1 whole year later. Greg got a message from someone who wants to talk with him in a café. He is waiting there when he, who wrote the message, finally arrives, and sits in front of Greg.
Greg: So it was you, Zairen.
Zairen: Yeah, long time no see, right?
Greg: Even in the show we have barely seen each other, but yeah.
Zairen: So, how is it that Adam is not here?
Greg: Why? You messaged me, and you didn't even mention it. He has no reason to be here.
Zairen: Yeah, I know. Just noticed.
Greg: Okay, you should start talking. Why did you want to meet up?
Zairen: Right... Well, how do I put it...
Greg: I know. You need money. That you didn't get from Todor despite the contract you made with him.
Zairen: Well.. Yeah, that is it.
Greg: You know he is already declared dead, right? That's why he cannot give you the money. Also, why is it now you want to talk about it?
Zairen: The contract had a time limit for Todor to give me the money, which was 1 year.
Greg: I see. It doesn't matter because he is declared dead. That means that even if he is alive, he does not need to give you the money.
Zairen: I know, it's just a lot of money, and I thought you could help maybe...
Greg: You really want that huh?
Greg stands up and leaves the café, leaving Zairen alone.
Zairen (There is really nothing to be done?)
A minute or two passes, when Greg knocks outside from the café to Zairen. He glances up and sees Greg signing him to go out.
As they are walking through the streets.
Greg: You messaged me specifically because you see me intelligent enough to solve your problem?
Zairen: N- No! Of course not!
Greg: I can see you, you are lying.
Zairen: ...
Greg: I keep thinking about what happened as well. Sometimes it keeps me awake at night.
Zairen: What is that? It's something about Big Win Chance Game as well then, right?
Greg: Do you know anything about Bandeer? Tell me.
Zairen: What? I mean, he is a gambler, a pretty good one.
Greg: I'm not asking for some basic knowledge. Do you know why he was in the show? Because I'm sure it's not because of the money.
Zairen: I don't know... Maybe because of the love of the game?
Greg: That's not the reason.
Zairen: Why do you think that? Why are you so sure?
Greg: Bandeer plays because he loves to mess and outplay desperate and dumb gamblers. He is not used to actually trying to outsmart other smart opponents. Why would he start exactly with the biggest show and challenge right away, even if he wanted to try it?
Zairen: I guess... That kinda makes sense but I don't think that proves anything though.
Greg: I just have a feeling he wouldn't normally join the show.
Greg (If Todor really said that to me for a reason, and Bandeer was actually not there because of money, or to play, then what else?)
Zairen: Why is it even important?
Greg: Because... I think there is another way in... Another way to participate in the Big Win Chance Game.
Zairen: Huh?! No! One is only allowed to be a participant once! You cannot rejoin in the next!
Greg: I need to talk with Oli, as soon as possible! Do you know anything about him?
Zairen: Hey! Don't change the topic so quickly! Though, as I heard, Oli and Bandeer became good gambling friends since then.
Greg: I see. That's perfect, actually. Where are they?
Zairen: In Referee No.1's casino. I mean probably, they are spending a lot of time there.
Greg: Oh, he has a casino? What is his real name by the way?
Zairen: I don't know.
Greg: I see. Not that as if it would be important anyway.
Zairen: No...
Greg: Hm? No what?
Zairen: What I wanted to say... No one knows his name. No one knows who he is... He keeps wearing that mask, always.
A few seconds of silence.
Greg: So what are we waiting for? Lead the way.
About a full hour later, they arrive at the casino. Inside, Greg spots Bandeer and Oli.
Greg: Stay away Zairen. I think it's better, and enough if only I meet with them.
Zairen: Hey! But don't forget I am the one who brought you here!
Greg: No need to worry. I'm not forgetting that.
Walks up to them, places his hands on their shoulders.
Greg: We need to talk.
A few minutes later, they are near a corner, talking.
Bandeer: So what do you want? We were in the middle of stealing from idiots through gambling.
Greg: You two seem like surprisingly good friends.
Oli: We did, but now say, why are you here? It's about Big Win Chance Game?
Greg: Yes. Specifically, I wanted to ask Bandeer about something.
Bandeer: Make it quick then.
Greg: Why did you participate in the show? I doubt it's because of money or to just play games for fun.
Bandeer: ... Kukuku... Yeah, you are right about that one.
Greg: So why, then?
Bandeer: I don't know if I'm allowed to tell. But now that I think about it, they didn't say I mustn't tell anyone.
Greg: So?
Bandeer: Remember that illegal russian roulette game I won about half a year before the show started?
Greg: Oh, yeah. Does it have to do something about it?
Bandeer: Oh, totally. I have never told anyone who the referee for that game was. It was... Referee No.1
Greg: Really?!
Bandeer: Yeah, and not just that. After I won, he gave me a free pass ticket to join the next season of the show.
Greg: So! So it's possible to join in without the online test participation!
Bandeer: Kukuku! Don't tell me. You want to join the next season as well?
Greg: I have been thinking a lot. About that day.
Bandeer: Are you talking about the Time Poker game?
Greg: Then, he whispered something to me. Something that makes me sure I have to do something. Maybe I really need to join in the next season.
Bandeer: Unfortunately, the seventh rule of the entire show is "7. One person can only be a participant in one season." You know what that means?
Greg: You are probably right... It shouldn't matter how my joining would happen, it's getting limited. Every rule is always taken seriously, word to word. That means even if I would get an invitation I couldn't join...
Bandeer: Only that scenario makes sense.