Chapter 198 : Monopoly Game
Just like that, the ship held a lively and sumptuous dinner~
And although Elucia had quite a few complaints about that banner, very much wanting to cross out the 1 in front of 20 (or cross out the 0 after 12),
since the banner was already posted up high, she could only give up.
"Lonis, what exactly are you planning to do?"
"Um... a p-party..."
"Hah?"
"Just everyone playing some interesting board games together. After all, I heard from Suling that we'll be going out together to execute some mission later, so while it's still safe now, I thought..."
"Mm, then let's play Monopoly."
"Eh?"
"Before departure, I saw you bought a board game, right? We haven't had time to play it, so let's have some fun now."
So that's how things turned out.
Anyway, there was nothing special tonight, so after eating their fill, everyone gathered around the table to play board games together... Since there were beginners among the participants, Lonis explained the Monopoly rules once more:
"Mm, the gameplay rules are to roll dice and move on this map. If you land on empty land you can buy it... (omitting 300 characters)... You can also buy items and stocks, but be careful - if you go bankrupt you lose, and the last person surviving is the winner."
"Oh, this is obviously a game for young ladies. So Suling won't lose."
Hearing about playing games, Suling became eager to try... She gave the feeling of an energetic little dog. If Suling had a tail, Lonis wouldn't doubt that it would be wagging right now~
But Senior Zhou Mixue, who usually seemed frivolous, appeared much more composed at this moment. She looked at Elucia and said: "Oh, are the rules really just like that? I'm afraid it's not that simple."
"Hehe, of course it's not that simple. In fact, after you go bankrupt, you can take off your clothes to use as collateral for loans."
"What?!"
"Of course, you can also just surrender directly. But if bankruptcy liquidation occurs, you'll also have one piece of clothing removed."
"Wuu wuu!"
Hearing Elucia say this, Zhou Suling's expression immediately became panicked: "Th-then wouldn't that be... a bit too evil..."
"Of course it's evil, because after all, we're playing board games, so we need to be realistic. In real life, there are also girls who can't pay their debts and get captured by creditors to be sold to brothels as songstresses to earn money... Suling, don't be too naive. Since business warfare has winners, there are also many losers."
"Wuu wuu..."
Zhou Suling was obviously startled.
"So, does Suling want to give up?"
"N-no giving up! It's just taking off one piece of clothing. We're all girls, so I'm not afraid."
......
......
The game quickly began.
There were 6 participants in total. Except for Kirigane Rei who was doing observation work in the bridge, all the other girls participated... Among them, Senior Yan and Zhou Suling were both playing for the first time and basically had no experience.
But precisely because of this, Zhou Suling and Senior Yan were the 1st and 2nd to start respectively, and formed a strategic alliance.
"Suling, can you sell me this plot of land?"
"But... I-I don't have much land, just this one piece."
"I can trade you all three scattered plots on this side."
"Eh, really? But then wouldn't Senior Yan lose out?"
"I won't lose out, because after buying it, this side will connect into one piece, and according to the rules I can collect more taxes."
......
Although Senior Yan was playing for the first time, she was especially sensitive to numbers.
Which areas had better cost-effectiveness, which areas people were likely to step on - she calculated almost immediately.
And Senior Zhou Mixue, although seemingly not enthusiastic about land, took a different approach and monopolized some banks and parking lots.
Senior Yicheng was enthusiastic about underdeveloped areas... Although this land was cheap with low returns, she could secure a corner - clearly, Yicheng just wanted to play defensively and survive.
......
Everyone played very seriously, only Elucia, this black-hearted girl, wasn't just playing Monopoly, but also...
"Lonis, it's your turn."
"Wuu..."
Lonis somewhat guiltily grasped the dice.
In the past few rounds, every time she rolled the dice, Elucia would quietly activate the little toy's remote control.
Making Lonis blush terribly, almost dropping the dice on the ground several times.
"Lonis, are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine..."
Lonis's palms were somewhat sweaty. Her situation wasn't optimistic... Although she had quite a bit of land, it was all scattered and couldn't be connected into one piece at all.
And having bought land earlier, she didn't have much money left, only 100,000 remaining.
If she rolled 1-2, she would inevitably step on Elucia's villa district and face bankruptcy.
(I absolutely cannot lose.)
......
Lonis gathered her courage and rolled the dice.
However...
"Eh?!"
"It's-it's 1?!"
Lonis despaired. She hit the bullseye... This cost 80,000, directly draining almost all her savings, and even worse, it was Elucia's turn to act next.
"Lonis, see what this is."
"Eh? A r-roadblock card?"
"That's right. If I place it on the square in front of you, then you'll have to step on it again next."
"Wuu wuu!"
......
Hearing Elucia say this, Lonis panicked.
She had no money left now. If she stepped on it again, she would be doomed no matter what. She'd probably be eliminated directly, and might even have her clothes removed...
(Am I going to be finished?)
And just when Lonis felt somewhat desperate, Elucia said again: "However, if you want me not to place the roadblock card, that's also possible."
"Eh..."
"Just package and give me those plots at C4, D7, and E1."
"H-how can that be? I spent 150,000 just buying those plots."
"Hehe, it's up to you. If you go bankrupt and liquidate, who knows what you'll encounter."
Unlike the other girls, Lonis's dress was a one-piece. So as soon as she removed one piece of clothing, her underwear would be completely exposed.
But, if she sold those 3 plots to Elucia, wouldn't that also be slow death?
Because those were three of the best plots and the key to her comeback... She was just a little short of connecting them directly.
And just when Lonis was stuck between a rock and a hard place, feeling somewhat anxious,
Senior Zhou Mixue suddenly spoke:
"Lonis, I'll buy your D7 plot for 90,000."
"Eh?"
"Although it's a bit of a loss, I absolutely can't let Elucia snatch away D7. With 100,000, you shouldn't be afraid of Elucia anymore, right?"
Like stealing someone's love, Zhou Mixue puffed out her chest and spoke to Elucia with a challenging attitude.