Chapter 139: Opening Round
[Lower Stands – Betting Pool Central]
Victor Arkwright adjusted his slightly-too-large sunglasses, scanning the frantic crowd placing bets via handheld crystal slates linked to his discreet network.
Business was booming. The odds on Michael Wilson winning the whole tournament were surprisingly high, fueled by whispers of his Labyrinth performance, but the smart money was still pouring onto Eric and Leon.
"Keep the lines moving!" Victor barked at one of his hastily recruited runners, a nervous-looking commerce student.
"Odds on Lionheart vs. Stromfang in the semis are 3-to-1! William vs. Wilson final is paying out 5-to-1!"
He grinned, rubbing his hands together. Boss is gonna love this. We're gonna clean up.
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[Arena ]
The early matches were, as Denish William predicted, largely predictable. Higher seeds dispatched lower seeds with brutal efficiency.
