke, the sweet female voice gave Ross goose bumps.

"In addition to advancing in the game, the privileges of having a letter brand name is that you can also initiate the game under the witness of the host?" Kogoro Mouri casually placed a few chips. He didn't care about winning or losing the bet. He just wanted to get more useful information from the dealer. But up to now, his chips have only increased and not decreased.

As expected, Kogoro Maori won this round again, while Lily, who placed a heavy bet, lost.

Looking at the woman wearing an elephant mask counting the chips she had just won, the dealer's face became distorted and vicious under the mask. He didn't want to let these two people leave the gambling table with so many chips, but he couldn't stop Maori Kogoro from always guessing the numbers so luckily. In order to prevent Maori Kogoro from leaving here, he could only use some not-so-important information to trap Maori Kogoro.

This also made the area under his jurisdiction very popular. Half of the people wanted to hear from him about information about game promotion, and the other half wanted to see when Mr. Elephant would be defeated.

"Mr. Elephant, that's all I know. A new round has begun and it's time for you to place your chips." The dealer spoke in a gentle tone. He wanted to find a way to get those chips back, but the people wearing monkey masks would always place big bets. To prevent those who placed big bets from winning too much money, the dealer could only let the ball fall into other numbers, and this would inevitably lead to Kogoro Maori winning the prize.

After being prompted, Maori Kogoro casually placed a few chips, "What's the point of just initiating a game? Can the holder of the letter name card advance to the next level after winning the game initiated by him?"

"You can't do that. Only games initiated by the organizer can advance." The dealer looked at Kogoro Maori. He didn't know why the person in charge asked him to pay attention to the two people wearing elephant masks, but from their inquiries, he could infer that they were different from other gamblers. Their goal was most likely to be the ultimate winner and negotiate terms with the host.

Kogoro Mori stroked his mustache and couldn't figure out what the use of this privilege was.

Lily, who was wearing a monkey mask, seemed to have thought of the key. "Anyone with a letter name tag can start a game at will. Can the stakes of the game be the lives of both parties?"

After the dealer told everyone that they could place their bets, he looked at the monkey whose appearance and voice did not match each other at all. He did not know whether to address the monkey as Miss or Mr., so he simply did not address her and answered the question directly, "Even a bet like this is allowed."

"Then can you specify your opponent?" The sweet voice sounded again.

The people around him endured the discomfort and waited for the dealer's answer.

"If the designated opponent is also someone with a letter name tag, then both parties must agree. If it is not someone with a letter name tag, then the game can be enforced compulsorily." The dealer gracefully recovered Lily's heavy bet.

Maori Kogoro took a deep breath and said, "Doesn't that mean that killing people is also legal? It's too much of a joke to decide life and death through games."

Everyone looked sideways at Kogoro Mori, and Ross was stunned by the unfriendly look.

"Legal?" A graceful girl wearing a tabby cat mask sneered, "Are you kidding me? We are on the high seas now. This place does not belong to any country. Except for piracy, slave trade, and illegal broadcasting, you can do almost anything you want here."

A man wrapped in a black robe appeared behind Maori Kogoro like a ghost and said faintly, "Mr. wearing an elephant mask, you are not a cop, are you?"

A terrifying laugh came from the crowd. "Hehe, if it's a cop, then kill him and cut his body into pieces and throw it into the sea to feed the fish!"

At this time, Kogoro Mori was sweating profusely. Looking at the people around him who were full of malicious intent, his heart was beating violently.

"If we were really cops, would we say something like this?" Ross looked down upon the crowd. Having been a killer for many years, Ross knew that these people were bullies who only bullied the weak and feared the strong.

Some people were shocked by Ross's murderous aura.

But Lily smiled, and her sweet voice reached everyone's ears, "Those policemen only disguise themselves to be more like us than we are. But they won't kill people. They only want to catch us, judge us by law, and put us in jail."

“Hahahahahaha…” Everyone around burst into laughter.

Someone in the crowd echoed, "Yeah, those cops who sneaked into our midst wouldn't dare reveal their identities and say anything like it's legal."

Someone put his hand on Maori Kogoro's shoulder and said, "Dude, you are just trying to fish, you said those words to lure out those cops, next time you say it, say hello to us, otherwise we will really kill you as if you were a cop."

"Speaking of which, a cop was exposed yesterday, but he still wanted to maintain order. What a fool."

"Who said it wasn't? Just cut off his arm."

"Hehehe, that guy is just like a rag doll. Hehehe..."

Maori Kogoro felt a chill down his spine as he listened to the people around him talking. Are all the people on this cruise ship really evil? He clearly saved Kirima Taki, but why did they treat him like this? What would have happened if it wasn't Ross who came here with him, but Ran and Eri?

Suddenly, Kogoro Mouri felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder. He looked up and saw Ross, who was also wearing an elephant mask, grabbing his shoulder.

"Honey, why are you looking at me? It's time for you to place your bet." Ross reminded kindly.

Maori Kogoro mechanically put down a few chips and lowered his head to think about what he should do next. He is now a private detective, but he was a criminal policeman before. However, he was weak and alone and could not guarantee that he could get out of this situation unscathed.

So what about that girl? Maori Kogoro thought about the classmate of Xiaolan that he had just met not long ago. Why is she here too?

“Let me give you a friendly reminder here. On this cruise ship, never take off your mask in public.” The dealer sorted out the chips and prepared to start the next round.

A sweet voice sounded, "Why does this mask have rules?"

"It's just some unwritten rules." The dealer invited everyone to place their bets, and then continued, "In fact, it doesn't matter whether you wear a mask on the cruise ship or not, but the cruise ship will have to dock one day. If your appearance is remembered by someone with ulterior motives, then..."

Someone finished what the dealer hadn't finished saying, "Hehe, if the cops remember this, it won't be fun anymore."

"I won't take off my mask. Not to mention the cops, even the people on this ship, if someone remembers my appearance and sells the information to my enemies, I will be in trouble." Someone made a big bet.

Bourbon, who was in the crowd, stared at the man wearing the elephant mask for a long time, then casually placed a chip, glanced around, and saw that Scotland had not come yet, so he casually asked about the game that would start after lunch, "Which twelve rooms are the twelve rooms mentioned in the broadcast?"

"I found a room on the fifth floor that couldn't be opened. There was a number 5 written on the door."

"There seems to be a room numbered 6 on the sixth floor at the bow."

"Does knowing the room help?" Someone asked a new question, but no one answered.

Bourbon frowned and thought, could it be that the games in each room are different? In that case, how to choose? Should he and Hiro enter the same room together to ensure the chance of winning, or should they enter different rooms separately to ensure that both of them can advance?

Suddenly a group of people in black robes came over. They gathered together and seemed to be discussing something in a low voice.

The second deck of the Augsburg cruise ship is still bustling, with passionate rock music playing in the ears and flashing lights attracting everyone who comes here.

The jumping images on the slot machines, the flying balls on the roulette wheels, the poker cards handed to everyone by the dealers, and every breath of air was filled with the rotten smell of money and the lingering smell of blood, which was nauseating.

Qijian Daqi saw with his own eyes that the group of women in leather clothes all boarded a small boat to leave the Augus cruise ship, and the ship that was parallel to the cruise ship also slowly sailed out of sight, but the gray rabbit seemed to still be in Maffia Karen's room and had not come out.

In the buffet restaurant on the ninth floor of the cruise ship.

Ooka Kohaku woke up slowly with a moan, as if she remembered something. She widened her eyes in horror and looked at the arm of the old butler Monobe who was hung up by a triangular bandage. Only then did she realize that everything she had encountered before was not an act or a dream.

"Don't worry, miss. I'm fine. This minor injury will heal in a few days." The diligent and responsible old butler Monobe concealed his injuries.

Ooka Hongye looked around, feeling the fierce gazes of the people around her, and huddled behind the old butler Mononobe, asking worriedly in a low voice: "Where's Xiaoyue?"

The old butler Monobe pursed his lips and stammered, "Miss Gray Rabbit, she was taken away."

"I'm glad she's okay." Ooka Hongye hid behind the old butler Mononobe, avoiding the strange gazes directed at her, and glanced at the black wolf who was chatting with the red fox.

The red fox masked man glanced at Zhuo Zi who was not far away, and said to Heilang: "I'm sorry that I can't help you."

Akai Shuichi stroked the lines on his palm and glanced at the former Prime Minister's granddaughter. "She's awake. I'll go take a look. If those people want to do something, you can start a game. As long as you don't end the game, you'll be safe for a short time."

"Yes, I know." The man in the red fox mask nodded slightly, "Be careful."

Shuichi Akai held a cigarette in his mouth and walked towards the deck outside.

Scotland in the far corner received the signal and also walked outside.

The two undercover agents were very cautious. They left the cabin from different exits and chose different routes to go to the outdoor deck.

Ley struck a match, lit the cigarette, and exhaled gray smoke.

"Brother, can I borrow a light?" Scotland, wearing a blue hoodie, came to Lei.

Lei casually handed over a cigarette.

Looking around Scotland, due to the strong sea breeze, there are very few people on the outdoor decks, most of them come out to get some fresh air or smoke a cigarette.

"Is this how you protect her?" Scotland's voice was low, but he was sure that Lei beside him could hear it.

Rye blew out a puff of smoke and uttered a single word, "Ban."

"Banned?" Scotland frowned slightly.

"Before she was taken away, she wrote this word on my palm." Lei looked around and saw that no one noticed him and Scotland, so he continued, "I think she went with him voluntarily."

Lei did not tell Scotland that Mingyue was resistant.

Scotland glanced at Ley, thinking there was no need for him to lie about this matter. "Only three letters? Maybe she didn't finish writing?"

"No, as you can see, she has only a short time to leave a message, so it's normal for her to choose the shortest word." Lei looked at the boundless sea, and the sea breeze blew away the last bit of ash in his hand.

We must find a way to get the letter name tag, otherwise it would be wishful thinking to investigate the incident on the cruise ship. Both bottles of whiskey thought so, exchanged glances, and turned away in different directions.

Lei lit a cigarette at the stern, leaned on the railing and looked at the rolling white waves below, while the ship sailing side by side had long disappeared.

Scotland walked up the central staircase, searching for clues on each deck.

In Maffia Karen's room.

Mingyue, who was caught pretending to sleep, was not panicked at all and continued to lie on the bed motionless.

"Young master, she must have been knocked unconscious and won't wake up in a short time." The housekeeper wearing a elk mask looked at the girl on the bed. She knew very well how much medicine she had inhaled.

However, Mafia Karen whispered, "All of you get out."

The Elk Housekeeper bowed and left the room, closing the door.

Mafia Karen reached out to lift the gray rabbit mask on Mingyue's face, but a small hand grabbed his wrist.

"What? You don't want to pretend anymore?" Mafia Karen curled her lips and smiled, "Are you still afraid that I'll know what you look like? But I'm just a blind man."

Mingyue grabbed Mafia Karen's wrists with both hands, and Mafia Karen's right hand just happened to hold Mingyue's delicate neck, "Miss Mafia, don't you believe the conditions I offer?"

"Too many people have lied to me." Mafia Karen's voice was slightly dissatisfied. "Why? My good sister doesn't even call me sister anymore."

Mingyue felt a little breathless, "I dare not be your sister. After all, most of your sisters died in your hands, and I don't want to die."

The corners of Mafia Karen's lips drooped, and he said in a sinister tone, "Don't want to die? I think you are looking for death!"

"If the once decisive Mafia Karen wanted to kill someone, there would be no need to talk so much nonsense." Mingyue looked fearless.

After the two of them were in a stalemate for a long time, Mafia Karen was the first to release the hand that was pinching Mingyue's neck, "Can my eyes really regenerate?"

Mingyue rubbed her neck which was pinched and hurt, and curled her lips slightly, "Of course, ahem..."

"You didn't lie to me?"

"If you don't believe me, why bother asking me? Just kill me, isn't that easier?" Mingyue took Mafia Karen's hand and placed her hand on her slender neck. "The people on that ship are all your guards, and your eyes were also destroyed by the captain of your closest and most trusted guard, right?"

Mafia Karen's breathing became a little heavy, but she didn't dare to use force on Mingyue's neck. "How did you know this?"

"Of course someone sold the information to me." Mingyue reached out and took off the lion mask on Mafia Cullen's head. Seeing a face covered with scars, she sighed twice, "What a pity for such a beautiful face. I also heard that your father, the current godfather, was seriously injured in order to save you. The old Mafia is struggling to support the operation of the entire Cullen family. Your uncle..."

Mafia Karen grabbed Mingyue's hand that was stroking the scar on her face and asked, "Are you the honest businessman?"

"That's what they call me? It's such an honor." Mingyue grinned.

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Next chapter preview: "What? A game that only a few can win?"

"Everyone is a competitor. No one can be trusted because they are all lying."