What ca to light today was an undeniable fact.
Indeed, I had no connection with the God of Gacha after all.
"..."
In the midst of the mountains of boxes that exploded so brutally, I was collapsed, lying like a corpse.
"God of Gacha... you bastard..."
How much heart did I pour out to you... Could it be that I was the only one in love...?
With a pained expression, I dragged myself up from pretending to be the jilted lover. Though my heart was bitter, I had to tidy up the items I received.
The result of todays box opening was disastrous. Not a single completed item dropped. All I got were consumable items or crafting materials.
Why was I saving them?
Looking at the Stage 4 reward boxes rolling around, I gritted my teeth. I felt foolish for keeping and preserving them.
From now on, if I save boxes to open all at once, Im not human, Im a dog.
I had a feeling that I would soon need to bark, but for now, I gathered the items scattered on the ground.
[Rewards]
- Standard High-grade Magic Core (SR): 1
- Standard Advanced Magic Core (R): 2
- High-grade Stamina Potion: 3
- High-grade Magic Potion: 3
- Status Abnormality Removal Potion: 2
- Dungeon Escape Teleport Scroll: 1
All magic cores and potions. And a single Dungeon Escape Teleport Scroll.
Wasnt this the sa scroll that I received in the early stages?
I threw the scroll casually into my inventory, pursing my lips.
A Dungeon Escape Teleport Scroll was an item that let you escape from a dungeon in an ergency.
It sounded good in theory, but it had quite a few problems in reality.
The first problem was that using it ant giving up all the rewards.
As the na suggested, it was for escaping. You had to abandon all the rewards and just save your skin.
So unless the situation was utterly hopeless, it was better not to use it.
The second problem was that it took more than 10 seconds to cast when using the scroll.
In other words, it was unusable in a crisis.
Even though our party had faced many hardships so far, we never had the luxury of ti to leisurely use this scroll.
It might be useful if were lost or stranded. Anyway, theres hardly any use for it.
The potions and cores were fine, they could be used widely.
But they werent the rewards I was hoping for from opening boxes. I sighed deeply after sweeping all the items into my inventory.
I was hoping for sothing that could help in this stage...
Huh?
Wait a minute. I felt like sothing was missing. I counted the items in the result window.
... There are 12 in total.
Werent there 13 boxes?
When I looked around, huh, a SR grade reward box was left untouched in the corner of the bed.
"Why didnt it open?"
I was sure I opened them all at the sa ti. Did I make a mistake?
Suddenly, a glimr of hope reignited. I put my hands together, praying to the God of Gacha once more.
"Hey, God of Gacha! We had good tis, didnt we? Show so of that old affection and give one completed item!"
As I shouted and opened the box, I begged for just one item! Please!
And then.
Flash!
A purple light surged out from the box and gathered into one shape. I gaped in surprise.
A completed item really appeared?!
[Screaming Gauntlet (SR) Lv.30]
- Category: Auxiliary Equipnt
- Defense: 5-10
- Durability: 5/5
- Intelligence 5 Magic Power 5
- For each enemy you consecutively defeat, your magic critical rate increases by 1%. This effect lasts for 30 seconds.
> Set Effect: Must Scream (1/3)
- If you equip all items in the set, you will inflict a mass fear status effect each ti you defeat an enemy.
(The set requires Screaming Jewel to activate)
(The set requires Screaming Robe to activate)
"Huh? Is the Screaming Set completed here?"
Unexpectedly, the Screaming Set was completed. I furrowed my brow as I looked at the gauntlet in my hand.
Well, its obviously good to get a set. Its nice, but...
Out of all the set items, why is it that the Screaming Set just keeps conveniently falling into place?
Well... did I get so sort of rate adjustnt? Since I got the jewel first, the rest followed.
"Hmm..."
I eyed the item with a groan.
Sothing... seems suspicious.
...Lets be thankful and use it for now.
"Anyway, it was an SR grade set item. A 3-piece set at that. It fit perfectly for Jupiter, who was an area magician.
To clear Stage 5, we had to mobilize all the ans at our disposal. There was no room for being picky.
Co to think of it, I also had that item I had ordered at the blacksmith.
I rembered another item I had ordered quite a while ago.
It was also made for Jupiter, but the rightful owner had been incapacitated by an injury. Its been left untouched.
Ill have to give it to her all at once.
I tucked the Scream Gloves into my bag.
I worried whether Jupiter would be able to properly use these items...
***
After resting until evening.
When it was ti to eat, as expected, Evangeline hadnt co because she was sleeping. Shell make a fuss about being hungry again in the middle of the night.
Lucas served my al with a heavy look on his face. You look like youre going to collapse just standing there, so loosen up.
I understand that youre worried, but my appetite is also becoming heavy.
After the al, I ordered Lucas to forget about his escort duties for today and rest well (he surprisingly accepted), and told the chef that Evangeline would likely raid the kitchen in the middle of the night and to leave a portion aside for her.
And so ca the nightti.
I sought out Aiders room.
"Director, attend to your player guests."
"Oh, Lord! Why are you in my room..."
Aider, who was dealing with paperwork in a corner room of the mansion, was surprised when I visited.
"I ca to talk to you."
Co to think of it, this was my first ti in Aiders room. I slowly looked around the room.
It was an unimaginably bland space for soone to live in.
The room, painted with colorless wallpaper, only contained a desk, a chair, and a bed as furnishings.
There wasnt even a single book besides the docunts he had to deal with as an aide, and it was completely empty. He managed to live in such a place.
Huh?
I spotted sothing in a corner of the desk and approached.
Chess?
An old chessboard was sitting there.
Maybe he was in the middle of reviewing a match; the black and white pieces were haphazardly scattered about.
While I was blankly looking at it, Aider carefully called out to .
"My Lord?"
"Ah, yeah."
I didnt co to look at this guys room interior. Id better get down to business quickly.
I quickly explained to Aider about what happened during this free exploration.
"Celendion visited you in person?"
Aider also seed surprised by the news of the vampire kings intrusion.
"A boss monster personally seeking out. This ti, thanks to that screwball, we got through without a major issue, but it would be troubleso if such a thing happened again. How am I supposed to do dungeon exploration?"
I talked at length, but in the end, what I demanded was one thing.
Compensation, this guy. Give compensation.
Spill the loot!
"Its a violation of the ga rules for a legions lord to co out of their domain and directly seek a player. But Lord, this place is reality."
Aider murmured thoughtfully.
"Whether its monsters and humans, Lake Kingdom, and the Empire. Most things that happen within the frawork of this great ga () are allowed. Dont you know that, my Lord?"
"Hmm."
I guess so.
Ive also been using so tricks that would be impossible if this were a ga. For instance, equipping Damian with six magic guns.
But if thats the case, theres no guarantee that I wont be ambushed again in the next free exploration. If things go wrong, its ga over.
"Hold on a mont, my Lord."
Aider opened a system window and swiftly manipulated sothing.
"Ive added so simple features to the achievent store. If you purchase and apply them, they will help prevent situations like this one."
"Ho."
I quickly opened the system window too. Whats this?
[Welco to the achievent points exclusive store!]
[You can purchase various items and abilities that will help in the ga with your accumulated achievent points.]
[Current achievent points: 900,000P]
New products... Lets see. Is this it?
[Boss Detection Radar]
- Sends a warning when a boss monster is nearby.
- Price: 5,000P
[Ergency Escape Bomb!]
- It enforces a stun on surrounding monsters, and the player partys movent speed increases by 100%.
- Price: 45,000P
- Uses up one Dungeon Escape Teleport Scroll when the function is activated.
"That sure would co in handy."
It doesnt block it systemically, but it detects it and asks to run away. Moreover, is it telling to rush in and fight while fleeing?
"Isnt it better than nothing?"
"Uh-huh."
I guess its better than nothing. Sigh. Grumbling, I spent my points to purchase the function.
My [Rebels Necklace] that was tight around my neck flickered for a mont. The function must have been activated.
"And my Lord. While such an elent may seem like a crisis right now..."
Aider pulled up the corners of his mouth faintly into a smile.
"Later on, you might be able to utilize it, dont you think?"
"..."
"The fact that the stage boss monster can co find you in the dungeon ans, on the flip side... that you can go find the stage boss monster in the dungeon."
I blinked in surprise.
Wait a minute, thats true. In that case...
"It depends on how you, my Lord, choose to use it. So, I wont block this systemically."
"..."
"This stage will be a series of challenges as well, but I believe you will be able to overco them."
Aider grinned broadly.
For once, he seed like a real director, not a goofball.
"I wish you luck, my Lord."
***
The next day.
I sought out Jupiter in the morning. As expected, this old lady was lounging in the rcenary Guild from the break of dawn.
"Get it together, you gold maniac! Shouldnt you be recuperating in the temple for your Magic Power to quickly recover and return to the front lines?"
As I entered, Jupiter looked awkward.
"There is no cure for the aftermath of a Magic Power outburst other than ti, your Highness. Thats why Im just idling around like this."
"Even if you cant speak, youre not annoying... Alright, prepare to move out!"
"Huh? Where are we going, your Highness?"
I then loaded Jupiter into the carriage and headed to the blacksmith.
When we arrived at the blacksmith, the master who had been notified in advance was waiting.
The blacksmith took Jupiter and went inside.
"The equipnt was already completed, and we were just waiting to asure your size. Once we asure your size, well adjust it for your comfort before giving it to you."
"Equipnt? Size? Your Highness, what are you talking about?"
To the puzzled Jupiter, I rely clicked my tongue.
"Its a surprise, Granny. A surprise."
A mont later.
Jupiter, wearing a gold armor that shimred, stood there with her mouth agape.
It was the boss equipnt, the Gold Armor, which I had created after killing the Gold Gargoyle, the boss monster during the free exploration of Zone 3.
[Gold Armor Revamp(SR) Lv.35]
- Classification: Armor
- Defense: 35-40
- Durability: 15/15
- Intelligence 10 Magic Power 20
- The wearers magic resistance increases by 25%.
- The chance of obtaining a gold item increases by 5%.
- The wearer gains the negative trait [Gold-Fever].
Originally, its physical defense-oriented equipnt. Its simply attached with strength and stamina stat bonuses.
However, after the blacksmiths modification, the bonuses were attached in the exact opposite direction of the original equipnts intent.
At this point, it could be considered a mages armor.
Its a decent piece of equipnt, but the negative trait is forcibly granted.
Furthermore, the trait granted is [Gold-Fever].
Thats why its a curse-like piece of equipnt, but Jupiter already has Gold-Fever.
Since traits cant be stacked, it can nullify the equipnts negative option.
Thats why I made it for Jupiter, but she passed out and it had been collecting dust ever since.
As she gazed down at the armor, drooling, Jupiter hastily wiped the corners of her mouth and looked at .
"Can... Can I really enjoy such a luxury...?"
"Of course, who else would enjoy it but you?"
Its better for you to be restless than for the entire party to flip out every ti we see money, right?
I also gave the [Screaming Gauntlet] that ca out earlier to Jupiter. Here you go, magician. Enjoy.
"Thank you very much, Your Highness."
After donning the Gold Armor and the Screaming Gauntlet,
The smile slowly disappeared from Jupiters face, who couldnt hide her joy and was grinning ear to ear.
"I cant go to the front line now."
Jupiter, who was watching my face, asked cautiously.
"May I give all these pieces of equipnt to my granddaughter?"
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