Gacha, Self-Taught

"The most famous Weapon Skill of the hero, the Fiendish Black Blade, is to compress the surrounding wind to its extreme and turn it into a floating blade to slash out, causing great mental pain to the enemy by striking specific parts of their body."

"This is similar to the Storm Blade that Teacher Bernahl taught me. It just so happens that I asked him to teach me the Storm Blade before I came here. The inspiration from learning the Storm Blade can be applied to the Fiendish Black Blade!"

When she transformed into the hero she had admired since childhood, Sai Ke was not only moved but also remembered her purpose for coming here, and immediately went to experience the hero's Weapon Skill.

When they entered the new area of Thirty Heroes, the rules here had already come to mind. They also knew that in the initial state before killing any enemies, the heroes could only use one famous signature Weapon Skill.

Sai Ke can use now is exactly what he wanted to encounter, and it also perfectly matches the state of inspiration that Beinal has given him.

In other words, his speed of mastering the Heroic Weapon Skill has greatly increased compared to before!

In the past, Sai Ke might not have been able to understand the release principle of the Heroic Weapon Skill at all. Now, not only can he understand them, but he may also be able to learn them!

The skills of Beinal in the Zane Dungeon and the Heroic Weapon Skill in the Glory Dungeon thus created a synergy.

The principle behind this synergy effect is that if the Weapon Skill used by the hero are similar to those taught to the Weapon Skill by Beinal to some extent, then the inspiration state generated by Beinal's teachings can also be applied to the hero's Weapon Skill.

Just like the Storm Blade corresponding to the Fiendish Black Blade, the higher the similarity, the better the effect of the Inspiration state. Therefore, the first batch of heroes released in the Glory Dungeon were also selected to have a compatibility with Professor Beinal's Weapon Skill.

Similarly, the Inspiration state doesn't necessarily have to be applied to the Heroic Weapon Skill in the Glory Dungeon to be effective; it applies to any Weapon Skill, as long as there is similarity.

Although it may seem like a mutually beneficial arrangement, the application of the Zane Dungeon is actually much broader, and it just happens to be a good fit for the Glory Dungeon.

"How are you feeling?" Sai Ke asked Qiao Ke La, who looked uncomfortable.

"No, I've never seen this hero, the Overlord Heavenly King, before. Besides, he uses dual swords, and his Weapon Skill don't match what I learned from Beinal."

It was obvious that she wouldn't be able to learn any additional Weapon Skill this time. Her original goal was to become a female hero who was good at escaping, no, I mean good at dashing, so she went to learn the Shattered Step.

However, when they arrived at the Glory Dungeon, they encountered an unexpected and strange situation.

Qiao Ke La sighed and said wistfully, "Why can't we choose our own heroes?"

It is said that among the original Thirty Heroes, adventurers could freely choose any of the thirty heroes to become.

However, this setting seemed to last for less than two days. The adventurers who arrived later suddenly discovered that the selection of heroes was no longer a matter of personal choice, but a random assignment. In addition, the adventurers' Spirit Power was not enough, and they would have to go out to recuperate after three or four matches in this new area. It was very likely that they would not encounter any heroes they liked at all!

This was something the adventurers found incredibly frustrating.

But please don't misunderstand, this idea was not proposed by Gong Qiying; he was not even aware of it.

This was a change that Mordin made after careful consideration.

As for the reason, when he sought an explanation of the Thirty Heroes from Gong Qiying that day, he overheard the other party mention the strange term "Gacha".

Although Gong Qiying didn't explain what Gacha was at all, Mordin seemed to think it was a big deal, and went back to think about what the so-called "Gacha" meant.

Later, he found a deck of cards and started drawing them himself. He suddenly found that the uncertainty of Gacha was quite interesting. Could it be that the so-called "Gacha" was similar to the fun he felt?

So, what if we apply this to the Thirty Heroes?

Making the heroes adventurers draw random not only increases uncertainty and fun, but also increases the time and number of times adventurers enter the Glory Dungeon. What if someone learns the hero they want and then stops coming? The random format also allows adventurers to experience more heroes, and maybe they'll find an even better one.

But is that really the definition of Gacha?

Mordin felt that his understanding might be somewhat wrong, but he couldn't figure it out for the time being, so he gave up on the topic and instead thought about how to introduce new heroes in the future.

But the idea of Gacha seems to be rooted in my mind; I can't forget it, and it keeps lingering in my brain.

New heroes, Gacha, new heroes, Gacha, new.

Wait, Gacha?!

Mordin's eyes suddenly lit up; he seemed to have figured something out.

He was so excited that he was trembling, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile.

Every city lord enjoys watching adventurers scream and scratch, and he is no exception, perhaps even more so.

"I see!"

When a new hero is introduced, Mordin will implement the truths he has come to realize.

Right now, Sai Ke and his adventurers are still able to happily fight in the Thirty Heroes Zone, unaware of the impending crisis.

"Are we going to fight other adventurers next?"

Sai Ke looked around. He was currently in his own base camp, a rather magnificent-looking house. Including the two of them, there were a total of ten adventurers on his side, ready to set off.

However, since everyone is disguised as heroes, they cannot see each other's true faces, which is more effective than hiding one's identity by wearing a hood.

Before them lay several main roads. Sai Ke counted them; there were five in total. Dense forests and piled-up rocks lined the roads, and it seemed as if the aura of monsters lurked within them.

Each path has a fixed number of Mage Tower that will attack the enemy. Heroes must withstand the attacks from the enemy and the Mage Tower to dismantle them and reach the enemy's base. Once the base is destroyed, victory can be declared.

"I'm a little nervous. Although I know the enemies on the other side are also adventurers, they all appear in the form of heroes." Sai Ke's palms were sweating.

"Hey, young man, is this your first time here?" A friendly fellow from one of their own teams walked over, gave himself a thumbs up, and boasted, "Then follow me. I guarantee you'll win. All you have to do is flatter me."

"Oh?" Qiao Ke La could clearly sense that this person spoke with great confidence. What was going on?

The man's companion also came over, chuckling, "We used to be feared invaders in the Zane Dungeon, and we were absolutely top-notch at fighting humans!"

"That's right, that's right, we were Lulu's students back then—"

"Shut up, do you want to expose your identity as the boss?!"

The two of them were singing and dancing like they were performing a crosstalk routine, but once you hear them, you can understand their confidence.

These two seem to have been invaders in the old area of Zane Dungeon in the Arnor Kingdom, and have extensive experience in fighting against people.

"Then how did you get back to the Warrior Country?" Qiao Ke La keenly spotted the blind spot.

The former intruder, whose heart was struck by this question, gave off a "I hate kids with such keen intuition" look, but in the end, he just pursed his lips and said:

"If it weren't for the increasing number of hooded guys, we wouldn't have retired from crime."

So that's how it is. They were the Mysterious Hooded Man that Leon transformed into, but they couldn't keep up with the pace of the masses getting stronger, so they gave up being invaders.

Thinking about it that way, it doesn't seem like the intensity is very high.

"I never expected that even after I gave up on the Zane Dungeon, it would still chase me all the way to the Warrior Country. This time, I have to make good use of it!" For some reason, the two former invaders became excited.

Sai Ke Kedu, looking exasperated, wanted to ask if the two of them were overly self-conscious, but before he could ask, rousing and magnificent music suddenly exploded in the sky above the map.

A chilling atmosphere quickly spread across the entire map!

"The race has started, let's charge together!" Everyone else seemed excited, as if it wasn't their first time competing.

Soldiers in uniform emerged from the headquarters and charged toward the main roads in five separate groups, each shouting War Cry with fervor.

The sky suddenly changed color, as if everyone was really on a tense and exciting battlefield.

Sai Ke caught up in the atmosphere and rushed out with the two men who had invited him and the soldiers. He even had time to strike a pose with his signature Fiendish Black Blade.

Qiao Ke La smiled. Although the hero she drew wasn't her favorite, the hero's Weapon Skill seemed quite powerful. This time, she might be able to defeat the enemy!

She also felt a little excited and was about to rush out with the main group when she suddenly remembered something and stopped abruptly.

The girl's face changed instantly, and she thought with panic:

Why am I so happy to have mastered such powerful Weapon Skill?

I'm supposed to be a proud magician!

But regardless of her mood.

The 103rd match of the Thirty Heroes tournament in Glory Dungeon has officially begun today!

Anxious anticipation

This is a true reflection of Mordin's current mood Dungeon Lord.

Today marks exactly one week since he launched the new area of Thirty Heroes in the Glory Dungeon.

He was waiting for the dungeon to present him with a clear and easy-to-understand table containing data on visitor flow from the past week.

Judging from his constantly shaking legs and the barely suppressed smile on his lips, he probably knew that the new area seemed to have been a success.

Why then was he still feeling uneasy?

His anxiety wasn't about whether the "Thirty Heroes" would succeed.

The question is, "How much success can the Thirty Heroes achieve?"

"I have complete faith in you, Godwyn," Mordin muttered to himself as the data spreadsheet created by the dungeon appeared before him, his eyes closed. "Let me see just how far your idea can go!"

He suddenly opened his eyes, taking in all the data.

"Ha ha ha ha--"

Mordin's boisterous laughter echoed from the city lord's room, sounding like a hundred Gilgameshes laughing wildly!

The effect presented in the data table speaks for itself!

"Godwyn, Godwyn, you're a genius!"

Mordin stared intently at the data table, his emotions so high that he could summon a Crucible Knight with the Spirit Power he provided.

In the past week, the number of visitors to Glory Dungeon has increased several times compared to before, and it is still rising today.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that the groundwork laid a few days ago led to an explosive increase in visitor traffic over the past two days, with peak visitor traffic surpassing that of the Red Fang Dungeon!

This allowed the Glory Dungeon, whose Spirit Power had declined due to the Warrior Reform, to return to its peak and even have the opportunity to surpass its previous peak.

"We must continue to promote the Thirty Heroes program; we cannot give up under any circumstances!"

Mordin held the data sheet in his arms and silently clenched his fists.

Meanwhile, in a faraway place, in the Imperial Capital of the Warrior Country, inside a towering Mage Tower.

The Mage Tower has always been a symbol of mystery, and only those who have been deeply immersed in the path of magic for decades or have achieved outstanding accomplishments can build their own Mage Tower.

The main problem is that most mages who don't achieve much don't have the money to build Mage Tower.

The fact that the only Mage Tower could be built in the most important Imperial Capital of the Warrior Country speaks volumes about the identity of its owner.

Strangely, the tower was completely dark inside, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. Only tiny fluorescent insects flew back and forth in the darkness, drawing your gaze involuntarily to their trails.

"Smack!"

The faint glow was suddenly extinguished, and something moved in the darkness, from which came an old but spirited voice.

"The pyroxene that Aide Jia brought back this time is of very high purity, higher than before. Very good, very good. Every anomaly in the Zane Dungeon truly brings unexpected gains."

A bright blue light suddenly shone from the darkness, illuminating the nearby objects.

The glowing objects were large and small fragments of pyroxene, which looked like the very ones Aide Jia had collected from the entrance of the Sorcerous Town of Sellia.

The fluorescence of the pyroxene also illuminated the figure beside him, a slender figure with a certain appearance.

You can't tell what he looks like because he's wearing the same radiant stone shield as the magicians at the Raya Lucaria Magic Academy.

"But even with such high-purity scintillation, why can't I fully understand Glintstone Pebble, the most basic kind of magic?"

He sighed, his tone filled with worry, "We can't afford not to make improvements that suit the people; the festival is about to begin."

Just as the old man continued working at his desk, an invisible wave suddenly emanated from him.

"Huh?"

He let out a questioning sound, his tone filled with disbelief.

"Has the Magic Faith Concentration decreased within the Warrior Country?"