Bab 828: Trinket of numbers

The tavern fell completely silent as the first cards were dealt. 

Kaizen, with his confident posture, stared at the other two players around the table. The dark elves and dwarves maintained serious expressions, but a glimmer of excitement shone in their eyes.

Valthorn was the first to examine his cards. He sketched a cunning smile as he mentally calculated the possibilities. "Well done, stranger. Let's see what you have to offer."

Kaizen, for his part, also studied his own cards with an impassive gaze. On the other hand, Talfor, the dwarf, showed clear frustration.

The first round began with cautious glances. The players exchanged intense glances as they decided who they would challenge to an exchange of cards. Kaizen, mentally choosing Valthorn as his first opponent, said: 

"Elf..."