Furina sat on the high stool in front of the counter, one leg crossed over the other.
Her left elbow rested on the counter, her chin propped up on her palm, while her right hand casually tapped the 10-Draw button.
Her teardrop-shaped eyes held a hint of interest, but her expression remained mostly indifferent.
"As expected of Lady Furina, spending 100,000 Mora without even blinking!"
"Yeah, yeah… 100,000 Mora gone like that… Only Lady Furina could afford to do something like this, right? If it were me… I wouldn't even dare think about it!"
"Does Lady Furina just have bad luck?"
"Shh!"
Furina: "..."
Is there a chance… that I can actually hear you from this close?!
Do I really look that calm?!
Furina asked herself, but inside, she was already composing a symphony of colorful words.
To be honest, one or two million Mora wasn't that much money for her, but seeing it vanish in an instant still stung!
Furina suddenly hated her past self even more.
Why did I spend so recklessly before?!
If I had just saved up a little, I could've emptied this entire shop by now!
Sigh.
Furina glanced at the growing pile of useless cards beside her.
Technically speaking, these cards all had effects that would be incredibly powerful for ordinary people.
Even the lowest-tier gray cards could make an average person extraordinary.
But… she had no use for them!
No—it wasn't that she couldn't use them.
The abilities these cards carried were impressive enough to surprise even Furina, but they simply weren't worthy of the Hydro Archon's status!
That was the real issue!
Furina lowered her gaze slightly.
Inside, she was already stomping her feet.
Damn it!
Is my luck really this terrible?!
The final 10-draw passed without any miracles.
Lu Heng also fell into deep thought.
He hadn't rigged the system—there was no need to.
In that case… Lu Heng's gaze toward Furina turned slightly pitying.
Furina accidentally met his eyes, and her mind screamed.
What's with that look?!
What are you trying to say with those eyes?!
Furina bit her lip subtly.
If not for the public setting, she would've already clenched her fists in frustration.
Two million Mora. Two hundred draws.
Not a single purple in sight!
How is this fair?!
Clorinde's expression also grew a little strange.
Judging from earlier, she had been the first to draw cards—and the first to get a purple, all in a single 10-draw.
At first glance, [Unrivaled Speed] didn't seem that powerful, but increasing her attack speed and movement by several times was a massive overall boost. For her, spending millions to obtain this card would've been a steal, yet she got it for just 100,000 Mora.
Now that she thought about it…
Was my luck just insanely good?
"That's enough for today. It's almost noon—time for lunch."
Furina checked the time, cleared her throat lightly, and stood up as if nothing had happened. "Goodbye, and may your business thrive!"
"Take care, Lady Furina."
Lu Heng was slightly surprised, but after a moment's thought, he understood.
When gacha luck hit rock bottom, the desire to keep pulling naturally faded.
But the allure of the cards was irresistible. Furina's mindset was easy to grasp—retreat for now, return to fight another day.
"My people, I've tested the waters for you. The choice is yours now!"
With that, Furina strode away.
Clorinde glanced back at Lu Heng.
She wanted to draw more cards, but protecting Furina was her priority. Reluctantly, she said, "Goodbye."
"Goodbye."
Lu Heng watched them leave, then turned his attention to the remaining Fontaine citizens with a smile. "Anyone else interested in trying their luck?"
"I'll go!"
A young man stepped forward.
He pulled out 20,000 Mora.
From his expression, it was clear—this was most of his savings.
But he gritted his teeth.
"This might be my only chance to change my fate…"
After purchasing the equipment device, he immediately bound it.
Then, taking a deep breath, he tapped the Single Draw button.
On the gacha screen, white light bloomed, shifting into blue as it flew forward—then purple as it landed on the counter.
"Holy—!"
"Huh?! A purple in one pull?! But Lady Furina just did 200 draws and… uh…"
"I think Lady Furina hasn't gone far yet…"
"This… this is…"
Not far away.
Furina's footsteps froze.
She didn't turn around, but her expression was terrifyingly stiff.
Clorinde stayed silent. Right now, she wouldn't be surprised if Furina literally ate someone alive out of sheer frustration.
Furina clenched her fists.
What kind of joke is this?!
Someone else gets a purple in one pull?!
While I didn't see a single purple in 200 draws?!
"Lady Furina… perhaps your results were the normal ones."
Clorinde carefully chose her words. "If obtaining power like this was too easy, it wouldn't be realistic… Going hundreds of draws without a good pull is probably the standard. Getting a purple in one draw… he must've used up all his life's luck."
Furina: "..."
The comfort was good, but maybe don't comfort me next time!
Without another word, Furina flicked her sleeve and quickened her pace.
She just wanted to escape this damned place.
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow, I'm coming back!
[Master of Martial Arts]
[Rarity]: 4-star · Purple
[Type]: [Knowledge]
[Trait]: [Sustained]
[Description]: When equipped, you will become a Master of Martial Arts, instinctively comprehending countless combat techniques at a master level. You are qualified to establish your own school!
"Shopkeeper…?"
The young man looked at Lu Heng, his face flushed with excitement.
"Congratulations."
Lu Heng nodded slightly, smiling. "Equip this card now, and you'll become a revered Master of Martial Arts."
"I've changed my fate!"
The young man's face burned red—not from anger, but sheer exhilaration.
"What does [Sustained] mean?" someone asked curiously.
"Simply put, some skill cards activate only when needed, but this type of card remains active permanently—lasting until your death."
The [Sustained] trait was essentially a buff that never wore off.
"So if he activates Master of Martial Arts and never deactivates it, he'll be a master for life?"
"That's one way to put it," Lu Heng agreed.
"So envious…"
"His luck is insane. Lady Furina didn't get anything good earlier, and now he pulls this amazing card in one try!"
The young man equipped the card, and his entire demeanor shifted instantly.
He adjusted his stance slightly, and suddenly, every movement exuded a natural, effortless grace—the aura of a true expert.
"I feel… so strong right now…" He clenched his fists, buzzing with energy.
"Shopkeeper, how strong is a 4-star card, exactly?" he asked eagerly.
"Hard to say."
Lu Heng shook his head. "A card's strength isn't solely determined by its rarity. Even within the same tier, the power gap can be enormous. However, every card has significant potential—it's all about how you develop and utilize it."
This was easy to understand. Just like how some 5-star characters were overpowered dragons while others were glorified furniture.
"I see!"
The young man tightened his fists. "I wonder how I'd fare against Vision holders now…"
"Perhaps you could find someone to test it with?"
Lu Heng chuckled. "Or, if you're lucky enough to draw an elemental-related card later, combining power with skill… well, the possibilities are endless."
"I understand!"
The young man's eyes burned with determination. "I'm going to start my own school, take disciples, and earn Mora!"
"Best of luck."
Lu Heng watched him leave in high spirits, then turned back to the crowd.
"Anyone else… interested in changing their ordinary fate?"
Like the whisper of a devil, his words stirred the crowd.
They were itching to try—but their wallets begged to differ.
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