The crowd began to whisper amongst themselves when they heard that.

"Yeah, what's there to be happy about if he did not have any Echeveria peacockii with him."

"After all that, I thought he was amazing, but in the end, he still lost."

"He should quickly prostrate himself to Peacock Lilibet and offer her a drink."

Peacock Lilibet snapped out of her shock and smeared haughtily. "You've lost. Now let's make good on the bet." Her voice was not loud, but it was filled with disdain.

Darryl smiled