Chapter 33: Picking the Gambling Stone

Fortunately, there weren't many people at the stall right now, or else his reputation might be affected if the word gets out. In the stall owner's eyes, the two girls and the man seemed like wealthy people who came to the gambling square for fun, not like businessmen who would gamble on stones. That's why he couldn't resist trying to deceive them a little. "Sir, telling lies is not right. Businessmen's reputation is crucial, you know?" Nicola began to lecture the stall owner. "Yes, yes, you're right," the stall owner hurriedly admitted, seeing people leaving his booth with disdainful expressions, feeling a bit sour inside. Nicola turned to Leo and said, "Leo, since you dared to say that my thirty-five percent success rate isn't high, let's make a bet, shall we?" "How?" Leo became interested. "It's simple. Right here at this stall, each of us will pick a stone, then take it to be cut. We'll see whose stone shows the biggest increase in value, alright?" Nicola's lips curved slightl