Magician in Type-Moon

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50 Isilids.

"Greed"

Suddenly, Matou Ike grabbed five lion coins and declared this.

The dealer slightly raised his gaze, and Isilid made a strange sound.

"what?"

"Using Greed against Lord Isilid," Matou Ike said casually. "If I use Greed, even if I've already placed my bet before you, I can still add more coins, right?"

The dealer nodded, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes.

"Just as you said."

She confirmed it.

According to the rules, the greedy activation allows players to place additional bets after they have already placed them, all within the framework of the rules.

But why not Melvin, but Isilid the second?

The incomprehensible behavior remained frozen in mid-air, and everyone was dealt two cards.

Matou Pond has a total of 18 points.

Melvin has a total of 17 points.

Isilid has a total of 13 points.

But it was Matouchi's next move that truly excited the audience.

"Double down the bet."

After extending his index finger to announce it, Matou Ike took out five lion coins and piled them up in the betting area.

"Is everything alright, dealer?"

“No problem. Since greed has been established, both parties need to double their bet when doubling down. However, Lord Isilid can draw more than one more card, and if there are not enough gold coins, the additional bet will be waived.”

But, it's strange.

Matou Ike already has 18 points.

Doubling down is the act of drawing another card and doubling the bet amount.

Most of the cards that Matou Ike can draw will allow him to exceed 21 points and then lose (overdraw).

In fact, the dealer was also momentarily confused, which is why he slid the new card to Matou Ike's side.

That card was the 9 of spades.

Bust.

Ah... such sighs came from all around.

Melvin was suspended from trading, totaling 17 points.

Isilid drew another card at 13, getting the 8 of hearts and reaching 21.

Finally, the dealer had two cards totaling 17 points.

"Thank you, then."

Isilid politely stole 10 lion coins from the betting area of ​​Matou Pond—equivalent to 100 gold coins.

In addition to the 5 hawk coins he had bet on in the regular betting game, Matouike also lost them.

Such a huge gap makes it very difficult to turn things around.

In fact, after playing just a few more games, Isilid had more than 500 gold coins.

"500 gold coins have been confirmed. Lord Isilid will be invited to the third game."

Isilid, who had stood up from his seat, waved in this direction and was then led away by the dealer.

Having seen all of this.

Melvin shook his head and said:

"I can't believe you did that, Matou..."

Chapter 474 Deliberate

"Why do you say that, Melvin?" Matou Ike said calmly, his gaze fixed on the table.

Melvin didn't answer immediately, but instead looked him up and down with his smiling eyes.

He said it after a second or two:

"In that last round, Isilid should have lost, right?"

This is true.

If Matou Ike hadn't strangely requested a card at the end, Isilid would have already lost.

Even if he doesn't make a move, Isilid will still lose to the dealer in the final points contest.

But Matouchi did not do that.

Melvin tapped the table and said slowly:

"However, you even did the acrobatic thing of first going Greedy and then doubling down, and then inexplicably pulled out that card. The very card that symbolizes self-destruction."

"It's just asking him to be the first to leave," Matou Ike replied casually, flipping a gold coin between his fingers, his expression nonchalant.

"With three people, the flow of luck is too stable."

Matou Ike's voice was calm, yet carried a hint of coldness. He slowly swept his gaze across the chips on the table, as if weighing some kind of balance.

"I've tried everything, but no matter what I do, you two will advance before me. Although, if the victory condition were 1000, I might have a better chance."

Matou Ike glanced outside the gambling table.

Although they are not visible, there should be other people in the second game—reportedly, the sorcerer Azel is participating.

There were also some unnamed individuals, but based on Matou Ike and Medea's investigation, it was not believed that they would be able to pass smoothly.

"However, perhaps this is for the best."

He smiled slightly, his tone carrying a hint of ambiguous ease, "I wonder how many gold coins the other participants will get. Also, Ye Sizhen doesn't seem to have arrived yet. Maybe I'll let you and Isilid both advance first, and then I'll get another 500 gold coins, which might help us break through to the second game."

He paused, a playful glint in his eyes, as if he were contemplating the fates of the others in this game.

"Perhaps that would be more advantageous for the final victory of the Fim ship banquet."

Melvin looked somewhat bewildered. He tried to glean some clues from Matou Ike's tone, but remained confused.

"However, as a friend of a friend, it is unacceptable to let you win."

Matou Ike's eyes suddenly sharpened, and his tone lost all its ease.

Melvin's breathing became slightly erratic.

"You...you're really something..."

Melvin wore an expression that was hard to tell whether he was crying or laughing.

Matou Ike simply smiled slightly, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

He didn't say another word, but simply reached out and picked up the gold coins on the table, his fingers deftly turning the metal discs, as if making a decision or preparing for the final curtain call.

"Let's put a period to this, Melvin Weinz."

.........

"...God, hahahaha."

Bai Ruolong's laughter was somewhat bitter, as if she had heard some absurd joke.

Despite it being summer in Monaco, the air conditioning in the cabin was as cold as ice, sending chills down one's spine.

He shrugged and continued to confront Van Fem, a faint smile on his face.

"That's really impressive. There must be more to come, right? Can I hear more?"

"Of course."

Van Fem nodded deeply, his tone filled with a serious affirmation.

Beside her, Luvia stood to one side, her blonde hair shimmering in the dim light, her gaze calmly observing everything, as if she were already used to this situation.

In the dimly lit cabin, the Mafia members lay sprawled on the floor, like gruesome works of art. Their postures were distorted, their bodies stained with blood, yet no one dared to make a move.

"That's probably the feeling."

Van Fem removed the white silk hat, gently brushed away the accumulated dust, and then put it back on with elegant composure. However, his expression was more serious than ever, and he announced in a low voice:

"From this moment on, I will ask the gods questions."

He took out a handkerchief from his chest. The handkerchief, which had previously transformed into five doves, was now transformed by Van Fem into a three-dimensional ocean map—a map of the Aegean Sea, with vivid and complex colors.

“From Monaco, heading east, there is an island in the Aegean Sea called Samothrace.”

Van Fem's voice carried a hint of contemplation, as if tracing the threads of history: "Although the island is not large, its mountains are extremely high, with elevations exceeding 1,400 meters. In the Iliad, Poseidon overlooked the Trojan War from the summit of Mount Saos on this island."

He paused, his gaze carrying a hint of contemplation:

"The most well-known one is probably the Samothrace goddess of victory that was excavated from this island."

The Winged Victory of Samothrace—that statue has almost become a symbol of ancient Greek art.

Time has eroded her face and arms, but the image of her single wing soaring high still inspires the imagination and admiration of countless people, and is regarded as the essence of beauty.

However, Van Fim did not stop at the aesthetic value of the statue; his tone gradually became more serious as he turned to talk about the deeper history of the island.

“However, in ancient Greece, the island’s reputation was not solely due to this statue.” He paused. “It was more famous as the ‘island of mystical beliefs’.”

As a sacred place, the island attracts believers to worship and participate in mysterious rituals and trials in order to access its sacred realm.

Many people travel long distances to reach this place because of their faith and passion.

And right here, the wheels of history, through a chance encounter, quietly changed the fate of the entire world.

"On this island, the encounter between a prince and a princess greatly changed the course of the world."

A profound look flashed in Van Fem's eyes, as if that history was already etched into his heart.