Shin used the Hero/General Gacha Ticket.
Ding!
"You have obtained Shin Walford (The Wise Man's Grandchild). Would big brother like to summon or assimilate his mana?"
"Assimilate his mana," Shin replied.
Time remaining: 1 hour.
Next up was the Wife Summoning Ticket.
Ding!
"You have summoned Boa Hancock (One Piece).
– Possesses her Devil Fruit powers.
– Can communicate with serpents.
– Has dual bloodlines of Medusa and Aphrodite.
– Can summon Amazon Lily (if a Special Building Ticket is used)."
"You have also summoned Lara (Original Character).
– IQ second only to Bulma.
– As ruthless as Emma Frost.
– Her mother was a Valkyrie; her father, a High Human.
– Trained in business by day, combat by night.
– A spear user.
– Leads a 30-person team of engineers and salespeople capable of recreating anything if given a blueprint or knowledge—except weapons."
Shin's two new wives and their people appeared outside the manor, taking in their surroundings with wide eyes.
"Heart, upgrade the territory," Shin ordered. "Place the following structures: five Intermediate Ice Magic Towers, five Intermediate Fire Magic Towers, five Intermediate Lightning Towers, and five Intermediate Arrow Towers."
He paused, then added, "Also, use one Special Building Ticket to summon Amazon Lily."
A brilliant light surged across the land as the territory expanded by 500 meters.
New Arrow and Lightning Towers lined the perimeter walls, while Magic Towers were strategically placed deeper inside. Meanwhile, Amazon Lily merged with the territory, reshaping part of it into a vast ocean with a lush island at its center.
The manor itself transformed, now resembling a small castle. All starter buildings leveled up, with the Level 2 Temple standing out the most.
Shin turned to Boa and Lara.
"Welcome to my family. Boa, if you'd like, your sisters are welcome to live here with us."
He looked at Lara next. "I have knowledge from my past life that I want to introduce to this world. I'll pass it to you later."
"I'd also like both of you to join the upcoming territory meeting."
Both women nodded. Lara, in particular, looked eager—clearly intrigued by the knowledge Shin mentioned.
Boa tilted her head slightly, frowning. "Shin… why do I feel stronger here than usual?"
Activating his All-Seeing Eye, Shin examined her and smiled.
"It's likely because, like me, you have sealed dual bloodlines. Don't worry—I'll help you unlock them, just like I did for Shego, my generals, and two soldiers."
Boa's eyes narrowed. "Other wives? Who are these others you speak of? I'm not the main wife?"
Before she could press further, Shin quickly activated the Harem Seal.
"Shego, Velzard—come meet your new sisters."
Then he glanced upward. "Heart, I thought all summons were aware of their circumstances upon arrival?"
"They are, big brother," Heart responded cheerfully. "But Boa is just being territorial. She wants to know if she's worthy of standing beside her beloved."
The four women met soon after.
Boa could instantly sense how powerful Shego and Velzard were. But Velzard, in particular, made her uneasy—there was something ancient and dangerous behind her calm gaze.
As introductions flowed, Boa learned that Velzard was a natural-born dragon who had grown stronger under Shin's guidance. Meanwhile, Shego's bloodline resembled Marco's Phoenix Devil Fruit… but far more volatile and destructive.
Shego smirked. "Our husband has already summoned three women he loved in his past life."
Shin scratched the back of his head, clearly embarrassed.
"Lilith sent us your waifu list, dear," Velzard teased, her grin full of amusement. "We were… honored after seeing how strong some of our future sisters will be."
The four women left Shin to continue his summoning, splitting off to help the newcomers settle in—and of course, browse the System Store.
Shin turned back to the summoning platform and used his Mount Ticket.
A flash of lightning heralded the arrival of 50 Lightning Wolves, their fur crackling with static energy.
Next, he used his Weapon/Blueprint and Talent Gacha Tickets.
From the Weapon/Blueprint Gacha, he received a Silver-tier blueprint for Tracking Arrows.
But the Talent Gacha truly surprised him.
A woman with red hair, a glowing red eye, and an eyepatch appeared in a burst of divine energy.
Shin's jaw dropped. "The God of the Forge… Hephaestus? From DanMachi?"
He quickly gathered his generals, tacticians, and new advisors in the meeting hall using the Harem Seal.
Handing three blueprints to Hephaestus, he said calmly, "The ores and special materials in the territory are yours to manage."
"All I ask is that you train new blacksmiths, guide the current ones, and use the resources we've collected wisely."
Hephaestus studied the blueprints, then nodded. "I accept—on one condition: I want access to rarer blueprints, additional mines, and more advanced materials."
"Deal."
"Would you like to attend the territory meeting," Shin asked, "or head to the forge?"
Hephaestus thought for a moment. "I'll head to the forge first and get everything in order. I'll attend the next meeting, if that's alright, my lord."
"Of course. Thank you for your hard work. If possible, prioritize crafting arrows, bows, and ballistae."
"Yes, my lord. I'll get started immediately."
As she turned to leave, she paused.
"…My lord."
Shin raised an eyebrow. "Hmm?"
"If possible… could you bring my aunt, Hestia, here? She raised me like her own daughter. My uncle can't leave his realm, but I… I would love to see her again."
Shin fell silent, then nodded with quiet resolve.
"I'll do my best. She might not be from the same version of your world, but I'll find her."
Tears welled in Hephaestus's eye. "Thank you… truly, thank you."
Shin clenched his fist.
"Hestia, huh? I'll find a way… no matter what."