Felix had long ago converted all the dragon at he once had into mana. But thanks to his most prized possession—the "Dim Philosopher's Stone"—he could easily recreate anything, including that rare at, though it would co at a cost.
Fortunately, Felix had another option up his sleeve. From his gacha supply crates, he'd collected a variety of premium ats. The Class-C crates had given him the usual—a selection of beef, chicken, and other livestock cuts, perfect for everyday cooking.
Then there were the Class-B crates, which were a notch above, offering premium cuts only found in high-end restaurants, ideal for gourt steaks and fine dining.
But it was the Class-A crates that had provided Felix with the true jackpot. Instead of raw at, these crates rewarded him with 'Magical Creature Carcass Tickets,' essentially golden tickets to summon whole carcasses of rare and magical creatures. With a 20% drop rate, Felix had accumulated a staggering 400 of these tickets, just sitting in his inventory, waiting to be used.
If he wanted, he could duplicate them endlessly, providing an infinite supply of food for his growing crowd of followers.
"C-Can we really have dragon at?" Huchu asked, his voice filled with disbelief as he wiped the drool forming at the corners of his mouth.
For the beastn, the idea of eating dragon at was like a dream. Dragons were legendary, nearly impossible creatures to defeat, and consuming their flesh was believed to impart strength and prowess beyond asure. There was even an old legend among the beastfolk: If a male beastman presented dragon at to a female, she would be unable to resist him.
So elders even claid that their massive harems were built after slaying a dragon and feasting on its flesh.
Huchu gulped as his eyes drifted toward a lamia in the crowd. She stood out—youthful, well-dressed, and unlike the others, she wasn't flaunting her body or leering suggestively. Her modesty and grace had captivated Huchu's heart. He wanted to impress her, to win her affection, and dragon at might just be his ticket.
Felix followed Huchu's gaze, noticing the lamia as well. She stood slightly behind the group, her eyes locking with Felix's for a brief mont. She bit her lower lip and gave him a playful wink.
'Err, no, thanks,' Felix thought, quickly dismissing the suggestive gesture. He shook his head and turned his attention back to Huchu, who seed blissfully unaware of the lamia's antics.
"It depends," Felix began. "If I use my precious resources, I could get you a whole dragon carcass. But let's start small. First, I'll deal with this food shortage."
Seeing Huchu's eagerness and innocence, Felix decided to throw the beastn a bone—quite literally. He opened his inventory and hovered over the at ticket icon. With a grin, he decided to demonstrate the power of these magical tickets for a bit of fun.
Pressing the icon, Felix activated one of the tickets.
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Magical Creature Carcass Ticket
Rarity: Class-A
Type: Consumable
Description: This rare gacha ticket allows the summoning of an entire carcass from a random magical creature. Upon activation, the ticket triggers a celestial beacon that transports a fully intact carcass from the realms beyond, providing high-quality at and materials.
Each carcass contains an ample supply of edible, magically-infused at that offers exceptional culinary and alchemical properties. Suitable for both gourt cooking and crafting.
Summon Size: Varies by creature, but can range from dium to colossal.
at Quality: Premium grade, often found only in royal banquets or expensive restaurants.
Bonus Effects: Consuming the at may temporarily increase physical strength, mana regeneration, or provide other buffs based on the creature summoned.
Note: Handle with care. The size of the summoned carcass may be unpredictable, and it is advised to keep a large, open space for the arrival of the creature.
Note2: If you're lucky, you might get a legendary creature carcass, such as a dragon, a phoenix, a black tortoise, or a white tiger.
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DING
A radiant beam of light shot down from the heavens, illuminating Felix in a dazzling glow. The beastn and lamias stared up, their eyes wide with awe and confusion.
Felix himself looked up and broke into a nervous sweat. He had completely forgotten about the dramatic summoning process. Quickly stepping out of the beam, he called out to the group.
"Uh, guys, I probably should have ntioned this earlier, but... you might want to step back. Like, right now. I think what's coming down is gonna be pretty big."
Huchu and the crowd scattered, quickly retreating from the ominous beacon of light.
Felix, realizing the sheer size of what was coming, hastily retreated about 100 ters, dragging Jiji along with him. The tension in the air thickened as a massive shadow appeared in the sky. Slowly but steadily, it grew larger, expanding until its vast size beca clear.
Felix squinted upward, his heart racing as he gauged the object's size.
It seed bigger than a football stadium.
"No way… CRAP! RUN!"
Felix took off in a full sprint, but his speed paled in comparison to the others, who had already vanished from the landing zone.
Sensing his lack of agility, Jiji quickly scooped him up in a princess carry and slithered away at breakneck speed, leaving Felix breathless.
*BOOM!*
The massive container crashed through the barrier of the flying island with a thunderous roar, deploying an enormous parachute just in ti to soften its landing. It hit the ground near the Fate Plaza, shaking the earth beneath their feet.
Everyone stopped to watch as beacons of light shone down upon the tallic crate, automatically disassembling it and returning the parts to the sky in a spectacular display of technology.
What was left in the container was a sight to behold.
The colossal carcass of a one-kiloter-long snake-like dragon. Its cold body glistened under the sunlight. The dragon's pale eyes stared vacantly. Its green scales and white horns looked majestic yet eerie appearance. Cold, frosty air radiated from the corpse, chilling the area around it. Its whiskers, long and wispy, drooped lifelessly.
On top of its head, a gaping one-ter hole revealed the absence of its magic crystal, the brain cavity hollow. Its wings were also absent, but the traces of their existence were still attached to its body.
Felix stared at the dragon carcass in disbelief, but his attention quickly shifted upward as the disassembled crate parts were pulled back into space by the beacons. He sighed, shaking his head in frustration.
"Cheapskates! They could've at least left the container behind—I'd have used it to store more items!"
Jessica, ever practical, shrugged and offered an explanation.
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