Upon hearing the stakes set before them, Gary's demeanour shifted to one of trepidation. After all, such a high-stakes game posed significant risks. Unless he was fortunate enough to dictate the cards through deceit, losing a substantial sum—perhaps seventy to eighty thousand—was merely a matter of course. This particular wager scheme was one we had previously discussed meticulously, raising the minimum bet to prevent Gary from skirting the limits with smaller stakes while waiting to take control.
This was a game of aggressive betting. Whoever drew a pair of dice showing six or higher would seize the opportunity to act as the banker. The first dealer would be determined by the roll of the dice. Although Gary possessed some control over the dice, his initial role was devoid of trickery. Instead, it was Lord Alaric who rolled a ten, granting him the privilege of being the dealer.