Lu Ce listened to Pleasure's words, somewhat mechanically turning his head and smiling as he said:

"What consequences could there be? When you come to play a game, of course you can do whatever you want. Isn't that how it's supposed to be played?"

Pleasure's eyes narrowed slightly as he watched Lu Ce walk out, remaining silent for a long while.

Although his brows and eyes still carried a smile, his expression had become much more serious—even though "Sin" at this moment was just standing there, having violated the rules, and making their side's chips even fewer.

But Pleasure just felt that the sense of having complete control over every process of the game from earlier had become somewhat shaken.

Because of this human's unpredictability!

He definitely couldn't have just endured the Black Flames until he couldn't take it anymore, then wanted to resist and rush out of the black box.

He was absolutely intentional, deliberately making this choice suddenly, without any trigger, without any warning...

This strange choice represented variables, represented something uncontrollable.

At the very least, Pleasure currently couldn't figure out at all what this guy's purpose was.

It was laughable to say, but since entering this game, the amount of mental energy He had spent on the game itself wasn't as much as what He had spent on "Sin" in just this moment.

He didn't want to admit that He seemed to harbor some emotion toward this guy named wariness.

But this was the truth. Apart from his clearly different aura and weak power, his every action, that sense of being nonsensical yet piercing straight to the core...

Everywhere reflected that guy's shadow!

Seeing that Pleasure didn't continue to provoke him, Lu Ce also walked up to the gambling table, one hand very naturally and familiarly slung over the Arbitrator's shoulder.

Whether it was an illusion or not, the Arbitrator's body seemed to stiffen slightly for an instant.

Before he could open his mouth to "tease" the Arbitrator, the Arbitrator was already a bit scared, fearing He might not be able to handle it.

"Everyone, please wait a moment. I still have something to say. Please allow me to finish announcing the content triggered by this special event."

"After the chip number punishment is completed, because this is the first triggered special event, and it is located before the end of the first round of gambling."

"Therefore, there will be a hint regarding this gambling game."

As the Arbitrator's voice fell, the overwhelming noise from the Top Spectator Seats seemed to quiet down a bit. Everyone focused their Spirit, wanting to hear this rare hint.

Even the two great gods, Pleasure and Death, shifted their gazes over, staring at the Arbitrator.

If it weren't for that mood-killing guy, the atmosphere might have been even better right now...

"Hey hey, listen up everyone, rules are being explained! Everyone listen carefully!"

Lu Ce hugged the Arbitrator's shoulder, facing the three people before him, putting on the airs of a bully borrowing power from a tiger.

"Brother, I know you're also giving me face. Seeing they can't figure it out after so long, they need some help in advance."

"It's fine, you don't need to be too troubled. Just say something vague and mysterious enough."

Arbitrator: ...

What does this have to do with your face at all?!

He increasingly felt that cooperating with the other party was like making a pact with a tiger. He really wanted to speak, but He had already said earlier that He would only manage the game's content.

After all, this might also be part of how "Sin" played the game?

"Ahem, regarding this gambling game, winning or losing is not the type that compares sizes."

[Haha, tell us something we don't know.] "Pleasure" leaned back in his chair, directly interrupting.

[Can animals and numbers even be compared by size?]

Arbitrator: ...

The participants in this round of the game are really too difficult to handle. Why is every single one of them so impatient, not listening properly to what He says at all?

"The outcome of the gambling game lies in 'matching'!"

After saying this, the Arbitrator lowered his head, quietly trying to take two steps back, leaving the space for thought to the Players before Him.

But someone disagreed. Lu Ce was hugging His shoulder and also took a few steps back, their movements synchronized.

"Huh? No way, it's really that vague? Actually, you don't need to be so fair. You could say a bit more."

"Otherwise, just tell me quietly so they can't hear."

The Arbitrator took a deep breath, using His power to forcibly shake off Lu Ce's hand, stepping back as He said to Lu Ce:

"Next, before the game returns to its normal course, Players from both sides can have a brief exchange."

He spoke while retreating, His meaning almost equivalent to fleeing.

[No need, just play as you see fit.]

[Death] sat back down in the chair, also not discussing anything with [Pleasure].

[However, looking at your current hand's intention, it seems you want to bet all my chips at once?]

When saying the last sentence, His voice clearly turned icy, carrying a somewhat threatening tone.

[Oh~, discovered, huh.] Pleasure didn't care, sitting in the chair, watching the two people opposite with great interest.

He really wanted to see what "Sin" wanted to say.

"What, do you need me to say something to you?" Lu Ce spoke, the pink face on his face twisting grotesquely, while the purple one was exceptionally gentle.

"You're not still holding a grudge, wanting to take this chance to kill me, are you?"

Xie Antong: ...

She seemed to have no intention of speaking throughout, and Lu Ce also didn't wait for her response.

He turned and walked away, heading toward his own chair.

"Don't forget what letting you onto the gambling table was for. Hesitating due to fear of damaging something valuable is a privilege of those in higher positions. You're already weak, what are you being so cautious about?"

"If it were me, I'd go all-in with a heavy bet in the first round. Why waste words?"

As he spoke, he sat back in the chair, even stretching with a big yawn.

[Pleasure] frowned. This guy's strategy was very similar to His own plan earlier. What a pity it wasn't him at the gambling table.

[Haha, making such a commotion just to comfort your own teammate? You're really extravagant, huh.]

After the Arbitrator confirmed both sides had finished their exchange, the black box enveloped them again, silence once more shrouding Lu Ce and [Death].

Everything returned to normal. [Pleasure] raised His eyes to look at the opposite side, smiling as He said:

[Not about size? But matching? Haha, I can't be bothered to think.]

As He spoke, He pointed to the card He had flicked out earlier.

[I don't care, I'll play that one. Anyway...]

"How long are you going to keep up this performance?" Xie Antong suddenly spoke, interrupting Him. At this moment, she picked up her hand of cards again.

Behind her, black long hair began to flutter without wind, and the new hourglass on the far left also began to slowly let fine sand flow downward.

"Continue performing like you don't care about winning or losing at all? The same psychological pressure tactics, enough is enough."

"You clearly, really want to win!"