The very next morning, Leonard walked into the busy marketplace with Gareth and Anika at his side. But this time, their hands were empty. They weren't carrying any table or stool. There were also no dice and cups.
It was just the three of them walking in casually.
It didn't take long before whispers spread across the crowd. People who had been waiting for the usual game leaned forward, tilting their heads. Some even stood up from where they had been sitting, frowning.
"Oi, where's the dice today?" someone shouted from the back.
"Didn't you say we'd continue again today?" another one complained.
"Yeah, I've been saving my silver for 2 days!" a man groaned, clearly displeased.
Faces turned sour, and their complaints rose. Words of disappointment filled the air as more people realized there would be no games in the market for today. A few were even scowling, already muttering that they'd been lied to.
