To be an invader or not to be

Ever since I appeared in this world, I became quite a gambling addict.

It wasn't something that happened out of my own free will. I never allowed any gambling den to bait me in and then force this unhealthy activity into my daily schedule.

The only reason why I continued to gamble over and over again was that I had no other choice.

If there was anything that made this world different from the world I originated from, then outside of the existence of magic, it would be exactly this.

Back on earth, there would be a cushion for one's every fall.

At first, the cushion would take the form of the parents, always willing to support their kid's growth and help him fare through mistakes.

Later on, one could count on his friends and colleagues. Yet, even when one's responsibilities grew, he could always rely on the last line of civilized defense in the form of government support.