Day's Return

Lordrean should have died like his two followers. Unfortunately, the rumor was true, he was protected by a legend.

15 years ago, I was sent away from this town without my conscious knowing. Most things happened in 15 years ago had been washed away by the tide of time. But at least, I still remembered to come back.

Inside the dark room, only one round table was placed at the centre of the chamber, the game was ready to begin. When the blindfolds were uncovered, I could sensed the trepidation through the eyes of Lordrean's followers. Lordrean was as calm as I was, somehow, I could sense that my plan lay within his prediction. My right hand trembled for a moment, shorter than a quarter of second, so it was impossible for any human eyes to detect it.

'If only you can win one single round out of three, then you will be set free,' I said, and meanwhile, handed each of them two cards.

They were using the outdated 'Black-Jack System'. Unfortunately, it was not possible for them to win over with that in the face of the 'Black-Rose System'. Both are systems of formulae to win over most card games. However, the 'Black-Rose System' was more flawless, as it was the modification of the 'Black-Jack System'.

'Sorry pal, you are out.' I said right after Lordrean and his men lost the three games. I pointed two guns at Lordrean's followers forehead, without allowing another second to pass, BANG!

'What are you coming for?' Lordrean asked.

'For revenge.' I said.

'Who are you?' Lordrean asked.

I took off the glove of my right hand, to unveil the secret which had been hidden for 15 years. When Lordrean saw my artificial right hand, he was stunned.

15 years ago, Max and I created the 'Black-Jack System'. We used this system of formulae to win over a large amount of money at Royal Casino and realize our dream of being free from working. Unfortunately, Lordrean and his men knew it, so he came after us. I was tortured by them badly. Three fingers of my right hand were cut and the back of my hand was poured with acids until I lost my consciousness. When I became conscious again, I was in a strange town. I found a small piece of paper in my pocket. Those words on the paper told me that, Max was dead. I was so depressed, as I couldn't even attend his funeral. So I planned to take revenge. I spent 15 years to create the 'Black-Rose System'. I made myself an artificial right hand, taking revenge had become the aim of my life, so I trained to play with guns.

Now, I looked at Lordrean and smiled. I pointed the gun at his head and...

BANG!

No, I didn't squeeze the trigger. When I looked back, I could only hear the sound of bullets. The trigger was being pressed so fast until I could hardly take a moment to figure out the shooter's position. At last, Lordrean had escaped in the rain of bullets.