Iya Continent: Card God

The moment the name "Danny Reynolds" was uttered, the disguised mystery man froze completely. The surrounding noise seemed oblivious to him.

After an unknown amount of time, the mysterious person finally spoke, "What are you saying?"

Linta exhaled softly and said with a faint smile, "I know you still have a glimmer of hope. No rush, let me explain slowly."

"This whole plan to frame the goblin stone and murder Luc Reno was all your doing. Danny Reno's scheme, and only you could have pulled it off."

“Gary the Elephant’s underground casino is more than just a casino; you can also trade all sorts of dubious items there. Not long ago, a crystal was traded there. Besides the goblin Bruce Stone, your father Luc Reynolds was also among the bidders.”

"Deals at underground casinos are kept secret. Aside from the manager, Carmack, the owner, Gary the Elephant, and the two bidding against each other, no one else in the public eye knows. However, those connected to them might very well know. For example, Danny, the son of the owner, Renault!"

The mysterious man fell silent, seemingly lost in thought.

"Whoosh!" Suddenly, a swift figure appeared, accompanied by the flash of a sharp blade.

"Swoosh!" The mysterious man's disguise hood was instantly ripped open, revealing the young-faced man's true appearance.

Without a doubt, he is Danny Reynolds.

"Damn it!" Danny Reynolds gritted his teeth and glared at the elven girl who had attacked him and broken through his disguise.

Quick! That was fast!

Linta smiled and said, "Sorry, I didn't expect her to make a move. I was planning for you to take off your disguise yourself."

Danny Reynolds glared at Linta, his anger palpable.

Linta continued, "After that, you stole the crystal blade that the goblin stone had forged. The day after your father discussed a business deal with the goblin stone, you chose to kill him. Then, you anonymously lured the goblin stone to the shop, and when he appeared at the scene, you could rightfully and legitimately use witnesses and evidence to make him the murderer!"

"Back then, people would think that your motive for killing your father, Goblin Stone, was a business conflict. Nobody would think that it was his own son who did it!"

The thief Marlen, standing nearby, was terrified. "Then I..."

Linta said, "Your appearance was just an accident; the other side was simply using a scheme against us. Whether you are here or not, the plan will continue."

Malen breathed a sigh of relief, "So that's how it is..."

Danny Reynolds glared through gritted teeth, his hand gripping the awl-shaped weapon tightly.

It was too late for him to deny it now. He had already revealed his true colors, and... the evidence was irrefutable!

Linta laughed and said, "Your hiring of jailers to murder Goblin Stone is the evidence."

Danny Reynolds was speechless.

I just don't understand how the other party came up with this idea.

Linta was initially unsure how things were progressing. It wasn't until she learned the origin of the crystal blade that she suspected Danny Reynolds. But simply knowing that the other party might be the murderer wasn't enough. She needed evidence, concrete evidence.

The actions of the Flame Fox Knight Moke in moving the goblin stones had given him inspiration.

The other party moved the goblin stone, most likely for safety reasons. This means the real murderer may be hiring jailers to silence him. Once the goblin stone is dead, the matter will be closed, and he can have no further worries.

Therefore, you only need to secretly monitor the real culprit, and wait for the other party to hire you, then you can obtain the evidence in person!

Shia was an expert in this area; she could sneak into the guest room where the two were talking without anyone noticing and learn everything about Danny Reynolds's hiring of a hitman.

At this moment, everyone appeared in front, causing a commotion, and they were apprehended.

"Why would this guy kill his own father?" asked the thief Maren, puzzled.

Linta's eyes darkened slightly as he stared at the beastly Danny Reynolds.

"Should I speak, or should you speak?"

Danny Reynolds' expression shifted; he could tell from the other man's eyes that he seemed to have been seen through.

Who exactly is this guy?!

“That old man! If he really considers me his son, he should pay off my debts! He knows perfectly well that if I can’t pay them back, the elephant won’t let me off the hook!” Danny Reynolds shouted excitedly.

The thief, Marlen, swallowed hard, then suddenly realized what had happened.

Lin Ta said calmly, "I knew it. You owe a huge gambling debt."

Linta found something strange when she first met Danny Reno. This son, whose father had just died, showed no sadness or grief on his face; instead, he displayed a greedy desire for the magical artifacts and valuables in his home.

Danny Reynolds was a gambling addict who racked up huge debts at Elephant Gary's casino. However, his father, Luc Reynolds, had no intention of paying them off. Knowing the consequences of his debts, Danny Reynolds plotted to kill his father, inherit the family fortune, and thus pay off his debts.

"Surrender," Linta said solemnly.

"Get out!" Danny Reynolds roared, unleashing the magical artifact hidden in his sleeve.

A glass cup inlaid with several gemstones floats nimbly in the air, its magic burning like flames. With the user's effort, the cup flashes with light, sending out countless streams of light.

"Be careful!" Shia warned.

Linta, his eyes flashing with danger, realized the peril and reacted immediately at Shia's prompting.

Card: 7 of Hearts, Swift Wind!

"call!"

With swift movements and a gust of wind, he dodged the attack of the streaks of light and rescued the dumbfounded thief, Maren.

"Gara gara!" The little fishman quacked and rolled swiftly, using the walls of the guest room to dodge the streaks of light attacks.

The most agile Shia naturally escaped successfully.

"Bang!!!"

The beam of light attack left the entire area around the second-floor guest rooms of the hotel riddled with holes and filled with smoke.

Not only the hotel guests, but also ordinary passersby on the street saw this amazing scene and were all surprised and curious to watch.

"What? What happened?"

Jingong and Songguo, who were fighting with the prison guards, were both surprised by what was happening above.

"Ow!"

"My God, what are they doing up there?"

On the second floor of the hotel, amidst dilapidated holes and billowing smoke, Danny Reynolds emerged, panting.

“Drink…drink…”

He looked at the "Istaya Flowing Light Cup" in his hand with mixed feelings.

This was a magical artifact treasured by his father, a low-grade, high-quality one. Its magical power was extraordinary. However, using it even once would deplete his magical energy too much. He had been too excited and had forced himself to use it.

Now I'm completely exhausted.

"drink……"

"Don't use something you can't use," Lin Ta's voice came with a sigh.

"Whoosh!" A gust of wind swiftly blew away the smoke, clearing a path.

“You…!” Danny Reynolds stared at the person in front of him, stunned and trembling.

"call out!"

Shia also emerged from the smoke, her gaze sharp.

Danny Reynolds' eyes darted back and forth, bewildered.

Unexpectedly, Linta said at this moment, "Shia, go help Jingon and Pinecone. I can handle this guy."

Shia vanished in a flash.

Danny Reynolds put away the luminous cup, gripped the awl weapon tightly, and rekindled his hope of escape.