Ace shrugged and said casually, "Gold City is famous for making people rich overnight. Since we're already here, wouldn't it be a wasted trip if we didn't gamble a little? Come on, let's play dice."
Similar to the giant dice game reserved for VIPs in Gran Tesoro, this version used ordinary small dice. After the dealer shook them in a dice cup, the players bet on odd or even. Once everyone had placed their bets, the cup was lifted. This casino kept the stakes fairly low, and winners received twice their wagers.
Once the dealer had rolled the dice, the people gathered around began placing their bets.
Ace rubbed his chin, staring at the dice cup covering the dice. He was just about to bet when Enel scoffed beside him. "Tch, boring. With a childish game like this, I, the Thunder God, could bankrupt this casino."
Enel's remark drew fierce objections from the other gamblers.
"Arrogant bastard. If you're so capable, go ahead and bankrupt the place."
"Exactly. It's easy to talk big when you've got nothing at stake. Young people these days will say anything."
"He obviously just landed here to have some fun. He knows nothing, yet he's showing off. Who's he trying to impress?"
"Hey, doesn't this arrogant brat look familiar?"
"Oh, please. A brat like him clearly hasn't had reality knock any sense into him. You won't get anything out of sucking up to him."
The crowd's skeptical voices grew louder and louder.
Enel had never been patient. The more he heard, the angrier he became.
"What's all the noise about? You ignorant ants. Fine, let the Thunder God teach you the meaning of stupidity!"
"Enel," Ace said, unsure whether to laugh or cry, "there's no need to take them so seriously."
"What's it got to