Ancient castle, banquet hall.
It was still quiet here. Aside from the occasional murmurs of conversation, everyone's attention seemed focused on the chessboard... or rather, on the positions and distances of the Servant cards within the board.
There was also the sound of the dice striking the chessboard whenever someone rolled an Action Die... It was almost magical, making people constantly wish they could keep rolling.
It made people wish they could keep rolling forever, without having to wait for the next round.
The ancient castle's bells suddenly rang out, disturbing the peace. The castle's master, Mr. Vali, smiled faintly and said, "I didn't expect time to pass so quickly. It's already twelve o'clock."
Midnight.
Butler Raser seemed especially sensitive to the time. As soon as Mr. Vali finished speaking, he looked directly at Chef Nelson and instructed him, "Nelson, please prepare some food. It's time for lunch."
"I suppose it is." Chef Nelson nodded without the slightest hesitation.
How should one put it...? Although he was still participating in the game, he had long since handed his turn over to Maid Miss, the Master captain. Therefore, his temporary departure would have no effect on the game that followed.
At most, Doctor Gels, his Servant, would be unable to immediately learn what was happening in the banquet hall.
"Please wait a moment, everyone. I'll have a delicious meal served to you shortly." Chef Nelson looked at everyone courteously.
Miss Gong Linna, however, looked toward the Crops in Mr. Vali's private little farm—the prize for winning this game—and smiled. "I didn't expect this game to take so long... That was truly beyond my expectations."
"If it's interesting enough, I can keep playing forever." Mr. Vali smiled faintly. "Keep enjoying myself, and add a little color to this dull life."
Miss Gong