Capítulo 37: Starstone

As she watched the money in her account dwindle, Yuri wasn't worried. Instead, her eyes sparkled with anticipation, as though she could already see the stunning gem she was chasing.

Tuss, watching from the side, twitched a smile. She looks every bit the hopeful gambler.

Regardless of whether they hit the jackpot this time, Tuss decided this would be their last gamble. He wouldn't encourage her to do this again.

"Should we cut the stone now?" Yuri asked, though she was perfectly capable of doing it herself.

Tuss replied with a question of his own, "Do you want to sell the gem now?"

It was as if they were certain to find a gemstone within.

"Maybe one or two?" Yuri asked uncertainly.

"Then let's open two of them." Tuss picked two stones from their cart and went to join the queue for the gem-cutting machine.