Language Cheat Reincarnation – Young Girl VTuber Saves the World
Chapter 357-7

SS 24. ['Bet' Game - Round 9 2]

To win this "betting game," you only need a single chip.

Hearing this from Alchemy streamer, Ilyena asked with a confused expression.

"What exactly do you mean by that?"

"Ah... um, well..."

"?"

Alchemist hesitated in response to Ilyena's question.

It seemed they felt responsible for bringing it up, so Orthros continued the explanation.

"Ilyena-han, who do you think is in first place in this game right now?"

"Right. But that Ogu-han only bets '5 chips,' doesn't she?"

"That's true. Because it's a guaranteed win. There's no need to bet any other amount."

"And of course, we can't bet 5 chips because it would overlap. Even if we purposely bet the same, we'd just lose."

"Um, why are you pointing out something so obvious now?"

"Because that obvious point is crucial. Now, Ilyena-han, doesn't this situation mean that the game's 'rules' are effectively like this..."

"--There are five players, and you can bet between 1 to 4 chips."

"Huh? ...Ah, ahhh!?"

Ilyena seemed to have finally understood.

While there were supposed to be six players, with a maximum bet of 5 chips, the reality had reduced the game to this.

"And the first place among the 'five players' is..."

"...Anego-san."

"That's right. And this winning strategy doesn't end here. If Anego-han keeps betting 4 chips consistently, what do you think will happen?"

"The remaining four players will have to bet between 1 and 3 chips..."

Ilyena was beginning to grasp the game's inevitable conclusion.

Now, she could probably understand what Orthros meant when she said, "Sorry about this."

"So, what happens next?"

"Three players bet with either 1 or 2 chips."

"And finally..."

"The bottom two players... will be stuck betting '1 chip' against each other."

There was no room for player intervention.

Their chips would inevitably be reduced one by one...

"T-That's no longer even a game! It's just a chore!"

"Exactly, that's why it's a 'winning strategy.'"

"N-No way..."

In other words, this strategy was available to whoever held 'first place' at any given time.

And then...

"The player with the fewest chips right now is..."

Chip Count

Ogu: 25 chips

Anego: 21 chips

Iroha: 19 chips

Orthros: 19 chips

Alchemist: 17 chips

Ilyena: 16 chips

"...Me. Just 1 chip behind Alchemist."

And with that single-chip difference, the outcome was already determined... no, it had been predetermined.

Alchemist apologized, looking genuinely sorry.

"Really sorry about this. Even though I said 'Let's work together!'"

"No, the fault lies with me for not realizing it. I couldn't grasp the true nature of this game."

"Well, luck was a factor too, so don't worry too much."

"Oh. So, if this winning strategy was realized at the end of the first round... that means it could've been used all along?"

"Uh... yes! Even if you have 100 chips, if you end up in last place, it's game over... meaning the outcome could've been determined in just one round!?"

"Come to think of it, at that time..."

Chip Count (After Round 1)

Anego: 30 chips

Alchemist: 30 chips

Ilyena: 29 chips

Orthros: 29 chips

Iroha: 28 chips

Ogu: 28 chips

"Wow!? That means the losers would've been Iroha-san and Ogu-san!"

"Ugh~! If only I had noticed...!"

"Actually, Iroha-han, didn't you realize it?"

"Uh!? W-Well, you know...!"

"I thought so. You kept quiet because you'd lose, didn't you?"

"...No comment."

"W-Wait a minute! Sure, I was at the bottom at first, but after that... it's different. Iroha-sama, why...?"

"T-That's also no comment."

"...Iroha-han, you're too kind."

"Could it be... Iroha-sama, for my sake!?"

"No, no!? It's not like that!"

I hurriedly denied it.

But even I had... my own reasons!?

"Still, thanks to that, we enjoyed the game to its fullest."

"But with this, the game is really over."

"Yeah. That last twist was something. Honestly, I thought the game would last longer. But for Orthros to decide the outcome in just one round..."

"Sure, impressive enough! But none of that matters! I am the true victor!"

Ogu laughed heartily.

As the victor, she taunted everyone triumphantly.

"Worship me, all of you! Maybe I was too strong? Should've gone easier on you? Heh, Ilyena. Don’t forget the punishment game!"

"Wah!? That's right!? I... I might be socially...!?"

The tension eased into a more relaxed atmosphere.

And then, I...

"--Wait. This game isn't over yet!"

"...Huh!?"

I stopped them.

I couldn’t let it end here.

Otherwise, keeping quiet about the winning strategy would’ve been meaningless.

And...

"Hey, Ilyena, everyone... aren't you frustrated to let Ogu win?"

"Well, yes."

"Yeah, especially since she's rubbing it in."

"But, Iroha-san. The outcome is already decided, isn't it?"

"No, it isn't over. Everyone, listen closely. I have..."

"--A 'secret plan' to defeat Ogu."

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