Cinderella Crazy
The arrogant cave from the beginning

Years into the friend of the 3rd prince's only son, he knows very well the habits of Daryl.

From being initially only friends due to the orders of his parents and ending up being his best friend, from being with him while at the academy to being his assistant after being appointed as a marquis, the red-haired man had only seen Daryl excited about meeting his mother.

But after her mother's departure, Daryl never smiled again. Then after having his own position, he only focused on his work.

Because of that,

"You can rest. Continue again tomorrow."

"Where are you going?"

"I still haven't given up, you know."

the change in nature that his childhood friend showed him made him feel strange.

A workaholic like him, who will not stop before he gets results, suddenly often stops in the middle of the road.

Actually the man was very curious about what his master was doing, but he refrained from bothering him. It had been a long time since the last time his master had become enthusiastic about something.

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Arriving there, Daryl searched more carefully through each room to find the girl who could make her heart beat faster because of fear.

Eventually he was among the crowd. He tried to barge in after hearing the voice of a woman. The voice of someone who sounded familiar in his ears.

"Hey, don't bother. Or,"

"Are your abilities not as good as the gua kira?"

The woman he was looking for was now in front of him. With a neat and elegant pants suit. He realized that Ashley was wearing a stick and a prosthetic leg on her left leg. He also realized that the person he thought as someone else was actually Ashley.

Although the woman's appearance was different and her face was covered in a mask, Daryl was able to recognize her voice as well as her eyes. The eyes that were looking at him were sharp as if they were about to kill him back then. Moreover, eyes with greenish patches are also not a common eye color.

"I thought you came to donate. Why try to win?" Ask the man who was Ashley's opponent.

"Huh? Where is there a cave trying?" Ashley replied in a disdainful tone that was met with laughter by her opponent.

"Don't tell me yesterday you purposely let me give up and win to test me?"

Ashley smiled, then opened her cards, showing whoever was there that she won the game.

"Gua likes people who understand his mistakes."

Despite losing and losing 200 gold coins, the man still looked calm. He was actually entertained by the ledge given by Ashley.

"How could anyone be this arrogant overnight?" He said while shaking his head.

"Oh, don't get me wrong."

"The arrogant people from the beginning." Ashley.

After playing for quite a while, their game ended in a defeat to Ashley who lost all the money he brought today. People become very enthusiastic and want to try to play because they feel better than them.

Ashley's opponent lowered his face with a smile. Despite winning, he realizes that he owes Ashley a debt. The woman who had helped him increase the enthusiasm of the audience there.

Just as one of them was about to sit on the chair Ashley had just left behind, someone pulled the back collar of the person, preventing him from sitting down.

It was not only him who was fighting over the chair, but finally he was the one who managed to sit there. He then placed 500 pieces of coin which was equivalent to 1,250 gold coins on the table.

The people who were about to protest felt the man had snatched their seat, silenced their mouths after seeing the amount of bets he had prepared in 1 game. His opponent was also stunned by him.

Generally, players only put 2-20 pieces of coins every game to avoid risk.

Only Ashley bets up to 50 or even 200 coins in a single game. It was also because of being lured by the man when Ashley said he was a new person, opening up the possibility that the woman had not yet learned of the custom here.

And yet later,

"Miss." Call Daryl to try to get Ashley back.

Ashley looked.

"Teach me to play and all my winnings I'll give you." Further.

Daryl confidently handed over all the profits he would get to Ashley. Everyone there was looking forward to the woman's answer, though they were sure Ashley would accept the offer. Which fool would turn down an opportunity like this?

Ashley.

"Ga. Bye."

With the shortest answer he could say.

The answer that came out of the woman's mouth made Daryl dumbfounded, as did the people who were there. They then scramble to offer to replace Ashley with Daryl.

"Wait!"

Regardless of those people, Daryl took back his coin and went after Ashley.

But the coin bag was held back by the hand of the opponent playing it. Not intending to hold Daryl away, the man let go of his hand.

"Be careful." He warned Daryl with a smile.

The man felt that Ashley had come up with a reason, not just to spend the money. He also strongly believes Ashley's hiding of his weapon fooled the men who were inspecting the weapon behind the entrance. The check only took out the weapons in sight.

It was only her instinct, but the male instinct was also as strong as Ashley's. For great players, it is not only the strategy and speed of the hand that they need but also instinct.

True, even if checked, Ashley's gun won't be found unless they carefully inspect it.

"Miss, wait!"

Ashley turned her head and saw Daryl's footsteps slowing down.

"Play with me."

"Chip cave abis. Lo see for yourself. Now*ck off." He then turned and walked away.

"Then risk your name."

"I mean - if you lose say your name. A nickname is no problem." Obviously trying to make Ashley don't misunderstand.

Ashley turned back once more while removing her hand. He looked at Daryl with a smile. The woman then tilted her head slightly and said,

"OK."

"No witness." The next one answered a nod by Daryl.

Daryl went to rent the room. Ashley made sure she was in a position where she would not be able to be attacked secretly, before finally noticing Daryl from a distance.

His straight stare was keenly paying attention to every move Daryl made. Although he only slightly raised his little finger, or the amount of blinking of his eyes would not escape Ashley's supervision.

The man continued to smile while waiting for the employee in front of him to find a room that had not been rented. His index finger tapped on the counter table for being too excited impatiently waiting.

But the movement was interpreted differently by Ashley. In the woman's eyes, every move could mean a code to convey information to others.

After getting their room, Daryl approached Ashley to inform her.

"Shall we go?" Take Daryl.

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