Chapter 154: Cassius' Treasure (Part 1)

"Come on, come on! The official welfare event is here!"

"I heard there's a chance to get divine gear!"

"That good?"

"Oh man, I've been hoarding a bunch of gold coins now that the server is about to close, this is my chance to get some good equipment!"

"I'll go too, I'll go too!"

The news of "Cassius's Treasure" spread like wildfire through the city, from one to ten, and then from ten to a hundred, finally drawing over a thousand beta testers. Crowds of people thronged the store, forming dozens of layers inside and out.

Little did they know, far away in the palace dozens of miles away, Cassius lay sprawled out, observing the players' reactions through a magic mirror, a sinister smile on his face.

"The charm of a lottery lies in its simplicity and unpredictability. By purchasing the treasure and waiting for the draw, one hopes that their fate can change overnight in an unpredictable way."

"Tsk tsk, this time-tested tactic of reaping from gullible players really never fails."