The instant the dice cup was smashed open,
whether it was the Straw Hat Crew, Tesoro and his subordinates, or all the distinguished guests in the VIP section,
everyone held their breath.
And the even-numbered result undoubtedly seemed to declare the outcome of this century-defining gamble:
the final victors were the Straw Hat Crew and Tesoro!!!
Nami and Usopp high-fived in celebration, Chopper jumped up happily, and everyone was immensely excited.
Tesoro's pupils constricted slightly as well.
His already turbulent heart pounded even harder, and his breathing grew more rapid.
So... what wish should he make?
He lacked nothing at present. Should he demand the status of a Celestial Dragon? Or immense power?
Or perhaps ask for a future for his child...
For a moment, Tesoro's mind was in turmoil.
But clearly, the former held a more immediate and powerful appeal.
Yet while they were celebrating, Austin merely drank his water with a calm expression.
"I say, you lot..."
"Are you so sure you've won?"
The corner of Austin's lips curled up, and he found it rather amusing.
Popping champagne at halftime had never ended well throughout history.
"What?! Uncle Austin, are you going back on your word?!!!"
Hearing that, King Luffy gritted his teeth and shouted.
"No, no, no..."
Austin drained the sweet drink from his cup and revealed a teasing smile.
"I, for one, hate people who ruin the rules while a game is still underway..."
As his power and status had risen,
Austin had long disdained using force to renege after a game or wager had ended.
For someone like him, that would be far too inelegant.
He only dealt with those who refused to follow the rules of the game.
"Why don't you take a good look and see whether you really won?"
Austin crossed his