NOVPUB28: Chapter 28: Super Memory, Activate!
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28: Chapter 28: Super Memory, Activate!
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In the recently botched deal, Ludo was the only one whose gaze was fixed directly on He Ao.
He had also witnessed the entire process of He Ao firing the gun — raising the weapon, pulling the trigger, the bullet passing through the wanderer’s brow — everything was so smooth, like a Painter sketching out a perfect stroke on a canvas.
Everyone thought it was just a novice firing under stress, but Ludo alone caught that glimpse of extreme indifference; it was the composure of an experienced hunter facing an oblivious Prey.
And at that moment, he was the oblivious Prey.
A bone-chilling coldness enveloped his spine, as if every hair on his body stood up, trembling.
He looked into He Ao’s eyes, into the depths of that cold indifference, and he knew He Ao would truly pull the trigger.
When a fierce hunter is unrestrained, then he becomes the most terrifying presence in the night.
The arrogance and prestige he had just a moment ago were now shattered by the cold muzzle of the gun, and Ludo trembled, his legs involuntarily bending and quivering.
“So, can we go in now?”
He Ao’s wrist remained motionless; the muzzle of the gun only moved downward slightly, aiming precisely at Ludo’s forehead.
“But…”
Ludo began to speak, his voice trembling, but his words were interrupted by a sudden sound in the night.
Clap—clap—clap—
A man, tall at over 1.8 meters with a wide back and small waist, sporting a slicked-back haircut, emerged from the shadows.
He clapped his hands together, producing a crisp sound.
“Ande…
Investigator?” he said with a smile, looking at He Ao as he reached out and grabbed Ludo’s collar, flinging him behind, “The Federal Bureau of Investigation having a rookie like you would probably have Smith laughing in his dreams.”
“Viktor, you got out of prison?”
Selena stepped forward, positioning herself in front of He Ao.
He Ao lowered his gun.
When the other party could casually drag Ludo away under his gunpoint, it proved that they were not afraid of the gun at all.
However, he did not holster the weapon, but remained in an alert stance.
“Unfortunately, I’ve just regained my freedom,” Viktor said, nodding with a smile, “And I didn’t expect to encounter such interesting matters right after getting out.”
He turned his gaze to He Ao and extended a hand, “Young Ande, let me introduce myself.
My name is Viktor, and for now, I’m somewhat in charge of this casino.”
He Ao hesitated for a moment, then prepared to extend his hand.
“This is the boss of the Money Rat Gang, he’s very dangerous, be careful,” Selena warned in a low voice, stepping aside half a step to give He Ao space to shake hands.
“Nice to meet you, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Ande.”
He Ao nodded slightly and reached out to shake Viktor’s hand.
Viktor didn’t make any moves or tests; he genuinely just shook his hand and then let go with a smile, “My worthless subordinate has lost the last round, but now that I’m out, it wouldn’t be right to let you in directly.
How about this,”
He waved his hand, and a subordinate immediately carried a gambling table over.
“Matters of the casino will be decided at the gambling table.
Three rounds to determine life or death.
If you win, you’re free to investigate the Crown Casino today, but if you lose, please head back home.
If there’s really a suspect that has mixed into the casino, I will capture them and personally deliver them to the front steps of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”
Their current location was a corner near the entrance, where passersby wouldn’t notice unless they looked closely.
Therefore, despite attracting some glances, the earlier confrontation between He Ao and Ludo didn’t draw a crowd.
But as soon as Viktor brought in a gambling table, a crowd immediately gathered around.
For gamblers, there is nothing more exciting than gambling itself.
“What’s the wager?”
Selena asked in a low voice.
“Miss Selena, we wouldn’t dare gamble with you,” Viktor looked at He Ao, “I wonder if Brother Ande is willing to take part in this gamble?”
Being like Selena, an entity with a high-end mechanized body, even if she entered the casino, she would be asked to leave or be restricted in many game plays since it’s too unfair for the other gamblers.
Upon hearing Viktor’s question, He Ao directed his gaze towards Selena.
After all, Selena was his direct superior.
Selena, looking at He Ao’s calm visage, thought for a moment and nodded slightly.
So, He Ao looked at Viktor, “All right.”
Then he added, “What game?
I’ve never been to a casino before, so I don’t know the rules.”
Selena, who was just about to step behind He Ao, nearly lost control of her body and stumbled.
She had just been looking at He Ao’s calm and confident appearance, thinking he must be a hidden big shot.
“Let’s choose something simple then, blackjack,” Viktor stepped back two paces, looked to the side and immediately, his subordinate understood and handed over a deck of cards.
As Viktor tore open the card package, he explained,
“The game is very simple.
First, remove the two jokers from the deck.
Then the croupier deals two cover cards to each player.
Players can choose to reveal one of them, then decide whether to continue to draw cards or to stop.
After all players have stopped drawing cards,”
Viktor picked out the two jokers from the deck and tossed them aside, “the game ends.
Players reveal their remaining hidden card, add up all their points, and compare their totals.
Picture cards are worth ten points, and the one with the highest total wins.
If it’s a tie, it is considered a draw, but if the total points exceed twenty-one, boom~”
Viktor shaped his mouth like an explosion, “then it’s back to zero and they lose the round.”
He placed the cards in the middle and stood at the center side of the gambling table.
He Ao, puzzled, looked at him, “Aren’t you gambling with me?”
“Of course, my skills are not very good,” Viktor smiled and glanced at Ludo, who was slowly getting up from the crowd, then turned his head back to He Ao, “It’s always good to give people a chance.”
Ludo didn’t catch the boss’s glance, but someone else did.
So he was directly positioned in front of the gambling table, facing He Ao.
He Ao did not look at Ludo, but towards Viktor, “I feel that if we’re betting against the casino, shouldn’t we find a croupier who is less skilled?”
The implication was, I think you are not suitable to be a croupier.
“Then let Miss Selena be the croupier.”
Viktor was taken aback by He Ao’s question, but then laughed, looking at Selena, “After all, a beautiful lady dealer is much better than a big, bulky man like me.”
“Hahaha”
A chorus of laughter echoed through the crowd of onlookers.
Actually, the casino is a very pure place; it’s simple and brutal, gathering the most fundamental human desires – greed, violence, lust.
All of these desires are unreservedly displayed in the shouts, the clink of chips, the laughter, and the tears.
Selena was still a bit slow to react, but she knew this was to their advantage.
She wouldn’t cheat; the surrounding staff were all old casino employees, and with Viktor there, it would be very easy for her trickery to be discovered.
But at least it ensured that, as a croupier, she would be fair.
If Viktor dealt the cards, she might not be able to detect any cheating on his part.
“May I inspect the deck of cards?”
Before Selena could take the cards, He Ao suddenly spoke up.
Super Memory, activate!
