Slowly, Orion opened his eyes, releasing a deep, calm exhale. His dual-colored eyes glowed momentarily, reflecting immense satisfaction and anticipation of the strength he had gained.
Lumi’s cheerful voice echoed warmly in his mind,
[Congratulations, Master! You’ve successfully broken through to the sixth level! You’re even stronger now! ✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧]
Orion smiled gently and wiped off the sweat from his forehead before softly murmuring, ’Indeed, it was quite an exciting training session. Now it should be time for...’
His voice trailed off, eyes widening slightly in excitement as his gaze was drawn toward a sudden golden glow in front of him. The familiar system screen shimmered brightly, displaying words that filled Orion’s heart with anticipation:
[One Ascended Gacha Draw Acquired]
A small, eager smile crept onto Orion’s lips. He rubbed his palms together enthusiastically, eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement. ’Lumi, let’s not wait until later. Draw the gacha right now, perhaps fate will grant us something useful for this battle.’
Lumi’s cheerful voice immediately brightened with enthusiasm, almost bubbling over with excitement.
[Yes, Master! I’ve been waiting for this moment! (≧∇≦)/ ]
Instantly, a shimmering manifestation of the gacha wheel materialized within Orion’s Sea of Consciousness, its ornate golden edges glittering brilliantly, engraved with countless runes that radiated mysterious power.
A playful and energetic background melody started echoing softly in his ears, the familiar and strangely comforting Gacha BGM, carefully chosen by Lumi for moments precisely like this.
Orion leaned forward slightly, eyes fixed intently on the spinning wheel, his heart pounding quietly in anticipation.
The wheel accelerated, its colors and runes blending into a hypnotic whirl, illuminated by dazzling streams of ethereal light. Orion held his breath, silently wishing for something capable of turning the tides of the looming battle.
Gradually, the wheel slowed down, the runes becoming discernible once more, clicking rhythmically with decreasing speed. Orion’s eyes narrowed sharply as it finally came to a halt, settling on one particular glowing segment.
As he read the result, Orion raised an eyebrow, his expression complicated and somewhat bemused. He chuckled softly under his breath and murmured quietly, almost amusedly, ’Does fate truly not favor me that highly?’
Several hours later, Orion and his companions found themselves once again seated within their comfortable carriage, slowly approaching the vast and ancient battlefield.
Soft sunlight filtered through the curtains, illuminating their faces gently as they conversed quietly, attempting to ease their nerves in the face of the looming conflict.
Duke Varian had visited briefly earlier, his eyes weary yet determined, informing them calmly, "We’ll arrive at the battlefield in just a couple of hours. Prepare yourselves."
His words, though brief, had carried immense weight, leaving Orion and the others deeply contemplative.
Now, as the rhythmic rumbling of wheels and occasional distant shouts from soldiers resonated around them, Elias attempted to lighten the atmosphere slightly, leaning back casually with arms folded, voice relaxed yet thoughtful,
"You know, despite all our training and preparation, war still feels like stepping into uncertainty. No matter how strong we’ve become."
Arya smiled gently, her violet eyes compassionate and reassuring, "Indeed, Elias. But we need to gain this experience. The war here is on a much smaller scale compared to the war our continent is fighting against the Demons. This battle is not only for us to fight but also to learn how to support and protect each other."
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System