Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

Modo offered this advice.

“…I see.”

After listening, Liu only gave a brief, quiet response.

"Um...may I go now...?"

"Mr. Bell, since you're here at a big casino, why not try your luck a little before you leave?"

"But, I feel bad for enjoying myself alone, especially not with the gods."

While Ryu and the others were having a private conversation, Seele and Bell were chatting casually.

The boy looked guilty when the girl suggested they gamble together.

"I'm sure Mr. Bell, you'll be fine with the goddess and Miss Lily having a little fun, and there might not be another chance like this in the future."

"Yeah, [Rookie], just come and have some fun. You're a legitimate high-level adventurer, and if you don't get some experience in the nightlife, you might get hurt someday. You should experience everything."

Despite being persuaded by Seele and Mordo's companions, Bell still tried to find an excuse to refuse.

"Um, but I don't have any money with me..."

"I'll lend you my money first. It's okay if you lose it. You can pay me back if you win."

"I...I'm not very clear on the rules of cutting the cards..."

"Why don't you try roulette? It's so famous that even I've heard of it. You just place your chips on the table, it's pretty simple, isn't it?"

"...I...I understand, then I'll give it a try..."

In the end, Bell couldn't refuse.

Bell, having given up resistance, scratched his cheek with his finger and accepted the Fari gold coin from Seele, which could be exchanged for ten chips.

"No one's playing at that table inside, let's go there."

After finishing his conversation with Ryu, Modo made this suggestion, and Bell and the others headed towards that spot.

The group arrived at the gambling table, where a glamorous female rabbit, acting as the dealer, greeted them with a smile. At the bottom of the table sat a roulette wheel painted in striking red and black.

As Seele said, roulette is arguably the most well-known form of gambling, and is even called the queen of casinos.

This game involves predicting which square the dealer's ball will land on after a bowl-shaped roulette wheel begins to spin. The squares of the roulette wheel are divided into red and black, and each square has a different number.

Players simply place chips in the betting area on the table; if the ball rolls into the corresponding number or color, the player wins.

"Is it enough to just put the money in the betting area?"

"Yes, the odds will vary depending on how you bet. Betting on red or black is double, and betting on a single number can be up to thirty-six times."

"Three, thirty-six times..."

"Of course, when betting on a single number, the chances of winning are relatively low."

As everyone gathered around Bell, the casino novice, watching from the sidelines, Ryu calmly explained the rules of the game to him.

"There are also ways to bet on odd or even numbers, or a whole row of numbers. In principle, there are no restrictions, and you can bet repeatedly. In short, it's faster to experience it firsthand than to just listen to the theory, so just find any way to bet."

Urged on by Modo, Bell nervously spoke to the dealer.

Bell exchanged the money he had just borrowed from Seele for chips, but in front of the beautiful woman with a gentle smile, his cheeks flushed red. Then he became quite nervous and began to think about which number to bet on.

After a series of troubles, Bell finally bet on red—which is half the number of squares on the roulette wheel and has the lowest odds.

"What's going on? In the end, all you get is a red bet."

"That's alright, it's my first time betting after all. Hehe, Mr. Bell, if you win, you'll have to give me a share, okay?"

"Because I bet on red, huh... hahaha."

With Mordo on the left and Seele on the right, Bell responded with a wry smile as the two of them talked to each other.

After seeing three chips placed in the betting area, the rabbit-man dealer skillfully spun the roulette wheel and placed the ball in. Once the dealer confirmed that no one had raised or changed their bets, including those of Ryu who had come to join the fun, he announced the end of betting. This game was a one-on-one match between Bell and the dealer.

Probably made from ore from the underground city, the polished red sphere emitted a peculiar glow as it bounced on the rapidly spinning wheel. Bell and the others swallowed hard, watching silently. Finally, with a thud, the sphere rolled into one of the squares—the one representing red.

"Congratulations on your win, Mr. Bell!"

"So, so I was naked?"

"Yes, you did very well."

Seele smiled broadly. Ryu, dressed as a woman, offered his praise without batting an eye.

Bell, whose shoulders had been tense throughout the roulette wheel's spin, finally relaxed and smiled after receiving the extra chips from the dealer.

He now has six chips back in his hand, which, combined with the chips he borrowed from Seele, brings his total to thirteen.

"Well done, [Rookie], go ahead and bet as much as you want."

"Huh? But I've already won a game..."

"You bastard, what's so great about winning just one game? The little girl just said that you have to give her a share of the profits when you pay back the money."

"Stop betting on those petty black or red bets. Find something with high odds and settle it once and for all. Of course, you should also increase your stakes."

"Then... I'll bet on these numbers..."

Amidst the jeers and swears of Modo and his companions, Bell nervously placed a bet of five chips. Seeing this, Liu couldn't help but sigh.

The ball was thrown into the spinning wheel again and rolled into the square where Bell had placed his bet. This time, the odds were three times the stake.

"You've got cash again, Mr. Bell! You're amazing!"

"Haha...just guessing."

"Great job, [rising star]! Keep betting with this momentum! And go for even bigger bets!"

Bell gave Seele a wry smile and placed another bet.

This time, there are eight chips, betting on six numbers in two horizontal columns, with odds of six times.

bingo.

"Haha, just guessing, just guessing."

This time, there are ten chips, betting on the middle line of the four numbers, with odds of nine.

bingo.

"Oh dear, I guessed right again..."

This time, there are thirty chips, betting on three numbers in a horizontal row, with odds of twelve times.

bingo.

"You just guessed, right...?"

This time, it's one hundred chips, betting on the middle line of two numbers, with odds of eighteen.

bingo.

“…………”

This time, it's a high-stakes bet of 300 chips, with odds of 36 times for a single number.

—You've won.

"Ughh ...

Faced with the glittering piles of high-value chips, Modo and his companions roared loudly.

They placed their hands on the table and leaned forward. Seele and Ryu, standing nearby, were also stunned, as if they had seen something unbelievable.

As for Bell, who was directly involved, he stood there dumbfounded with his mouth wide open, showing an even more eccentric expression than the others.

"What happened!? What happened!?"

"Look over there! It's the table with the roulette wheel!!"

"What a magnificent mountain of chips...!" "Who won so much money!?"

"Wow~ that white hair is definitely it, he's the [rising star] who recently shocked Orario!"

"The king of war games!!" "It's Little Baby, isn't that Little Baby?!"

"He's really lucky...!"

"It's a lucky rabbit!!"

Hearing the voices of Modo and the others, and amidst the surrounding commotion, all the other guests, including the gods, turned to look.

Bell won that much money. The main reason was that he listened to the encouragement of the excited Modo and others, and bet on a single number with a large stake in one go.

The dealer, who had been smiling and congratulating the newcomer on his first victory, now froze completely. Bell also showed a similar stiff expression, and subconsciously rubbed his back with his right hand—on a certain slot for his ability stats.

"...!"

But Ryu and Xier did not let this opportunity pass.

Before the crowd gathered, as previously agreed, they retrieved the loan from the pile of chips Bell had earned, and incidentally took a cut of the profits.

"Thank you, Mr. Bell!"

"Mr. Crannie, I will definitely repay this great kindness in the future."

Ryu and Seele took away a large amount of high-value chips and turned to leave the gambling table. "Try one more time! [Rookie]!! We'll give you all our wealth, just win one more time!!" "No no no no no, this is too difficult! I can't win any more money!!" Behind them came the shouts of Modo and the others, blinded by desire, and Bell's tearful wails. The two of them then joined the battle (gambling).

The most worrying capital problem has now been resolved, and what follows is a golden opportunity to make a fortune.

Using the large sum of chips that Bell unexpectedly earned, Liu seized the opportunity to dominate every gambling table.

"Flush"

Ryu avoided gambling, which is generally more advantageous in large casinos—that is, gambling against the dealer—and instead challenged herself to poker, a game played between guests. She won a fortune thanks to her innate extraordinary focus, her impeccable poker face, and the gambling skills honed by her former cronies.

"Raise."

Thanks to Bell's connections, the funds were quite plentiful. Sometimes, for dramatic effect, Ryu would deliberately suffer heavy losses, then pretend to be a wealthy person whose money was negligible, and continue betting even more chips. Ryu's overly extravagant gambling style caused the unlucky guests at her table to become overly wary of her hand—becoming hesitant to play, even folding hands they could have won. Ryu's blindfold, creating an image that was both imposing and mysterious, also played a significant role.

"Divide the pot equally."

When facing off against the dealer, besides choosing bets that are advantageous to the player, one must also utilize the dynamic vision of a high-level adventurer. While predicting the flow of the cards, Ryu will also secretly use the skills (card counting) honed by her mischievous friend to make a fortune in key bets.

Ryukyu, who once controlled the flow of the betting game, successfully created more advantages.

"Wow! You're amazing, darling!"

As for Seele, she perfectly embodies the image of a countess from the countryside.

Her eyes lit up with joy, and she would move her hands to her ample chest to clap and cheer. Sometimes, she would even hug Ryu tightly because she was too excited.

(Seele, this is too much...)

(Hehe, really?)

Liu squinted her eyes and whispered words of advice, only to be met with a childlike, innocent smile, a sight that made her sigh.

That being said, Seele casually ordered a glass of fine wine with a relaxed and cheerful demeanor, showing no sloppiness in displaying her noble temperament.

"Um~ Ladies and gentlemen, may I bother you for a moment?"

"Huh! Little Xi'er!? What are you doing here?"

"Please help me conceal my true identity. Also, I have a favor to ask, would you all be willing to listen? I will serve you better next time you visit our store."

"No problem, no problem at all! Just let me know if you need any help!"

While flawlessly portraying the Countess, Seele also made sure to maintain her original identity.

Using her connections as the bar's mascot, she made a request to the debauched gods who came to enjoy themselves there. Lured by the girl's allure and her endearing smile, the gods, having accepted the request, scattered throughout the hall.

"Who was that conspicuous blindfolded man just now?"

"I heard it's Earl Philnas!"

"Oh, speaking of Fernnas, isn't that a small country..."

"I remember that country was once in financial trouble..."

"Later, it seems a white sacred stone mine was discovered in the forest of the territory!"

"No way, that's so enviable!"

"His other ventures were also very successful, and he rose rapidly through the ranks!"

"Oh, no wonder he's so capable!" "He's certainly handsome!"