Gambling was a slippery slope, especially once they tasted victory. For those lacking restraint, it was easy to get sucked in.

"Congratulations on your wins! Here's your stash of celestial stones." Abigail beamed as she handed over the winnings.

"I just bet with my darksteel sword and get five celestial stones, right? Can I redeem it?" Ruby asked.

"Sure." Abigail nodded and motioned for someone to retrieve Ruby's sword, which had been used as a bet earlier.

"Not so fast!" Miles intervened just as Ruby reached for her sword. "Ruby, hold up. The real action is yet to unfold.

"If you redeem now, we'll have less to play with later, meaning fewer wins. Let's stack up some more celestial stones first, then redeem your sword. Sounds good?"

"Hmm." Ruby hesitated.

finding cash on the sidewalk. Win a few more rounds, and

Miles, I'll go along with your suggestion." She chuckled and ultimately

the sword would leave her with only five. It would

more wins... no, just two more, and I can

her mantra that customers were always right. After all, she had long

effortlessly, most people

Instead,

winnings as long as they kept playing. But it

a heated battle, the second round

with his opponent pulling out

handed

celestial stones in her box

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