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Chapter 186 (Part 2)
Chapter 186 (Part 2)
Chapter 186: The Gambling Den (Part 2)
Soon, a bright light descended into the chamber.
Everyone’s attention turned to the newly appeared angel.
[Hello? Aspiring gamblers! I’m Gabi, the guide of this gambling den. Nice to meet you!]
Contrary to the cheerful angel, the expressions of the people were grim.
Most were desperate for points to the extent of gambling their lives, they were filled with anxiety and unease.
[Oh dear, your eyes look so dark, like veteran gamblers already? Well, let’s get started. 59 participants, that’s more than I expected. Let me explain the game rules.]
As the angel flapped its wings, two enormous cards, each the size of a person, appeared in the air.
[The game rules are simple. Here are red and black cards. After shuffling the cards, I’ll present one, and you guess its color. Easy, right?]
“Just guess the color?”
“Sounds simple.”
“Like an odd or even game?”
As people quickly grasped the game, the angel continued.
[There’s a similar game in the human world, right? Odd-even, casino roulette, etc. The odds are 50-50. You can bet as many points as you want, and if you guess correctly, your points will be doubled. If you guess wrong, you lose them all.]
It seemed like a fair game.
In Earth’s gambling dens, the house usually sets things up to be in their favor.
[However, you can’t try indefinitely. You have six chances. If you win all six times, you’ll earn an enormous amount of points.]
Assuming you bet your entire fortune each time and doubled it, 2x2x2x2x2x2 equals 64.
You could multiply your points by 64.
However, the probability of winning six times in a row is only 1.5%.
Had they already done the math?
One player raised their hand and spoke.
“Angel! If we only have six tries, even if we win every time, we can only get 64 times our points. The message said the maximum was 200 times.”
[I was about to explain that. Impatient, aren’t you?]
The angel scolded lightly before continuing.
[What I just explained is the standard betting method. For those seeking higher returns, there’s the high-risk method.]
“High-risk?”
“What’s that?”
[Unlike normal betting where you wager your desired points, the high-risk method requires you to bet all your points. You only get one chance, and if you win, you’ll receive the winnings after successfully guessing all six rounds. If you fail even once, you lose everything and permanently suffer a 50% stat reduction debuff.]
“What…? A permanent stat reduction?”
“And only one chance…?”
“If you fail, you’re finished.”
“The risk is too high.”
[In return, if you win all six rounds in a row, instead of 64 times, you’ll get 200 times your points. It’s a premium service for those looking to overturn their lives in one go.]
“200 times, huh…”
“That’s quite tempting…”
Despite the attractive prize, most people dismissed the offer.
Only a 1.5% chance of winning.
No matter how big the reward, no one was foolish enough to bet on a 1.5% chance.
In other words, the failure rate was 98.5%.
[Now, shall we choose the method? Anyone who wants to take the high-risk challenge, please raise your hand.]
The angel’s words were met with silence from the players.
They merely scoffed at the ridiculous offer internally.
‘Hmph, crazy angel. Who would bet on the high-risk method?’
‘It’s more efficient to bet with a 50% chance of winning and losing.’
‘I may be desperate for points, but I’m not betting on a 1.5% chance.’
The probability was so extreme that no one stepped forward.
Except for two individuals.
They were players from the lowest ranked area, almost certain to be eliminated.
They figured they had nothing to lose.
“I’ll take the challenge.”
“I’ll challenge it too.”
[Only two? No one else?]
Then, another person raised their hand.
It was none other than Ryu Min.
“Isn’t that Black Scythe?”
“Is Black Scythe really betting on the high-risk method?”
“Why would he risk it when he’s not lacking anything?”
“He’s out of his mind.”
‘I can hear you, you know.’
Even though they murmured quietly, Ryu Min’s enhanced senses picked up everything.
‘I understand. I must seem crazy. There’s no need to take such a risk.’
But if they knew about Clairvoyance, they wouldn’t say such things.
They’d ask why he wouldn’t bet when he could win 200 times.
Because with Clairvoyance, he could see the backs of the cards.
‘Guessing six times correctly is a piece of cake.’
It wasn’t a gamble for him since he had a 100% chance of winning.
[So, three participants for the high-risk challenge! The remaining 56 will automatically take the standard method. Let’s start the game!]
With a flap of its wings, the angel surrounded the players with transparent shields.
[These barriers prevent interference from others. No one can attack or use skills to disrupt others at critical moments.]
Unable to move, they couldn’t peek at the cards’ backs either.
[Let’s start with those who chose the standard method. High-risk participants, please wait a moment. It won’t take long. First game, here we go!]
The two enormous cards shuffled in the air before one was presented.
[Guess the color of the next card. Choose red or black and bet your points.]
Players, seeing the selection window before them, hesitated.
Staring at the card did nothing to reveal its color.
It was purely a game of chance.
[Please make your choice within a minute. Ready? Let’s reveal the card!]
The angel revealed the card.
“Ah!”
“Yes! It’s red!”
“Damn it!”
“Ugh, I’m ruined…”
As cheers and groans echoed, the second game began.
The game was fair.
The cards were shuffled in plain view without any tricks before being revealed cleanly.
The backs were completely hidden, forcing players to guess blindly.
“Damn it! No!”
“Crap! Damn it!”
Players who won at first soon joined the others in cursing as they lost.
The game ended quickly, just as the angel had predicted.
All 56 players lost all their points by the fifth game.
[No need for all six rounds. All eliminated by the fifth game. Unfortunately, your chances are over.]
“Angel… please, just one more chance…”
“Please give us some points, Angel…”
Desperate to recoup their losses, the players begged, but to no avail.
“Angel, I have a question.”
[What is it?]
“If we still have chances left, can we borrow points from others?”
“Right, we still have one last chance.”
“Please let us borrow points!”
[That’s pathetic. Points cannot be transferred. Give up already.]
The players hung their heads in despair.
“Ah… it’s over.”
“If I’d known, I’d have taken the high-risk bet…”
Among those with zero points were some Koreans too.
“What about our group points? This is bad.”
“If we get eliminated…”
Though they trembled with anxiety, none thought the Black Scythe would win.
[Next up, high-risk participants, get ready.]
Ryu Min’s turn had come.