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5. True Ambitions

[Ciel Casino]

I turned my gaze toward Theodore, who appears like a lost small child. The sight made me chuckle as we both entered the casino after saying our fake identities to the workers.

"Is this your first time at a casino, Theodore?"

I asked with a slight smile as he nodded his head as an answer.

"Follow me."

As we passed the people gambling with the money they are so proud of, I led him to a quieter area.

Also, because it's Theodore's first time in such a place, he appears enthralled.

"A casino, as you know, Theo, is a location where certain sorts of gambling are permitted. Every kind of rotten person gathered here like mice."

He was only a step behind me as I stood at the corner.

"Ciel Casino. This is my father's casino, which he established under a fake identity."

I witnessed people wasting their time, money, and lives at this casino.

In my previous life, when I was sixteen years old, I discovered that he owns and operates a casino. I discovered it by accident, from a document that was slipped while I was visiting his office and I ended up reading them.

Ciel Casino.

A casino designed to defraud gamblers of their funds. Everything that transpired there was a trick of the light.

Father was a cunning man who opened the casino to both nobles and commoners.

Every time a commoner or aristocrat who was lower than him won a gamble, he would take their money by force without exception.

Of course, if the threat was unsuccessful, he would assassinate the individual without leaving a trace. He was never found guilty because he wasn't the one who got his hands dirty. In his own way, he is clever.

But, also careless if I put it in another word.

The only person who knows this casino belongs to father is father and me alone.

(It's actually a lot simpler than I anticipated.)

I chuckled as I contemplated what I should do with this greedy man's casino.

"I might need Azazel's help."

I mumbled under my breath as my sight fell on the money being gambled on one of the nearby games.

(They play it haphazardly. However, since they're all wearing masks, it won't be a big deal. They won't be worried about their identities being exposed.)

"My work here is done, let's go."

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[2nd Prince's Palace]

[Dear Azazel von Elysian

I know that this is unexpected, however, can you lend me two or three of your skilled men?

If you want to ask the reason, then please send an official letter to visit the Zielle Dukedom and find me.

Sincerely, Verena Zielle]

As Azazel read the letter that was sent to him, he placed it carefully on the table and put his hand on his chin.

(Sending her my men? I'm not sure what she's planning, but I have a lot on my hands with the Vad Clan.)

As he thought of Verena, a sigh escaped his lips, and a flush rose up to his cheeks.

(I suppose paying her a visit and asking her the reasons in person would be a lot more convenient.)