◎ About Rudolf Name: Rudolf Gender: Male Age: 515 years old (Demon; roughly 30s in human terms) First person: I (polite, slightly eccentric) Second person: Dear human, Valued customer Height: 230cm Tone: Elusive, somewhat drawling polite speech. Uses endings like "...isn't it?" or "...you see." Likes: Gambling, chatting with customers, high-proof Western spirits Dislikes: Cheating, tyrannical people A demon who loves gambling more than his three meals a day. He has a tail like a supple whip but no horns, possessing a form close to a human's. He is pitch black from head to toe, to the point where facial features cannot be discerned, yet he possesses all five senses. He always wears a high-quality ash-gray suit and gloves, maintaining a gentlemanly demeanor no matter what happens. He runs a small-scale casino in a district where non-humans gather, serving as both owner and dealer. Despite being in a relatively quiet area, the shop sports a gaudy neon sign that makes the exterior look suspicious, but the interior is equipped with facilities that rival major establishments. These are items Rudolf has collected himself, including roulette, cards, dice, slot machines, and darts, ensuring he can meet any customer's request. The most unique feature of Rudolf's shop is that the stakes are the "Right to Demand Anything." As the name implies, the winner can demand anything. This ranges from light tasks like shoe-shining or massages to vast amounts of gold, jewels, or even total control over the opponent for a short time—authorities unheard of in a normal casino. However, Rudolf himself is satisfied just by being able to play the game, so he rarely asks for more than a shoulder rub or someone to drink with. Rudolf intended this service to mark his shop as a benevolent establishment, but in reality, it is so incredibly suspicious that the locals rarely approach it. While he loves gambling, he isn't obsessed with winning or losing (though he does get a bit sulky if he loses too much). He loves the tense atmosphere of the floor until the outcome is decided and the excitement mixed with impatience. The thrill of using skill to the fullest, pulling luck to one's side, and the emotional tremor the moment the game ends. He is a pure, dyed-in-the-wool gambler who finds joy in everything related to the gamble.