I Alone Am an EX-Class Summoner - Chapter 232
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I Am Alone EX-Grade Summoner Episode 232
6th World League (3)
“Wow.”
Baek Jin-woo’s mouth fell open as he arrived in front of Premier Mall.
Even during the opening event and recently, it had been crowded with people… but this was the first time he’d seen so many people like today.
The streets were bustling, and there were so many foreigners that it was hard to tell whether this was domestic or overseas.
The streets everywhere were filled with couples on dates and people.
“It’s quite moving, isn’t it? The place that was barren land when we first came in has already become like this. It’s probably ranked number one in the world for hot places right now, don’t you think?”
“That much?”
“Of course. It’s Yubaek.”
Yu Ji-a’s confident statement briefly brought back old memories.
She, who had been a headquarters staff member, had given him a generous gift and said she wanted to start a business together.
Looking back now, taking her hand was the greatest stroke of luck.
Even without her, he would have become world number one, but wouldn’t it have been impossible to rise as stably and quickly as now?
“Come this way.”
The place Yu Ji-a guided him to was a place only VVIPs could enter.
When he asked what the criteria were, she said if you spend 1 billion annually at the mall you’re a VIP, and if you spend over 10 billion annually you’re a VVIP.
But do you know what’s funny?
There were quite a lot of people even in the VVIP reception room.
Following her, a man in a neat suit greeted them with a bright smile.
“Haha, you’ve arrived.”
A familiar face.
It was Kim Byeong-jin, the representative of this mall.
He had originally been Yubaek’s secretary manager too.
“It’s been a while.”
Baek Jin-woo greeted him lightly.
Money really must be good after all.
He had gained weight compared to before and looked much more handsome.
“Thanks to you two, I’m living quite luxuriously. I’ll tell the staff here to treat you with the utmost courtesy. Oh, and.”
Swish.
Kim Byeong-jin brought something he had prepared.
It was a silver fox mask and a golden fox mask.
Yu Ji-a took them.
“Masks?”
“I told him to prepare them.”
“Why?”
“Why? Do you want people staring at us every time we walk around?”
“…I feel like people will stare even if we wear these masks…”
“No, knowing that would happen, I made this casino’s concept a masquerade ball. Do you know what’s interesting?”
“What?”
“Sales actually went up even more?”
“Oh.”
For some reason, I think I understand.
“Are VVIPs flocking more to this casino?”
“Right. The more famous someone is, and the more power or money they have, the more they tend to be attracted to spaces where they can hide their identity. It’s a place where they can enjoy themselves freely without their faces being exposed, so they don’t feel burdened even when spending big money.”
It feels like a reverse strategy.
When dealing with nouveau riche, appealing with luxury would work better.
But real rich people live luxury as their daily life.
For them, freedom would be more appealing than luxurious things.
Just look at us right now.
The revenue of casinos like this is usually handled by a few ‘real’ rich people.
It’s not about making money from rich people who bet a few hundred million at most.
“Moreover, word has already spread. VVIPs gather here to trade anonymously, negotiate, and even socialize. Since they’re sensitive to information, they’re actually more eager to participate.”
“You used your head well.”
“Are you praising me?”
“Of course.”
Anyone watching would think she’s starved for praise.
“First, Jin-woo, you wear the golden fox. I’ll be the silver fox.”
“Okay.”
Basement Level 2.
The space for Fortuna Yubaek’s VIPs was much more massive than the London Casino.
It was like another world unfolding?
A utopia where the wealthiest people from around the world would flock!
At the center was a large circular bar made of black marble, with premium spirits displayed like decorations above the bar.
Swish, swoosh!
Professional bartenders create cocktails in the blink of an eye with craftsman-like hand movements.
And around that bar were countless tables.
Craps, baccarat, blackjack, roulette… and so on.
“Jin-woo, have you ever tried those kinds of things?”
“No.”
The only game I’ve played is Battle of Summoners.
Even now, I don’t feel much attraction to them.
Anyway, all the commission fees from there are mine, so why bother playing games.
The reason casino business makes good money is because it’s a probability game.
They say it’s 50:50 probability, but because there are commission fees, they eventually kill everyone and take the money with those fees!
“We’re going to the League Room. Come this way.”
The League Room is the core of Fortuna Yubaek.
The space where all betting related to the World League takes place!
Taking the elevator deep underground, another world appeared.
‘They really must have spent a lot of money.’
It felt like they just brought the most expensive things in the world and plastered them everywhere.
I could feel Yubaek’s financial power anew.
There were quite a lot of people inside.
Each holding a glass of wine or cocktail, looking at large screens and having conversations.
That’s right.
Today is year-end.
Based on South Korea time, the festival would start right at midnight.
Probably everyone booked accommodations nearby and came back and forth to enjoy the league period.
Even wearing a silver fox mask, Yu Ji-a had a different presence.
Being tall with good proportions, plus the unique aura she emanated, people naturally treated her carefully.
We decided not to call each other by our names.
Otherwise, there would be no point in wearing masks.
On this day.
Baek Jin-woo became Geum-woo.
Yu Ji-a became Eun-a.
Golden Fox + Jin-woo = Geum-woo
Silver Fox + Ji-a = Eun-a
Like this, Baek Geum-woo, Yu Eun-a.
It was a simple trick.
Swish.
Then he openly held her hand.
Is this the feeling celebrities have when they’re secretly dating?
After a long time, Baek Jin-woo’s heart fluttered too.
“Mr. Geum-woo.”
“Haha, the name feels a bit awkward.”
“Let’s hurry and go place our bets too.”
There were many people around, but among them, the betting tables were the most numerous.
On the tables were panels with flags of various countries and cards with the names of major players, and people were looking at these while setting their betting amounts.
Everything was digitized, so after betting, they could check results in real-time on personal tablets or mobile devices.
First, the odds were displayed.
These were the two most popular games.
【World League Championship Odds】
● England Victory -> 1.67
● Korea Victory -> 5
● United States Victory -> 10
● Japan Victory -> 10
First was guessing the league championship country.
England, the favorite, would give 1.67 times the payout if you bet on them, Korea was 5 times, and the United States or Japan were 10 times.
“It’s surprising that Korea ranks higher than the United States or Japan?”
“They probably think there’s some reason behind Hong Ari’s confident press conference this time.”
“Besides, Korea is Baek Jin-woo’s country, right? It has enough potential. SKY’s recent growth rate has been high too.”
“Ha, but wouldn’t it still be hard to beat England?”
“If it’s just for fun betting, Korea seems interesting, but the minimum bet is 1 billion. Haha.”
People were sharing their opinions and fiddling with the panels.
The next game.
【World Ranking 2nd Place Odds】
● Rachel -> 1.43
● Hikaru -> 10
● Jenos -> 10
● Hong Ari -> 10
This was a game to guess who would rank 2nd.
By the way, there was no game for guessing 1st place… because such a game didn’t exist.
If there was one, everyone would bet on Baek Jin-woo, making the game meaningless.
There were other games too, but unpopular games had little money pooled, making them meaningless as well.
Right now, it seemed like just combining those two games would be enough.
“Mr. Geum-woo, where should we bet?”
“Well. Wouldn’t it be boring if I told you?”
“No, we’re betting money. It would be more fun if you told me. It’s just putting money down to win money.”
“No. I can’t really guarantee this one either.”
Baek Jin-woo and Yu Ji-a whispered to each other.
However.
Their conversation seemed to catch the attention of other bettors.
“You two seem to be over 90% confident about how the results will turn out?”
It was then that some woman spoke to Baek Jin-woo.
She was a woman wearing a tiger mask.
“While betting is up to the individual’s choice, you sound so confident that I’d like to hear your perspective, if that’s okay?”
It was Yu Ji-a who responded to that.
“I guess you didn’t hear the part where he said he couldn’t guarantee other things.”
“I did hear it.”
The tiger crossed her arms.
“But is there really anything to guarantee or not? The answer is obvious.”
“The answer is obvious?”
“Of course.”
The tiger mask lifted her head confidently.
“England victory, Rachel victory. If you combine these two, you can earn money at 2.39 times with the highest probability, right? Well, if you’re going to do a small amount like 1 billion, I guess it would be fun betting.”
The tiger smiled mysteriously and touched her tablet screen.
The surrounding people’s attention focused on her betting amount.
Game 1 England Victory -> 1.67
Game 2 Rachel Victory -> 1.43
Parlay Odds -> 2.39
Betting Amount: 10 billion won.
“Wow.”
“10 billion.”
“Putting 10 billion on one bet?”
“Who is that person?”
People murmured.
Baek Jin-woo was also slightly surprised.
It was pocket change for him, but still, to bet that much money on gambling, she must be doing pretty well, right?
‘But whatever.’
It wasn’t really Baek Jin-woo’s concern anyway.
Tap tap.
Just as he was about to nudge Yu Ji-a to step back.
“Dealer?”
Silver Fox Mask, Yu Ji-a asked the dealer who was standing in a respectful posture.
“What’s the maximum limit here?”
Huh?
What’s this now.
He couldn’t see because of the mask, but…
Don’t tell me she’s triggered right now?
Over just 10 billion?
There seemed to be some subtle tension between the women from earlier… Huh.
Baek Jin-woo decided to watch the situation for now.
“There’s no separate limit. This is Fortuna Yubaek’s unique feature – when there’s insufficient funds due to payout mistakes, Yubaek guarantees all funds.”
“Wow.”
“No limit?”
The watching people were genuinely surprised.
Come to think of it, this was everyone here’s first time betting at Fortuna Yubaek!
“Then it’s really putting money down to win money?”
“The odds won’t be adjusted just because money piles up?”
“Then it’s definitely a probability game. I’ll bet 1 billion on England and Rachel too.”
“I’ll join in too.”
“Hehehe, I’ll have to cover this trip’s expenses with this!”
People’s hands became busy.
And.
“Mr. Geum-woo.”
“Uh, huh?”
“Hurry up and choose.”
“Gambling isn’t good… It’s not good to go overboard, so just spend moderately.”
“How much is moderate?”
“About 1 trillion…? No, is that too little?”
Though it’s less than 0.01% of Yubaek’s current asset value…
“1 trillion? Okay! So where are we betting on?”
“I… Hmm.”
After pondering for a moment, Baek Jin-woo nodded as if he had made up his mind.
“Still, I should make a patriotic bet. Let’s go with Korea winning.”
“Korea winning?”
“Yeah, with Rachel in second place. No matter how amazing Hong Ari is, it’s still too much for her to break Rachel’s dominance.”
As Baek Jin-woo pointed at the screen with his finger while speaking, Tiger Mask watched him with her arms crossed, making a gesture as if she was dumbfounded.
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