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Chapter 563 - Eris

In fact, there was one thing Arifureta and the others hadn't mentioned—that aside from gaining another means of contact and the ability to use points to strengthen themselves, the most important thing was that they could now stay in the same chat group as Eriri.

That alone was enough to make everyone eager to join the group.

The reason they hadn't noticed the invitation refresh this time was simply because Erina and Alice were about to head to the Isekai Shokudou world, while Eriri had gone to deal with Seraphim's issue. Their attention had been drawn away.

So far, invitations remained a scarce commodity.

[Ruri Gokou (Level 7, Stage 2): You make it sound like you've already got the purchase qualification. Don't be so arrogant, newbie!]

[Reina (Level 7, Stage 1): That's right. Nobody knows who it'll go to in the end. Maybe the lucky one this time will be me!]

[Lalatina (Level 2, Stage 5): Guuh!]

[Natsuki Minamiya (Level 2, Stage 8): I have a question—how exactly are invitations drawn?]

[Chika Fujiwara (Level 7, Stage 2): Isn't that obvious? With point Red Packets, of course.]

[Chika Fujiwara (Level 7, Stage 2): When the time comes, Eriri will send a luck-based Red Packet in the group. Whoever wins the luck king will obtain the right to purchase the invitation.]

[Chika Fujiwara (Level 7, Stage 2): If the luck king doesn't need it, then the right passes down to the second place.]

[Natsuki Minamiya (Level 2, Stage 8): I see, I get it now. So this means we can grab a lot of points again, right?]

[Victoria (Level 2, Stage 6): Not really. The Red Packet for the invitation qualification is based on headcount. One group member equals 10,000 points.]

[Arifureta (Level 7, Stage 3 / Group Leader): Right now, aside from Eriri, there are 55 members in the group. That means the Red Packet only contains 550,000 points.]

[Natsuki Minamiya (Level 2, Stage 8): That's still a lot! Even just grabbing 10,000 points would be enough for me to raise a stage right now.]

[Victoria (Level 2, Stage 6): You really don't treat points like they're points at all, do you!]

[Arifureta (Level 7, Stage 3 / Group Leader): Alright, you've got a point.]

[Lalatina (Level 2, Stage 5): Isn't Eriri going to compete for the invitation qualification?]

[Ruri Gokou (Level 7, Stage 2): Eriri doesn't need to. Do you really think your luck can compare to hers? Not to mention, even Little Skirt belongs to her. She could get endless invitations anytime she wanted.]

[Lalatina (Level 2, Stage 5): Fine, I spoke out of turn.]

[Frieren (Level 2, Stage 8): ...]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 9): Ahem, alright, is everyone ready? If you are, I'll start sending the Red Packet.]

[Lalatina (Level 2, Stage 5): Could we wait a bit? Goddess Eris hasn't arrived yet…]

[Ruri Gokou (Level 7, Stage 2): No waiting! Just send it. That way we eliminate one cheating player, and everyone's happy!]

[Arche (Level 7, Stage 2): Exactly, no need to wait. Send it and let her try to grab the last one. Let's see if her late arrival cheat still works.]

[Adele (Level 7, Stage 1): Eliminate every unfavorable factor in the cradle!]

Watching Ruri and the others' chatter, Darkness knew they were joking, yet she couldn't help but feel a strange… thrill!

The feeling of being excluded by others—it was strangely irresistible.

And at that moment, Eris, disguised as Chris, finally descended from the heavens.

When she saw Darkness looking so excited that she could barely control herself, Eris felt a pang of discomfort.

"Darkness, I don't know what's going on, but please calm yourself first."

Hearing Eris's voice, Darkness immediately opened her eyes wide and pulled her attention away from the chat group.

"It's fine, I'm okay, Goddess. The group's about to start drawing for the invitation purchase qualification. Please grant me a little bit of luck!"

Seeing the eager look on Darkness' face, Eris could only give her a helpless glance.

"I told you, down here you should just call me Chris."

"Also, could you explain to me first what this invitation is? You called me down in such a hurry just for this?"

"Mhm, I forgot to tell you earlier. This invitation is an item that lets you actively pull someone into the chat group. As long as I get the purchase qualification, I can pull you into the group!"

"There's really such an item?"

Eris felt tempted. Ever since Darkness told her two days ago about the miraculous existence of the chat group, she had been very curious.

Being able to predict a world's future—this was something even a goddess like her could not do.

And supposedly, every member in that group was unimaginably powerful. If she had the chance, she truly wanted to see it for herself.

But considering how special this item was, she was sure the price to buy it wouldn't be cheap. So she wanted to get more details from Darkness first.

"Darkness, the price to buy just one invitation must be huge, right?"

Before Darkness could reply, Eris continued:

"Don't tell me it's small, because I won't believe it. So just tell me honestly."

Hearing that, Darkness swallowed back what she had been about to say.

She had indeed planned to downplay the price, so Eris wouldn't feel pressured.

But before she could even say it, Eris had already seen through her.

So she had no choice but to tell the truth.

"Buying one invitation costs… one million points."

"What! One million points?"

Eris froze at the number.

She had some understanding of the value of points—Darkness had clearly explained it to her.

So at once, she suppressed her earlier temptation.

"Darkness, forget it. The invitation is too expensive. You should keep those points for yourself."

Though it was a pity, she wasn't the kind of god who would exploit her believers or friends, even knowing Darkness had more than four million points saved up.

"It's fine, Goddess. Compared to you, one million points is nothing."

"But…"

"No buts! Don't you want to join the chat group? At worst, once you earn more points in the future, you can pay me back."

Hearing Darkness's words, Eris wavered again.

After thinking for a moment, she finally accepted Darkness's goodwill.

"Alright then. I'll definitely repay you double in the future."

"That's more like it." Darkness chuckled. "Now can you raise my luck value?"

Eris was moved, and nodded. She then released her disguise, appearing before Darkness in her true goddess form.

Bringing her hands together, she aimed her palms at Darkness and recited a divine spell.

"In the name of the Goddess of Fortune, I bestow upon you unmatched blessing! —[Blessing]"

A radiant light burst forth from Darkness's body under the magic's effect.

When the glow faded, her luck value had been raised to its absolute limit.

"Done. I've maxed out your luck value. I wish you success in gaining the purchase qualification."

Retracting her hands, Eris smiled warmly at Darkness.

Although the boosted luck couldn't last forever, it would easily hold for more than ten minutes.

"Mhm, I'll do my best. I definitely won't disappoint you, Goddess!" Darkness nodded excitedly.

Hearing her still call her "Goddess," Eris couldn't help but complain again.

"I told you, no need to call me Goddess down here…"

But Darkness's focus had already returned fully to the chat group.

[Lalatina (Level 2, Stage 5): Alright, Goddess Eris has maxed out my luck value. We can start the draw now!]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 9): Okay then, everyone pay attention! Remember to grab the Red Packet! @Everyone]

[Ding, Eriri (Level 8, Stage 9) has sent a luck-based Red Packet.]

The moment the Red Packet was sent, all fifty-five members aside from Eriri appeared. In less than three seconds, it was completely claimed.

After all, this was for the qualification to purchase the invitation. If anyone failed to grab it, they wouldn't be able to determine who the luckiest was.

So at moments like this, no matter how busy the members were, they would never miss the chance to claim it.

Not to mention—who would ever dislike free points?

Once all the Red Packets were claimed, the luck king for this round was finally revealed.

And the one who obtained the sixteenth designated invitation purchase qualification was none other than Darkness, blessed by the Goddess of Fortune.

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 9): Congratulations to Lalatina for winning this month's invitation purchase qualification.]

[Arifureta (Level 7, Stage 3 / Group Leader): Congratulations, congratulations.]

...

Following Eriri and Arifureta's lead, a wave of congratulations quickly swept through the chat group.

Darkness basked in the joy of both their blessings and her newly won qualification.

But deep down, she sincerely wished they wouldn't call her by that name.

[Lalatina (Level 2, Stage 5): Thank you everyone! And stop calling me Lalatina!]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 9): You've really turned that into your catchphrase, huh?]

[Ruri Gokou (Level 7, Stage 2): Once again, I've lost the invitation!]

[Arche (Level 7, Stage 2): It's fine, we'll try again next month~]

Seeing the "Unavailable" next to the invitation in the group shop change into "Available," Darkness didn't hesitate for a moment. She pressed the purchase button with her will.

Instantly, one quarter of her balance of over four million points vanished, leaving her with just over three million.

Yet there wasn't even a trace of regret in her eyes—only the joy of being able to bring her friend into the group.

After purchasing the invitation, Darkness withdrew her attention from the chat group.

Eris, who had been waiting impatiently, rushed up the moment Darkness opened her eyes.

"Well? Well? Did you get the qualification?"

Seeing Eris's expectant expression, Darkness didn't keep her in suspense. She nodded excitedly.

"Goddess, thanks to your blessing, I've secured the invitation! Hold on, I'll pull you into the group right away."

Eris's eyes lit up. She nodded quickly, and a prompt immediately echoed in her mind.

[Ding, Lalatina (Level 2, Stage 5) invites you to join the Multiverse Same-Sex ♀ Friendship Group. Do you accept?]

[Yes / No]

Eris took a deep breath at the message, then chose "Yes" without hesitation.

...

Eris's arrival didn't stir up too much of a wave in the group.

Of course, everyone warmly welcomed her.

After a round of casual chatter, time had already slipped past noon.

Instead of returning with Eu to the Saekano world for lunch, Eriri stayed behind to once again enjoy Kyoko's cooking.

Earlier, Seraphim had volunteered to prepare lunch, but both Eriri and Kyoko firmly refused.

They knew very well just how disastrous Seraphim's cooking was. For an ordinary person, a single bite would be fatal.

Though Eriri was a bit curious how she managed to make food that bad, curiosity alone wasn't enough to risk tasting it.

Meanwhile, with her own tasks finished, Erina was preparing to head to the Isekai Shokudou together with Alice.

[Erina Nakiri (Level 7, Stage 2): Victoria, are you free now? I've finished my business, so we can head over.]

[Victoria (Level 2, Stage 6): Yes, yes, I've been ready for a while now, just waiting for you.]

[Alice Nakiri (Level 7, Stage 1): Lalatina, when are you and Eris coming?]

[Lalatina (Level 2, Stage 5): Right now! And stop calling me Lalatina!]

[Eris (Level 3, Stage 6): Another universe… I wonder how it differs from ours. I can't wait.]

As a goddess managing her own world, Eris naturally knew the heavens oversaw countless different isekai.

But all of those worlds still belonged to the planets of the same universe. Until learning of the chat group from Darkness, she had never even heard of other universes.

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