180 Chapter 180 - Opposing Sides

In order to explain to this sentinel lady the secret to why Norland’s mages and Holy Church’s templars were willing to come to this tavern and likely stay in the tavern for the entire day, Joshua directly commenced two matches of Hearthstone with her in his study room.

“The templars came to this tavern all so that they could… play this card game?”

When they needed to use a card, they could just tap at it. Joshua tapped at the ‘Fireball’ spell card. The card turned into rune inscriptions and disappeared. But, a target-choosing symbol appeared on the tabletop below.

Joshua aimed his Fireball at the Rogue Valeera who had only six health left.

The fireball was released forth from Joshua’s hero Jaina. After Valeera was smashed by the fireball, she shattered apart into pieces.

“Those executioners of the church would actually be obsessed with this sort of game?”

Now that she had played two matches, she now practically understood this extremely simple game’s rules.

“Again.”

Even though Pest was stating that she was unable to understand what was delightful about this game, she was unwilling to accept her crushing defeats. She was determined to at least rid herself of the devastating humiliation she received from Joshua’s mage earlier!

“Go ahead.”

Just like this, Joshua and Pest began their third match. This sentinel lady could be said to be someone with talent for games.

But, even though she gained a bit of resistance, she was still a newbie in Hearthstone.

Crap…

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On the tenth turn, Joshua drew his next card and successfully drew a ten damage spell Pyroblast. The remaining health Pest’s hero Valeera had was only ten too.

Pest’s voice sounded very calm. She had perfectly concealed her inner thoughts.

“My apologies, Miss Sentinel. I don’t have any time to waste anymore.”

Joshua pointed to the arcanotech clock on the wall behind him.

As Pest had lived in the human realm before, she was naturally able to read clocks.

Pest had thought that only a dozen or so minutes had passed in her Hearthstone matches against Joshua. But, the clock on the wall informed her that an entire hour had passed.

“I can now understand why this tavern attracts all those people.”

Pest did not believe the game Hearthstone to be that fascinating. But, the feeling of accomplishment from defeating certain people using this game was something she wanted.

It was like when she was hunting her prey. The pleasure came not from killing the prey but rather something else… for example, the prey’s lament-filled cries.

“But, that game is unable to become the reason for the Holy Church to accept us. Your Highness Joshua… you’re still in great danger.”

“I know. But, I am not planning to return anytime soon. I am also not planning to shut down this tavern either.”

Joshua handed to Pest a letter he just finished writing.

“Please deliver this letter to my older sister. That said, I hope that you’ll be willing to stay in the tavern for a while before leaving. I have two other things that I wish for you to bring back to my older sister. With them, the possibility of persuading her would be greater.”