Deep in the Living

Chapter 648: Golden Gamble
Returning to the gambling table where we played Sic Bo,
Roddy is ready and plans to join forces with Fran to deal with the situation.

however,
The dealer sitting opposite, Xiao Xun, suddenly revealed some information:
"I am the acting manager here, and I currently control the entire casino... As for the Golden Gordon you asked about before, the fact that he actually lost to me in the gambling game was just recently."

He not only lost the casino, but also his pituitary gland.

All the gold belongs to me, and I rule over everything here.

As expected of Mr. Di, who won the championship in the real death game, and Mr. Fran, who used to be a regular customer of our store and was on the special list.

On his very first visit, he quickly saw through our cheating methods and was able to come up with a solution in a short time.

Theoretically speaking, I am a failure as the casino manager, and I have completely lost to you.

I am truly grateful that Mr. Di is willing to stay and gamble again, and I sincerely apologize to you all..."

Xiao Xun actually stood up and bowed, a move that even Luo Di couldn't quite understand.

After bowing and apologizing, he continued, "I had no choice but to cheat; I had to do it to meet certain 'requirements'."

In the next round of gambling, I will still cheat and will still use any means necessary to win.

However, since Mr. Di is willing to accept the bet I proposed, then you can customize the 'setting' of this bet.

Within the casino premises, any form of gambling is permitted.

Although Roddy's expression didn't change much on the surface, he was filled with doubts inside.

He kept staring at Xiao Xun, his gaze fixed on the other's unusual, dice-shaped eyes, his mind racing as he analyzed what Xiao Xun had just said.

There are obvious logical problems in the words, yet they seem to be hinting at something.

From this, Roddy came up with a "guess," but it is not yet certain.

The gamble between them is necessary, and perhaps they can get the definite answer during or at the end of it.

Furthermore, Roddy sensed that his arrival at the Golden Casino might not have been a random teleportation, but rather that there was a reason for him being teleported there.

Roddy softened his tone slightly and responded as calmly as possible:
"To be honest, I had never been involved in gambling before coming here, and I wasn't interested in this kind of 'betting game' played on a table."

If I'm looking to play games, I'm slightly more interested in the live-action games at Mr. Question Mark's place.

Since I'm in charge of drafting the betting odds, let's do it just the two of us; Fran won't participate.

Some time ago,

I also played five games in a row at a place called "Real Hell". The method is very simple: extract the spinal cords of the two participants and mix them to create a scene that matches the characteristics of both parties.

Then both sides enter the arena for a simple 1v1 battle.

The stakes are their respective spinal cords.

The winner will receive a straw to drink the loser's spinal cord... To add some context, the spine corresponds to the ability systems of both sides, just like our pituitary gland.

I neither like nor am good at tabletop gambling, so let's play the simplest, most primitive game that every man knows how to play.

A battle between humans and monsters is wagered on the pituitary gland, until one side is defeated.

The winner gets to control the loser's pituitary gland... As long as you get my pituitary gland, you'll be able to get away with it too, won't you?"

Xiao Xun smiled slightly, as if he had anticipated this situation.

He twirled a stray strand of hair with his index finger and replied softly, "Hell? That certainly suits your style, though it's not quite like a casino project, but I can agree."

However, I can't create a fighting arena suitable for the two of us.

They can only fight on my turf.

As I said before, I will still cheat.

"If Mr. Di is certain he wishes to play this game, please present your pituitary gland so I may stamp it with my golden seal."

After all,

Xiao Xun first cracked open his head himself.

A square pituitary gland, resembling a die, appeared.

The pituitary gland is covered with tiny pores, breathing irregularly, as if something from another corner is gazing outwards and monitoring everything that happens here.

Xiao Xun placed the golden seal on the surface of the pituitary gland, transforming it into a [chip].

After several checks to confirm that it was safe, and with Fran's nod of confirmation, Roddy began to display the pituitary gland.

only,
The head did not split open.

Instead, gray tentacles spread out from its mouth, slowly revealing a sphere shaped like the moon. It did not leave its mouth but was gently held in place by its teeth.

"The moon? What a beautiful pituitary gland."

Xiao Xun was instantly captivated; his eyes began to dart around like dice, sometimes showing two pupils, sometimes six.

Luo Di grasped the seal himself and gently imprinted it on the surface of the pituitary gland.

The chips are matched, and the bet is established.

Roddy got up and looked around, trying to find an open space in the casino. "Where shall we fight?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than gold coins were scattered!
Wow~
Xiao Xun used a knife to cut open his own palm, and gold coins gushed out like a waterfall.

When these gold coins collided with the ground, they actually merged into it, and the area of ​​the floor visibly increased.

Or rather, the entire casino area is increasing, and the entire building is expanding.

Based on observation, ten gold coins can roughly buy one square meter of land.

Xiao Xun explained with a smile: "I have to say, Boss Gordon's abilities are really useful."

However, the former capital of sin had strict territorial boundaries, and Mr. Question Mark was secretly watching the entire city, prohibiting any illegal expansion of buildings.

The boss's gold can buy everything, but the size of his land is limited to a certain amount.

It is different now.

"Mr. Question Mark has disappeared, and the City of Sin is left unmanaged. I don't mind temporarily expanding the casino's size."

As the voice ended,

The area beneath their feet had expanded to the size of half a football field.

A golden fence also rises along the edge, forming an extra-large octagonal cage for special games between two people.

The golden octagon cage isolates Pumpkin Fran, prohibiting the serving of any pumpkin drinks that can be used for enhancement.

However, Fran himself did not seem to be prepared to provide assistance, and instead turned his attention to other areas of the casino.

After Xiao Xun finished doing all this, his body began to tremble slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

Roddy naturally noticed the unnatural trembling and asked softly:
"Are you nervous?"

Xiao Xun responded somewhat shyly, "No... I can't contain my excitement. Although I had imagined this scenario beforehand, I never thought it would actually come true."

The best version of the real death game, the one you played with the born monster Libert, is undoubtedly the one where you participated.

I spent two months' salary to buy a ticket and watched the whole thing. It was the happiest and most joyful moment of my time in the corner.

I have always admired Mr. Di.

You actually managed to reach that level as a tiny human being, even making a great figure like Mr. Question Mark willing to change his mind and award two championships.

I would be very happy to play a game with you, no matter what form it takes.

The game has begun...we can start gambling!

click!
Spinal movement,

Roddy's physical abilities are now vastly different from before; his speed is on par with the squad leader, allowing him to close the distance in an instant.

This time,
He will no longer use the Consciousness Slash.

Instead, one must personally sever the other's body and closely observe how the "physical refresh" effect is achieved.

cut!
Roddy did not draw his sword.

Instead, he raised his left arm, which was in a state of sensory activation, high and chopped it down with a hand chop.

His state was as if he had returned to hell, his killing intent soaring!
But... this time the situation is a little different.

Xiao Xun, the croupier who had previously allowed himself and Fran to kill at will, made a move this time; he did not stand still and wait to be hacked to death.

Instead, he clenched his fist and swung it out.

However, the force with which it swung was not much different from that of an ordinary monster.

"Ok?"

Although Roddy was somewhat puzzled, his actions remained unchanged.

He had already thoroughly analyzed the opponent's physical structure, making the cutting and chopping as difficult as cutting meat in the kitchen.

really,

Swish!
The punch was completely vulnerable, easily sliced ​​apart by Roddy's hand chop, severing the entire length.

The chop was about to strike the other person's body.
Suddenly...whoosh~
It was the sound of gold coins again.

A string of gold coins flowed from Xiao Xun's mouth and quickly disappeared into the air, as if he were paying for something.

Xiao Xun's severed arm instantly reconstructed itself, without any process, as if it appeared directly.

Moreover, the punching motion was not interrupted, maintaining the same movement and speed as before.

However, Roddy's physique could easily withstand a punch of that magnitude.

Just as the fist was about to arrive,
A series of dice-shaking sounds followed.

The dice landed, and a punch was thrown... Boom!

The casino was shaken.

A stream of air spread out in the direction the fist was swung.

Roddy slammed into the edge of the octagon like a bullet, tearing apart the floorboards along the way and sending dust flying.

call……

A heavy breathing sound came from the edge.

Roddy remained standing, his left hand, which he had previously used as a chop, now blocking the attack perfectly.

The tongue gave an early warning; Roddy saw the danger.

Even though he blocked it perfectly, his hand was trembling slightly.

There was a clear golden fist mark on his palm, and it was smoking due to the instantaneous high temperature generated by the impact.

"Can cheating even be used in this kind of fight?"

(End of this chapter)