The gambling setup took far longer than expected,
Even several drops of golden sweat seeped from the Duke's forehead, fell onto the floor of the Ancient Castle, and turned into real gold, which was collected by several palms hidden in the darkness.
More than an hour passed before the Duke finally opened his eyes again.
He even exhaled a cloud of mist containing powdered gems from sheer exhaustion, yet his chubby, greasy cheeks squeezed into a satisfied, even slightly excited smile.
"Such an interesting memory. Very few memories have required so much of my energy to construct a gambling game. This game is relatively speaking 'medium to large scale,' and it may take quite a long time.
"But you can rest assured. Your body will not suffer any erosion from the Old World during the gambling.
"This game belongs to the 'role-playing' type. You will need to clarify your own identity during the game and complete the corresponding requirements.
"The gambling rules will be provided after you enter the game. You may also need to actively search for the relevant rules and requirements. There is a great deal of freedom.
"If you're ready, enter from here."
The Duke stroked his enormous belly, then grabbed the two rolls of fat on his abdomen and pulled them apart.
What appeared was not a navel, but a gilded circular passage—the entrance to the gambling game.
Just as Yi Chen took a deep breath and prepared to enter, Lorien's voice came from behind him. "Can you add me?"
Yi Chen did not respond immediately. He had his own concerns.
The Duke, however, was interested in Moon Scar joining and took the initiative to explain:
"If you participate as a team, I'll adjust the difficulty appropriately rather than simply doubling it.
"Moreover, for a medium-to-large-scale