Those Left Behind (1)
In other cities, the casinos were usually built in the underground to hide from the public eyes and the nosy city guards. But here in Deneb, the hazard had no reason to be lowkey. The atmosphere in the house was joyful as it was the strategy of the owner. Keep the customers in a happy mood at first, and they will fall into his palm before they know it.
The sound of the chatter, dice rolling and the glasses full of alcohol clinking against the wooden table felt so distant, as the secret room was located at the back.
"Tobias Hebel, what should we do with you?" The man sitting on the chair asked. Before him, the wrecked ball of nerves knelt on the ground, afraid to look up.