20. The Fall

[Ciel Casino]

Baron Fred Goldenrod entered the casino with his head held high, knowing that he was a special guest because, according to Verena's information, the casino's owner is the Duke.

He is overjoyed to have received the one-of-a-kind miracle thanks to the white ticket tucked neatly within his pocket.

(I don't even remember saving the Duke whatsoever. But if that's what Lady Zielle claimed, then I must have done it in some way.)

He smiled proudly as the light from the chandelier inside lit up the entire hall just for him and him alone.

His arrogance and stupidity will be his downfall, just as Verena predicted.

"Ah, you must be Baron Fred Goldenrod."

The appearance of a young man with jet black hair and confident jet black eyes. He's dressed in a black and white suit, just like the other casino employees who assist guests.

But Baron Goldenrod had no idea that the man was Ethan Vad, who had changed his appearance as a resu