During the years when I ascended to the pinnacle of gambling, I was enveloped in a world where luck intertwined seamlessly with strategy. The thrill of risk was my constant companion, and every hand dealt was an opportunity to weave a tale of fortune and fate.

In those vibrant nights, the casino lights flickered like stars, each glimmer promising untold possibilities. The air was thick with the scent of anticipation and the intoxicating perfume of ambition. My every decision was calculated, and executed with precision, as I danced with the tides of chance, confident in my ability to bend them to my will.

I became known not only for my remarkable skill but also for a certain charisma that drew others to me. Players regarded me with a mix of admiration and trepidation, for I was not merely a participant in the game—I was its master. The cards whispered secrets to me, and I understood the language of the dice as if they belonged to a realm where I reigned supreme.

Yet, amidst the glamour and glory, this intoxicating world concealed its shadows. The very allure that elevated me to greatness also harboured treachery and deception. I found myself ensnared in a web woven by those who coveted my prowess, eager to see me fall from grace.

In those years, I walked a fine line between triumph and disaster, relishing every victory while remaining ever-vigilant against the unseen perils that lurked in the shadows.

The Years I Was The Gambling God

Once Rolf finished speaking, he swaggered away. 


I continued to observe the game of "Five Small Dragons" at the table. 


This so-called "Five Small Dragons" is essentially a variant of blackjack, with some notable differences. 


The game incorporates two wild cards, which count as Aces—either 1 or 11 points. 


If a player is dealt two wild cards, they achieve the highest hand, earning three times their bet. 


Additionally, achieving three matching cards valued below 7—say, three 2s or 3s—also nets three times the wager. 


A pair of Aces yields a double payout. 


If a player possesses five cards totalling no more than 21 points, it's termed a "Five Small Dragons," which similarly grants double the payout. 


Unlike traditional blackjack, the odds in this game are not 1.5 to 1, but rather a simple 1 to 1. 


"Five Small Dragons" represents a local adaptation of blackjack from Harbei City, indicating that this establishment aimed to cater to local customs by featuring such a table. 


Chapter 216: Man and Dog