Chapter 100: Chapter100-Abyss GhostIt was becoming increasingly clear: Sarko had a genuine curiosity about other civilizations. However, that didn’t change a simple truth—no matter how cordial he seemed on the surface, he was still an abyssal creature.

    Abyss creatures, by their very nature, were never truly benevolent.

    Daniel had no intention of believing Sarko’s words at face value. Only a fool would trust someone from the abyss, regardless of how warmly they smiled or how generous their offers appeared.

    Still, this Abyss Kingdom did possess its own intriguing charm.

    Influenced by Sarko’s philosophy, this entire realm revolved around one singular concept—everything was decided by chips. Every decision, every opportunity, and every transaction was a gamble. Win a bet, and the world was yours. Lose, and you might just lose everything.

    That intoxicating promise of overnight fortune had lured countless beings into ruin and obsession.

    And yet, in this strange society of gamblers, Daniel—despite having only one solitary chip—was treated with no less respect than anyone else.

    Because here, you could never tell. Many of the wealthiest and most powerful gamblers had started with just one final token, and against all odds, they had clawed their way to unimaginable heights.

    Of course, Daniel also had the option to convert some of his own resources into additional chips. But to him, that was unnecessary. He was confident—he could win every single wager.

    Spinning the lone chip between his fingers, Daniel’s sharp eyes roamed across the casino floor.

    "Now then... what should I play?"

    Right then, a booming voice echoed from the casino’s central announcement system, broadcasting across the entire hall:

    [Congratulations to Abyss Gate #1987 for successfully summoning the Grand Prize!]

    [This round’s jackpot reward: 5,000,000 chips!]

    The announcement sent the entire casino into a frenzy. The air crackled with excitement and envy.

    Daniel’s gaze shifted toward the source—the so-called "Abyss Gate."

    At one side of the structure, a small circular opening had appeared. From it, an enormous stream of glowing chips was pouring out like a waterfall.

    Right in front of the gate, a tiny abyssal creature was screaming ecstatically:

    "I’m rich! I won! Hahaha!"

    [Abyss Crawler]

    [HP: 1000]

    [Luck: 1]

    [Win Rate History: 9%]

    [Current Chips: 1]

    Daniel didn’t even need to activate [Eye of Insight] to fully analyze the creature. He could tell at a glance—it was one of the weakest species in the abyssal hierarchy.

    Sarko had mentioned that such feeble abyss dwellers couldn’t survive in the wild abyss. They lacked the strength or cunning to protect themselves. Their only hope was to live under the shelter of an abyss king’s Kingdom, where they were bound by strict rules in exchange for safety.

    Back at the Abyss Gate, the tide of chips only grew stronger.

    In mere moments, the entire mountain of glowing tokens engulfed the Abyss Crawler, burying him completely.

    "Help! Somebody help me!"

    "I’ll give 100 chips to whoever saves me!"

    But the other abyss creatures nearby didn’t so much as flinch. Instead, they stared at him with eyes full of greed and hunger.

    In less than three seconds, the Abyss Crawler was crushed beneath the enormous weight of the chips—suffocated and killed by his own jackpot.

    The moment he died, the 5 million chips officially became ownerless.

    That was the cue everyone had been waiting for.

    Like a plague of locusts, the abyssal onlookers swarmed the pile, fighting savagely over the windfall.

    And just as chaos erupted, a translucent figure quietly appeared beside Daniel.

    [Abyss Ghost]

    These were rare and peculiar beings. With bodies that were permanently in a semi-ethereal state, they rarely suffered from direct attacks. Their minds were highly intelligent, and they were adept at communication and observation.

    However, their fatal flaw was that they could not awaken talents like other creatures. They were inherently dependent on powerful benefactors to survive.

    The ghostly figure gave a courteous bow and spoke softly:

    "Honorable Lord Duban, are you not going to pick up a few chips yourself?"

    "Strange, isn’t it? Today we actually witnessed someone getting crushed by their own prize."

    Daniel gave a casual shake of his head and replied flatly, "I’m not interested."

    Almost at the same moment, he activated [Time Stream].

    When Daniel opened his eyes again, he found himself standing outside the entrance of Casino Royale.

    This time, without hesitation, he turned and walked directly toward the Abyss Gate.

    The same [Abyss Ghost] appeared at his side as he approached.

    "Esteemed one, greetings. I have been appointed by His Majesty the King to serve as your personal steward while you are here."

    "Should you have any questions or needs, please do not hesitate to ask."

    Noticing Daniel’s interest in the Abyss Gate, the ghost immediately began an explanation:

    "This, my lord, is one of the abyss’s most unique and celebrated inventions. A brilliant creation of our great King, it is simultaneously a gambling device and a cultural icon."

    "The Abyss Gate continuously gathers chips from various sources. With a single bet, you could potentially win everything inside. Of course, your success still depends on fortune."

    Daniel gave a slight nod and activated his God Rank Skill—[Eye of Insight].

    Immediately, detailed information surfaced before his eyes:

    [Abyss Gate]

    [Current Accumulated Chips: 5,000,000]

    [Note: When the chip count exceeds 5 million, the Abyss Gate will automatically reset, and all contents will be cleared.]

    "Just as I thought..."

    Daniel’s eyes narrowed, a knowing smile flickering across his face.

    Even without relying on [Time Stream], he was now confident he could walk through this casino undefeated.

    The [Eye of Insight] alone gave him more than enough advantage.

    He glanced around once more, ready to toss in his only chip—

    —when he noticed that the Abyss Crawler, somehow still alive, was already standing at the front of the line.

    With a calm smile, Daniel approached and said, "Would you mind letting me go first?"

    The Abyss Crawler visibly trembled. Then, noticing the Abyss Ghost beside Daniel, he immediately scurried out of the way without protest.

    Of course he would.

    Anyone escorted by an Abyss Ghost was undoubtedly a VVIP—a guest personally appointed by the King himself.

    A lowly crawler like him had no right to cause trouble.

    Even if Daniel killed him on the spot, no one would dare raise an objection.

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    "My lord, are you sure about this?"

    "The timing of the Abyss Gate’s payout is completely random. Even His Majesty the King has no control over it."

    "As a treasured guest of our Kingdom, I would humbly suggest you try some of the simpler games instead. That way, you might slowly build up your chip count..."

    Before the ghost could finish, Daniel tossed his last chip into the Abyss Gate.