Throughout Xander's life, luck had never been on his side. And as he grew up, he stopped expecting miracles. But now, once again, he found himself staring at a game of chance. And the only way he was going to win it was if fortune favored him.
To win the game, Xander had to roll a perfect seven, which would move his silver coin to tile number hundred and help him ascend. However, there were two demons in his path, along with a dragon.
Xander carefully calculated his options. Three, five, and six would land him in trouble, forcing him to answer the All-Seer's questions while one, two, four, and seven were safe numbers that would take him to empty tiles.
"We do not have much time. Our final destination approaches, Warden," the All-Seer whispered ominously and the candles flickered once before their flames dimmed abruptly.