Erwin sat back, mulling over his next steps. He had plenty on his plate—securing his family's future, carving out a stronger position in the wizarding world. After tasting absolute power, this magical realm felt like charting a vast new territory in a game: thrilling, but demanding patience and strategy. No matter his goals, boosting his influence here was key, and it aligned perfectly with his knack for turning situations golden.
He was confident he'd rise to the top eventually, but time was a luxury he couldn't afford. Leaning back in his chair, Erwin closed his eyes, sketching out a rough plan. Only then did he recall his original intent for the day: studying spells.
He reached for the beginner's guide to spells nearby and flipped it open. Moments later, a chime echoed in his mind.
[Host's first contact with spells detected! Special spell gacha pool activated. Replace this pool with the special gacha pool?]
Erwin paused, a grin tugging at his lips. An unexpected windfall—he hadn't seen that coming.
"Replace," he said firmly.
[Replacement successful! Special Spell Card Pool activated! This pool draws only spell-related items. Includes 50 free draws! Proceed now?]
Excitement surged through him. Fifty draws? This could be huge.
Without hesitation, he initiated the gacha. The familiar deck of cards materialized in his vision. He selected a 10-pull.
The deck hovered, the counter ticking down: 40/50 remaining.
Cards burst upward with a series of sharp whooshes, flipping open one by one. Erwin's eyes locked on them, silently willing, Gold!
Draw complete! Rewards distributing.
Reward: 700 Spell Proficiency!
Spell: Summoning Charm (Accio) x2!
Spell: Levitation Charm (Wingardium Leviosa) x1!
Spell levels unlocked! View details?
Before he could gripe about the modest haul, another prompt caught his eye: spell levels?
Erwin selected view.
[Level 1 Spell: Basic mastery, with a risk of failure.]
[Level 2: 100 proficiency to upgrade. Enables perfect casting.]
[Level 3: 1,000 proficiency to upgrade. Heightens proficiency for stronger effects with less magical energy.]
[Level 4: 10,000 proficiency to upgrade. Allows wandless casting.]
[Level 5: 100,000 proficiency to upgrade. Enables staff-free casting.]
Duplicate spell cards convert to 100 proficiency each.
It was surprisingly straightforward—like a well-designed simulation. Erwin appreciated the clarity; no wonder duplicates had shown up. They were just proficiency fodder.
He absorbed the info and pressed on with the draws. The thrill of the gacha was addictive, each pull a rush.
Forty draws later, his mood had soured. Not a single gold card in sight. Tallied up:
Levitation Charm (Wingardium Leviosa) x23!
Occlumency x6!
Banishment Charm x4!
Spell Proficiency x700!
Not a windfall, but hardly a loss. And for his current needs, these were gold. The standout was Occlumency. His System's safeguard lasted only three days, leaving his mind exposed afterward. Without defenses, anyone could probe with Legilimency.
He'd queried the System: Even without a wand, a Level 3 Occlumency could block over 90% of basic probes via passive activation. But Dumbledore? The old wizard's passive Legilimency was effortless at that level—no wand needed. Full-force assault, wand in hand? That demanded Level 5 Occlumency to counter.
Dumbledore had already glimpsed his mind once, so a repeat seemed unlikely soon. The real threats lurked elsewhere; Legilimency was a wizarding favorite for prying secrets.
Ten draws remained. Erwin sighed, expectations dashed. Whatever. Just get it over with.
He tapped the button. The deck shuffled wildly, then—golden light erupted.
He bolted upright from his stool. Finally! Lady Luck was smiling.
A purple glow followed, and Erwin's spirits soared. The good stuff had been saving itself for last.
[Draw complete! Rewards distributing]
Banishment Charm x3!
Shield Charm (Protego) x2!
Patronus Charm (Expecto Patronum) x1!
Spell Proficiency x200!
Special Prize: Guaranteed Purple for 50-Draw Run – Unforgivable Curse Bundle! Includes Avada Kedavra, Cruciatus Curse, and Imperius Curse (Imperio). The essential trio!
Golden Reward: Magical Creature Affinity – All magical creatures are drawn to you! From now on, you're the one true Beast Master!
Erwin couldn't have been more pleased with the finale. Combat boosts aside, that golden perk was a game-changer. The wizarding world teemed with powerful creatures—thunderbirds, dragons, basilisks. Affinity like this? It opened doors he hadn't even imagined.
He activated all the cards, converting duplicates to proficiency. Streams of light flooded his mind, knowledge embedding instantly: incantations, wand movements, the subtle feel of magical energy channeling through him.
It was exhilarating—like unlocking a hidden class in one seamless rush. With these under his belt, the path ahead felt a little less daunting.