I Became a Flashing Genius at the Magic Academy [158-362][English Translation]

Episode 204 Chapter 45: Gambling With Time(7)

The Twelve Divine Gods, Silver Eleven Moon

Able to see the past, present, and future simultaneously, Silver Eleven Moon can turn back, accelerate, or even stop time. This ability makes him uniquely different from the other Divine Gods.

"Well then, what's your favorite poker variant?"

Silver Eleven Moon, with his long, white beard, asked Baek-yu Seul.

Without hesitation, as if he had already prepared, Baek-yu Seul answered, "Seven Card Stud."

"Seven Card Stud," Silver Eleven Moon mused.

It is one of the most famous poker games, and in Korea, where Baek-yu Seul once lived, it was synonymous with poker itself.

Baek-yu Seul's reason for choosing this game wasn't special. Was it easier to win against someone who can control time? Not at all. It was simply because this was the only poker game he knew the rules of.

He wasn't a good poker player and had to check each combination through his bulbul glasses.

Here's what matters: In Seven Card Stud, cards are dealt one at a time, with minimal player interaction with the cards. In other words, swapping cards would be nearly impossible. Even if you could briefly show the cards, the numerous mana sensors and guards around would quickly catch on.

"Shall we start the game?" The dealer cautiously asked, not Baek-yu Seul, but the tyrant of the Lotus Inn, Silver Eleven Moon.

"Sure. What's the stake?"

"One million."

"Ha ha. Young man, you're about to have an enlightening experience."

Following Baek-yu Seul, Silver Eleven Moon placed his stake on the table.

"Deal the cards."

The game began.

The dealer cautiously dealt three cards each to Baek-yu Seul and Silver Eleven Moon over the long table.

Both checked their hands and revealed all three cards.

At this point, the game was halfway decided. Sometimes, players start with strong hands, while other times, they can't make any decent combinations no matter how many cards they get.

Poker face—a term meaning to hide your emotions to keep others from reading your hand. For Baek-yu Seul, blessed by the gods of luck, it was easy to maintain a poker face. But Silver Eleven Moon was different. He kept smiling and flipped one card, prompting Baek-yu Seul to follow.

"I will deal the cards."

With each card reveal, the dealer dealt another card.

Baek-yu Seul examined his cards and declared a "half" bet, placing half of his stake.

"Hmm..."

Silver Eleven Moon scrutinized Baek-yu Seul's expression but found no clues. For now, he could only match the bet.

"Call."

The game proceeded quickly. Neither Baek-yu Seul nor Silver Eleven Moon hesitated to place big bets, and the dealer, sweating profusely, swiftly dealt the cards.

"Call and raise 4 million."

"Call and raise 8 million."

The dealer, who had witnessed many high-stakes games, was astonished by this one.

"What kind of nerve does that student have?"

Throwing down such immense stakes without hesitation suggested he was a noble's offspring. Still, using that much money as a life lesson seemed excessive.