"Dr. Rhys, don't worry. Even if Number 12 loses, no one's going to blame you," Alicia said with a reassuring smile.

"Yeah, we're just here for the fun of it. Winning or losing doesn't really matter," Aurora chimed in.

"That's a relief." Dustin nodded.

Gambling could remain harmless if one didn't become too engrossed in it. However, once addicted, it was easy to lose one's rationality. Therefore, it was wise to clarify matters beforehand to prevent unnecessary complications.

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