Dark Side Casino, Land of Madness

Yamagata Fuji.

Shi Tiexin had heard of this man.

After all, when he had been making his way through Tokyo's underworld, he had learned more or less about the big figures from every side. Rumor had it that this man was arrogant and conceited, yet addicted to gambling as if his life depended on it. His whereabouts were elusive and mysterious, and he deeply understood the essentials of survival and growth among the dark forces. But if he had a weakness, it was gambling.

And when it came to gambling, this humble one happened to wish for some instruction.

Leaving Youyou's home, Shi Tiexin rushed without stopping to Yamagata Fuji's Dark Side Casino, the Yamagata House.

In present-day Tokyo, there were gambling dens of every size. There was no need for them to hide in the shadows, making the term "Dark Side" seem meaningless. But Yamagata Fuji's establishment was different.

It was dark because it played big enough, and black enough.

Anything could be wagered.

Money could be wagered. Once the money was gone, one could wager wives and daughters, hands and feet, organs, conditions, demands—even lives.

Here, one could gain everything through gambling, or lose everything through gambling.

And so long as a wager had truly been decided at the tables, the casino would oversee—and even forcibly enforce—the outcome. That made this place a fine spot for settling grudges as well.

From the side, it also showed just how powerful this Dark Side Casino was.

The moment Shi Tiexin stepped through the casino doors, his identity was recognized.

The casino manager came over alone to greet him. "Black Sovereign, your arrival graces us. We failed to welcome you from afar. May I ask what brings you here today?"

"I like gambling. I came to play a few hands today,