NOVEL WEB Chapter 305: Echo was Right!
Orion held his breath as the result came in front of him:
[Empty – 138]
[Common – 440]
[Uncommon – 14]
[Rare – 7]
[Epic – 1]
Orion's dual-colored eyes widened sharply as the dazzling results flashed across Lumi's display, his heart nearly leaping from his chest in excitement.
A broad, triumphant grin spread across his face as he pumped his fist joyously in the air, unable to contain the exhilaration bubbling up inside him.
'Hahaha, an Epic treasure! Finally! This is incredible!' Orion cheered inwardly, his voice echoing lightly throughout the Sea of Consciousness.
Lumi joined his excitement with an enthusiastic squeal, her virtual avatar spinning gleefully on the screen.
[Yayyy!! Master, congratulations!! We hit big this time! Epic Rank, let's go! ヾ(≧▽≦*)o]
Orion laughed heartily at her exuberance, shaking his head as he settled himself back down onto the soft cushions of his bed. 'Indeed, Lumi, it seems fortune has finally smiled upon us! Quickly, show me the Epic-grade draw first—I absolutely can't wait to see what we've received!'
Lumi obediently complied, her screen shifting smoothly as it revealed the treasure's description in glowing golden text:
[Prime Realm's Core Fragment (Epic Rank): A fragment of a fallen Prime Realm's Origin Core—once the heart of an entire world. Still brimming with raw Origin force and latent laws, it resonates violently with the Small Chiliocosm. Misuse may result in total world collapse.]
Orion's expression immediately turned solemn, excitement mingling with a trace of apprehension. He inhaled deeply as he considered the sheer magnitude and potential danger of the item they'd drawn.
'Lumi, this…' Orion hesitated, voice tinged with wonder. 'This fragment is literally the heart of a destroyed Prime Realm—something that once sustained an entire world. Its potential and dangers both seem quite high.'
Lumi nodded solemnly, her usually playful tone shifting to one of caution.
[Indeed, Master. This is far beyond any treasure we've obtained today. Just taking it out might influence our entire world, especially if it resonates improperly or uncontrollably. We'll need to be extremely careful and research it thoroughly before attempting to use it.]
Orion slowly nodded, firmly agreeing with her cautious assessment. 'Yes, this isn't something to experiment with casually. The risks here are enormous. Though it seems like a concentrated glob of energy for now.'
Lumi lightly chuckled and agreed with him.
'Anyways, let's set this aside carefully for now and study it further later.'
He exhaled softly, quickly shifting his excitement toward the remaining draws. 'Alright, Lumi, let's move onto the Rare-grade draws next. Show them to me one by one.'
Lumi immediately brightened, her screen shifting rapidly as she happily presented each rare treasure individually:
[Time-Lost Hourglass: Rewinds the user's position by 1.5 seconds upon fatal damage. Cooldown: 3 days.]
[Eye of the Fate-Severer: One-time severing of a soul contract, curse, or destiny tether.]
[Dualcraft Sigil Kit: Professional toolset for both Alchemy and Runesmithing.]
[Wood Elves Bloodline Vial: Holds the bloodline of the Wood Elves.]
[Solar Fox Empress Undergarments: Magical underarmor resisting illusions, boosting charisma, and blocking charm/mind-control effects.]
[Juice Box of Temporary Youth: Transforms user into their 6-year-old self for 10 minutes. Grants stealth and evasion benefits. Cooldown: 7 days.]
[Mirror of Cross Dressing: Temporarily swaps target's gender presentation (clothes, voice, aura) for 24 hours. Cooldown: 7 days.]
Orion's eyebrows climbed progressively higher with each item Lumi listed, his expression alternating between excitement, curiosity, amusement, and disbelief.
He took a deep breath and slowly asked, 'Lumi… can I remove Seraph's curse using the Fate-Severer?'
However, before Lumi could reply, Asteraxa's voice echoed throughout the SoC.
[Don't bother, it will only hurt her. This treasure might be able to lift the curse, but the things she has lost due to the curse will forever be lost. You need to find the person who put the curse on her to be sure of nothing going wrong. I have thought about her curse during this time and came to this conclusion.]
Orion paused, before softly exhaling a sigh of disappointment. 'Fate truly is evil to her…'
[…Master, Time-Lost Hourglass seems so good as a final trump card to save your life! And the Dualcraft kit will greatly assist your future craft studies!]
Lumi tried her best to continue forward so Orion wouldn't mull over long on Seraph's period.
Orion nodded his head and continued looking. The next treasure in line was the Solar Fox Empress Undergarments. He coughed, awkwardly clearing his throat. 'Ahem… looks like Echo wasn't lying when he said there are undergarments here… well, this one is surprisingly useful too. Illusions and mind-control protection are valuable indeed.'
Lumi teasingly giggled at Orion's reaction.
[Master, you aren't thinking of wearing it, right? (¬‿¬) But indeed, they're quite valuable!]
Orion shook his head in amusement before his gaze settled curiously upon the Juice Box and Mirror. 'These two… quite peculiar, though potentially handy in unconventional situations. Still, I suppose variety in utility is always welcome.'
He smiled warmly, feeling deeply pleased at the overall outcome of the draws. 'Lumi, let's move quickly to the Uncommon-grade treasures. Anything particularly interesting there?'
Lumi immediately displayed the highlights:
[Grimoire of Poison]
[Grimoire of Water]
[Grimoire of Metal]
[Grimoire of Wind]
[Violin of Sad Exposition]
[Sassy Salmon Familiar]
[Zen Tree Sapling]
[Ironthorn Sword]
[Stonereef Shield]
[Cleaver of the Ravager]
Orion reviewed the items with growing interest, thoughtfully nodding. 'These Grimoires will significantly enhance my elemental knowledge base. Perfect resources for future spell creation and mastery. The Ironthorn Sword and Stonereef Shield are good enough for Magi. The Limitless Haven needs some high-quality stuff to sell. Asteraxa is enough for me.'
Hearing his words, Asteraxa's alluring voice echoed in his mind. [Oh my, someone is getting romantic.]
He chuckled gently before continuing to read. However, he suddenly paused, eyebrows twitching lightly as he stared at the Violin and Salmon. "Though I must question… Violin of Sad Exposition? And a Sassy Salmon Familiar? These items seem oddly specific."
Lumi giggled openly, her tone playful yet enthusiastic.
[Hehe! Sometimes, Master, Gacha treasures lean toward entertainment and mood-lifting! Imagine you are telling your past and a dramatic sad violin starts playing to accompany your tragic background!]
Orion raised an eyebrow, thinking deeply about the uses before softly saying, '…This is not America's Got Talent… I don't have a tragic background.'
[Ehh, you can always make stuff up. Anyways, look at the better one now. A salmon familiar who will insult your opponents mid battle!]
Orion couldn't suppress a smile, shaking his head at the amusing absurdity. 'Indeed, perhaps comedy also holds strategic value—morale boosting, or rather shit-talking the opponent.'
Lumi cheerfully agreed,
[Exactly, Master! Who knows when you might need a good laugh or unexpected distraction in battle?]
Orion nodded with a laugh. 'Alright, show me some interesting stuff from the Common Grade draws now.'
[Aye aye!]
Lumi showed him the common draws. Some had one-time use treasures while there were some special weapons as well as herbs and other materials.
Finally, with a satisfied sigh, Orion relaxed deeply into the soft embrace of his bed, the cursed mattress of comfort gently wrapping itself around his tired body.
His gaze drifted thoughtfully across the familiar room, now softly illuminated by the tranquil glow of the mana lamp. After the exhilarating high from the massive Gacha draw slowly subsided, Orion felt a comforting sense of calm.
He closed his eyes momentarily, replaying the entire day's events through his mind—training with his friends, revealing his deepest secrets to his grandparents, and of course, the thrilling results of the Gacha draws.
A small, content smile formed on his lips as he quietly murmured inwardly, 'It was quite a nice day overall.'
Lumi hovered gently near his head, her usually lively demeanor slightly subdued, reflecting the calm, reflective atmosphere of the evening.