Chapter 123

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Chapter 123

What came to light today was an undeniable fact.

Indeed, I had no connection with the God of Gacha after all.

"..."

In the midst of the mountains of boxes that exploded so brutally, I was collapsed, lying like a corpse.

"God of Gacha... you bastard..."

How much heart did I pour out to you... Could it be that I was the only one in love...?

With a pained expression, I dragged myself up from pretending to be the jilted lover. Though my heart was bitter, I had to tidy up the items I received.

The result of todays box opening was disastrous. Not a single completed item dropped. All I got were consumable items or crafting materials.

Why was I saving them?

Looking at the Stage 4 reward boxes rolling around, I gritted my teeth. I felt foolish for keeping and preserving them.

From now on, if I save boxes to open all at once, Im not human, Im a dog.

I had a feeling that I would soon need to bark, but for now, I gathered the items scattered on the ground.

[Rewards]

- Standard High-grade Magic Core (SR): 1

- Standard Advanced Magic Core (R): 2

- High-grade Stamina Potion: 3

- High-grade Magic Potion: 3

- Status Abnormality Removal Potion: 2

- Dungeon Escape Teleport Scroll: 1

All magic cores and potions. And a single Dungeon Escape Teleport Scroll.

Wasnt this the same scroll that I received in the early stages?

I threw the scroll casually into my inventory, pursing my lips.

A Dungeon Escape Teleport Scroll was an item that let you escape from a dungeon in an emergency.

It sounded good in theory, but it had quite a few problems in reality.

The first problem was that using it meant giving up all the rewards.

As the name suggested, it was for escaping. You had to abandon all the rewards and just save your skin.

So unless the situation was utterly hopeless, it was better not to use it.

The second problem was that it took more than 10 seconds to cast when using the scroll.

In other words, it was unusable in a crisis.

Even though our party had faced many hardships so far, we never had the luxury of time to leisurely use this scroll.

It might be useful if were lost or stranded. Anyway, theres hardly any use for it.

The potions and cores were fine, they could be used widely.

But they werent the rewards I was hoping for from opening boxes. I sighed deeply after sweeping all the items into my inventory.

I was hoping for something that could help in this stage...

Huh?

Wait a minute. I felt like something was missing. I counted the items in the result window.

... There are 12 in total.

Werent there 13 boxes?

When I looked around, huh, a SR grade reward box was left untouched in the corner of the bed.

"Why didnt it open?"

I was sure I opened them all at the same time. Did I make a mistake?

Suddenly, a glimmer of hope reignited. I put my hands together, praying to the God of Gacha once more.

"Hey, God of Gacha! We had good times, didnt we? Show me some of that old affection and give me one completed item!"

As I shouted and opened the box, I begged for just one item! Please!

And then.

Flash!

A purple light surged out from the box and gathered into one shape. I gaped in surprise.

A completed item really appeared?!

[Screaming Gauntlet (SR) Lv.30]

- Category: Auxiliary Equipment

- Defense: 5-10

- Durability: 5/5

- Intelligence+5 Magic Power+5

- For each enemy you consecutively defeat, your magic critical rate increases by 1%. This effect lasts for 30 seconds.

> Set Effect: Must Scream (1/3)

- If you equip all items in the set, you will inflict a mass fear status effect each time you defeat an enemy.

(The set requires Screaming Jewel to activate) <Owned by Jupiter (SR)>

(The set requires Screaming Robe to activate) <Owned by Jupiter (SR)>

"Huh? Is the Screaming Set completed here?"

Unexpectedly, the Screaming Set was completed. I furrowed my brow as I looked at the gauntlet in my hand.

Well, its obviously good to get a set. Its nice, but...

Out of all the set items, why is it that the Screaming Set just keeps conveniently falling into place?

Well... did I get some sort of rate adjustment? Since I got the jewel first, the rest followed.

"Hmm..."

I eyed the item with a groan.

"That sure would come in handy."

It doesnt block it systemically, but it detects it and asks to run away. Moreover, is it telling me to rush in and fight while fleeing?

"Isnt it better than nothing?"

"Uh-huh."

I guess its better than nothing. Sigh. Grumbling, I spent my points to purchase the function.

My [Rebels Necklace] that was tight around my neck flickered for a moment. The function must have been activated.

"And my Lord. While such an element may seem like a crisis right now..."

Aider pulled up the corners of his mouth faintly into a smile.

"Later on, you might be able to utilize it, dont you think?"

"..."

"The fact that the stage boss monster can come find you in the dungeon means, on the flip side... that you can go find the stage boss monster in the dungeon."

I blinked in surprise.

Wait a minute, thats true. In that case...

"It depends on how you, my Lord, choose to use it. So, I wont block this systemically."

"..."

"This stage will be a series of challenges as well, but I believe you will be able to overcome them."

Aider grinned broadly.

For once, he seemed like a real director, not a goofball.

"I wish you luck, my Lord."

***

The next day.

I sought out Jupiter in the morning. As expected, this old lady was lounging in the Mercenary Guild from the break of dawn.

"Get it together, you gold maniac! Shouldnt you be recuperating in the temple for your Magic Power to quickly recover and return to the front lines?"

As I entered, Jupiter looked awkward.

"There is no cure for the aftermath of a Magic Power outburst other than time, your Highness. Thats why Im just idling around like this."

"Even if you cant speak, youre not annoying... Alright, prepare to move out!"

"Huh? Where are we going, your Highness?"

I then loaded Jupiter into the carriage and headed to the blacksmith.

When we arrived at the blacksmith, the master who had been notified in advance was waiting.

The blacksmith took Jupiter and went inside.

"The equipment was already completed, and we were just waiting to measure your size. Once we measure your size, well adjust it for your comfort before giving it to you."

"Equipment? Size? Your Highness, what are you talking about?"

To the puzzled Jupiter, I merely clicked my tongue.

"Its a surprise, Granny. A surprise."

A moment later.

Jupiter, wearing a gold armor that shimmered, stood there with her mouth agape.

It was the boss equipment, the Gold Armor, which I had created after killing the Gold Gargoyle, the boss monster during the free exploration of Zone 3.

[Gold Armor Revamp(SR) Lv.35]

- Classification: Armor

- Defense: 35-40

- Durability: 15/15

- Intelligence+10 Magic Power+20

- The wearers magic resistance increases by 25%.

- The chance of obtaining a gold item increases by 5%.

- The wearer gains the negative trait [Gold-Fever].

Originally, its physical defense-oriented equipment. Its simply attached with strength and stamina stat bonuses.

However, after the blacksmiths modification, the bonuses were attached in the exact opposite direction of the original equipments intent.

At this point, it could be considered a mages armor.

Its a decent piece of equipment, but the negative trait is forcibly granted.

Furthermore, the trait granted is [Gold-Fever].

Thats why its a curse-like piece of equipment, but Jupiter already has Gold-Fever.

Since traits cant be stacked, it can nullify the equipments negative option.

Thats why I made it for Jupiter, but she passed out and it had been collecting dust ever since.

As she gazed down at the armor, drooling, Jupiter hastily wiped the corners of her mouth and looked at me.

"Can... Can I really enjoy such a luxury...?"

"Of course, who else would enjoy it but you?"

Its better for you to be restless than for the entire party to flip out every time we see money, right?

I also gave the [Screaming Gauntlet] that came out earlier to Jupiter. Here you go, magician. Enjoy.

"Thank you very much, Your Highness."

After donning the Gold Armor and the Screaming Gauntlet,

The smile slowly disappeared from Jupiters face, who couldnt hide her joy and was grinning ear to ear.

"I cant go to the front line now."

Jupiter, who was watching my face, asked cautiously.

"May I give all these pieces of equipment to my granddaughter?"