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Clara and Evelyn appeared high in the skies of Reality Three, hovering above the domain overseen by the Gambler.
The domain was absurdly large — an entire continent that spanned for tens of light years.
It was a metropolis built like a grand, eternal casino.
With towering golden spires stretched toward the clouds, massive domes of glass that reflected the light of the multiple suns, and endless streets of marble and gold stretched as far as the eye could see.
Like many others, this reality was unique, but in an unusual way.
The beings here weren't famed for their fighting skills. Instead of gaining strength through cultivation, combat, or anything conventional, they rose in power through the art of gambling.
From the moment they awoke, they had an instinctive knack for wagering on anything, and the higher the stakes, the stronger they became.
