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**Chapter 2: Risky Plays in the Frozen Laboratory**

Alex navigated the gaming tables, keeping a shrewd eye on every move as he approached the core of the "Frosty Royale Casino". As he advanced, he noticed an inconspicuous door in the far reaches of the main hall. Without hesitation, he opened it, revealing a hidden staircase that led to a restricted area.

Going downstairs, Alex found himself in a frozen laboratory, where mad scientists were carrying out bizarre experiments. Amidst strange machines and containers filled with cold liquids, he saw the chicken trapped in a cage.

Scientists noticed his intrusion, triggering a series of skill and luck challenges. Modified gaming tables, cards that turned into blocks of ice, and unpredictable roulette wheels made every step a risky move. Alex, however, used his cunning to overcome each obstacle, getting closer to the defenseless chicken.

At the climax of the chapter, he faced the leader of the scientists, an evil genius obsessed with his experiments. One last bet would decide the chicken's fate, and Alex was willing to risk everything to save her.