A Game Against The Gods

Game Captives

"Let the games begin!"

Just four simple words made grown men filled with mixed emotions. Anger, helplessness, greed all these emotions were created with just four words.

Also, the person who said this was not a major figure at all or even had a wisp of dominance but coming from a simple 20-year-old kid that did not have backing at all or any form of authority.

At the same time, the machine in the middle of the table dealt every single one of the players two cards. The movement was smooth and did not have a single stutter, unlike a normal dealer.

There was no visible way that the cards could have had been rigged.

Everyone looked at the cards they were dealt. Everyone's expressions did not change. Although there was no consequence of losing anything other than the gold coin, they knew there was something else that they should be worried about.

Claude's words made the others be wary of him the most, the words: " Make. A. Single. Sound. And. You. Will. Be. Out. Of. The. Game." that Claude sad earlier was extremely dangerous.

The words "Out of the Game" could hold so many meanings. For example, like the phrase "out of the picture", it could mean it they will be killed. Even then, if Claude really did mean it, it just served the purpose of showing how much control he has over this game. Even the original challengers did not have much to say in the matter.

With these words, Claude could even rephrase it so that the punishment would be even worse than death, like being a slave to an extremely cruel man.

With a sinister smile that sent chills down the spines of everyone present, "Oh! I forgot to put in the minimum and maximum amount to bet!" No one spoke in fear of the cruel man in front of them.

"Hmph! No one? Fine! The minimum would be 1 bronze coin and the maximum is 10 bronze coins and..." The figure that they heard was so insignificantly small that they almost wanted to laugh due to how small it was.

"... no one is allowed to leave the table until it is over or I allow you to! Anyone violates this will be made a part of the prize pool!" That sinister smile made the other players understand what kind of maniac this young man was and how much power he holds.

"Regarding basic needs, I will provide them all so fear not! Also since no one wanted to get out of the game, you can all speak freely! Since I am so nice, please only eat and drink these items!" With a wave of Claude's hand, there appeared delicious food, drinks that even made royalties envious and a luxurious bathroom. This task was just a simple feat for Claude because he was a peerless genius that was unparalleled.

Upon the luxuries in front of them, they all rejoiced in their hearts. "This was a blessing in disguise indeed! I cannot believe this! If we have each a gold coin and the maximum is 10 bronze coins then we would indulge in this fabulous treatment for a long time!" Such thoughts filled the minds of the other players, their thoughts turned into screams.

They looked at their cards with gleeful cheers in their hearts.

Having the cards be dealt, Claude looked at his cards.

"9 of Spades" "K of Hearts"

Claude then raised his bet to 1 Copper Coin. The other players would then all "Call." No one else raised the bet hoping to indulge in the feast before them for an extremely long time.

A man raised his hand, "Young man, may I stand and indulge in the meals?" Trying to forget the young man's actions he tried to force a warm smile but in the end just smiled awkwardly.