27. Long Live the Emperor! (Part 6)

Since ancient times, the tales unfolded at the gambling tables have mostly been tragedies, with comedies few and far between. Those who harbor dreams of overnight riches always end up disappearing from the world after their dreams shatter, their stories recurring as frequently as they vanish. Only when the casino burns to ashes at the hands of a rival gang, gets sealed off by the police, or is sent sky-high by a regular loser with explosives do these stories temporarily come to an end. After some time, they restart in a new place with the same old narratives and the same predictable outcomes...