🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

-- Sir Kir, -- Ushumgallu addressed the Knight without a hint of subservience, not only because of his character, but also because after six months of traveling together, he perceived him more as a comrade than a mentor. -- I was lucky enough to acquire something valuable, but it won't be of much use to me.
Calcitec hands Kir a scroll.

- You found something useful; it might come in handy against our future opponent. - Sir Kir spends his skill points on learning a spell. - How much did it cost? I wouldn't want to burden you with expenses on my behalf, "old man." - He smirked, then suddenly remembered something. - I saw that a new store opened in the port, - he points on the map to ??? in the list of locations, - it's run by a rather eccentric couple, but their assortment of goods might interest you. They decided to settle here at a strange time; perhaps they were tempted by the promise of service and allegiance? Unlikely.

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—And you, uh, wouldn't you like to join too? —he asked the princess politely. —I think more than two players can play this game...

- I'm not very good at gambling, - Ikusa said with a modest smile.

After looking at his cards and the table several times, the southerner takes another sip from his cup. —...I guess I'll pass if that's allowed.

- Well, then I'll pass too.

Table


Asmidul

Stake: ●●
Remaining: ●●●●●●●●

Thiozar

Stake:
Remaining: ●●●●●●●●

- Well... It looks like we both have two pairs, but your sum is lower. The first victory is yours.