Chapter 86: Superstitious Gacha Pulls, the Deadliest Kind! Edward's Mysterious Good Luck Ritual!
In the afternoon, the school bus arrived at the school on time. Students, like birds released from a cage, scattered in small groups, their faces beaming with the joy of going home.
Frank, full of energy, bid farewell to Edward and enthusiastically invited him to a study group at his place next week, an invitation Edward rejected without hesitation.
Seeing Frank return to his usual confident and somewhat nerdy self, Edward was genuinely happy for him.
After safely escorting Jennifer to her doorstep, the two exchanged a lingering kiss at the entrance. Edward only turned to leave after they agreed to talk on the phone that evening.
Back at his own house, his parents were likely still at work, and the three little ones were still at school.
Edward threw himself onto the living room couch and let out a long sigh.
His taut nerves finally relaxed completely.
He didn't immediately start the lottery.
For such an important matter concerning his future power, there must be enough ritual.
He first walked into the bathroom and took a refreshing hot shower, washing away all his exhaustion and grime.
Then, he changed into clean, loose sweatpants and a t-shirt, feeling much fresher.
After all this, he wasn't in a hurry to return to his bedroom. Instead, he walked into the kitchen.
He found three bananas in the fridge, solemnly placed them on the coffee table in the living room, and then found a half-used pack of incense sticks in the storage closet, sticking them between the bananas and lighting them with a lighter.
For a moment, the cheap sandalwood scent mixed with the fruity aroma of bananas permeated the living room, creating a rather bizarre atmosphere.
Edward stepped back two paces, pressed his palms together, and facing the rising wisps of smoke, he bowed three times with a solemn expression.
"Lady Luck, RNGesus, whatever gods are listening... whether you're from the East or the West, whoever blesses me with good loot today, I'll build a shrine in your honor!"
After this hodgepodge prayer, Edward felt as if his luck stat had been fully charged.
Only then did he return to his bedroom, satisfied, locking the door and drawing the curtains.
Sitting cross-legged on the soft bed, he took a deep breath and opened the system panel.
"Lottery: Low-tier Lottery 1,000 for 10 consecutive, Mid-tier Lottery 1,000,000 for 10 consecutive, High-tier Lottery 10,000,000 for 10 consecutive, Ultimate Lottery 100,000,000 for 10 consecutive"
Looking at the glittering "High-tier Lottery" option, Edward no longer hesitated and directly selected it with his mind.
"System, perform one High-tier 10-pull!"
"Ding! Consuming 10,000,000 system gold coins, High-tier 10-pull begins!"
As soon as the words fell, a huge and magnificent golden wheel instantly filled his entire vision.
The wheel was covered with dense segments, and countless shimmering icons flashed rapidly within them, too fast to make out what they were.
"Spin it!"
With Edward's command, the giant wheel began to spin wildly, its golden light almost blinding.
The pointer leaped rapidly between countless segments, and finally, its speed slowly decreased.
DING!
With a crisp chime, the first reward was born!
On the screen in the center of the wheel, an ancient mystical pattern appeared, with the character for "Tiger" written in stylized script.
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Tiger Talisman!"
"Tiger Talisman: From the Jackie Chan Adventures world, possesses the power of balance, capable of separating the yin and yang aspects of any object, and also recombining split objects."
Yes! One of the Twelve Talismans!
Edward's heart filled with excitement. The power of balance—this was a seriously broken ability.
He immediately thought of the various powers within his body... Before he could think further, the wheel spun again.
DING!
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Mind Link (Skill)"
"Mind Link: Can designate any target to establish a mental communication channel that cannot be spied on or cut off by external forces, like a telepathic group chat. Current linkable people: 4."
This is perfect!
Edward's eyes lit up. With this, private communication would be so much easier. It was basically a god-tier skill for tactical coordination and secret meetings!
DING!
The third chime.
A gauntlet with a fierce design and ominous aesthetic appeared on the wheel.
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Oni Gauntlet!"
"Oni Gauntlet: From the Onimusha world, a sacred relic of the Oni clan in legends, capable of absorbing the souls of the deceased and converting them into the wielder's power, usable for strengthening weapons, restoring stamina, and unleashing powerful Oni techniques."
Holy shit! A major item!
The Oni Gauntlet! This was the core equipment of the Onimusha series! Absorbing souls to strengthen oneself—this ability was tailor-made for someone like him who frequently dealt with supernatural creatures!
His breathing became somewhat rapid. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he continued watching the wheel.
DING!
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Rooster Talisman!"
Another talisman! His luck was insane today!
"Rooster Talisman: From the Jackie Chan Adventures world, possesses the power of levitation, allowing you and any object you touch to defy gravity and float freely."
DING! DING! DING!
The next few draws, the wheel seemed supercharged, glowing brilliantly.
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Mortal Blade!"
"Mortal Blade: From the Sekiro world, a terrifying katana capable of slaying the immortal. Note: Mortals who draw this blade will sacrifice their own lives. Host, please use with extreme caution."
Edward looked at the description of this sword, a bead of cold sweat appearing on his forehead.
Mortal Blade! A sword that can kill immortals! But this side effect was brutal! Unless he got the healing power of the Horse Talisman or the immortality of the Dog Talisman, this thing was basically a fancy suicide weapon! Set it aside, absolutely do not touch!
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Revival Cross x1"
"Revival Cross: A one-time consumable. When the host receives fatal damage, it will automatically trigger, instantly restoring the host to full health."
Life-saving artifact! Edward let out a long breath. This is solid! With an extra life, he'd have way more confidence to take risks in the future.
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining: PS11 Game Console (Future Limited Edition) x1"
Edward looked at the sci-fi-styled game console on the screen and fell silent.
"...System, are you clearing out inventory?"
The system did not answer him.
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Cosplay Costume Set (Collector's Edition)"
"Includes: Nurse uniform, bunny girl outfit, maid outfit, business suit, schoolgirl uniform... and dozens of other premium costumes and accessories, made of superior materials and excellent craftsmanship. You deserve to own them."
Edward's expression became somewhat strange.
The image of Jennifer wearing these outfits involuntarily appeared in his mind, and then he shook his head violently, clearing these distracting images.
Ahem, this... he could research it with Jennifer later.
DING!
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Holy Water x1 canister"
"Holy Water: Blessed holy water, has a strong dispelling and damaging effect on evil creatures."
Better than nothing.
DING!
Finally, the last chime fell.
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Holy Light +1"
"Special Effect Holy Light (cosmetic only) has been upgraded to Holy Light LV1 (can bring warmth to people and dispel some low-level demons)."
Edward tried to activate the ability, and a soft white light illuminated his palm.
He brought his hand close to his face and indeed felt a faint warmth, like a miniature sun in winter.
"...Has it finally upgraded from a special effect to a hand warmer?"
He couldn't help but grumble.
One high-tier 10-pull ended.
Edward tallied his gains, his heart still pounding.
Tiger Talisman, Rooster Talisman, Oni Gauntlet, Mind Link, Mortal Blade, Revival Cross... each one was a powerful item or ability capable of turning the tide of battle!
This trip to Shadyside truly paid off big time!
With a thought, the Oni Gauntlet, filled with its ominous aesthetic, appeared on his left hand, automatically adjusting its size to fit perfectly.
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