CH 89

A few days later.

I visited the casino to get my money back.

“I see. It certainly feels like someone of my race coming from the building, albeit a little weak.”

“Really?”

“Yes. However, I am unable to detect any trace from the other side. Perhaps the casino owner is considered a low-ranking demon, so much so that I am unable to sense it.”

This time I brought in a powerful helper— Carolina, to even the score.

We got 20 million kol from selling antiques from the mansion.

It was difficult to find a shop that could handle such an amount in a single auction, and it became a rumored effort throughout the region.

“Excuse me. I’d like to play poker.”

“As you wish. Is this your first time playing poker?”

“No. I’m clear on the explanation of the rules since this is my second time.”

This bastard…

Don’t you remember that a few days ago you stole half a million kol from me?

There are many people who come and go every day who must make a fuss, so it’s natural to forget the faces.

“By the way, what’s the maximum bet amount for this game?”

“The maximum amount is not particularly decided. Please show us what you wish to bet.”

“Is that so? Then this…”

At the moment I say that, I pull a shiny gold coin out of a pre-prepared bag.

The amount… …two hundred pieces.

That’s the calculation when I change all the 20 million Kol into coins.

“Hey…! Look at that…!”

“Are you crazy…? That kid… how much does he plan to bet on a game!?”

So far, it’s going as I predicted.

Customers who smell an unprecedentedly great game are gathering around the table.

“Cu-Customer-sama. Just to be sure, once the game starts, it will be impossible to cancel.”

“Of course. I’m clear on that.”

“I understand. Then let’s start the game.”

Apparently, we’ve passed through the first barrier.

At worst, I was prepared to be rejected.

Maybe the croupier has his own skill… the original illusion magic in which he has absolute confidence.

“I’ll deal the cards.”

I take a look at the cards delivered by the croupier.

From the right, ‘One of Spades,’ ‘Three of Hearts,’ ‘Seven of Diamonds,’ ‘Four of Clubs’ and ‘Six of Spades.’

This is terrible.

Stay cool and calm.

“Do you switch cards?”

“Please.”

Change 4 cards. Leaving the 1 of swords, I check the swapped cards.

The next one I don’t change.

I couldn’t even make two pairs on my own.

I could be convinced that this was a game of chance, if this had happened only once or twice.

But since it happened the same way even when I came before, now I have doubts.

When I look into the croupier’s eyes, I let out a “Let’s do it,” with a feeling of relief.

No matter how much I think about it, I can only conclude that he will use illusion magic.

I really want to know if he’s going to cheat again.

“Royal Flush.”

The next moment my cards were displayed.

The customers in the vicinity began to cheer up.

“l-Impossible…! Something like this is not possible…!”

Stay calm until the end.

The croupier’s face was pale.

But that’s nothing more than reasonable.

According to the rules of the casino, in case you draw a royal flush, the amount to be returned is 1000 times its value.

I estimate I’ll get a total of 2 billion tokens.

“You bastard… you cheated! Say it! What trick did you use it!?”

The croupier’s voice echoed in the casino.

It’s easy to understand once you know how it goes.

If the other party uses illusion magic to cheat, you can do the same.

Since there’s an expert dark magic user here.

I asked Carolina to use the same 《Illusion Magic》 that the dealer used to rig the cards and draw royal flush.

“Oh? What do you base it on to say that I cheat?”

“Th-That’s…”

As I thought, he cheats.

The fact that he can say I cheated just by looking at my cards is proof that they’re cheating too.

Okay.

I won’t forgive the fact that they’re cheating.

I’m ready to show no mercy…

“What’s going on? What’s happening?!”

The bloodsucking owner who heard the commotion came here.

“R-Rust-sama! Hiii, please forgive me…!”

“………”

The croupier, who realized his own mistake, was frightened by the abnormality of the situation.

No wonder.

I suppose it’s because of the trauma caused by the blows in his face a few days ago.

Rust looked at the croupier like he was trash, giving a refreshing smile.

“Customer-sama. Here, please. Now, I’d like to talk to you about your victory.

Well, well.

What’s going to happen?

Although I would like to have the money taken from me returned immediately and even accuse him of cheating, I have not expected he to accept my victory without a fight.

I’m not just going to take the money and force my way out. That’s why I decided to go with Rust and “talk” with him for the time being.