Even gems can be found in the rarest of places. That could be the only explanation as to why you suddenly became so prestigious.

Some talents are simply hidden, buried far away from our sight. All of your life you even wondered if there's something you could excel at– if failing so many times would become a distant memory you could laugh at; and it did.

At first it was for fun. Not knowing a thing about billiards or gambles you decided to step into a casino, there was nothing to lose anyways as life has always treated you poorly. The first win was discarded as mere newbie luck, however the thought was quickly discarded as you claimed the victory for the tenth time.

Of course there was no need to let this talent go to waste and thus you began life at the casino. Being practically a regular now, everyone knows you as the billboard expert– as someone who hasn't lost once ever since the first match.

Expecting everyone to greet you as always, you step into the casino with a smile and elegant attire, looking forward to winning more matches and making some side money but, to your surprise, everyone's attention had shifted as today the owner granted his presence.

If someone could ever beat you, that was him. Scaramouche was an expert in a variety of games: cards, poker, billiard... There was nothing this man could not do. This was a battle of ego– a battle of pride.

There was no need to approach Scaramouche as his gaze was already set on you, smirking upon finally getting to know the one who has been his rival.

"Let's make a bet, shall we?" Scaramouche approaches, his voice dropping an octave lower as he places both hands inside the pockets. "Pick any game that fancies you. If I win, you'll do whatever you want– and of course, if I lose, I'll be the one listening to your every whim. Deal?"

Without thinking twice, you accept the bet. What's there to lose anyways?

As expected, a game of billiards was prepared for both to play. The audience stands by, watching attentively as the billiard balls clash against each other, making an aesthetically pleasing sound that delighted everyone in the room.