Gacha Hell: Furina Edition

Aether's footsteps halted abruptly.

He turned his head in shock, staring at Lumine with disbelief.

What did she just say?!

No way!

His dear little sister was actually—blackmailing him?!

The way she spoke sent chills down his spine.

But more than that, it left a bitter taste in his mouth.

Lumine had just awakened, and this was their first reunion as siblings.

In Aether's imagination, it was supposed to be a joyful occasion, with Lumine hugging him tightly while tearfully asking why he had become the so-called "Prince" of the Abyss Order.

Aether had prepared himself thoroughly for this moment, knowing that the truth would eventually come out as she played the game.

But now wasn't the right time to tell her—it would only burden her with unnecessary worries.

Yet, the situation had taken an unexpected turn.

This was completely beyond his expectations!

Not only was Lumine uninterested in listening, but she also had no time for a heartfelt reunion—she just wanted his money!

How could such icy words come from your 26.5°C mouth?!

Aether trembled slightly, his throat clogged with unspoken words.

After taking a deep breath, he forced a bitter smile. "You've changed so much…"

"You brought this on yourself!" Lumine shrugged.

Did people really think she was some naive, helpless girl?

The Traveler had her own cunning, alright? Maybe not much, but at least she had one more brain cell than Tartaglia.

"Alright, listen to my analysis!"

Seeing Aether stop, Lumine immediately switched gears.

Her delicate face brightened with a cheerful smile, her tone laced with excitement.

She earnestly laid out the current situation for him.

"Look, the Abyss Order's plans have been exposed, so they can't continue as before, right?"

"Mhm, and then?"

That made sense.

Aether understood.

If their plans were revealed, someone would inevitably interfere.

Many originally smooth operations would now face major obstacles.

The Abyss Order would have to act even more covertly.

"Now that card battles have emerged in this world, the number of strong fighters is increasing every day. The Abyss Order's path forward is getting harder, isn't it?"

Aether's expression turned solemn as he nodded.

This was the biggest problem the Abyss Order faced.

As more powerful individuals emerged, those who weren't natural allies would inevitably clash.

The Abyss Order's movements would become even more restricted!

"However."

"That's not even the scariest part."

Lumine's calm voice delivered the next blow. "The scariest part is that the Abyss Order can hardly obtain any cards, right?"

Aether remained silent.

The Abyss Order was already public enemy number one in the eyes of the world.

Their reputation was even worse than the Fatui's.

At least most of the Fatui were still human!

But the Abyss Order?

As far as Teyvat was concerned, the Abyss Order was made up of monsters—Abyss Mages, Abyss Heralds!

Abyss Mages could even communicate with and command Hilichurls!

Add in all the trouble they caused… No wonder their reputation was in the gutter.

With such a terrible reputation and the inability to operate openly, the Abyss Order had little chance to participate in the gacha.

After all, the gacha shops were located in the heart of the cities!

"Mr. Lu might not care, but what about the people around him?"

Lumine spread her hands. "So, Brother, your best option is still to invest your resources in me, right? At least my reputation is better than yours."

Aether: "…"

She went through all that analysis just to ask for money in the end?!

Aether couldn't help but chuckle wryly. "Lumine, you really put a lot of effort into that."

The current situation was something the Abyss Order's higher-ups were already aware of.

Aether stood there, deep in thought.

If the Abyss Order couldn't strengthen itself through the gacha, then Mora was practically useless to them.

If Mora no longer benefited the Abyss Order, why not give it to his sister?

Aether wasn't thinking about profits.

He was focused on Lumine's strength.

If she became incredibly powerful, she could protect herself.

Then he wouldn't have to worry about her so much.

"Alright."

Aether quickly made his decision. "I'll arrange it when I get back. I'll have the Mora delivered to you as soon as possible."

"Deal!"

Lumine's eyes welled up with tears, her face the picture of gratitude.

Aether: "…"

He was certain.

If he hadn't agreed to give her money, she would never have looked at him like this.

Sigh… Whatever. She's still my sister. Can't just abandon her.

"Make sure to protect yourself," Aether said seriously.

"Of course," Lumine nodded before adding, "You too. I don't know what your end goal is, but you have to survive. Staying alive is what matters most, right?"

Aether smirked slightly, then turned and walked away.

"Wait for my message. The Abyss Order won't trouble you again."

With those words, his figure vanished.

The Abyss Herald followed suit.

In an instant, only Lumine and Paimon remained in the depths of the domain.

Seeing Lumine lower her gaze with a silent sigh, Paimon couldn't help but ask, "If you're so worried about your brother, why didn't you say more?"

Lumine shook her head.

"What's the point? He knows what I'm thinking. Besides, Mora is really important."

Before Paimon could console her, Lumine suddenly perked up.

With a bright smile, she declared, "Paimon, we're about to get rich!"

"Really?!"

Paimon cheered, floating excitedly in the air.

Clasping her tiny hands, her face brimming with anticipation, she asked, "How much Mora do you think your brother will give you?"

"No idea yet. We'll have to wait for the news. Let's head back first!"

Pocket Dimension – Lu Heng's Side

Lu Heng had done 300,000 pulls but still hadn't gotten a red-tier card.

However, two of the gold-tier cards had decent effects.

Another gold-tier item card caught his interest.

[Moonwell Water]

[Tier: 5-Star Gold]

[Type: Item Card]

[Effect: Restores HP and MP]

[Description: The Night Elves' Moonwells contain water imbued with magical properties.]

Lu Heng suddenly recalled a game he'd played before.

Warcraft, right?

But since when was Moonwell water a 5-star item?

He couldn't quite remember how powerful Moonwells originally were.

But now, just a vial of its water was a 5-star item?

After some thought, Lu Heng concluded that the card system must have amplified its concept.

Most likely, its [Restoration] trait had been enhanced.

Casually, he fashioned a spray bottle and poured the Moonwell water into it.

Then, he walked over to the garden where the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata was sitting, playing Genshin Impact on her phone.

Seeing Lu Heng approach with the spray bottle, she tilted her head curiously.

"What are you doing?"

"Something good for you," Lu Heng replied mysteriously.

He stood beside the flower bed and lightly sprayed the Moonwell water onto Rukkhadevata's true form—the small branch.

The water had no unusual color, appearing like ordinary well water.

But as the mist settled on the branch, Rukkhadevata's eyes widened in surprise.

Lu Heng carefully sprayed the water while observing her reaction.

The restoration of her power was directly reflected in her physical form.

One moment she was 1.1 meters tall, the next—1.12 meters.

The effect was instant.

Lu Heng shook the spray bottle.

There was still plenty of Moonwell water left—the small bottle held an entire well's worth.

"Such a comfortable feeling…"

Rukkhadevata felt as though she were soaking in a warm spring, all fatigue washing away, leaving only pure relaxation.

She quickly grabbed a ruler.

She had grown taller again!

Turning to Lu Heng, she saw him silently adjusting the spray bottle's nozzle, tilting it to increase the water flow.

The sound of rushing water snapped her back to reality.

Most people watered their plants carefully, afraid of drowning them.

But Lu Heng?

He looked like he wanted to uproot her and dunk her straight into the bottle!

"Are you really that eager for me to grow up?"

Rukkhadevata climbed onto the flower bed, standing on tiptoe—yet still shorter than Lu Heng.

Hands on her hips, she smirked up at him.

"A month is too long. I'll seize the day!" Lu Heng declared righteously.

"Oh?"

Rukkhadevata wasn't fooled.

He just wants to eat me already.

Her piercing gaze seemed to see right through him.

But Lu Heng was no longer the inexperienced youth he once was.

Clearing his throat, he said solemnly, "People are progressing through the game quickly. They'll reach Sumeru soon. I need you to grow back faster so you can reclaim your authority."

"Is that really why?"

Rukkhadevata stood on her toes, placing her small hands on Lu Heng's cheeks and forcing him to meet her eyes.

"Give me some face," Lu Heng sighed.

Rukkhadevata giggled, glancing around to ensure no one was watching.

Then, leaning close to his ear, her cheeks slightly flushed, she whispered:

"No need to rush… Even now… it's possible."

Lu Heng's gaze locked onto hers.

The God of Wisdom, usually so composed, now wore a shy yet determined expression.

If you're saying that…

Then waiting any longer would be downright disrespectful.

"Fine!"

Lu Heng tossed the spray bottle aside and scooped Rukkhadevata into his arms.

Meanwhile, Outside

The moment they stepped inside, Furina (Focalors) yawned sleepily.

Spotting the two—especially Rukkhadevata nestled in Lu Heng's arms—her drowsy eyes widened slightly.

Then, she looked up at the ceiling and muttered, "Ah, what lovely weather today. I should go find the little one to play with."

With that, she cheerfully skipped away—not even giving Lu Heng a chance to speak.

But a few seconds later, she rushed back in, grabbed a half-asleep and confused Furina (human form), and bolted outside.

"What's happening?! Is the pocket dimension collapsing?!"

"Shh! Just come with me!"

Lu Heng could only sigh.

Focalors was too considerate—giving him and Rukkhadevata complete privacy.

With them gone, the pocket dimension was now theirs alone.

Later That Evening

After ensuring Rukkhadevata was resting comfortably (her condition reflected in her true form—slightly weakened but with brighter leaves and flowers), Lu Heng sat by the flower bed, lost in thought.

Compared to Furina and Focalors, Rukkhadevata was on another level.

At least his home hadn't turned into a 6A-rated scenic spot—yet.

In high spirits, Lu Heng pulled out his phone and checked his social feed.

[Lumine]: Stonks! Stonks! I'm gonna be rich and spend it all!!

[Beidou]: A bit sad leaving the thunderstorm zone. Couldn't get a lightning strike photo...

[Navia]: Hehe, time for delicious food~ [Selfie with Furina and Focalors during afternoon tea]

Lu Heng clicked on the photo, admiring it briefly before liking the post.

His two wives and one future girlfriend looked stunning.

Not that he was shallow enough to only care about looks.

But in this world, you had to like someone's face before bothering to understand their heart, right?

Exiting the feed, he browsed the news.

The ability to teleport between shops had revolutionized travel.

Take Charlotte, for example.

Her fame had skyrocketed—she was now Teyvat's most renowned journalist!

She always delivered explosive news while ensuring its credibility through in-depth research.

Or take Hu Tao.

She had already made it to Fontaine.

That's right—Hu Tao was now promoting the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in the Court of Fontaine!

Below was an excerpt from Charlotte's interview with her:

Charlotte: Director Hu, what's your strategic plan for expanding the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's business to Fontaine?

Hu Tao: Nothing that complicated! I just want more people to experience our services! Even if Fontaine's culture differs from Liyue's, I'm confident we can adapt and satisfy our clients! After all, even Rex Lapis himself praised our work!

Charlotte: Did Rex Lapis really say that?

Hu Tao: See for yourself!

She video-called Zhongli, who reluctantly but earnestly stated:

"Please rest assured, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is fully committed to ensuring the satisfaction of our clients and their families."

"…?"

Lu Heng blinked.

After a moment, he chuckled.

Yep. That's totally something Hu Tao would do.

Curious, he searched for the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's official website.

Hu Tao had moved fast—thanks to Zhongli's foresight, the site was already fully operational.

According to the announcement, Wangsheng wasn't just expanding to Fontaine—they were opening a branch in Mondstadt too!

With Venti's endorsement!

Why?

Because whenever Venti visited Liyue, he stayed at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor!

(He couldn't afford anywhere else.)

So, publicly supporting their business was his way of paying "rent"!

"Also something Venti would do." Lu Heng shook his head, amused.

Meanwhile, at the Jade Chamber

At 5:30 PM, Lumine's phone buzzed with a message from an unknown sender.

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