The Great Roulette Begins

Edward returned to his room.

He went straight into the bathroom, turned on the hot water, and let the warm stream pour down over him like a waterfall, trying to wash away the faint yet lingering smell of blood clinging to his body.

After washing up, he changed into clean pajamas and lay down on the bed, but his mind ran wild like an unbridled horse, nowhere near as relaxed as his body.

The appearance of Dorothy, the enchanting witch, was like a bombshell, stirring up towering waves in Edward's once-peaceful world.

Her immense strength and deadly allure were like invisible shackles, making Edward truly feel unprecedented pressure and clearly realize that this world was far more dangerous than he had ever imagined.

"Looks like I can't keep drifting through life anymore. I've gotten a little too full of myself lately," Edward muttered, abruptly sitting up in bed.

People always said, "Soldiers against soldiers, earth against water," but when it came time to deal with things for real, how could he manage without a few useful tools at hand?

He skillfully opened the system interface. His gaze was immediately drawn to the five-digit gold balance in the upper-right corner, and an uncontrollable heat rose in his heart.

He had originally wanted to save up more gold for a big draw, but with things as they were now, he could no longer hesitate. It was time to take a gamble.

"System, give me a ten-pull for 1,000 gold!" Edward gave the order decisively. The moment he finished speaking, the system interface flared brightly, and ten softly glowing orbs appeared in succession.

[Congratulations, you have obtained: Lip Balm x1]

"As expected. Carrie can use this; her lips have been badly chapped lately." Edward nodded.

[Congratulations, you have obtained: Evil Containment Wave (No Side Effects Version)]

"Holy shit! This is incredible!" Edward's eyes flew wide open, filled with surprise and excitement.

This Evil Containment Wave was Master Roshi's ultimate secret technique. And now it was a version without side effects—simply a perfect winning weapon tailored for him.

If he ran into another troublesome character like Dorothy in the future, someone he could not directly beat or kill, he could just seal her with the Evil Containment Wave and slowly "train" her afterward.

At that thought, Edward could not help revealing a lecherous grin. Heh heh heh.

[Congratulations, you have obtained: Strawberry-Flavored Lollipop x1]

"I'll give this to Jisi as a snack later," Edward thought.

[Congratulations, you have obtained: Sexy Black Stockings x1]

"Hmm... I'll decide what to do with this after Jennifer gets back." Edward stroked his chin, a sly smile appearing on his face as some improper images involuntarily flashed through his mind.

[Congratulations, you have obtained: Fenrir Heavy Motorcycle]

A phantom image of a black heavy motorcycle appeared on the interface. Its design was wildly aggressive, its lines incomparably sleek. With the cool appearance of Final Fantasy VII, it seemed to contain boundless power. Edward's heart surged as though he were already riding it down the highway at breakneck speed. Being strong was only temporary, but being handsome was forever.

[Congratulations, you have obtained: One Pack of Toilet Paper]

"..." Edward looked at the reward, and the corner of his mouth twitched. He felt rather helpless. The system's rewards really were impossible to predict.

[Congratulations, you have obtained: Tiramisu Cake x1]

"Not bad. I can have it as a midnight snack if I get hungry tonight." Edward shrugged. At least it was edible.

[Congratulations, you have obtained: Jason's Hockey Mask (Replica)]

"This thing can actually be drawn too? Whatever, I'll hang it on the wall as a keepsake."

Edward shook his head with a bitter smile. He did not pay much attention to this rather bizarre reward.

[Congratulations, you have obtained: One Bottle of Laundry Detergent]

"System, are you deliberately padding the numbers?" Edward's mouth twitched even harder as he complained with a helpless expression.

Just when he thought this ten-pull was going to end in such an ordinary fashion, the final orb suddenly erupted with a blinding red light that was impossible to look at directly!

Red light!

Edward's heart abruptly clenched, as though it had stopped beating. A red-tier item had appeared in a low-level pool? His luck was unbelievably good!

[Congratulations, you have obtained: Blessing of the Goddess of Charm EX]

Seeing this legendary reward with the "EX" suffix, Edward's breathing instantly quickened, and his heart began pounding uncontrollably as though it would burst through his chest. He clicked use without hesitation.

[Using "Blessing of the Goddess of Charm EX"...]

In an instant, Edward felt as though an invisible hand had forcibly torn his consciousness from his body, plunging him into a dreamlike, hazy, and bizarre illusion.

In that illusory world, he saw a woman.

She wore a black wide-brimmed hat so large it nearly concealed her entire face. The hat had a rough yet distinctive crocodile-skin-like texture, its design exaggerated and magnificent, as though it carried a mysterious aura from ancient times.

One shoulder was adorned with an enormous metallic leaf-like structure, like a black flower in bloom, radiating a cold, noble elegance.

She wore a tight-fitting golden dress that perfectly hugged her peerlessly seductive curves and merged seamlessly with long gloves of the same color, outlining her breathtaking figure.

The skirt was black and pleated, swaying gently with each of her exquisitely graceful steps, as though every footfall landed directly upon Edward's heartstrings.

She was like a mysterious noblewoman slowly stepping out of an old classical fashion magazine, exuding an antique and luxurious aura. Yet beneath that enchanting exterior lurked a deadly sense of danger, making one want to approach while instinctively feeling fear.

The woman slowly turned around. Though Edward could not see her face clearly, he could distinctly feel a teasing gaze settling upon him as though it were tangible.

Her crimson lips, painted with vivid lipstick, parted slightly as she gracefully and slowly removed a long, slender cigarette holder from her mouth.

She took a deep drag, then gently blew in Edward's direction.

What flowed from her mouth was not ordinary smoke, but a haze mingling pale purple and gold, as dazzling and mysterious as cosmic stardust. It carried an irresistible magic and completely enveloped Edward.

Edward felt his eyelids growing heavier and heavier, as though filled with lead. His consciousness gradually blurred, and at last, he slowly closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, when the first thread of sunlight slipped through the gaps in the curtains and gently fell across Edward's face, he slowly opened his eyes.

He felt that he had never slept so soundly before. It was as though every cell in his body had received unprecedented rest and nourishment. He felt refreshed from head to toe, brimming with limitless energy, as though he had been reborn.

Yawning, he lazily walked to the bathroom to begin his morning routine. When he casually looked up at the mirror, he froze slightly.

The person in the mirror was clearly still himself. His facial features had not changed in the slightest, he had not grown any taller, and his muscle definition remained the same as before.

Yet there was an indescribable feeling that made him think he had somehow become a different person.

He leaned closer to the mirror and carefully examined himself. He discovered that his eyes seemed deeper now, as though they concealed endless secrets that made others unable to resist exploring them.

The curve of his lips also held a faint, almost imperceptible smile. That smile possessed a different kind of charm, as though it could melt hearts in an instant.

His once slightly youthful facial contours now seemed incomparably harmonious, like a work of art meticulously carved by a master. Any more would be excessive, and any less would be insufficient.

His entire being radiated an indescribable and distinctive charm from the inside out, like an unpolished jade stone once covered in dust that had finally, after careful polishing, revealed its warm and captivating luster.

This was not merely a change in appearance, but an elevation of temperament born from the depths of his soul, as though his soul had been infused overnight with a mysterious and powerful force.

"So this is... the Blessing of the Goddess of Charm?" Edward gently touched his face and murmured, his eyes filled with astonishment and disbelief.

The effect seemed to far exceed his original expectations.

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