Chapter 1830: Chapter 1827: Fortunate
Performance is performance.
In reality, whether it was Han Dong or Bajins, they had already locked onto each other during their first encounter at the banquet before the circus performance.
No matter if it was their similar identities or the shared trait of the [Smile], their fate lines were destined to intertwine.
It seemed the closing performance was aimed at the remaining audience, but in their eyes, there was only each other.
Thus, Han Dong was also well aware of one fact.
The clown arranged for Gracy, who possessed ‘Strong Luck’, specifically to target him.
…
The gambling groups were completed.
Bajins was immensely surprised,
He never expected that someone would willingly invite Han Dong to a gamble.
Although the final result didn’t change, Han Dong still chose to gamble with the [Young Master] … but this change in between caused Bajins some distress.
‘Clearly, you could choose this old man to avoid a ‘death trap’, why deliberately seek death? What trump card do you have hidden that makes you confident enough to win against a [Strong Luck User] in a pure luck gamble?
Even if there’s truly a trump card, why not save it for the final confrontation against me?
I’ve heard the former clown was a complete lunatic, acting without regard for consequences, seems you’ve more or less inherited some of that too.’
Bajins stopped overthinking since the result is the same, he just needs to watch carefully.
There are many ways to gamble.
Dice, playing cards, and even the simplest, rock-paper-scissors.
And what Han Dong drew was a card comparison, each person with ten chips, once they lose them all, the match ends.
The rules are simple, the two bet using chips! The person betting more chips can enjoy the “priority” to draw a card.
“Let’s try with one chip first.”
Han Dong tentatively took out one chip.
The Young Master opposite revealed a rather unnatural smile and decisively took out two chips, getting the priority to draw a card.
On-site, a circus handyman acted as the dealer, spreading the shuffled cards evenly.
Starkly contrasting the timid image during the stage play, the Young Master showed not a shred of fear, and with a sharply swift motion, directly extracted one card.
“Mr. Han, my luck doesn’t seem too good, this card shouldn’t win, right?”
Before Han Dong could draw a card,
Gracy proactively revealed the card just drawn.
Neither a Joker nor a face card, it was [Diamond 4] – a card that is basically impossible to win (if both card values are equal, the comparison changes to suit order, from largest to smallest: Spade, Heart, Club, Diamond).
“So small… I seem to be able to win.”
Han Dong’s fingers slowly slid between the cards, relying on his feeling to clamp one with his fingers.
As the fingers rotated, the card face also flipped over – [Spade 3].
“Wow~ How can this lose?”
As the dealer gave all the chips to the Young Master, preparing to shuffle for the next round,
Han Dong suddenly suggested, “Wait a minute, since there’s still plenty of time, can I try drawing a few more cards randomly before the next round?”
The handyman nodded, since it was a gamble between the two of them, as long as the Young Master had no objections.
Han Dong immediately began freely drawing three cards from the deck, purposefully choosing the first card on the surface to offset the randomness a bit.
When the three cards turned over,
The result made Han Dong show a look of surprise mixed with satisfaction,
The three cards, along with the previous [Spade 3], formed a bomb… That’s right, held in Han Dong’s hand were four [3s].
“What is this Strong Luck, how absurd, it’s surely interesting.”
Han Dong made a helpless expression, having to brace himself to continue.
In the subsequent gamble, Han Dong would bet only one chip no matter what, and no matter how, he couldn’t win.
No matter what card the Young Master chose, Han Dong’s card was inevitably smaller.
Actually, there was a way to defeat luck here, by directly using the Demon Eye to see through.
But for some reason, Han Dong just didn’t use it.
This duel, in other people’s eyes, seemed like Han Dong’s chronic death.
Before long, Han Dong was left with only one chip… if he lost it, he would be executed.
The clown Bajins standing not far away directed all his attention towards the duel, especially Han Dong.
He was absolutely sure that Han Dong would use his “ability” at this critical juncture.
‘I never intended to use this lucky guy to settle you, merely to force you into a desperate situation, showing the hidden ability is completely sufficient.
With just one left, what kind of ability will you use to turn the tide?
I believe a master of your caliber certainly has some abilities not restrained by ‘Truth Closure’?’
Bajins watched closely, ensuring not to miss any detail.
The duel commenced.
Still, the Young Master drew a card – [Heart K], considered a fairly large card.
At the life-or-death moment, Han Dong as usual, swept his hand across the card pile and randomly drew a card.
Mr. Clown Bajins watched closely,
neither cheating nor showing any capabilities, his actions were the same as before.
“Does this guy want to die?”
Bajins continued to watch, not missing any details.
When the cards were revealed, the result made him widen his eyes, his cheeks displaying shock on both sides.
[Spade K]
Han Dong surprisingly won by a slight suit advantage, winning two chips from the young master.
“What’s going on? When did this guy make a move? I shouldn’t have missed any detail… Let’s watch one more time.”
Bajins focused with 200% attention, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets.
Han Dong still took out one chip,
The young master still took out two to gain priority, drawing a card – [Spade J].
When it was Han Dong’s turn, he leisurely floated his palm over the pile, swaying back and forth… Bajins could only lock onto the swaying hand, continuously exhausting his psychic power.
Draw a card… Snap! Han Dong didn’t look at the card, slapping it directly onto the table.
[Heart Q]
“Oh~ My luck seems to be improving!” Han Dong looked surprised as he retrieved his chips, now back to his original five pieces.
Bajins was utterly shocked, he saw nothing, his eyes even filled with bloodshot… He quickly spat and wiped his eyes.
“Impossible, how can I not see through this guy’s technique?”
At this moment.
Han Dong suddenly pushed all five chips out and proposed: “It feels like time is running out, how about we end it in one go, Gracy young master? With equal chips, let’s draw cards simultaneously.”
The young master did not refuse and nodded in agreement.
The dealer spread out the shuffled cards and signaled the two of them to prepare to draw… as the arm dropped.
Swish!
Each drew a card.
The young master habitually revealed his, surprisingly the second largest [Little Joker Card].
When it was Han Dong’s turn, he didn’t reveal it directly but covered part of it, allowing only the young master and dealer to see.
Upon witnessing the result, all the chips were awarded to Han Dong.
“The gamble ends, the winner – Han Dong.”
“How could this be! Could it be ‘Luck Failure’?”
Mr. Clown Bajins’ eyes were dry, already applying eye drops yet saw nothing throughout the process… The only thing that came to mind was luck failure, which he had witnessed before.
At this moment.
The handyman serving as the dealer and executing role had his handgun pressed against the young master’s forehead.
Pulled the trigger… Click!
The top-notch craftsmanship of this imported circus firearm jammed at this critical moment.
Thus, his luck was evidently not failing.
The handyman grew furious, directly drawing a rib acting as a knife edge, swoosh! Once again swung into empty air… then he had to cut at zero distance along the young master’s neck, finally beheading to complete his mission.
At this moment.
Han Dong met Bajins’ gaze directly.
Before the other could inquire, Han Dong proactively said:
“Can’t understand, can you? Why is the luck still there, yet he lost to me?
Mr. Clown, it seems you’ve been attributing all the issues to me, never considering that the [young master] might be the problem.
Since you can manipulate the contestants, shouldn’t I be able to as well?”
With Han Dong’s reminder, Bajins immediately realized.
“Could it have been when I was sent backstage for treatment?”
At this moment.
The beheaded Gracy suddenly stood up,
from the neck extending a series of thin grey tentacles, some entwined with the personal prop from “Stage Play” – [Mom’s Pocket Watch].
Seeing this.
Bajins pretended to accidentally remove a support block from the game wheel, causing an imbalance.
Boom!
Tons-weight game wheel crushed the headless corpse to shatter.
By this time, Han Dong walked to Bajins’ side, continuing the explanation:
“My power may be restrained, but if I implant ‘pollution’ between their brains, I can subtly adjust their [thoughts].
I just need to change the concept of [Comparison to large] in the young master’s head to [Comparison to small] to easily win by leveraging his luck.
Handing over this victorious card to you then…”
The winning [Big Devil card], Han Dong had drawn in fresh blood into Pennywise’s image,
handed it to Bajins before turning back to where he should stand as an audience member.