605,

Cyclone has 500 gold coins.

"Phew..."

Grey, who uttered these words, has 10 gold coins.

Cyclone saw that Grey was playing a few rounds, so Grey's 10 gold coins were retained through wins and losses.

"My dear sister!!! Just lend me one more, not much! Just one coin is enough!!"

On the other side, Onigashima, kneeling on the ground and shaking Marcina's right foot, was pleading desperately.

"..."

In the gambling world, where there are winners, there are naturally losers, and Cyclone was used to it.

"Lend me one more! I will definitely win back the hundred gold coins I lost!!!"

"..."

In an instant, Cyclone broke out in a cold sweat.

Onigashima is a vampire hunter, and initially Cyclone thought he had some special skills, like being able to hear the number of dice in a bowl with his ears, which is why he confidently played dice with him.

But apparently, Cyclone was wrong. Onigashima not only had zero gambling skills, but he was also a gambling addict, a gambler who didn't mind losing a hundred gold coins.

Getting addicted to gambling will only harm oneself.

It's important to keep a clear mind in order to enjoy oneself and protect oneself.

Marcina kicked Onigashima away, and Cyclone emerged as the big winner of the night.

By repaying Onigashima's debt, Marcina received three hundred gold coins.

"Profit multiplied by ten~"

Satisfied, Marcina placed the three hundred gold coins on her head and covered them with a magic hat.

"If it's not interest, it should be more..."

Grey's indifferent remark caused Onigashima's status to plummet.

"I-I was wrong..."

It was because of Cyclone's gold coins that Onigashima didn't have to pledge his large sword; to some extent, Cyclone became his benefactor.

As the night passed, a new day dawned.

The kings had settled in various places in Kakarl.

There were over forty days left until the Great Dragon's festival ended.

And within these over forty days, one day, the Great Dragon would descend.

But just as Cyclone was about to start investigating the arrival of the Great Dragon, a message reached Cyclone's ears.

"Let's meet, Cyclone Theodore."

It was none other than the King of Twilight.

Seated on her tiny throne in Kakarl, she had a wicked grin on her face.

"He's also considered our ally, so go meet him."

And so, a new crisis had already arrived.

However...

"No! No no no! I refuse!!"

The whole crowd fell silent, even the King of Kakarl showed a displeased expression.

But Cyclone was so straightforward, leaving no room for doubt, not giving the other party a chance, and firmly stating his answer.

"I will never meet him!"

Even an imbecile would know it's a dead end to ask Cyclone to agree.

How could Cyclone consent?

Furthermore, Cyclone had already severed ties with his family, his wife had left, and he was being protected by the Leader and the Four Saints.

There was nothing he lacked now, except for the time and place for the Great Dragon's arrival.

For Cyclone to meet the King of Twilight would not only be useless for his own goals, but he might not return once he leaves.

In addition to refusing, Cyclone took ten steps back.

"I won't go even if I die!"

Although it was the King of Kakarl's command, Cyclone was not a follower of the faith; it was merely a transaction based on mutual interests.

Even if the King of Kakarl said it herself, Cyclone had enough reasons to refuse.

At that moment, Marcina stepped forward.

The strongest presence here, and also the most whimsical.

"I'll go too!! Let's go together~"

With a cute phrase, Cyclone had no choice but to comply.

At this moment, Marcina was the only one willing to stand up to protect Cyclone.

If Cyclone offended her, or if she grew even slightly resentful towards him, both Sophiel and the King of Kakarl might come after him with a sword.

It's uncertain what Marcina was thinking, but Cyclone still asked.

"If we go, I might die at any moment, are you..."

"Don't worry~ As the strongest Archmage... I will watch you die~"

With her hand covering half her mouth, Marcina smirked.

Unable to do anything, this move might slightly lower the favorability level, but Cyclone still shed tears and ran as if his life depended on it.

Facing Cyclone's tears, Marcina's hand extended ten meters and directly grabbed Cyclone's collar.

"It's okay~ Let's go experience it together~"

"Damn it!! Let go of me!!!"

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