บท 295: The final throw

Throughout Xander's life, luck had never been on his side. And as he grew up, he stopped expecting miracles. But now, once again, he found himself staring at a game of chance. And the only way he was going to win it was if fortune favored him.

To win the game, Xander had to roll a perfect seven, which would move his silver coin to tile number hundred and help him ascend. However, there were two demons in his path, along with a dragon. 

Xander carefully calculated his options. Three, five, and six would land him in trouble, forcing him to answer the All-Seer's questions while one, two, four, and seven were safe numbers that would take him to empty tiles.

"We do not have much time. Our final destination approaches, Warden," the All-Seer whispered ominously and the candles flickered once before their flames dimmed abruptly.