Winning (No Game No Life Part 3)

She couldn't help but imagine Ryu on the bed with her.

Imagining that scene, she had a sudden desire for him

She was likely going to win using that method of hers. However, it was still too risky.

"How about this. Let's place a rule that we each other can't make each others do actions that we don't want to do" Ryu said.

"What?" The Gambler Lady replied.

Didn't that defeat the whole purpose of gambling themselves as goods?

However, it served perfectly then.

"Very well then. Only if you're up for it. We'll play one round. I Swear By the Pledges" The Gambler Lady said.

"I Swear By the Pledges" Ryu replied.

"Aschente"

Ryu smirked as he observed The Gambler Lady skillfully dealing the cards.

It was evident to him that she was employing a cheating technique known as Card Stacking as he'd watched the anime.

As The Gambler Lady continued dealing, Ryu mentally prepared his strategy. He knew that he needed to stay vigilant just in case.

As the final card was placed on the table, The Gambler Lady couldn't contain her amusement. 'Hahaha! I can't believe this boy was dumb enough to gamble himself!' she taunted, confident in her victory.

She blushed once again, thinking of him on her bed.

As the game continued, they each kept on drawing cards.

Ryu, however, remained composed, his eyes focused on the cards.

"Hahaha! Take this. Full House Baby!" She said, placing all her cards down on the table.

With a subtle smile, he calmly revealed his hand, revealing a Straight Flush Hand.

"What!? How did I lose!?" The Gambler Lady yelled, slamming the table, causing her massive tits to bounce.

"The answer is simple," Ryu replied, his voice filled with confidence. "Your card stacking technique may work against inexperienced opponents, but not against someone who knows the game as well as you do."

Ryu leaned forward, revealing his understanding of her strategy. "Card stacking involves manipulating the order of the cards, arranging them in such a way that the desired outcome is more likely. But your technique had a flaw. The pattern of the cards you were stacking was too obvious to someone who knows what to look for."

The Gambler Lady's face reddened with embarrassment as Ryu's words hit home. She had underestimated his expertise and paid the price for it.

Now, she belonged to him. She was scared.

Wait. They made the rule that he can't make her do actions that she doesn't want to do.

"Now with this, all your gold coins are mine"

"What?" The Gambler Lady asked.

"Since you now belong to me, what you own belongs to me too. And since ownership isn't a specific action, you can't recall your money. By the way, what's your name?" Ryu said, revealing his loophole.

"Sarah" Sarah was dumbfounded.

"Great. I'll expect to see you in my room in the evening." Ryu said winking.

Sarah's face flushed instantly, resembling a ripe tomato, as embarrassment took hold.

She could refuse…

But it wasn't like she didn't want to do it.

Just then he heard the sound in the next room.

If he remembered correctly, then Stephanie and Chlammy should be facing off.

However, he saw a scene that he wasn't expecting.

Wait!? Why was Pandora there!? Why was she facing Chlammy?

What the heck happened to the plot?

Did villains not know how to stay put?

As he said that in his mind, he realized how stupid he sounded.

He walked over to Pandora.

"Hey Pandora, what're you doing?" Ryu said, staring at Pandora with a stern expression.

"I'm playing a game?" Pandora said, tilting her head to the side as though what she was doing was obvious.

"Never mind," Ryu said, shaking his head. He didn't want to cause trouble with Pandora.

It seemed as if Pandora took over Stephanie's position. Then where was Stephanie?

According to the anime, she was supposed to be here.

"Oh. I lost. Ryu, can I borrow a gold coin?" Pandora said calmly, looking at Ryu's pouch.

Ryu sighed. "Fine" He tossed a coin over to Pandora as she faced Chlammy, the beautiful girl wearing a purple veil on her face.

He needed to find the rest of his group chat to make sure they weren't messing around.

He couldn't find Gilgamesh.

Ryu turned around and saw All for One and Esdeath talking to a cloaked girl.

He was slightly pissed at the group members.

What are they doing now!?

He looked closer at the cloaked girl. Wait! Isn't she the elven girl who was helping Chlammy cheat?

He guessed that All for One and Esdeath must've already noticed something about the card game.

Ryu turned his attention back elsewhere. This was the least of his worries.

It's not like they would disobey the pledges and the God, Tet.

Right…?

"Frick!" Ryu yelled.

He didn't care anymore.

Why should he care for his group members?

Screw them!

He was just going to find Stephanie first.

He didn't care whether his group members would get killed by a god or whatnot.

He looked around and noticed a girl crying in the corner of the inn.

It was Stephanie.

He approached her cautiously, unsure of how she would react to his presence.

"Wahhh! I'm going to lose the Kingdom!" Stephanie said, crying.

"Hey, are you okay?" Ryu asked softly, trying to sound as comforting as possible.

Stephanie looked up, her tear-stained face filled with confusion and vulnerability. "Who...who are you?" she asked, her voice trembling.

He decided to introduce himself cautiously. "I'm Ryu. Are you alright? What happened?"

Stephanie sniffled, wiping her tears away with the back of her hand. "I...I don't know. One moment, I was playing the game with Chlammy, and the next thing I remember, I woke up here. Did I already lose?"

Ryu's concern deepened. It seemed like Pandora messed with her memories so that she can have a turn.

He sighed. At least it was nothing too serious.

Wait…Maybe he could use this.

"Then you don't remember the bet you made with my friend?" Ryu asked.

"What bet?" Stephanie asked, slightly fearful. She didn't remember anything about a bet.

"The one about me and my friends staying at your castle for the next few days," Ryu said.

"What!? I would never bet something like that!" Stephanie said.

"I mean if you really don't want to acknowledge the pledges…" Ryu muttered, with a hidden sly grin.

"Eeek! Fine! I'll do it!" Stephanie yelled with evident fear. She didn't want to break the pledges.

He got his room!

But first, he had to tell Sarah where he was staying, laughing deviously inside.

It seemed like his group chat was rubbing off on him.