The Villainess Whom I Had Served for 13 Years Has Fallen chapter 93

93 – Villainess Olivia -2-

Inside the dark casino.

In the smoky and gloomy casino, a middle-aged man swallowed dry saliva.

‘Poker…!’

Two years into his gambling career.

For the first time ever, he held the golden hand. Four 9 cards. The unbeatable hand in poker. The man, well aware that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, suppressed the smile that crept up on his lips.

“Don’t hold back; everyone, come in….”

The man looked at three men sitting at the round table.

An old man with long white beard.

An inspiration who didn’t seem friendly with gambling, and a blonde guy frequently seen in the casino. He couldn’t recall the name but remembered he was a professional gambler like himself.

And lastly, one person.

“Ah… ugh…”

A young man with red hair.

Even by combining all the money he lost until now, the young man, who seemed like a fool, had thrown away enough to build a house in the outskirts. He was the target the man had been eyeing.

Seemingly a novice at a young age.

He didn’t fit in with this harsh world of tricks and schemes. His lack of expression control and the evident desperation to recoup losses in the next game made it clear that he was an easy target.

As bets were made, the stakes grew higher, and the corners of the man’s mouth began to tremble at the unprecedented amount on the table.

‘Okay… That’s good!!!’

Even the blond guy this time seems to have a good hand, but unfortunately, the goddess of victory was favoring her side.

If he wins this time, he can silence his nagging wife, who had been complaining about repaying overdue loans and going crazy with gambling. Moreover, if he hands over the scholarship money he secretly took for gambling, he can now proudly live as a father.

With the hope that gambling is seen as a profession rather than entertainment, the man spoke with a firm voice.

“All in.”

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The old man, who seemed uninterested in money, chuckled and pushed his chips forward, saying, “I’m all in too.”

And the blond guy did the same.

“I’m all in too!”

The man looked at the young man whose face turned blue and said, “What about you? All in? Or give up?”

“Well… No… This is…”

Seeing the bewildered face of the young man, a strange sense of guilt arose, but on this ground, sympathy was a luxury, so the man threw a jest, hoping that this incident would be a good lesson for him.

“Just die? If you lose more here, you can’t go home.”

“Well… But still…!”

Swallowing his saliva, the young man pushed his chips forward and said with a trembling voice, “All in!”

The man thought to himself.

‘Idiot. Even given a chance, he can’t make use of it.’

And so, as they revealed their cards one by one.

A laughter flower blossomed at the corner of the man’s mouth.

“I’m sorry about this. Four of a kind.”

“I almost got in trouble. But I’m nine of a kind!”

Inspiration brushed his hand and said, “Jacks full.”

As victory became certain, the man revealed a hidden smile, sweeping his chips with a bright expression.

“I’m sorry about this! Oh… I had a hard time pretending. I thought, what if everyone dies? I’m nine of a kind! hahahahaha!”

A man with a delighted smile at the thrilling taste of victory. In the midst of feeling elated at the thought of owning the pile of chips like a mountain, a cold voice of a man who shattered the mountain was heard.

“Don’t you want to see my hand?”

“What?”

“My hand. You should look.”

The young man with red hair spoke in a cold voice, erasing the impudent expression that was blue just a moment ago. With an indifferent expression, he said, “Thud,” and laid the cards on the table. The man’s body froze like ice.

“It’s a royal flush.”

“What? No… this can’t be.”

The expression of the young man, revealing the best hand in poker on the table, was utterly indifferent. As if to show the obvious, there was no joy or pleasure in the young man’s hand that made the man’s eyes tremble significantly.

“No… I’m sure.”

The young man whispered softly to the man.

“Yeah, you should have just died.”

[The limit break tests your ‘luck.’]

“I’m sorry to hear that.”

[Gwen Villian]

[Occupation: Gambler]

[Likeability: 100 ＞ -50]

[Favorite conversation topics: Poker. Life-changing moments. The hand I hold is a nine card poker. Daddy’s going all-in!]

[Disliked conversation topics: Honey, I’m sorry, I love you my daughter, don’t call me a gambler, a losing hand]

The young man handed the most expensive chip to the man and said,

“Fold it. It’s for the sake of your family.”

The man looked at the young man with a disappointed gaze and spoke,

“You… what’s your name?”

“You can call me Hamel’s Shark.”

“Shark…”

It was the beginning of the legend of ‘Shark,’ the empire’s greatest gambler.

*

On the way to the shop, carrying a lot of money.

I walked towards the shop where the young lady was with a bright smile on my face.

Just the thought of the gloomy expression on the young lady’s face brightening made a smile naturally appear on my lips.

“By the way… I didn’t expect to find the top card here.”

The inspiration with the white beard.

The top card in the empire’s gambling den.

In the empire, I never thought there would be only five archmages, let alone one here.

Naturally, with a carefree personality, I never thought it odd wherever I went, but meeting at the casino was beyond my expectations.

“Came to see Ruin, huh?”

No, not really.

I nodded my head, recalling the recent episode.

Hans.

Seems like he’s taken precious steps to find his fallen disciple.

Shivering at the eerie encounter while walking down the street.

-Thunk.

Something wet fell on my forehead. It was too heavy to be rain, too unpleasant to be snow.

I muttered harsh words in my mind, bringing my hand to my forehead. I sighed deeply at the white liquid oozing from my hand.

“Ugh… a penalty, I suppose.”

What dropped on my head was pigeon droppings. The smell wasn’t unbearable, but it was the ominous mark of misfortune.

I stood still in my place, humbly accepting the approaching misfortune.

It was the anticipated misfortune.

Limit Break.

An ability that draws the user’s power to its limits, but a penalty for it was an undeniable aspect of the skill.

An ability acquired the moment I opened my eyes in this otherworld.

The highest-ranked skill among the abilities I possess, the one that has made me who I am now.

Having outstanding martial skills at a young age was also something I prayed for, thanks to this ability.

The penalty for breaking through the limit was certain.

When testing the limit of luck, it came with penalties such as having the misfortune of bird droppings falling on your head, or avoiding any unlucky incidents for about a day. Using abilities related to the body brought severe muscle pain, and using abilities related to regeneration brought intense pain. The penalties were certain, but the rewards were abilities that surpassed imagination.

“It seems today’s misfortune ended with bird droppings, but I still feel bad.”

I left behind the bewildered gamblers and turned to leave the shop.

“Heh heh… You’re lucky, young man.”

An old man with a white beard called out to me.

He had a kind face, and he was the same old man who had been sitting at the same table just a while ago, the top player of Matap.

I lowered my head slightly as I looked at him.

“I don’t intend to return the money.”

The old man opened his eyes in surprise, not expecting me to mention the money.

I smiled slightly at the astonished top player and said, “I can at least cover your fare home.”

“Heh heh…”

The top player chuckled as he stroked his beard.

“You’re an interesting friend.”

“Yes.”

The top player of Matap.

The one who would be killed by his disciple, “Hans.” It was a future that might never come to pass.

Tirving is in my hands, and I intend to prevent his death.

I bowed my head and bid farewell to the Tower.

“Well then, I’ll go buy something delicious with my grandfather’s money.”

“Is it for Mac?”

“Yes.”

“hehehe… You’re an interesting young man.”

*

At that moment,

Cold air flowed inside the shop.

“What?”

The plump girl was looking down at Olivia, who returned the gaze with determined eyes filled with vitality, despite being outnumbered three to one.

“Shut up.”

“hehehehe…!”

The plump girl laughed, looking at her friend.

“What did she say, kid?”

“I don’t know. She told her to shut up.”

“Pfft.”

Laughter filled the shop. Despite the mocking whispers of the students looking at each other, Olivia remained quietly, steadily squeezing the prey’s breath.

The plump girl approached Olivia and spoke.

“Hey. Say it again.”

“…”

“I said say it again. Are you threatening to kill me? hahahahaha, do you still think of yourself as Olivia from the past?”

“…”

“If one word is all it takes, oh, I’m sorry. It’s not the time for apologies. Get yourself together.”

“…”

Olivia let out a deep sigh and spoke towards the student in front of her.

“With a head shaped like a triangle, making noise like a chirping orc.”

Olivia observed them, ears covered.

Despite Olivia’s warning, they only resisted more vehemently.

“What?”

Olivia chuckled softly.

“Am I wrong?”

Olivia’s main weapon was her words.

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And.

-Rumble…!

A sturdy weapon was protecting Olivia.

*

The shop had turned into chaos.

“…?”

I, holding my wallet, looked at the bewildered young lady in the middle of the store with a perplexed expression.

“Was it a monster?”

“No.”

“Um… Did a meteor fall from the sky then?”

The young lady shook her head despondently.

“No…”

As she spoke with a voice crawling on the ground, I felt an ominous premonition about the sight of the young lady squatting down.

With a trembling voice, I asked her.

The store was in disarray.

The confused eyes of the clerk.

And the female students looking at the young lady with trembling eyes.

“Ah… Miss.”

“Yeah…”

With a sigh that seemed to collapse, the young lady’s head drooped even further.

I spoke with conviction.

“It seems a robber came.”

“Huh?”

“Don’t worry. Just think of the stolen money as a donation.”

I examined the young lady, making sure there were no injuries.

“Your fingers are intact, and…”

“Her face… is beautiful.”

“hehehehe…”

“I’m glad you’re not hurt.”

“Thank you.”

The young lady smiled faintly but couldn’t lift her head. With a somber voice, she spoke to me.

“That’s…”

“Do you have any painful spots?”

“Not that… I had a fight with Jane.”

“With Jane?”

Surprised, the young lady shrugged her shoulders.

“You fought?”

“Yeah.”

“With those people?”

I asked while looking at the female students sprawled on the floor, their faces bruised and battered.

The miserable sight of the girls, darkened and bruised. I stroked the young lady’s hair and said,

“So, where are you hurt?”

“Huh?”

The young lady looked up at me with bewildered eyes. In her tear-stained face, I could read a sense of guilt.

“Aren’t you mad at me?”

“No.”

“Why?”

“Because we were about to fight. Isn’t that obvious? I believe my personality patch is flawless.”

“A personality patch?”

“Yes, I have one.”

The lady nodded her head and bit her lip firmly.

“There’s a lot to compensate for.”

“I have more money.”

“Ricardo told me not to hit people, but I didn’t listen.”

“Just be more careful next time.”

“And…”

With a melancholic voice, the lady spoke about her wrongdoing. She had hit someone with her umbrella. She muttered that she had hurt them with her harsh words.

I gently pinched her cheek and asked in a tender voice.

“So, are you okay?”

“Um…”

Seeing the lady slump her head in a gloomy manner, I gave her a small smile and said.

“Then it’s fine.”

The lady bowed her head, looking downcast.

“I cursed.”

“What did you say?”

“Beep-beep───!”

“Ah…”

I stretched out the lady’s cheek and spoke.

“But you didn’t flirt with them, did you?”

“Jae-ne’s parents are precious to her.”

“You did well. I think that’s enough.”

I know the lady’s personality well.

Her kindness.

And her dirty temper.

So.

I think this is satisfactory.

I handed the money I earned today to the cashier and said, “I will pay the rest later.”