Casino Royale-Flush that night was like the center of an entertainment storm. Neon lights glittered like too-close stars, glasses clinked, and the sound of laughter mixed with the thumping music from the main lounge.The crowd stood around it, some leaning in, others just peeking over the shoulders of others, hoping to see the magic happen.At that table, four players were battling it out. But the main spotlight was on a man with long hair pulled back in a neat ponytail. His mustache was thin, yet striking. A long black robe with golden lining added to his mysterious aura. In front of him, the chips were piled up like a fortress of victory-high, stable, and immovable."Raise," said a middle-aged man across from him. His voice steady, his hand pushed a hundred thousand dollars' worth of chips into the center of the table. His confident smile was almost arrogant, as if he was sure the move would knock down the longhair's fort.The people around held their breath. No one dared to make a

The twins froze. A glimpse, just seconds of silence-but in that silence, the look in their eyes turned sharp.Rude glanced at Reed, his jaw hardening. While Reed stared down, at the cards still open on the table, as if he wanted to swallow back what he had just seen. Defeat. The word was foreign to them - forbidden, even.So far, they had always won. Always. This wasn't just a game to them, it was part of their reputation, of the dominance they desperately guarded.Their gaze shifted to the dealer. No words came out, but the glare was enough to make the man feel stripped naked.The dealer felt the back of his neck start to sweat. His breathing was shallow. He tried to smile, but his facial muscles felt frozen. The stares of the two players in front of him were like two knives pressed to his neck."Something's wrong..." he thought. But he didn't know what.The hand touching the card was never wrong. But this time? Victory changed hands-without a single gesture. Without a single mistake

With sharp reflexes, Harvey tilted his head. The bullet whizzed past, touching only empty air. There was no wound. No scratches.The manager and his two guards were transfixed. Their eyes rounded, jaws hardened. Harvey's movement just now... was almost imperceptible.The explosion had sent the entire casino floor into chaos. Panic seized the patrons like wildfire. Chairs tipped over, tables overturned. People screamed as they ran for the exits, not caring about the cards and chips scattered about.Within two minutes, the glittering room was silent. Only Harvey and the casino officials remained."He's just lucky!" The manager roared as he pointed at Harvey, his voice full of frustration. "Quick, beat him up! Make him a deterrent!"The two guards stepped forward, their bodies solid as a rock. Chests puffed out, sharp eyes locked on Harvey. The black suits they wore seemed to stiffen, as if they couldn't wrap the hardened muscles beneath them."Just like when you finished off the twins,

The casino owner woke up with a low moan. As soon as he tried to move his body, a sharp pain radiated from his shoulder to his entire side.His breathing was labored. Every pull of his chest was excruciating, as if his bones were about to break. There was no other choice. He was forced to remain lying in the same position.His eyes stared wildly, then turned to the casino manager who stood transfixed not far from him."Nolan..." he hissed, his face flushed with emotion. "Did you see what that asshole did to me?! I can't take this!"He gritted his teeth, then shouted,"Mobilize all our men! I want him dead today! Go get him!"Nolan, the manager, could only look away. His gaze was blank, his jaw was set, but not a single word came out of his mouth.The men behind him didn't move either. Everyone looked down, as if they were hiding something. The atmosphere in the room suddenly felt heavy.They didn't need to talk-their silence was enough to convey one thing: they were scared... and didn

Roaring laughter and thumping music flooded the air. Colorful lights hung along the streets of Northvale, glowing softly among the dancing and cheering crowd. Harvey strolled casually through the center of the festival, flanked by Jordan, Alex, Allison, and Rein. There was nothing striking about their appearance-all dressed casually, as if they were just a bunch of ordinary people getting lost in the euphoria of the night.Harvey slipped his sunglasses on his face, even though the sun had already begun to set. He turned his gaze slowly in all directions, scanning the bustling city. Northvale, he thought, was much more lively and cheerful than the somber Duskvale, or the always gloomy Rainvale.Next to her, Rein slipped his hands into his pants pockets. A small smile spread across his face as he took a deep breath, letting the scent of street food and night air fill his chest."I didn't expect us to land in such a cheerful place," he said, turning his head slightly towards Harvey. "Gen