"You can keep your ace monster. I'm more interested in Lala," he said, a calculative glint flashing in his eyes.
Another tier-four monster would break his deck balance. What if he drew two or even all three on his first turn? It would be a devastating blow, preventing him from playing. Instead, he had to replace a few ant chimaeras with strong-effect monsters. And Lala's ability interested him. After all, she summoned a plant without cost and from nowhere.
Meanwhile, Lena fidgeted with her fingers, her pointed ears burning.
"Are you sure? The carnation is much stronger, and I don't know if Grandpa will accept."
He shrugged her worries away with a friendly pat on the shoulder and a wink.
"Tell him I'll return it after the tournament if he wants it back."
She placed a finger under her lips, brows furrowed in a pensive frown before nodding after a few seconds.
"Aunty Elysia said you are an honest ghost."
