Chapter 245: A Complicated March
March stared at the two green items that had materialized before her.
[Flashbang Grenade]: A specialized non-lethal throwable that can effectively blind and stun all enemies within its range, creating valuable opportunities for the user to attack or disengage.
Tip: Specially enchanted, its light and sound waves will never accidentally harm teammates. Use with confidence.
[Universal Selfie Stick]: A photographic artifact that breaks through physical limitations. It can freely extend to any length, adjust to any angle, perfectly circumvent any obstacles, and always find the most perfect composition and lighting for you and your companions.
Note: Recording beautiful moments is an important part of the Trailblaze journey.
"…" March 7th's expression was a study in complexity as she examined her haul.
A Flashbang Grenade? It sounded useful on paper, but considering the enemies they'd been facing lately—towering Titans, unsettling Abyss monsters, or formidable Envoys—could a simple flashbang truly faze them? Wouldn't that just be providing them with free entertainment?
The Universal Selfie Stick, on the other hand, was right up her alley. Taking photos would be so much more convenient from now on.
As for the blue-quality [Styling Anchor], its only apparent use for the foreseeable future was for Mimi.
All in all, this gacha pull was mediocre, bordering on useless. It fell completely flat of her expectations.
A full-price, ten-pull gacha… what a waste! March 7th sighed, seeking solace by gently rubbing Mimi's "head."
Next, it was Dan Heng's turn. "Mimi, if you would."
Dan Heng's voice was as calm as ever, yet it carried an undercurrent of genuine request.
"Mi!" Sensing the gravity of the moment, Mimi once again struck a solemn pose. It mobilized its mysterious power of luck and let out a clear chirp directed at Dan Heng. "Mi—! (Blessing transmitted!)"
Dan Heng gave a slight nod of acknowledgment before calmly initiating the ten-pull.
As the cascade of light faded, the results were dazzling. While there were no purple items, the two shimmering blue treasures that emerged were more than enough to make one feel the points were well spent.
One of them was a lustrous, fist-sized orb. Unlike the [Crimsonbeard Dragon Orb] they'd seen before, which pulsed with rich earth power, this one seemed to contain clear, flowing rivers. A misty vapor swirled within its depths, giving it an extraordinary, agile quality. Just holding it close, one could feel a moist, lingering rhythm of water—gentle on the surface, but with a turbulent power hidden within.
[Li Dragon Orb]: The primordial dragon orb from the legend of the "Li Dragon" of another world. It belongs to the Four River Dragon God series, alongside the [Crimsonbeard Dragon Orb], and contains the pure ability to control river waters. The holder can enter the True Dragon Trial; upon successful completion, they will gain initial mastery over the divine ability of "True Dragon's Water Command," which will transform into an innate talent, as natural as moving one's own limbs.
Note: The highest good is like water; water benefits all things without contention. However, it can also summon raging waves, overturning boats and engulfing cities.
Dan Heng gazed at the [Li Dragon Orb] in his hand, a clear counterpart to the [Crimsonbeard Dragon Orb]. A flicker of emotion finally broke through the placid surface of his expression.
Earth and flowing water. Defense and agility. If he could master both of these draconic powers, it would represent a complete enhancement to his strength.
He carefully stored the dragon orb away, his gaze shifting to the other blue item and the remaining green ones. Any lingering doubt he might have had about Mimi's blessing or the strange metaphysics at play had completely vanished.
The other blue item was a skill. [Azure Rain's Nourishment] (Blue Quality Healing Skill): Guides pure, aqueous life force to summon a warm and vibrant spiritual rain in a designated area. The rain continuously nourishes all friendly units within its range, restoring their health and stamina while also providing a slight purification effect capable of dispelling some negative statuses.
This was a rare area-of-effect healing and support skill. For Trailblazers who frequently found themselves in grueling battles, it was an very useful tool that would significantly boost their sustained combat capability.
Dan Heng carefully absorbed the information contained within the skill, nodding calmly as he integrated it into his personal knowledge base for future use.
In stark contrast, the other green-quality item was far less impressive. [Visual Disorientation Fireworks]: When ignited, it causes affected individuals to perceive everything with their left and right vision inverted for a short period.
To Dan Heng, this seemed insignificant and almost entirely useless.
As the trio's respective gains were laid bare, the atmosphere in the room grew subtle.
Stelle had received a [Hair of the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven]—an item of unknown potential but an undeniably impressive grade.
Dan Heng had obtained the matching [Li Dragon Orb] and the practical area-of-effect healing skill, [Azure Rain's Nourishment].
And March 7th? She was left with a [Styling Anchor] of limited current use, a [Flashbang Grenade] of questionable effectiveness, and a [Universal Selfie Stick].
"Ahhh! This isn't fair!" March 7th cried out, stamping her foot in frustration. She stared at the dragon orb floating before Dan Heng and the fading blue light he had just absorbed, then glanced down at the few trinkets in her own hands.
"Why?! Why am I the unluckiest one out of the three of us?! Dan Heng, how did you turn your luck around this time?! Even Stelle got a purple item!"
She looked mournfully at the innocent Mimi, who was floating by her shoulder. A wave of regret washed over her. "If only I had known… if only I had just let loose and vigorously rubbed your head!"
"Maybe then I could have gotten some good luck! Boo-hoo… it's too late now! My poor points!"
Mimi seemed to sense March's distress. It gently touched her cheek with its cool, soft tentacles, trying to convey a sense of comfort.
Just as March 7th was lamenting her cruel, unlucky fate, a steady knock on the door of their private bathhouse interrupted her emotional outburst.
Dan Heng, being closest, cautiously peered through the peephole before opening the door.
Standing outside were Castor and Myde. "Excuse us, everyone," Myde's voice was still a booming baritone, but his tone was entirely sincere.
The two men walked in together. Castor spoke first. "In the battle of Nicador, we owe a great deal to everyone's powerful support, especially to the Trailblazer and her companions who arrived at such a critical moment to assist."
"If not for all of you, it would have been difficult for us to defeat that creature so smoothly. Both in sentiment and in reason, we felt we should come personally to express our sincerest gratitude."
He bowed his head slightly. "Thank you… for everything you have done for us, and for Amphoreus."
Myde then added, "Earlier at the Cloudstone Market, I heard people saying some new faces had arrived—exceptionally eye-catching ones. I also heard they had a particular love for gourmet food, and that the smallest one among them could eat the most." He was clearly referring to Paimon.
As he spoke, Myde clapped his hands. Several attendants who had accompanied them carried in a series of huge, enticingly fragrant food containers.
The lids were lifted, revealing a dazzling array of steaming, rich meat dishes.
There was caramelized and juicy seared Ironblood meat, and a golden, crispy-skinned roasted chicken stuffed with fragrant herbs and mushrooms. A spread of hearty dishes quickly filled the long table in the center of the room. The rich, savory aroma of meat instantly permeated the air, enough to make anyone's mouth water.
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