Chapter 121
It was my first time going to a casino, the atmosphere enveloped me like a whirlwind—bright lights flashed, no clocks, no mirror, and the sound of spinning slot machines filled the cavernous space. The air buzzed with excitement, a mosaic of voices in various languages darting back and forth.
’What should I do? Do I just pay with cash here?’
I took a moment to gather my thoughts, feeling slightly overwhelmed by the vibrant chaos around me. Just then, I noticed a tall foreign man approach with a broad smile, his eyes glimmering with mischief.
"Are you new here, dollique?" he asked, leaning a little too close for comfort.
I nearly raised an eyebrow at his choice of words. He was speaking Aeonian but the last term he used was distinctly Eldorian... Does he really think I don’t know their language?
"Ahh yes, I just want to ask if I need to pay cash to pl—" I started, but he cut me off with a loud, hearty laugh.
"Oh dollique, I like how dewwhim you are," he said, a teasing tone coloring his voice. "If you want you can come to my table so I could show you how to play-"
It’s useless to talk to him, so I walked away. I was looking for help, not a date, so I decided to approach one of the dealers standing at a nearby table instead. After gaining some useful information about the various games and rules, I finally made my way toward the cashier.
Reaching the counter, I revealed my sleek VIP black ATM card, ready to exchange my funds. "Can I exchange 10 million Glacium?"
"Can I get your ID?" the cashier asked, glancing up at me.
I felt a slight twinge of annoyance when I recognized him. ’What’s Thorne doing here again? The last time I saw him was a disaster.’ He had a bright smile plastered across his face.