Chapter 1228

"I trust the Holy Maiden's word. Let's begin," Sebastian replied, gesturing politely. Although he wasn't entirely sure about Asriel's true nature, he chose to believe her, albeit with some caution. His primary goal was to finish the game and leave as soon as possible. Asriel said, "I already picked my stone before you arrived. To ensure fairness, I'll let you choose first." "What if I happen to pick the same stone you chose?" Sebastian asked. "Then we'll pick again," Asriel replied. Sebastian nodded and began walking through the stone yard. The rough stones here were massive, with some being as tall as a person, while the smallest ones weighed several hundred pounds. Their quality was also top-notch. He examined more than a dozen stones and found that each contained something valuable, which was a testament to the meticulous selection process. Despite the limited number of rough stones, their sheer size made inspecting them a time-consuming process. It took Sebastian nearly an ho