Chapter 6: Welcoming Ceremony

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The sunlight on the beach was very gentle, so gentle that Li Zhuo could see everything clearly in his field of vision.

There was a white spot on the wing of the seagull at the 11 o’clock direction. The edge of the white feather would often turn black, but that feather was pure white.

There was a coconut tree at the 3 o’clock direction. There was a coconut on the tree that was swaying under the gentle sea breeze. It looked like it was already ripe, and it would probably fall to the ground soon because of gravity.

At the 2 o’clock direction, there was a crab hiding under a rock.

Li Zhuo had just seen with his own eyes that the crab had dug a ‘tunnel’ out of the sand and drilled into it. It had yet to come out.

Li Zhuo had seen everything. Even when he had arrived at the legendary Section S, which was extremely dangerous, he had never stopped.

It was not because of his strong mental strength or subtle observation skills. In fact, as an ordinary student, he had been a little nervous ever since he came to this prison.

However, he could still notice these things.

The reason was very simple… Li Zhuo was a person with a photographic memory.

As long as he had seen something once, it would be deeply imprinted in his mind.

Even if it was a small thing that happened three years ago, he could completely replay it in his mind. He could recall everything down to the detail!

That was why he could accurately say what he said just now. It was not because he had strong analytical ability and intelligence. It was just because he remembered this scene, that was all.

At this time, the scene became a little strange. Every criminal was staring at Li Zhuo.

They could already tell that the kid standing in front of them was definitely not simple.

They even began to doubt if this kid’s real job was a detective, and it was the kind of detective that was at the top of the world.

However, if one wanted to mention ‘top of the world’, everyone present was at the top of the world.

Armstrong smiled slightly and spread his hands. “Interesting. I’ve never met someone as smart as you. I admire you very much now.”

“However, my appreciation alone will not allow you to truly integrate into our Section S. You still need to accept a welcoming ceremony.”

When Li Zhuo heard this, he immediately asked a question. “You’re their boss?”

Hearing this, all the prisoners present laughed.

“As long as you can successfully pass this welcoming ceremony, I will tell you,” Armstrong said with a burning gaze.

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The decorated and luxurious room was illuminated by the golden lights, making it even more resplendent.

An oval-shaped long table quietly sat in the middle of the room. Li Zhuo and Armstrong sat on both sides of the long table.

There was a burst of music around them, accompanied by the sound of small steel balls. At the bar counter in the corner of the room, a bartender in a black vest was seriously brewing up some kind of cocktail.

The bartender held the cocktail shaker with both hands and shook it. After a while, he opened the shaker and added the last liquid to the goblet in front of him.

The yellow liquor in the quilt turned into a beautiful blue color immediately after the new element was added.

After inserting a toy paper umbrella and a slice of lemon into the glass, the cocktail was completed.

Alsop reached out her slender fingers and held the bottom of the goblet, revealing a charming smile. “Thank you, Wilson. Your cocktail mixing skills seem to have improved.”

“Thank you for your praise.” Wilson bowed slightly, and there was a hint of respect for Alsop in his tone.

At this moment, Li Zhuo was silent again. He had never thought that the warden would have such skills!

‘Aren’t you the f*cking warden? Don’t use such a technique so casually! It’s very out of place!!’ Li Zhuo’s heart was roaring silently.

Armstrong, who was sitting opposite him and smiled. “let’s have a bet. As long as you can beat me, you’ll be considered to have passed my welcoming ceremony.”

“If you win, we’ll be on the same side in the future.”

“What if I lose?” Li Zhuo asked calmly.

Armstrong shrugged and spoke in a very nonchalant manner. “Then I don’t know. You might be dragged to do human experiments, or you might be emptied of your internal organs and sold, or something else.”

The corners of Li Zhuo’s eyes twitched twice. So the rumors these prisoners heard were true!

“Aren’t you a little too much of a bully?” Li Zhuo said unhappily

“You already said that you’re a gambling master. How can I have a chance to win if I gamble with you? You have to know that this is the first time in my life that I gamble.”

Armstrong was about to speak when Alsop, who was sitting in front of the stage, turned around. “No, no, no. If you think that way, you’re very wrong. In fact, all five of us have won against that so-called gambling master. That kid’s gambling skills aren’t that good,” Alsop said

Hearing this, Li Zhuo was slightly stunned. All the people here had bet with Armstrong, and they all won?

This was ‘half-good’ news for Li Zhuo. At least Li Zhuo has a chance of winning.

However, why half? That was because the other nameless prisoners in this room did not seem to be simple people either. Just because they can win did not mean Li Zhuo could win.

However, there is only one way for Li Zhuo to go now. Either win the bet and successfully join Section S, or fail and die.

From the expressions of Armstrong and the others, it could be seen that they did not seem to care about the death of others. In fact, to them, this might really just be a simple game.

However, to Li Zhuo, this was a struggle of life and death… He had to win!

Thinking of this, Li Zhuo closed his eyes and took a deep breath. When he opened his eyes again, his entire temperament had undergone an earth-shaking change.

“Then, please begin to introduce the rules,” Li Zhuo said calmly.

Li Zhuo’s powerful memory also gave him some other auxiliary functions.

For example, because Li Zhuo’s memory was too good, everything was recorded in his mind, causing him to often enter a calm state that ordinary people could not enter.

Whether it was joy, sadness, or even fear, Li Zhuo could take out every second to experience them at any time.

He was already used to dealing with all kinds of emotions, so he could easily enter a calm state.

This made Armstrong’s eyes light up again. “I admit, I admire you more and more.”

Armstrong smiled and snapped his fingers. The next moment, Wilson, who was standing behind the bar counter, came to the gambling table.

“Let me explain the rules of this gambling game to everyone.”

When Li Zhuo saw this scene, the corner of his eyes twitched again.

First, it was the waiter, then the bartender, and now the dealer.

This warden named Wilson seemed to know everything!!