Vol 4 Chapter 38: Big Game (Part 2)

After President Clermont's repeated and enthusiastic invitation, Loren and Lena finally came to the banquet hall on the third floor, which is the real side of the casino.
It was only after the two of them walked in that they discovered that the entire third and fourth floors were completely "back" -shaped structures. In the center was a patio made of white marble, and dazzled by nine crystal chandeliers.
With the help of the promenade and the spiral staircase, the entire banquet hall has completely transformed the third and fourth floors into a whole; and each place with a candlestick is separated by a short distance, and the dim light creates a light for the guests It is a very quiet and relatively hidden space without feeling alienated.
Compared with the extravagant and glittering gambling hall on the ground floor, the light is dim, and the tableware and furnishings are mostly made of wood. Even the third and fourth floors with few oil paintings and pure gold decorations are obviously inferior.
But whether it is the faint incense in the air, the dim light, the delicate enamel murals, the carpet under the feet so soft that they can't work ... Obviously the owners here understand the careful thoughts of those "nobles".
Compared with the hustle and bustle of luxury, these VIPs who do not want to easily reveal their identity are more concerned about thoughtful comfort and privacy, and a more low-key taste ...
"The light of dawn shone on his face;
The tranquility between the eyebrows has disappeared;
Ling's compelling eyes exude cold light;
Your gloomy back, left in the morning mist;
There is a death in the world;
Let's go, don't want to imitate;
The flowers will be scattered, the autumn leaves will be withered;
Time spreads its wings, where will it soar ... "
On the stage where the lights converge, a woman in a sea-blue dress looks indifferent and whispers, the musicians accompanying the accompaniment play notes with the melodious song ... With the echo of the hall, every corner of every floor Guests in the room can clearly hear and see.
Sitting in the corner of the hall, the smiling dark-haired wizard listened quietly; the melodious and slightly poignant singing really allowed people to gradually fall into inexplicable sadness.
"It's so boring."
Sitting in the other party's "black frame glasses" took a sip of Punch, a low-grade drink flavored with juice and accompanied by wine. It is very popular in the royal capital and the aristocratic salons in the south, especially for those who do not drink well. Noble ladies love it.
Of course, its ridiculously high price is also destined not to leave the aristocratic circle.
"Obviously, a group of aristocrats and rich people living in the present and luxuriating in life, pretending to be an ancient knight who learned hundreds of years ago, lamenting the short life and the splendor of life and death ... pretending to be."
"That's human nature ..." The unintentional black-haired wizard shrugged and smirked softly: "I'm curious ... Why didn't you stop me from agreeing to President Clermont?"
"Although the reason is not clear, your expression at that time obviously disagrees with me coming here."
"He has already spoken to that point, can you still have a second choice?"
Lina was straightforward, but still expressionless: "What's more ... even if you don't agree, they have a way; how powerful are these people, I thought you had learned a lesson from Count Zane."
The dark-haired wizard nodded slightly, his calm gaze constantly glancing back and forth among the surrounding guests.
Although the antecedents and consequences have not yet been clarified, the so-called "big gambling" is obviously not just as simple as Clermont said. The other party must have deliberately concealed some important information or traded in private.
Otherwise, there are so many people in the imperial capital who do n’t have to look at the colors of the nobles of Byrne.
"Here, I have been here once."
While Loren was still meditating, Lina in front of her suddenly said, "I have also been to this banquet and participated in a big gamble."
"Why not just for money?"
Loren's expression became a little more subtle, and the other party was willing to say that this proves that she has gradually relaxed her vigilance against herself, and unlike the beginning, the two parties completely regarded the other party as a usable object.
This is a very good start.
"For money, there are ... eyes, others look at me, not only envious, but jealous or disdainful, I like it all."
The corner of the mouth of the "black frame glasses" revealed a bit of self-deprecating sarcasm and glanced at the stage in the middle of the patio: "Obviously knowing that it is a trap, but still jumped in without any turning back ... it was stupid."
"It's nothing stupid or not stupid. It's human nature to hope to get others' attention. The more talented people are, the more enthusiastic they are to show off." Loren's eyes gradually softened, and he spoke with relief:
"If it doesn't make sense to be remembered by future generations even if it becomes the focus of much attention ... then I really can't think of anything meaningful!"
"Become the center of attention ..."
The girl with a somewhat distracted gaze put down the glass gently and murmured: "Is it worth the five million silver coins as the price?"
five million--? !
There was a hint of surprise in the corner of the dark-haired wizard's eyes, and then he recovered.
"Cards, chessboards, dice, roulette ... these things are nothing compared to the mysterious knowledge of the void-most of the so-called gambling is just low-level games with quick eyes and quick hands."
"As long as you have the vision to see the dynamic things, and the memory that you will never forget ... Most casinos are no different from your own wallet. You can win as much as you want, and you can win as much as you want."
"I have such a glorious surname, but when I really feel like I am living as a‘ desalion ’, it ’s only that night; as you just said, it ’s very popular."
"Most of the time, I was an ugly and eccentric to them, and a witch of good background; the nobles who were willing to go to the door to raise their relatives only saw the last name behind my name."
Loren didn't open his mouth and listened quietly to the "black frame glasses" complaint ... and the last time the powers here surpassed Isaac Grantham's genius.
Only by knowing oneself and knowing the other can one fight forever.
"The last 'big game', the opponent they prepared for me was a spellcaster wizard from Ebden ... that guy, like me, didn't know any card skills or chess, and his memory was only ordinary. s level."
Recalling the scene when he was defeated last time, the numb expression of Lina still can't see any joy and sorrow: "He seems to use a spell that can interfere with my thinking and vision, let me remember cards and guess Make constant mistakes when you dice. "
Illusion ... Lorren froze a little bit, which is the "standard" spell of most casters, otherwise the wizards of curses will not be called "juggling tricks".
"Then ... how did you find out?"
"I didn't find it ... it's just that this guy's strength is so bad that it won't work for more than 20 minutes." The girl shook her head: "But I have also lost three million chips, plus one borrowed from the casino Million and the one million loan I owe, a full two million silver coins. "
"At that time I already understood that this is a trap ... they won't give me any chance to continue if they continue."
"So you chose to leave, right?" Loren asked directly, but nodded in sigh:
"a wise decision."
"I'm just a side branch of De Salyon, they didn't continue to embarrass me ... In fact, until now, those people did not come to me to ask for debts, just told me in this way that they did not welcome people like me. "
The expressionless girl looked at him silently: "But you're different ... you are a close friend of Brandon ~ EbookFREE.me ~ They will make you lose money in order to control your extortion. "
"Uh ... then why didn't you remind me at first?"
"Because I didn't expect someone to sway to such a point, I wish I could be found by others quickly." Shrugging, "Black Frame Glasses" very straightforwardly said:
"It was originally planned to win by about half a million, and the result ... it seems to be not the same as expected."
"Don't be so confident in me." Loren raised his eyebrows. "I said, my luck is very good."
"Otherwise, why do you think I am sitting here instead of slipping away?" The girl asked mercilessly:
"Looking at your previous performance, I will wait until you lose to around 5 million ... then everyone's attention will be on you and the chance of running away will be greater."
"..."