before he was crowned king

"That man is very suspicious! He is dressed in rags, and his body is dirty and smelly, but he can pay the price of a queen's coin casually. There is no doubt that he is definitely a wandering robber pickpocket, or a vicious murderer. Not long after the man left, the old woman found the guards patrolling the road and led them back to her hotel in a hurry.

Who would have thought that as soon as he entered the door, a blond man with extraordinary appearance and dazzling blond hair walked up to him.

His back was straight and his chin was raised slightly. Although he was not wearing luxurious and expensive clothes, the elegance and luxury in his gestures still surprised the guards who came in.

Although they didn't know why such a person appeared in Mrs. Jones's small hotel, the guards believed that the man in front of them was definitely a nobleman of considerable status.

"May the God of Light bless you." The guard pulled the old woman aside to make way for her.

The man nodded slightly without saying anything, and then left the hotel without looking sideways.

After the man left for a long time, few people in the hotel dared to speak.

"Mrs. Jones, how can you neglect a nobleman like this? Fortunately, the other party is not as knowledgeable as you." A guard was still a little frightened, "Why didn't you explain to us in advance? If you accidentally bumped into the other party just now, would you still want to continue?" Run this small hotel?!"

Facing the guard's questioning, Mrs. Jones was a little dazed.

Except for the tramp before, she didn't remember receiving such a distinguished guest at all.

The afternoon in the capital city is full of leisurely and leisurely atmosphere, especially when you come to the bustling Syndra Street, the lazy and intoxicating smell of alcohol is blowing towards your face with a slightly drunk wind, almost every few steps, there will be a family A tavern with a signboard.

There are thousands of neatly trimmed "square trees" standing on both sides of the street. They have a tall and unified posture, and the low branches have been cut off. They look very much like the rolling door cabinets in the homes of nobles.

The men smoked cigarettes, drank red wine, and chatted.The women dressed up and drove to the next feast in a carriage.

It is said that most people who pass the time on this street don't have to worry about their future livelihood.One out of every 100 of them is a distinguished nobleman.

He was born with most of the empire's resources, and the only thing he had to think about when he woke up every day was to find ways to spend money to find more fun.

In order to meet the entertainment requirements of these people, the largest casino in the Sanvia Empire was conceived on this Syndra Street.

"I didn't expect you to still be a pleasure-loving person." Heller squinted his eyes, looking at the rather artistic limestone building in front of him, the gold-plated gate symbolizing wealth, shining golden in the sun, forcing back the lack of confidence Pseudo-rich people.

"However, do human beings like to open casinos next to churches now?" Herrell showed a smirk, and said mercilessly, "You must know that in the eyes of those believers, gambling is a means for demons to devour souls. It is so grandiose. , aren’t you afraid to piss off the God of Light you admire?”

"The Holy See refuses gamblers to enter, but casinos are legal in Santa Via," Sheen said.

"Oh? The imperial power and the divine power are fighting over money?" Herrell laughed.

"As long as the power is in the hands of different people, there will always be confrontation." Sean said lightly, "Santa Via casinos, large and small, can provide nearly a quarter of the total tax revenue for the royal family every year. If they are banned, this huge The Bright Holy See can't offer compensation for the loss."

"Tsk tsk, human beings are really realistic enough." Heller asked, "Are you planning to go in and play a game?"

"Well, this is where gold coins flow the fastest."

"Understood, you want to go in and launder the black money." Herrell nodded, "But what if you are unlucky and lose it all?"

"I generally don't participate in gambling games that rely solely on luck." Sean said lightly.

The man in a black dress with shiny hair respectfully pushed open the door in front of Sean. Unlike those noisy casinos in the countryside, when he came to such a place with different identities, every step he had to take was step-by-step.

"Here are your chips." The graceful woman handed four red chips to Sean with both hands, "For guests with more than [-] gold coins, we will prepare a special lounge for you. This is your mask."

"Thank you." Sean took half of the golden mask and put it on his face, and was guided by the waiter to his private room.

Sitting on the soft sofa, the waiter delivered a brochure made of bronzing parchment to Sean's hands, with nearly a hundred entertainment items printed on it, as well as various beverage services.

"I want to play a game of chess." Sean closed the booklet.

"Wait a minute, I'll check the existing chess game for you." The waiter was stunned for a moment. There are not many people playing chess in the casino. Much faster and more exciting entertainment than playing chess.

After a while, the waiter returned to the room.

"Sorry, sir, there is only one unopened chess game here. It's a pity that the chip difference between the two of you is too large, you..." The waiter's words hinted that Sean's intention to increase the price was very obvious.

It seemed that the other chess player had more chips than Shane.

It's a pity that Sean can't increase the price, and all his net worth has been turned into these four small round cards.

Just about to re-select the project, at this moment, there was a knock on the door of Sean's room.

The waiter walked out, and after a few words with the people outside, he returned to the room.

"Sir, the chess game is ready for you. Please move to your living room." The waiter said.

"Aren't my chips enough?" Sean asked.

"That's enough," said the waiter. "The chess player next door said he would give you six chips, so your chips are now ten."

Shane was slightly taken aback.

"This is provoking you! It seems that he is very confident that he will win all your money!" Herrera said with excitement, "Hurry up and use your smart brain to win the money."

"Sorry, I don't need his chips, and I'm not going to play chess anymore." As soon as the words fell, Sean directly refused to the waiter indifferently.

The other party's behavior made him a little displeased.

"I'm afraid that's not possible, sir." The waiter looked embarrassed, "I'd better ask you to go there."

Sean was silent for a moment, such a forced request is rare.

It seems that the identity of the arrogant chess player is not simple.

Sean had no other choices right now, and he walked towards the mysterious living room accompanied by several waiters.

There is a special chess card in your living room.

This piece of chess is the only thing in common with the room next door, that is to say, the two play chess through the wall, and they cannot see each other's faces during the game.

When Sean actually sat in front of the chessboard, he realized that the person opposite was already waiting for him.

"Ten seconds in one hand. Do you mind playing black?" A man's voice came from the other side of the wall.

"I don't mind going back," Sean said.

The man next door smiled slightly, moved his chess piece, and directly attacked Xien's central guard.

The hourglass for timekeeping began to flip.

"The opponent is hitting very hard! You should fight back quickly!" Herrell urged.

Being preempted by the white side, the black side's chess board is very passive. Except for the appropriate return and several times of winning the initiative, Sean is basically accepting sacrifices.

"Are you serious about playing? Just now, the imperial guards were able to save it!" Seeing Heizi being suppressed and beaten by Baizi, Helaier was very unhappy.

Sean did not change his move strategy because of this, strictly guarding the camp, and mainly retreating to White's attack.

Both of them move very quickly, and the small hourglass of the countdown often needs to be reset before halfway through.

Under such a fast game, it didn't take long for Black's pieces to basically lose their freedom of movement.

"Okay, the few gold coins we have left will be handed back now." Helle said angrily.

The hourglass turned over again. At this moment, the corner of Sean's mouth suddenly raised slightly, and he moved his chariot.

This is an extremely rare killing move, threatening the Bishop Bai and the imperial guards at the same time.

The hourglass keeps turning.

Sean could sense the slight hesitation in the action on the other side.

Did you find something was wrong?

But so what, the situation has been settled, and what he left to the other party is the only choice.

White has no choice but to withdraw the queen.

Black goes to the top bishop.

White can only retreat the chariot.

Black removes the bishop.

White can only get on top of the chariot.

……

"It seems to be a draw." After three times, Sean said lightly.

"Yes." The other party's tone was a little emotional, "I really have the ability, but you forced me to make peace."

Because there is no winner in this game, according to regulations, the casino will take [-]% of the chips from both parties as a commission fee.

It can be said that this is a chess game with no winners.

"It's true that if you don't take the money, why bother with the money." Heleer said quietly, with a resentful voice.

"What do you want to eat when you go back later?"

"It has to be a custard pie! I want two."

"it is good."

After sending Sean out of the casino, the waiter turned back, opened the next room, faced the silver-haired man who was still sitting on the chair, knelt down slowly, and presented six round chips tremblingly.

"What is this?" The man raised his eyebrows and asked, tapping his fingertips on his chin.

"It was left by the guest just now, saying that it was a little bit of my own kindness, and helped you pay off the commission fee for the round just now."

The silver-haired man froze for a moment, then suddenly laughed out loud.

"What an arrogant person. I gave him the bargaining chip, but he returned it to me without making a sound. Is this rejecting my reward?"

"Your Highness." The waiter was startled, and quickly fell down on the ground, "I'll let them stop that rude person."

"No," the man shook his head, with a playful expression, "I prefer them to submit to me rather than tame. Forget it, as long as we are in this capital, there is always a chance to see you again."

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