The grip on my spear tightens almost painfully as I behold the disturbing image of the Ghoul. Looking at it feels like those 'uncanny valley' videos. As if the whole being is just wrong.

'No, focus! No time to think, only fight.' With resolution, I point my weapon at it ''[Mana Shie-''

-23% HP.

Huh?

Without even being able to cast my shield, I'm practically blown away as the creature zooms towards me and slashes at me with its claws. The attack tears through the flesh on my left arm and the impact almost sends me sprawling, my back hitting a solid structure. My arm is bleeding, the crimson liquid dripping off three big gashes, staining the floor.

Debuff: [Bleeding] applied.

While this Debuff is active, you will periodically lose HP.

By enduring a flesh-cutting attack, you got new Skills!

[Bleeding Resistance] Lv 1 (0%)

Makes bleeding out harder. You will lose less HP when bleeding.

[Slash Resistance] Lv 1 (0%)

Reduces the damage taken by cut/slashing attacks.

And then, I feel it—the pain.

''AHHH!'' The scream tore out of my throat, and my eyes widened in absolute fright while fixated on my bleeding arm. Then, a sudden realization hit me like a truck.

This... This isn't a game. I'm not a game character, even if I have The System. This is real, the pain is real, the monster is real, and the possibility of dying is real.

I can die. I'm going to die, I'm going to die, I'm going to die. My arm is bleeding, it hurts. IT HURTS, ITHURTSITHURTSITHURTSITHURTS!

This thing is going to kill me.

''!'' A sudden noise breaks me out of my thoughts. I look up at the source while my body and hands are shaking, these sounds… are coming from the Ghoul?

Its chest is rising and falling strangely like it's breathing wrong. The noise… was laughter?

I watch the creature licking at the blood on its claws, my blood. Then, a horrifying smile splits its face apart, and the noise becomes louder, it's so... so... Infuriating.

''Son of a bitch...'' It's laughing, it's really laughing. At me? This bastard is laughing at me?

A snarl covers my expression as I pick myself from the floor, did I fall to my knees while panicking? Doesn't matter. I grab two healing potions from my inventory, taking the cork off with my mouth, and I pour them over my wound. Almost immediately, I feel the gashes close until they are no more than tiny cuts.

[Bleeding Resistance] has leveled up!

20% HP.

''I'm going to fucking kill you!'' My snarl becomes almost feral, my eyes turning into pinpricks.

'[Mana Shield], [Imbue Element: Electricity]' A glowing blue shield covers my body, and sparks sputter around my weapons as I rush the beast, spear in both hands aiming for a thrust with my whole body.

Its reaction time is faster, moving slightly off to the side so my weapon only nicks at the flesh on its torso. Still, the electricity coursing through the metal and into its body makes its muscles tense and immobile for a moment.

Ghoul Boss.

HP: [-96%-]

Not enough, not nearly enough.

Taking advantage of its momentary shock, I tighten the grip on my spear and pull it back slightly. Then, I thrust the spearhead at its arm. Piercing metal meets soft flesh, and the arm of the ghoul is torn off.

''KrrEeckk!'' The monster screeches, causing me to flinch, and then, it goes on the assault. Its fleshy body moves once again, fast, maybe even faster than before. But, this time I'm ready. I dodge one overextended strike, the second one, I block with the handle of my spear.

''Fucking... Disgusting piece of shit!'' I meet eyes with the ghoul, hazel eyes meeting dead white pupils. We are locked in a power struggle, even if it only has one arm, and then, the fucker bites.

-50% MP.

''Damn Bastard!'' Its teeth are locked on the shield covering my form. While I'm not in any pain, the damn Ghoul decided to use my defensive barrier as a chew toy.

-5% MP.

-6% MP.

-4% MP.

I desperately try to pry it off me, and a frustrated shout comes out of my mouth. Yet, this time, there is power behind the sound.

''Goddammit! BACK OFF!'' The shriek coming out of my throat sounds extremely loud, so much so that the monster recoils with a screech. its eyes and ears are bleeding, as it grabs its head in pain with its remaining clawed hand.

In a moment of desperation, you discovered a Racial Skill!

[Sonic Scream] Lv 1(0%)

Your voice can generate incredibly powerful sound waves, causing vibrations in the air and hurting living beings in the way.

Racial Bonus: This ability doesn't cost MP.

No time to look at the damn screen.

Ghoul Boss.

HP: [-47% ]

Seeing the clear opening, I pump all my remaining MP into my spear, even as I feel my [Mana Shield] shattering around me. I blindly charge at the pained Ghoul. Then, as my spear pierces its torso, I unleash all the electricity in my weapon directly into its flesh. However, once electrified metal pierces flesh, the ghoul snaps out of it.

-18% HP.

-11% HP.

-7% HP.

-5% HP.

Debuff: [Bleeding] applied.

[Slash Resistance] has leveled up!

[Slash Resistance] has leveled up!

[Slash Resistance] has leveled up!

[Bleeding Resistance] has leveled up!

It slashes at my arms, my torso, and my hands. Anywhere it can get its remaining claw into. I clench my teeth, pained grunts coming out of my mouth as I feel the attacks getting weaker. Its body spasms, the bloodied claw cutting less and less flesh on its way, until finally…

Ghoul Boss has been defeated!

Dungeon clearance rewards are sent to the inventory.

[Electrokinesis] has leveled up by 3!

[Imbue Element] has leveled up!

[Spear Proficiency] has leveled up by 4!

[Mana Shield] has leveled up by 2!

Quest Completed!

Getting Started 3/3.

Objective:

Go into the Dungeon and slay 5 enemies.

Bonus Objectives:

I: Slay 10 enemies [x].

II: Defeat the Dungeon Boss [x].

III: Defeat the Dungeon Boss without losing more than 50% HP [x].

All Objectives have been completed!

Rewards:

Basic leather armor, [Gacha Function, [Skill Fusion] Skill.

Bonus Rewards:

¥65.000, F Gem, Gacha Token x3, Title: [Undead Slayer, [Mana Circuits] Perk.

I look through my screens, heavy breathing coming out of my mouth. The ghoul lies dead at my feet, its body scorched and smoking, the tip of my spear practically melted on its torso and the handle chipped and scratched. ''Stats…'' My voice comes out strained, probably by the loud [Sonic Scream].

HP: [-53% ]

MP: [- 1% ]

''Ha.… Haha... Hahaha!'' It starts small, but bit by bit my laughter gets louder until it becomes a full-blown belly laugh.

''Yes! I did it!'' My smile looks like it could split my face in half. I take a look at the ghoul at my feet, the smile transforming into a smirk. ''Get fucked, Kaneki wannabe!''

A pleased sigh escapes me, and I kick the fucked up corpse of my enemy. I can finally get out of here.

''[Exit Dungeon].'' And just like that, I'm back home. By the absence of light entering from the windows, I can guess it's nighttime.

I feel… I don't even know, conflicted? Disgusted? Happy? Sick? Maybe all of the above.

The first thing I decide to do is completely scrub myself clean in the shower of my small bathroom. I think I may have spent half an hour just cleaning the blood from my hair and the smell of rotten and burned flesh from my body.

Once I feel clean enough, I put on some clean clothes and just throw away the bloodied ones. Thankfully, it seems my wardrobe has not only my old clothes but some new ones as well. I put on a black shirt and pants, take some food from what I cooked this afternoon, and eat silently in the dining table.

''This… This is real. It's my life now, not a game, not an anime, but real life.'' While the setting is definitely DxD, I can't say this is just a really good simulation or a bunch of pixels and code.

I sighed once more. (And wasn't I doing that a lot for a single day?) I'll have to remake my non-existent plans for this world. Should get involved with the devils somehow? Maybe even join a peerage and become a Devil? I remember the cast being a kind of trusty bunch, not very 'devil-like' even if there were some real assholes out there. Still, how would that even work? Will I be a Reincarnated Devil/Mermaid? Hmm…

Well, it's a good thing you're considering involving yourself with the 'main cast'. Not like you have much of a choice anyway.

''Excuse you?'' My eye twitches in annoyance at the blue screen on my face interrupting my thoughts.

When putting you into this world, we had to create some sort of backstory. Can't have you just be all incognito about it, it would bring a few problems otherwise.

Also, it's funnier this way.

''I'm just going to ignore you said 'we' there,'' I say with a perturbed gaze. I didn't want to think of the possibility of some kind of multiverse god managing Gamer Systems. ''So, what have you written me as? Apart from an orphan that is.'' I ask in curiosity.

You are to be a second year in the Kuoh Academy, the same year as this world 'protagonist'. You were homeschooled your whole life in America until your family moved to Japan. Just you and your parents trying for a better life here, and sending you to an actual school was the first step. Unfortunately, they died in a car accident but left you enough money to buy this apartment and all the things in it.

''Okay so, a tragic backstory then.'' I don't think I can act like I care much. Don't get me wrong, if these people are real, I will lament their deaths, but if they were just made up by The System there is not much of a point about it. I do have a question, tho. ''If I'm supposed to be American, why do I have such an uncommon first name and a Japanese last name?''

Why not?

''Touché. Well, let's actually look at all those rewards from the dungeon now.'' First, I checked the armor over. it looks pretty basic. (Pun intended.) Still, not like I know anything about armor. ''[Observe].''

Basic Leather Armor.

Simple protective armor made of leather. It only covers the torso.

Yeah, I would still need more levels before it shows anything useful. Next.

[Skill Fusion] Lv 1 (0%).

Allows you to combine simple skills. At low level, only up to 2 basic skills can be combined at the same time.

It may yield better or worse results depending on the skills combined.

Now that is more interesting. I'm sure that it will become better once I fuse a few Skills. That brings another problem tho… ''I don't really have anything to combine right now…''

Doesn't matter. I'm sure I can create something like what I did with [Mana Shield].

The next reward is a little purple crystal, barely the size of my fingertip. ''[Observe].''

F Gem.

Allows to automatically level up a stat to F.

The stat has to be at least F.

Well, I can only really use this on my STR or DEX, since SPI is still locked and in F-.

But, I can raise both of those stats just by training, with my almost endless stamina thanks to my [Feeling Thirsty?] Perk. I'll just play the patient game to use it for when I unlock my spirit stat.

After putting the gem back into my inventory, I decided to look at my new Perk and Tittle.

[Mana Circuits].

Much like in anime, you now possess small magic circles around vital parts of your body, like your brain or heart. This not only brings better control of mana in general, but your body generates more MP naturally.

MP regeneration and capacity doubled.

I whistle. Now, if that isn't a damn good Perk, I don't know what is. I think my mana pool was a little above average. Yet, with this, I can feel the bucket that is my mana, um… become a bigger bucket? I don't know man, I'm not good with analogies.

Title: [Undead Slayer].

You have demonstrated to the undead that you are not to be messed with, the undead will always be wary of your presence with this tittle equipped. Maybe you should get an anime about it?

When equipped, gain 50% more damage against undead creatures.

Do you wish to equip this title?

Sure, not like I have a better one. It will certainly help if I decide to go back to another undead dungeon.

From defeating the boss, I also got a loot box, which is… uncomfortably fleshy. Inside there were some more Minor Healing and Mana potions, ¥20.000, and a little ruby. I don't know what I'm gonna do with this. I know I found a pearl in the Dungeon too, maybe I can get a skill to make enchanted items?

''Sucks that I didn't get a weapon.'' Yeah… The spear practically melted off with all that mana I pumped into it, but maybe there is a solution to that.

Finally, the most interesting reward: The Gacha.

Gacha Tutorial:

The Gacha is what the name suggests, only thing is, there are no guaranteed pulls, no pity, nothing like that. You can get items, skills, weapons, perks, Etc. Lots of things, really, all of them from this or different realities. There are also things made by the system, the ratios are as follows: A 40% chance for Common tier, 30% for Uncommon, 20% for Rare, 9% for Epic, and 1% for Legendary.

The rates are subject to change if The System deems it necessary.

You were granted 2 free Gacha Tokens and 3 from Quests. As you can guess, the only way to obtain more is by completing Quests or committing feats.

Do you wish to roll the Gacha?

Hmm, do I? I don't know…

''Of course, I do! Roll them all, baby!''

Rolling 5 pulls…

Rolling Results:

3 Uncommon Tier.

1 Rare Tier.

1 Legendary Tier.

Not a single Common, that's nice. Wait…

''HOLY SHIT, SERIOUSLY?!'' I contained myself to not laugh like a maniac in the middle of the night, don't want to disturb the neighbors but… This is IT. Even with The System, I'm still in the beginning stages. A legendary item or Skill, even if it starts weak, it's just a total game-changer.

''Okay, show me what I got, then!'' The excitement in my voice is palpable. I feel like a kid who just got a whole week off of school and a new video game!

2 Uncommon Skills rolled.

1 Uncommon Item rolled.

1 Rare Item rolled.

1 Legendary Weapon rolled.

By performing an incredibly lucky feat, your LCK Stat has advanced from E- to E.

Sweet! Didn't know how to raise Luck, so it's basically by random chance then?

[Throwing Knife Proficiency] Lv 1 (0%).

You know how to throw a knife. Hitting something? That would be more difficult.

With this Skill, the damage and expertise you have in throwing knives or knife-like objects augments.

[Stealth] Lv 1 (0%).

You know how to disappear in a crowd, by consuming MP, your movements and presence are muffled. At higher levels, this will even allow you to turn invisible.

Raven Coat.

A fancy black coat, adorned with raven feathers on the shoulders. Apart from making you look classy, it's resistant to cuts and tears and provides basic elemental resistance.

Soul stone.

A magic stone that lets you bind a weaker monster to yourself, turning it into your familiar.

The creature's soul will be bonded to yours and it shall be eternally loyal to you.

Legendary Spear (The Rising of the Shield Hero).

This is the Cardinal Spear of Legend. As in the show, it will start weak and gain strength over time and use. Once equipped, you will no longer be able to use other weapons. You will gain this weapon-strengthening method-

W̴͕̅h̸̭̀ä̶̬̙́́͊t̵̥̅ ̴̼̀̓͝a̸͍̭͓̾̀̈́r̴̠̙̳͝ȅ̴͔̅̚ ̴͖̈́̚y̶͙̒̀o̷̢̱̔̀ư̷̳͕̌̐ ̷̛̟͂d̵̖̚͝o̵̬͂̓̀į̵̋n̴̦̯̳̓͠g̴̩̰͆?̵̎͗͝

''What… what the hell is happening?'' The Legendary Spear, one I recognize very well, The Shield Hero was one of my favorite shows after all, appears to be floating in the air in of my living room. The form was that of the Small Spear if I remember correctly, with a white handle, some golden accents, and a simple spearhead with some black designs. In the middle, however, was a decorative part with a blood-red gem in the center.

The most unsettling part wasn't that the System's explanation was cut short, but the additional voice that interrupted it. It sounded… kind of feminine. It was difficult to distinguish, not only because of the almost ethereal sound of the voice but also the dangerous undertone it carried.

Why is the spear talking? Could it be… The supposed 'spirit' that the Legendary Weapons carry?

''Well… Just looking at it won't solve anything… May as well grab it?'' Nervousness invades me as I take a deep breath. Cautiously, I approach the glowing weapon. Once I am in touching distance I steel my resolve with a frown and grab it by the handle. It's quite the small spear actually, not taller than me at least.

Do you wish to change your job to S̸͍̤͛̓̄͝p̶͙̣̩̀e̶̗̕ā̴̛͖͑r̴̪͎̉͆ ̸͕͔̇̕H̸̤͉̎̈́͜͝e̷͔̓̄r̴̜̀̎̈́̕ó̸̡̠̐͝?

O̷n̵c̷e̶ ̸c̷h̸a̴n̸g̵e̸d̵ ̴i̸t̵ ̶c̸a̷n̶n̶o̷t̷ ̷b̴e̵ ̵u̸n̵d̶o̵n̵e̴.̸

The distorted text on the blue screen doesn't fill me with any reassurance. Still, I'm already this far into it, no backing down now. ''Yes.'' I accept with determination.

And then everything goes black.

-''?'' POV. A few minutes before-

When Rias Buchō woke me up to investigate a sudden spike in magic power that her familiar registered near Kuoh Academy I was really, REALLY annoyed. After all, I was resting after a day of doing contracts with absolute weirdos all day, and once I could go to sleep, this cow-titted woman wanted to make me go check whatever this was.

I'm not actually mad about it, but...

It's. Fucking. Three in the MORNING. This better be worth it.

I peeked from outside the window of the apartments where the magic had suddenly spiked, making myself not seen was easy. I was very stealthy, after all.

Inside, I found what the familiar identified as the source of the magic power, I could sense it. It was just a dude, a student like me, maybe. He is a tall, black-haired guy around my age. His long hair seemed all over the place for some reason, maybe he just took a shower.

With my sharp hearing, I was listening as the dude was… talking to himself. And quite loudly at that.

''Of course, I do! Roll them all, baby!'' Roll what? Did I really come all the way here to watch some sort of crazy person?

''HOLY SHIT, SERIOUSLY?!''

''Okay, show me what I got then!'' Why did I agree to come look again? Wasn't Kiba or Akeno available…?

Ah, right. Rias promised me cookies in the morning, chocolate cookies at that.

''!'' Suddenly, a white and golden spear appeared in the middle of the room. The… I will call him Schizo-Hair, for now. Schizo-Hair seemed just as shocked as me.

I was about to intervene, after all, the presence I could sense from the weapon feels really unsettling. Then, the idiot decided to just grab the spear.

''…!'' A bright flash of white flushed the apartment and also my vision, making me blind for a moment. Who the fuck dropped a damn flashbang?

With a hiss, I forced my eyes open to see Schizo-Hair on the floor, knocked out. The spear was nowhere to be seen, and I couldn't even sense the magic coming out of it anymore, or any residual trails for that matter.

''Such a pain…'' I'll have to report this to Rias, those cookies better be worth it.

And just like that, the white-haired girl disappeared into the night.

-Zatren's POV. Unknown location-

As I wake up, the first thing I do is check myself for injuries. With a sigh of relief after making sure I was okay, I took a look around to see where the spear went-

''What the fuck?'' Shock covers my features at what I see.

Instead of my small apartment, I found myself in the middle of what appeared to be a gray void. Yet, in front of me, on a white and golden throne, there was a woman. A beautiful woman with white hair tied in a bun, pale, unblemished skin, and dressed in golden traditional Chinese clothes. She was holding the Legendary Spear in her hand, but I was far more perturbed by her intense look, her eyes, blood red. Felt like they were looking through me and not at me.

She looked familiar to that one character from Genshin. Ninguang, was it? Just a lot more 'ethereal', spirit-like even.

Emergency Quest!

Don't Die.

Before I could make a sound at the outrageous Quest, the woman spoke first.

''Zatren Fumigami, I don't know how, but you have stolen an invaluable relic from its world, and because of that, you have a lot to answer for.'' Her voice even with only a faint trace of the intensity I've heard before, spoke in a no-nonsense tone and resolution. Like she was impairing judgment.

''Wait, what are you talking about, I didn't steal anything!'' Before I could control it, the words came out on their own. My regret was almost instant.

Her brow furrows as she rises from her seat, spear now pointed at me.

''You dare lie in my presence…?'' Her voice is hostile, as her grip tightens around the Legendary Weapon.

If this woman was who I think it was, then I definitely didn't want to be on the end of her fury.

''Wait, wait, wait! Please let me explain, I swear what I say is true!'' I plead, my words sincere.

''…'' Silence is my answer. Her expression doesn't change, yet she retracts the spear, putting it by her side again.

''You have but one chance, explain yourself. If I find you even the slightest bit accountable, your death shall be a painful one.'' Is her resolution, in a stone-cold-like tone.

''Yes, yes, of course. However, it will take me time to explain.'' I'm impressed with myself for not stuttering this far. Can't say the same about my hand gripping and scratching my wrist.

''We have a lot of time, Zatren Fumigami. Now, proceed.'' Her eyes narrow, yet her tone stays firm.

I did as she asked. Telling her everything, from bits of my past life, explaining The System, the world she came from, and the world we inhabit now. (I got myself a look I couldn't quite place while explaining what an 'Ecchi' world was).

I also told her about what I did just today, from the Dungeon to unlocking the Gacha function, and that I won the Spear in a 'pull'. Now that made The Spirit of the Legendary Spear give me a fucking death glare. Fortunately, The System intervened.

Allow me. For this time only, I will shed a bit of light on the matter.

You were not 'taken' or 'stolen' from your world. We have basically copied your entire existence, modified a few things, and added you to the Gacha rewards of the current System user.

There seems to be a bug, however. The weapon wasn't supposed to gain a conscience or come with a 'spirit'.

The spirit woman looked shocked for a moment, and I could hear a few whispers coming out of her mouth.

''Surely you jest… For that kind of power…'' I didn't get much more than that, but her expression seemed to dawn in realization.

She stayed silent afterward. Probably trying to come to terms with it all. After what felt like an eternity, she looked at me, a glint of something in her eyes.

''I have heard your explanation and come to a decision… you shall not be punished. Seemingly, your existence is the only thing tying me to this place and existence.'' Her voice is gentler, but not less firm. Her conclusion is resolute.

I released a sigh I didn't even know I was holding.

''However.'' Celebrated too early.

''You still tried to become my wielder. Even without being chosen in the first place.'' She seemed angry at the fact. So, I did the best course of action right now.

I almost immediately took a knee and bowed my head. ''I apologize for my transgressions; I don't have any excuses, I selfishly wanted the power of this weapon and didn't think of the opinion of The Legendary Spear.'' Apologizing, that was my best bet here.

I wasn't very good at this formal speech thing she had going on, but I could at least do this much to appease any remaining rage she may hold.

''Raise your head, Zatren Fumigami.'' She says. An order, not a request.

I did just that, but I was still on one knee and looked directly into her eyes.

''I have seen into your life, the things you have lived and your experiences.'' There is a hint of something in her voice, but I can't decipher what. ''You are not quite what I will choose for a first-pick wielder. Yet, you're not lacking in qualities.''

''…'' I don't really know what to say to that. I know I'm not the best person out there, but to actually be on the list of backup wielders is nice.

''You are of the age that most weapons choose their wielders. Old enough to make rational decisions but young enough that your potential is yet untapped.'' She admits with a nod. 'Still, you have lived a sheltered life. Selfishly putting yourself above others, even blaming other people when you're clearly at fault.''

Damn it. I know I'm not hero material, but I thought that I was at least better than the three stooges. In the end, it seems I'm just like them.

''Then, I would guess I'm not worthy of the spear?'' I say with a resigned tone.

''No, not quite.'' Is her immediate answer. ''But, as we are in special circumstances I shall test you in another way, with a question.'' She decides. At that moment, bright crimson eyes stare at deep hazel ones.

''A question…?'' I ask in surprise. The fact that she is giving me a chance at all is amazing! I almost can't contain my excitement.

''Indeed. Do you accept this condition?'' Her eyebrow raises. The question is left in the air.

''Yes, I accept. Please, ask away.'' My answer is quick. I'm not wasting this chance.

''Very well then.'' There is a little smile on her face, probably at my fast decision. ''My question is this. What is this world to you, Zatren Fumigami?''

What this world means to me… Just when I woke up I may have answered otherwise. A fantasy, a dream come true. Maybe even an escape, but now?

''An opportunity.'' That is my honest answer.

''Oh? Please elaborate.'' Her eyes and tone hold curiosity now.

''It's the opportunity to live a new life. Yet, it's more than that. it's not just a show or an anime where I can just fulfill my desires and be done with it. it's a real world, with real people who have their own struggles and victories, the high and the low, the good and the bad things.'' I explain. Even if not the same, my memory goes back to the recent fight in the dungeon, the fear of an imposing enemy, the anger at being mocked by it, the determination to fight to the last moment, the victory earned through blood and tears. Real, all absolutely real. Yet…

''Still, just as you said, I'm a selfish person. I will take advantage of the knowledge I have to live my best life in this place. I will try to reach the highest peak that I can, and live for myself. I will even aim for the 'Harem Route'. So, I'll end up living not only for me but for those that I care about. Believe me, I get attached easily.'' I end it up with a bit of humor. Those are my desires, and I won't change them. No matter what. ''That is my answer.''

''…'' For moments, silence is the only thing that fills the void, our eyes stay locked together. Neither side expresses what's going through their minds at the moment, until…

''Fufufu~'' A small, beautiful laugh echoes in the grey void, the owner of it? The spirit woman herself.

''Good answer, Fumigami- No. Partner.'' A wide and beautiful smile is placed on her face. Her eyes are bright with the tiniest hint of surprise. At the same time, a blue screen appears.

Job successfully selected and locked as the Spear Hero!

''My name is Jinzui.'' She speaks in a friendlier tone.

The smile splitting my face in half could have covered a whole skyscraper with its size. I pulled myself up, looking directly at Jinzui, not as someone would look at a threat anymore, but like one would look at an equal.

''I am Zatren Fumigami. Pleased to meet you, Partner.'' I give a nod in respect. Really, nothing can compare to the hype I'm feeling right now!

Within her eyes, I can see the acknowledgment. She gives me a nod in return, and then she speaks.

''Now, I think it's time for you to go. We will see each other again, rest well, Zatren.'' Her eyes close, the smile never leaving her face as the void around us fades.

And once again, everything goes dark.

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Author's Note:

Lamont: Yeah, he's a bit stronger than base human, as you could see in this chapter. The Gacha, however, rolled in the Weapon category, hope that's good. He will end up with Water Magic, don't worry about that.

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Scurra71900: You have kidnapped my fanfic, give it back! lol.

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Konkor the great: Balancing stats is going to be a bit rough, but I'll manage. As for Issei, I'm still thinking what to do about him.

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problake123: I was going to make LCK influence in certain things (funnily enough, this gacha rolls weren't influenced at all, that's all him.) I will give it some thought.

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JimmySG0: I was inspired by another half sea creature gamer fanfic. It's pretty popular, actually.

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So, there you have it. We beat the shit out of a Ghoul, roll the Gacha, and oh? is that a 5-star pull? Don't mind if I do!

There will be more minor crossovers like this. Someone in the comments (in AO3) actually said the MC will become a sort of Cu Chulainn and that the drop will be a Gae Bolg. Well, not quite! But it has some merit.

This chapter was supposed to be around 3.5k words. I started editing and now it's around 5k, shit happens.

For the Gacha I use a wheel to decide the tier of the pull, and then I do another pull to decide if the pull is an Item/Skill/Weapon/Perk or something like that. Then I do another wheel where I shove a shit ton of items/abilities that I believe are suited for the Tier.

If you have a 'Power Gacha' or something like that where I can get pulls for this, much appreciated.

Tell me how you think this chapter went. I didn't know if doing a POV from Koneko was better or if it was better to do a Third Person POV. So, I did the former. Have a nice day!