Casino Resort 2nd Bet

Casino Resort 2nd Bet (カジノリゾート2nd Bet) is a game event in Mass for the Dead that was released on May 1, 2023 to May 15, 2023.

Background
A new prize created by Albedo has been added to Casino Resort Nazarick. While the general maids who are the customers are getting excited, a new event will be held to take advantage of the success...? Look forward to Albedo and Lupusregina's lively roles!

Incident
In the Guest Room, an elder lich brings a waiting Albedo the report for Casino Resort Nazarick which the undead manages. Since the opening of the casino, at the request of Albedo, the undead has been providing the Overseer Guardian with a regular report on the casino. Said report includes the income, expenditures, visitations and daily operation.

The lich reports that the number of people visiting their establishment is the same and believes that the novelty of the casino has settled down. Though the customers who do come, have told the liches working at the tables that they enjoy the gaming area due to it being it being relaxing when on break. Albedo finds its a good consolation for the general maids who visit the casino, however she is concerned about the decreasing number of prizes that are being exchanged. From what she deduces it appears that someone has already collected all the available prizes in the casino.

The lich reports that the prizes are regularly replaced and rotated. But there was some talk they overheard, that the maids thought it would be nice to have some new prizes available. This confirms to Albedo that interest in the casino's prizes is dwindling. The lich still thinks that business is good as they visitations are stable, but Albedo focus is on the lack of customer attraction to her hand-made accessories she made for the casino. The Overseer Guardian already as a new item to put on the casino prize list which she gives to the lich.

A few days later, in Momonga's office where a regula debriefing is being held, Momonga is surprised to hear that the usage rate of Casino Resort Nazarick has been increasing rapidly. According to what Demiurge reports, this is a result of the new prize in the casino has gaining popularity. Such a thing is regarded as an achievement by Albedo as well as her operational data she collected. Albedo is in awe of such praise, although she admits that initially there was neglect on her part for reusing some prizes before introducing the new item. Momong believes such humility from her is useless as the Overseer Guardian has been very invested in the casino, and experimenting with it to improve the goods and prizes. In any case he is happy to see things developing positively and asks her not to hesitate to come to him if her work is a burden.

Albedo assures him that it will not and that the plan of earning local currency in E-Rantel is a direct result of her work, and hence this side project is fulfillment to her. Not only that the service the casino provides is of great consolation to the general maids who visit it regularly and all the more worth it when she see her handmade work appreciated.

Demiurge who is also in charge of the casino's operation is very happy on its success. Taking joy at the various aspects from the casino's consumption rate of prizes, adjustments of exchange rates, emission rates in each casino game etc. In particular he fins the various experiments related to the operation of how slight adjustments to the elements can change the users emotions and their willingness to participate in the games. The casino serves as a way to measure the pros and cons of human emotions using the general maids as a control group for him to study based on their level of happiness.

Momonga listening is not too sure about the ulterior motives for the casino, but is fine regardless as they maids enjoy the games in the establishment. Still he is left curious about the casino itself and the reactions to the new prizes, causing him to plan to make a trip to the area.

Meanwhile at the casino where it is crowded with general maids on break from their duties, an elder lich greets Foire and Cixous to a day of games. Both maids are excited to bet, though more looking forward to having fun than winning as they want to enjoy the place Momonga created for them. Foire then heads to the baccarat table while Cixous takes to the roulette.

Shalltear Bloodfallen also visiting the casino comments on the popularity of the establishment. An elder lich attendant welcomes the Floor Guardian who offers her two games to play American Baccarat and Roulette, adding that a tip will be given to visitors which they will be allowed to keep when they depart. On any changes, Shalltear is informed that under the guidance of Demiurge, he has individually set an upper limit for the number of times a person can play a gamer per day. Hearing about this limit, Shalltear asks if this is in place to prevent a negative impact on the casino. To which the lich confirms that the limit is there as a preventative measure and also to add to casino's challenge, of when to stop and win. Demiurge apparently thinks this will cause customers to bargain on their chances more easily.

To Shalltear it would have been easier to just set up the number times matches can be played at the tables, which the lich replies that was considered to propose a plan in conjunction with the general maids break times, but was rejected because of the amount of impatience which would arise. Another aspect the Shalltear asks is the success is due to Albedo's new prizes, which the lich points out that an example of the new acquisitions is in a display case.

The vampire is guided to the showcase and sees that the new item is a life-size bust of Momonga. While examining it Shalltear asks if it has any practical applications, and is told that the bust can be used as a hanger for hanging clothes. Almost immediately Shalltear realizes novelty of owning a item of the Supreme Being handing her clothes that she wears. Despite it being a nit unscrupulous, Shalltear finds it a be a dream product. While gushing over the bust, Lupusregina Beta spots Shalltear and the lich talking. Lupusregina blurts out if this is amazing to Momonga, but quickly stops herself. Her outburst catches the attention of the undead, and Lupusregina quickly asks Shalltear to speak with her outside the casino.

Once outside, Lupusregina apologizes to Momonga who was using [Perfect Unknownable] and nearly blowing his cover when he was surveying the casino incognito. Momonga tells her its alright as he did not tell her in advance of what he was doing. Shalltear chastises Lupusregina for being careless as she and Momonga were exploring the casino together, and the vampire was asking questions on behalf of her master so as not to disturb the general maids. For Lupusregina, Momonga is curious to know what she is doing at the casino. The Pleiades maids answers that she heard the general maids talking about the casino while in the Canteen and wanted to see it for herself, so when she was assigned to patrol the 9th Floor, she used her assignment to go visit the casino.

Momonga reminds her that work should not be included in her break time, but that aside he wants to know about the reactions from the general maids. Since Lupusregina is such a popular figure among them he asks the maid to tell him. Lupusregina complies to collect their comments on his behalf and report it to his office later as Albedo is concerned about the reputation of her prize. Shalltear takes the opportunity to excuse herself to attend to her duty to deal with the Chaos Beasts on the 10th Floor. The Floor Guardians then goes to the Lemegeton where she muses to herself on her fascination of the bust Albedo made and how she can't afford to lose to Albedo's handicrafts.

Later at Momonga's office, the Overlord and Overseer Guardian, listen to Lupusregina on the situation with the general maids. For Albedo she is glad to see that the maids are reacting positively to her "Momonga Hangar". Even Momonga comments on it as the quality of the workmanship is impeccable. Albedo asks if the general maids aim to win the Momonga Hangar? That is not the case, as mot everyone is aiming for it, but most are content to worship the item displayed in the showcase. Right now there are two factions of genera maids those that have a taste for "gambling" and those who have a taste for "consolation" at Casino Resort Nazarick.

Upon hearing this Albedo wonders if the maids are being conscious on that the casino facility is experimental for the strategy of acquiring local currency in the human world in the future. Lupusregina suggests that the maids are merely respecting the casino's purpose as Momonga envisioned. If that is just the case, Momonga is happy for the maids. But remembering what Demiurge said about testing emotions, he wants to be certain which causes Albedo to check on the maids in the casino herself for him as she wants to know how they feel about her prizes. Just as he permits this, a knock comes at the office door, in which the on-duty general maid reports that Demiurge wishes to speak with him. Demiurge is allowed into the room. Initially he is surprised by the attendance of those in the room, but in acclimated to the situation. He even adds his own proposal for measures in the casino which the others are all ears for.

Demiurge then gives his proposal, in addition to Albedo's plan of revitalizing the casino through the quality of prizes, he wishes to conduct an experiment on management and operations there. And it would be most productive to allow the general maids to participate. Since there is technically no concept of money in Nazarick chips are used for the visitors benefit. Currently they have installed a system in which games are played within a limited number of times so as not to interfere with the casino's operations and to keep the amount of chips within the casino. Demiurge though wants to observe if there is any improvement in the operation himself from these changes. Albedo is a bit miffed that Demiurge is seeking a flaw, but Demiurge assures her that she did a wonderful job but he discovered an issue where originally money was suppose to be used at the casino and be converted to chips, but now visitors can just acquire chips when they enter through the door. Now it is becoming increasingly more common for people to simply visit without playing any games and stockpiling said chips to acquire the prizes.

Albedo now gets it that there is a lack of proper exchange hence why Demiurge needs to correct the deficiencies in the casino's rules in its early stages so that appropriate operational data can be obtained. Momong who is listening in on the conversation, agrees with such a priority as he himself wondered about the casino's initial non-existent currency policy. He then speaks aloud, stating he considered implementing a system of currency in Nazarick to have the NPCs understand the value of tips and wages. But tells Demiurge that the purpose for the casino is to reward the general maids. And if an experiment is conducted that ignore that he sadly cannot permit it. This statement though is to avoid having the too many rules complicate the casino. Demiurge does not doubt his liege's wisdom but proposes that they take a leaf out of the Idol Plan and introduce "limited-time items" into the casino for visitors to play for. He believes that these novelties will curb the passive strategy of visitors stockpiling chips.

The limited time for the prize concerns Momonga as its always a gamble given his experience gacha prizes in YGGDRASIL. Demiurge assures his master that he will be careful to no put any excessive burden on the general maids. And has even considered measures such as setting on a limit on the amount of chip that can be deposited and set an expiration date for the chips themselves but those options could lead to excessive restrictions and inconvenience. If so, he thinks it would be healthier to take advantage of Albedo's prizes and turn everyone's attention to the casino games. Momonga is in agreement that the the limited time prizes are the passively better choice to allow for data collection of the casino. There will have to be a limited number of prizes for competition and Momonga while understanding its is the glamor of the casino, worries about the difference between winners and losers which may cause stress at the establishment and sour the fun.

Albedo suggests that they promote this an event, and base it on the Idol Plan that they conducted in the past: distributing limited goods that were only available to a limited number of people through the live idol performances. That way it gives the customers an opportunity of a chance to collect the prizes during the limited time. Demiurge support Albedo's position and thus Momonga accepts the proposal as it would give equal opportunity and freedom for the visitors of the casino in acquiring the many new prizes. So far no one has any complaints and Momonga hopes he can keep it that way. The Overseer Guardian has another idea to liven up the event for the general maids, though she requires Lupusregina's aid. That being said Momonga orders the plan for the upcoming event to be put into motion at Casino Resort Nazarick.

Elsewhere on the 6th Floor by the Gigantic Tree, Pestonya Shortcake Wanko while serving tea to Aura Bella Fiora and Mare Bello Fiore inform them of the rumors she heard of Albedo and the others planning something with "limited time items" at the casino. Mare finds the event appealing in that they can acquiring rare one time items and possibly collect and exchange. Aura deduces that this is probably some experiment of Demiurge's. The twins wonder of Narberal Gamma and Solution Epsilon will be participating as table dealers at the casino like last time.

Pestonya though is told that the position of dealers has been left to the elder liches at the order of Momonga. Right now the plans by Albedo are to liven the event to allow greater enjoyment for the general maids. From what the Head Maid hears, maids such as Foire and Cixous have been competing at the casino with each other in anticipation and even notes their strategy techniques they use when at the tables. The two are solid players that like to play at the tables, as opposed to the other maids who Demiurge is concerned about. The ones who come to the casino and get get the complementary chips and leave. Hence why this event is to improve this behavior and get the maids to partake at the tables.

Mare hearing this problem wonders if he could help, as he last time he was the winner at the opening of the casino. Aura believes that he could contribute by providing gambling lectures to the maids to teach them the basics. Pestonya is taken by the idea as there are still maids who do not know how to play the games at the casino. Mare then plans to go to Momonga and Demiurge for permission to guide the general maids on the basics, right after he helps Aura subjugate the Chaos Beasts.

After the dark elf received permission from Momonga, Mare and his sister gathered the general maids to the casino to hold a game strategy lecture in preparation to the casino event. To simplify things they ask Foire and Cxious to demonstrate the two games available at the casino: roulette and baccarat. Foire provides and introduction to roulette and also explains the method of using an "inside bet" to directly be on numbers and the payout of the game for a single game being 36x. Adding that usually players can bet on other numbers, but at Casino Resort Nazarick, they can only bet one one point. Then explaining the concept of an "inside bet: which is a way to bet on a color or number attribute/group. Bet on 12 numbers together players will get a 3x payout. Additionally betting on "odd" and "even" increases the amount as well as the color which gives them a double payout. He cautions them that if an outside bet stays at 0 or 00 the house and casino will take all.

Cixous then begins to tell them about baccarat, where the games involves guessing who will win, the "player" and the "banker". There are 52 playing cards used in a match. The total score of the cards dealt to each player is to see who first gets the last digit closes to 9. Tw cards are dealt first and if the total is 5 or less, 1 card is added to the player's cards. The banker deduces whether to add a third card according to the player's result. Therefore the banker has the advantage. A 5% commission will be deducted from the player's dividends. In the game there are three types of bets, if they play on "player's die", the dividend will be doubled and if they win on the "banker's side" the dividend will be doubled, but a 5% fee will be deducted. After that a player can also bet on a "tie" and if they are right, the payout will be 9x. However the probability of winning a draw is less than 10^ so its advised not to bet that way.

Mare then thanks the two maids for laying the rules and introduces himself as the one leading the lecture with Aura commenting that he was the winner in the previous casino experiment and should heed his words. Mare then goes on to teach the general maids some tricks on how to win at the games. The maids take his word as gold due to him being considered a champion of the casino. Thanks to Mare's lecture all the maids appear to be willing to participate at the casino.

Later at the Guest Room, Albedo is coordinating on preparations for the event and holds a pre-meeting with Lupusregina to have her act as a "booster" for the venue. The maid is fine with that as she is content to let the elder liches at the casino handle the dealer roles. Previously Narberal and Solution acted as dealers at the table games, but requires time to be efficient at dealing. To play the roles as hostess at the casino, Albedo invites the maid to get the proper attire much to Lupusregina's excitement as she is looking forward to the event that will benefit Nazarick. Their role will be to encourage the maids who "just save chips" to actively spend them at the casino to play and earn prizes. Though Albedo reminds her peer that doing so need to be done voluntary and not forced. Lupusregina adds that their positions will mean they will need to act as lookouts.

The term perplexes Albedo, which causes Lupusregina that in the Baharuth Empire, there are workers who gamble at taverns. There are times when things heat up in situations, during which crowds form around the gamblers and gossip on the players in the game. She suggests that they take advantage of it and guide the mood of the casino. The suggestion is well taken by Albedo as it would be an additional part of their experiment in studying the customs of humans. To that end Albedo leaves it to Lupusregina to create such an opportunity at the event.

Albedo then turns her attention the the already made prizes for the event, commenting that she made more types than anticipated and had to crunch time to ensure the quality of each one. The Overseer Guardian hopes that the general maids will be motivated by the goods she produced, else she would lose her confidence in her work at the casino and will just be seen as a simply "increasing [her] quota". The Pleiades maid thinks that there is nothing to worry about as she dropped by the cantina had saw how excited they were in anticipation to the limited prizes that will be released. Touched, Albedo gives Lupusregina a brief peek at the event prizes she made. The number and diversity of items astound the maid, making Albedo beam with pride. She can't take all the credit as even Momonga contributed to the prizes this time around which will also serve as another incentive for the maids to compete at the event. Lupusregina nows for sure that the event will be a big success. Albedo agrees, adding that they will soon have to get into their costumes and have some fun. The two ladies then go with plans to speak with Pandora's Actor, continuing on their talk until late at night.

The next day at Casino Resort Nazarick, a crowd of the general maids wait outside the establishment. Unknown to the NPCs, Momonga is also present under the effect of [Complete Unknowable]. Demiurge stands before the crowd, welcoming the attendees to the casino for the "Rare Item Acquisition Day". The demon announces that normally collected chips can be exchanged for prizes, though this event the chips and prizes offered today are exclusive items. This event will be fair in that the maids' saved up chips will not be involved. Despite the restriction, Momonga notes that the general maids do no react too badly to the idea as they are more excited about the new prizes. Demiurge adds that furthermore the time limit that was installed previously at the casino will be abolished temporarily for the event for three whole days as a curtsy of Momonga. He then states that for the purposes of the event, the general maids duties will in the meantime will be taken over by the Pleiades. This reassignment causes a bit of worry as the general maids are not accustomed to relieving themselves of their jobs.

Yuri Alpha assures them that this assignment is not permeant and that they have no intention of stealing their jobs and to think of it as helping them balance their regular with events. Narberal also adds that the event itself is just as important an experiment that will contribute to the future of Nazarick. So they should see it as a kind of work. Solution and Entoma agree that this is just the Pleiades way in helping them. The general maids concede to the arrangement and Demiurge then formally gives the floor to the main characters of today's event.

Albedo and Lupusregina, appear decked out in qipao and cat outfit respectively happily greet them. To get their participants thrilled on the event, the two hostesses then present the prizes that the maids will be competing for and unfurls cloth covering a display case at the prize exchange shop. The prize items neatly line up on the shelves partitioned by alphabets and like a treasure trove in the eyes of ordinary maids. The sight of the gifts on the shelf are more than tantalizing to the audience to the delight of the hidden Momonga. The letters next to the item cause the maids to beg Albedo for an explanation.

The hostess gladly explains the purpose of letter as they signify the prizes according to their grade, from A to E. Each exchange requires a certain number of chips and while Albedo made a lot of prizes, the number of prizes is limited. They briefly introduce the prize items. Prize E is a key ring with Momonga's precious face and worth 500 chips. For this selection Albedo prepared a limited edition of 20.

Likewise Lupusregina states as usual a 1000 chips will be given out every day and that the rules of roulette and baccarat are the same as usual. For Prize D its an illustrated mug drawn by all the Guardians and worth 1000 chips. For this selection there are only ten. Prize C is a colored paper autographed by Momonga worth 3500 chips and seen as a precious heirloom with just five sheets. For Prize B, which is Lupusregina's favorite, is the Momonga hanger, which is currently popular made with a special metallic color version. The cost for such an item is listed as 5000 chips.

The last Prize A is a Momonga fluffy, a life-size stuffed toy which causes all the maids to desire it. There is only of its kind and requires 10,000 chips. The price of the prize shocks the maids but heightens their motivation to win as many chips as possible within the three day period. The maids now knowing the stakes are permitted to begin the event by the hostesses.

Meanwhile outside in the 9th Floor corridor, Demiurge speaks with Momonga of how their moderators played their roles spectacularly through not just glamour but their oratory skills. Momonga felt a bit embarrassed by the insertion of the stuffed toy, and even considered removing the item from the prizes, but stopped himself as he could not bear to dampen his subjects enthusiasm. All that is left more Momonga and Demiurge to do is to quietly watched their experiment bear fruit.

At the casino, Pandora's Actor mans the chips distribution table handing each maid their complimentary 1000 chips, explaining each chips worth and the process to exchange them for prizes before wishing them luck.

The first day of the casino event sees to the general maids disseminate throughout the casino to participate in the games much to the pleasure of the watching Albedo and Lupusregina. Lupusregina notices that the roulette table is more crowded with maids, prompting the women to take a look. At the table Foire and Cixous are seen betting at the roulette. The result is a red number 14, which disappoints Foire as she betted on "odd". Cixous though bet a 100 on "low" from 1 to 18, so this she receives a payout of 200 chips.

Foire then notes her losses on a notepad. From her count she lost 300 and has only 900 left. But before that won 400 bets and managed to reach a total of 1200 before her losses. The two maids see Albedo and Lupusregina approach them, who inquire how they are doing.

The maids respond saying that they are enjoying themselves and following the advice from Mare in the lecture. Out of curiosity, Albedo asks the maids what prize they want, which the two answer Prize A and plan to raise the number of chips they have through winning. Its obvious both maids are competing with each other and it appears that Cixous as the advantage for now. Foire is not too worried about her set back as she hopes to recover her winnings in future bets. Taking Mare's lesson's to heart, she plans to bet double the amount written of what she lost to make up the difference. While Lupusregina thinks its a good strategy to win it all back, Albedo worries about Foire might suffer from a consecutive loss. According to literature, Mare's previous "steady plan" was a tactic called the Winner's Method and is good for recovering losses with low risk, for long-term games.

On the other hand, the plan Foire is adopting is the martingale method, a strategy that's theoretically undefeatable and suitable for short-term decisive battles, as you can recover all your losses with a single victory. but its risky. Foire is optimistic as as if she continues to lose, the number of chips she will bet will be larger, but to her that is the real pleasure of gambling and makes it all more exciting.

Cixous though thinks that it would be better to do it after increasing the number of chips she has, but Foire rebukes that would the gift exchanges are first come first serve, if she takes it easy, she might miss her chance. Foire boasts to Albedo and Lupusregina to watch her as she get the prize, impressing the hostesses on her spirit. Cixous is equally determined and while her strategy is more passive she won't give up as well. The competition between the two is nourishing to the hostesses as it will liven things for the duration of the event.

Aftermath
TBA