The Understated Dragon Lord

Before Grant could respond, Daniel kept going.

"Look at me from head to toe. My look, my vibe I'm just a country doctor! Magic is so complicated, and there's no way I could do it. I'm definitely not a wizard!"

"Country bumpkin! If you're not a wizard, then how come my stomach hurts? How could I embarrass myself in public like that? It has to be you who poisoned me. You're trying to ruin my life! You're a wicked sorcerer!" Grant spat out, his accusation filled with anger. Daniel let out a cold laugh at Grant's ridiculous claims.

After the laugh, he replied casually, "Grant, the reason your stomach hurts, and why you made a scene earlier, isn't because I poisoned you. I'm not a wizard and I have no idea how to poison anyone. No, what's happening is that you're suffering a bit of divine retribution. Because you refuse to accept defeat, this is God's way of punishing you! If you kneel and apologize, you'll be fine. But if you keep this stubborn act up, God's punishment will only get worse, and you'll find yourself in an even more embarrassing situation."

"Ha!"

in his stomach. Feeling it was time to react, he shot Daniel a

not poisoning you at

don't admit you've lost and keep refusing to kneel, then God's going to start punishing you again. You've already had two warnings. The third one is bound to be far worse.

embarrassment, Grant was starting to feel intimidated. He thought it over carefully before deciding to throw in

teeth, "If you've got guts, keep gambling with me! Winning 80 million doesn't mean you're too scared to keep playing!" Daniel knew exactly what was going through

"Ha!"

Daniel grinned, "Before this betting started, before tonight's Jade Gambling began, I told you, Grant. By the end of tonight, I'm aiming to win at least 800 million, maybe even a billion from you. So far, I've only won 80 million, which is just a tenth ta of my goal. My