episode_0003

“First of all.”

“… … … … .”

“I know very well what your father is worried about.”

If you don’t know that, you’re crazy. It was a major incident that shook the entire family.

It was good that they carved the dice themselves and introduced the rules called Yacht. At first, most of the players who could not adapt to the complicated rules gave up, but only a few people stayed and enjoyed the game.

If it had stopped there, there would have been no problem, but the real problem was that among the people who really understood the game was a knight of the family.

──Huh? You can use it, right?

… … I started by recommending it to my fellow engineers with this thought in mind.

If the purpose was simply to spread a fun game, it wouldn’t have been called a major incident. Because the purpose of the article was gambling from the beginning.

In fact, gambling itself using dice or cards was implicitly permitted. The amount of money at stake was reasonable, and it was a good way to relieve stress for knights who undergo physically difficult training.

However, the story changed when the driver somehow incorporated the yacht into the gamble between the knights.

‘When it comes to yachting, the difference between experienced and beginners is clear.’

Is there any board game that isn’t like that? The more it is a strategic board game that requires brainpower, the more severe this tendency is. Especially on yachts because there are many different techniques for catching them.

It is said that the driver who realized this began to collect the drivers’ money through the yacht, and the atmosphere gradually became heated.

Since only one person keeps winning, everyone gets excited, the amount of money to bet increases, and money becomes the goal, not fun… … … Something like that.

In the end, the situation came to an end when the Knight Commander raided the gambling scene, but there were already people who had gambled their house documents or 10 years’ worth of annual salary, and to top it all off, the second brother was also involved in the gambling, so there was no way it could be resolved by the Knight Commander.

The decision my father made after hearing all the reports was decisive. Gambling between knights, which was implicitly permitted, was banned, knights who spread yachts were dismissed, and knights who were good at gambling had their pay cut.

And in some ways, I can be said to be the culprit, the person who first introduced me to yachts… … It ended with probation.

Of course, what I meant was to refrain from doing something like this in the future.

Because of that, except for one exclusive butler and one exclusive maid, we couldn’t even play board games together.

“Then, it won’t work if you don’t know.”

“And there are lessons I learned from that.”

“Tell me.”

“There was no problem with the board game itself.”

“… … … … .”

First of all, you seem to be telling me to keep talking.

If you get pushed here anyway, it’s over. I had no choice but to say everything I wanted to say.

“At the time, there were 7 people, including the driver, who learned the dice game, and only one of them had something happen to them. ”

“The fact that it happened is itself a problem.”

“Of course I know. But the other six played board games purely for fun. That article was the only one that thought about using board games for gambling.”

“I went back to the beginning.”

“That’s where I thought. What if the knight didn’t gamble in the first place?”

“… … What do you mean?”

” Wasn’t it originally a secret that drivers relieve stress through small gambling? Since he was a knight who enjoyed gambling, he did not view board games as pure fun, but only as a form of gambling.”

“Um… … … .”

In other words, the logic is that people are bad and board games are not bad.

Well, as the saying goes, only the eye can see, the point is that the problem arose because he was a gambler in the first place.

‘If gambling started because of yachts, I wouldn’t be able to gamble.’

The gamble had already been made, and the yacht only brought it to the surface.

“But what about now? My father banned gambling, and the knights who gambled at the time also changed hands. Nowadays, no one would view board games as a form of gambling.”

“So it’ll be okay?”

“Unlike the last dice game, Kyle Galli is not suitable for use as gambling. Because wit and physical ability are more important than brains and luck.”

It’s not for nothing that only cards and dice are used in gambling. Basically, in gambling, the element of leaving it to luck is essential.

Of course, there is such a thing as fraudulent gambling, but it is important to ‘pretend’ to look fair. And Kyle Galli is a failure in that respect.

Regardless of luck, a person’s physical strength is the top priority, so it means that no one or very few people would bother to gamble with this.

What I wanted to say is over. Now I just wait for my father’s decision.

“Is that the end of what you had to say?”

“Yes.”

“Very optimistic.”

“… … … … .”

“Now that no one enjoys gambling, it will be okay? Don’t you think that’s too optimistic? While gambling is forcibly banned, if board games, which have the potential to be used as gambling, are allowed, do you think no one would want to use them?”

“… … That is.”

“Leaving even a small possibility, this problem can be solved by banning board games in the first place. Isn’t that so?”

… … It’s not wrong. Allowing Kyle Galli wouldn’t really help my father, but simply banning the board game itself would cut off any chance of a revival of gambling.

However, it’s the first time in several years that I’ve enjoyed a new board game.

Games similar to chess are also good. You can also just enjoy playing cards. However, I think the beauty of board games lies in their ‘variety of genres.’

Physical, strategy, reasoning, luck, psychology, management, reasoning.

There are all kinds of board games, and I am convinced that you can only truly say you have played a board game if you can enjoy them.

And for that too.

“If that’s the case, I’ll give it my all.”

“… … … … Um.”

“I know. Being the third son is a position where you can’t put much at stake. But still, I will give it my all. Everything I could do, everything I can do in the future.”

“In return, please allow Kyle Galli?”

“No, I want the board game itself to be allowed. Maybe one of the board games I’ll make! If there is anything that harms the family like that dice game, I will give it up.”

“… … … .”

I was serious. Since I can’t play board games anyway, it’s much better to sell me to the Ya family.

I was so bored by the time I was 20, but would I live without board games for the next few decades?

If I did that, I felt like I would really get addicted to alcohol, women, and gambling, so it was really worth taking the gamble of my life.

“… … Why do you do it like that?”

“Yes?”

“At best, it’s just a board game. At best it’s entertainment, just a moment of passing time. Risking your life on something like that, isn’t that the thinking of a madman?”

“… … … … .”

At best, it’s a board game. Honestly, that’s true. Because it was just a game.

… … Still, I can risk my life for a board game.

“Father, have you ever played a board game?”

“… … … … … .”

“As you said, board games are a type of entertainment. However, the joy that board games provide is different. The joy of competing with an opponent, talking with an opponent, and winning after competing fiercely with an opponent… … It’s special.”

“… … … Hmm.”

It’s disappointing when, after a fierce exchange of strategies, you lose because you’re one point short.

The desperation of rolling dice to get resources and tokens.

The thrill when the plan you had in mind works.

Sometimes the excitement of leaving everything to luck.

And even the pleasure of winning.

In my opinion, board games are one of the best ways to interact with others. No matter how awkward you are, you can become closer by playing a few board games, and I did that a few times.

How did you become friends with Sally, who was so shy?

“I don’t want to be the only one who feels that way. I wish more people would know the joy of board games, cry and laugh… … … Only.”

“Hmm?”

“… … More than that.”

Instead of speaking lightly, speak the truth.

“It should be done like this… … Wouldn’t there be more people who enjoy playing board games with me?”

“… … … What?”

“Honestly, it’s boring to just play with Charles and Sally. My true intention is to enjoy board games with more diverse people.”

What kind of facial expression was I making when I said that?

Wasn’t it a slightly awkward smile?

And, unlike his serious expression until now, my father looked at me blankly for a moment.

“Ha, hahaha! Yeah, that’s right, right? Are you risking your life for that?”

“It won’t be a problem anyway, so my life won’t be mortgaged.”

“Haha… … … Okay, you say this, but as a father, I can’t ignore it.”

“That means… … … ?”

“I will allow all board games, including Kyle Galli. Let’s have fun sometime.”

“… … … ! Thank you!!”

Finally, finally!

It was long. I think it was indeed a long time. It was a dream that was once dashed due to a yacht being used for gambling, but I finally got the chance to start again.

Alas, my days as a board game fanatic are over.

Beyond the long hours of boredom and boredom.

It’s time to return to being a ‘true board gamer’ who squandered all his part-time money on board game cafes… … !

*

Sweet.

William couldn’t hold back his laughter as he looked at his third son who came out of the office.

He quietly raised the corners of his mouth.

“Charles, what about that kid?”

“He is smarter and more capable than the head of the family thinks.”

“Is it really worth the price of having an exclusive head butler and an apprentice wizard?”

“I think it will be more than enough.”

Butler Charles, who was hiding in the next room, brings out black tea and takes a sip quietly.

As I savor the scent and taste, I think about the conversation from a little while ago.

“What a clever child. I put a lot of pressure on him, but he came forward with confidence.”

“Is that so?”

“The condition of the bet was, ‘If there is anything that harms the family like that dice game.’ This is a sentence that can be interpreted in two ways. Isn’t it?”

“… … Simply when any kind of harm has been caused to the family.”

“And when it really causes similar types of damage to that dice game. There was a reason why I was confident.”

In terms of electrons, any pod can be caught.

In terms of the latter, it is limited to ‘cases where harm is caused by gambling by family insiders.’ As long as we get permission, Kyle will definitely be inspected inside the family, so that’s unlikely to happen.

We have prepared a minimal escape route, leaving room for any interpretation. Before I started acting out, I thought it was amazing.

Unlike his eldest son and second son, Kyle was a sore finger who could not do anything for him.

How could a child who was downcast because he had no talent for swordsmanship or magic refuse when he came forward so confidently and with shining eyes?

And above all.

“He asked me if I had ever played a board game.”

“… … How did you answer?”

“I was appropriately silent. That kid didn’t seem to know what it meant to find a dice in a drawer in my office.”

“Oh my god, hasn’t there been a ban on dice for the entire family? This would be a big problem even for the head of the family.”

“That’s really true.”

Sigh.

I laugh and roll the dice with Charles.

What kind of expression would the third child make if he found out that he had been secretly enjoying the dice game that Kyle had created and was so impressed with its depth?

‘A look like you were deceived? Or will they be happy that there are more people to play board games with?’

Of course, since there was a ban on dice on the surface, it was enjoyed secretly just by Charles and the two of them.

Deep down, William was agreeing with Kyle’s words.

“It’s boring to only hang out with the same person… … … .”

“Matriarch?”

“Honestly, I agree with this.”

As William himself said, board games are simply entertainment and a way to pass the time.

but.

People love entertainment, and when they have free time, don’t they look for entertainment first?

William, who always tries to act like a strict head of the family, is also fascinated by the dice game.

After rolling the dice for a moment, he turned his attention to the bell and stack of cards on the desk.

“Kyle Galli, La.”

“It is a game of considerable perfection. It was different from a yacht. I don’t know how long Master Kyle has been thinking about it, but he is definitely a genius.”

“I tried it alone earlier, but it was quite fun. Well, I still prefer this dice game.”

I just like strategy and using my brain more than using my body.

It’s all a matter of taste.

“I hope I can do this with Kyle someday.”

“If you want, you can do it right away.”

“Then doesn’t the matriarch’s dignity live on? If Kyle is a smart kid like you said, he will be good at spreading board games. All you have to do is approach it at that time.”

“Okay.”

“Anyway, while we’re talking, let’s have a round. Would you like to hang out?”

“Of course.”

“Okay, let me start.”

Sigh.

The number of dice rolled appropriately is five 6s.

At that moment, William smiled brightly.

“Yacht from the start! You’re lucky.”

“Congratulations. I need to work hard on this too.”

This is a fact that only Charles knows.

William’s smile was very similar to Kyle’s when playing a board game.

The father and the son.

Charles, who laughed along with William, rolled the dice.

“This is impossible! You too have a yacht… … ?”

“It’s luck.”

… … Just use your aura just enough to avoid getting caught.

Because the owner is the owner, and a win or a loss is a win or a loss.