The oak Door of the casino closed behind him, and the salty sea breeze blew in his face. Luo En took a deep breath, trying to dispel the lingering tobacco smell in his nostrils.
"It's still a bit too flashy…" Feeling the biting sea wind, Luo En gradually recovered from the excitement of winning money.
Thinking of the card game just now, Luo En smiled helplessly. Luck was truly unpredictable. He had almost resigned himself to fate, planning to leave after losing some money, but who would have thought such a turn of events would occur at the very end?
The man with the yellowish-brown eyebrows had been smug when he threw out the bomb, but his expression crumbled into one of defeat with a terrible hand. Luo En unconsciously curved his lips, his thumb rubbing the fifty-pound notes newly acquired in his pocket.
'There are quite a few people in the casino. As an outsider, it's hard to guarantee I won't be targeted. Dozens of pounds isn't a huge amount, but it's not small either; for a laborer of this era, it could be considered a fortune.
And it's uncertain if that man just now will have other ideas. He might have to follow the rules in the casino, but with that unwilling-to-lose look, it's hard to say what he'll do once outside the casino.'
In the nearshore where pirates ran rampant, an outsider flaunting dozens of pounds was no different from holding up a target for others to rob.
This place was not suitable for a long stay; he needed to quickly return to the ship… Having made up his mind, Luo En quickened his pace, heading towards the dock.
"Meow~"
Lachi suddenly squirmed restlessly in his satchel, her claws gently scratching his abdomen through the fabric.
"Lachi, you sensed it too?" Luo En asked in a low voice, his fingers subconsciously caressing the satchel.
Lachi didn't respond but suddenly darted out of the satchel. Her orange figure flashed in the moonlight, lightly leaping onto the eaves of a nearby tavern, and in the blink of an eye, disappeared into the Darkness.
Sigh, it can't be that unlucky, someone really came to ambush me, right…
The hairs on the back of Luo En's neck stood on end. He quickened his steps Quietly, turning into a narrow alleyway.
His shoes made a deep sound as they stepped on the damp road, but beyond that sound, about a dozen paces behind, there was another set of footsteps.
He deliberately made several turns, weaving back and forth through a few small alleys, but the footsteps consistently followed behind him.
Luo En suddenly turned at a corner of an alley and spoke in a low voice: "You've been following for so long, aren't you going to show yourself?"
A light chuckle came from the Darkness. Danitz, draped in a black cloak, slowly ambled out, his yellowish-brown eyebrows remarkably distinct.
"Good awareness." He grinned, "As expected of someone who can win several rounds against me."
Luo En slightly turned his body, his right hand subtly moving closer to his waist. The opponent's spirituality gave him a strange sense of oppression.
Could it be a Beyonder?
He revealed a business-like smile and said:
"Friend, winning and losing in cards is normal. I just had a bit more luck today."
"You wouldn't specially track me just because I won dozens of pounds from you, would you?"
"Don't be nervous." Sensing Luo En's wariness, Danitz raised his hands, indicating he had no weapon, "I just want to gamble one more round."
One more round? Is this guy's gambling addiction that strong, or is it just pure competitive spirit at play… Luo En frowned slightly, scrutinizing the other party.
A faint "click" sound came from the eaves, and Lachi's tail was faintly visible in the moonlight.
Most likely a Beyonder, it's better to stall for now… Luo En narrowed his eyes: "What if I say I don't want to play?"
Danitz's smile froze for a moment: "That would be a shame. After all, the public security around here isn't very good, and outsiders can easily… have accidents."
Threatening me… Uh… it doesn't feel like it. Even if he's a Beyonder, he shouldn't be so powerful that I can't deal with him at all.
Just a test?
Luo En stared at the other party for a few seconds, then showed an expression of resignation: "Alright, you win."
"Let's play one more round."
"But this time, no cards. How about a coin toss?"
To play cards, he would have to go back to the previous casino or find another place, and being unfamiliar with the area, he couldn't just follow the other party.
It was better to settle the gamble right here.
He pulled a coin from his pocket, which gleamed coldly in the moonlight, "Here, you toss it. We'll decide the winner in one round."
Danitz was clearly taken aback: "That simple?"
"The simpler the game, the more it tests luck. What, are you scared?" Luo En mimicked Danitz's previous tone.
"Just kidding." Danitz snatched the coin, his thumb rubbing the king's head on it, "What are we betting?"
"What do you want to bet?" Luo En said unhurriedly.
"I want to know how you won at the card table earlier." Danitz stared into Luo En's eyes.
How he won? How else could he have won? The first few rounds of high-low were based on luck, and the last round of fighting evil was based on your foolishness.
Luo En sighed: "Let's just bet gold pounds."
"If you win, I'll return the 50 pounds I just won from you."
"If I win, we'll pretend we never met, how about that?"
Danitz showed an "as expected" expression. In his opinion, this young man was just a rookie who relied on petty tricks to get by in casinos.
However, even so, he was a self-aware rookie, with the potential to be a subordinate.
Danitz nodded slightly and chuckled: "I appreciate your attitude."
He tossed the coin high, the metal tracing a shining arc in the air.
"Heads!" he shouted.
Luo En didn't speak, merely shook his head slightly.
"Tails."
The coin spun in the puddle, finally revealing the tails-up pattern.
Luo En nodded slightly… With the spiritual intuition of a Robot, guessing a coin toss was simply effortless.
"Alright, sir, as I just said, we haven't met today. Goodbye."
With that, Luo En walked in the opposite direction, not wanting to stay for a moment longer.
"Wait!" Danitz stopped him.
"Your personality fits my aesthetic very well. Are you interested in joining us?"
"Join you?" Luo En paused. This development was completely unexpected.
"That's right. From your appearance, you must be here to make a living at sea, right? As an outsider, it's very difficult for you to make a name for yourself." Danitz walked closer, flipping the coin, "A rookie without a background, even the prostitutes at the port would dare to extort you."
He suddenly lowered his voice:
"But as long as you join us, you won't have to worry about these issues at all."
"So, your background is very solid?" Luo En suddenly became interested, showing a very intrigued expression.
After all, he had originally come to the sea to seek opportunities.
"Of course." Danitz was very pleased with Luo En's reaction and continued with a smile:
"Since you've come to the sea, you must dream of treasure. We are a group of companions who have gathered to find treasure."
"Are you adventurers or Bounty Hunters?" Listening to Dani's description, Luo En first thought of these two professions.
"No, to be frank, we are a group of pirates…"
Pirates? The kind with bounties… Luo En's expression towards Danitz suddenly changed.
Just as Danitz was speaking eloquently, on the eaves behind him, Lachi reined in her killing intent, her amber pupils contracting into thin slits in the Darkness.