Chapter 406: The Plum Blossom and Bamboo

After chatting with Ophelia for a while, we decided to head to the inner suite to see how Alaric and the others were faring. As we entered the suite, we were immediately drawn to a gambling table surrounded by a crowd. Dark, Alaric, and Aeliana were among those watching intently. I approached and asked Alaric, "How's the game going?"

Alaric shook his head. "We haven't played yet, just watching the excitement."

No sooner had he spoken than Jakari, who was standing nearby, impatiently interjected, "Are you guys here to play or just to gawk? What's so interesting about this? Go find another table to play at!"

I looked at Jakari, puzzled by his urgency. Why was he so anxious? Alaric, clearly irritated, glanced at Jakari and then whispered to me, "Man, I get the feeling that Jakari is acting like a fool."