Mobile games inevitably have varying starting points for players.
Some rush in right from the start.
Others join after meticulously rerolling their accounts.
There are those who pour money into the game like trucks dumping cash.
And then there are players like me, attempting to rebirth.
Of course, there are also complete newbies.
So, is their competitive environment the same?
Of course not.
Depending on when they started, the gap in resources accumulated daily grows like a snowball rolling downhill.
This is most evident in the Dimensional Arena.
The Dimension Arena, colloquially known as the “Di-Arena.”
It’s a devilish content where players clash to compete for rankings, burning time and money to protect their fragile egos.
To mitigate this, players aren’t thrown into the same environment. Instead, they’re grouped based on when they entered.
Veterans compete with veterans, newbies with newbies, to somewhat level the playing field.
“Not going to Area 10 today?”
“Nah, let’s wait.”
I’ve already explained this thoroughly to the heroes, but…
There’s one little lamb still lost in confusion.
“Ugh! I can’t wait to put that arrogant, big-chested Alice in her place!”
“Nah, let’s wait.”
I patted Tina’s head, who was itching to reach the 10th floor where the second boss, Alice, awaited.
The reason we’re not rushing to Area 10 on the 7th floor and taking our time instead?
Di-Arena patience!
We’re maximizing our specs before entering and aiming to be placed in a group with more latecomers.
The most rewarding part of the Di-Arena is the “First Ranking Achievement Reward.”
Starting from 10,000th place, the higher you climb, the more divine stones pour in.
After that, maintaining a certain rank grants a trickle of divine stones over time.
In short, by being patient and placed in a group with more latecomers, you can mine a ton of rewards at once!
Ah, crap.
I picked up Tina’s way of talking while patting her head.
“Tina, how much is a fine boar’s mane worth?”
“Uh, uh, fine boar’s mane, fine boar’s maaaane…”
…… Of course, it’s unclear if this is even possible since the line between the game and reality has blurred.
But if there’s honey to be sucked, suck it.
That’s been my long-standing motto.
Thanks to my shopkeeper’s privilege, I’ve already farmed almost everything available before the 7th floor.
The only thing I’m waiting for is…
The weekly shop reset tomorrow morning.
Then, even if I have to pound my chest and scream, I’ll have enough resources to guarantee hitting the pity ceiling!
The calm before the storm.
Whether the gacha is trash or my luck is trash, the results will tell.
***
“……”
“…… Ark. Are you okay……?”
“Ugh…… the goddess is so mean…… waaah!”
What can I say?
My luck was overwhelmingly trash.
“……No, it’s fine. They say trials come before blessings…… Maybe a great opportunity is coming. Haha…………”
I forced a smile anyway.
It’s too early to be depressed over just one pity pull.
‘Aaaah! This damn trash game!’
‘Wait, it’s 3%! 3%! How did I not get it in 100 pulls?’
‘Damn it, let’s see who wins……… Overdraft? Aaaah!’
‘If I just spend a bit more…… Let’s see, food expenses…… I can survive on ramen for two weeks, right? Ramen is a complete meal!’
…… My past was just too glorious.
As I watched Tina, her head bruised from blasphemy, sniffling and crying,
“Johanna, hit her gently. Let’s wrap this up.”
Just a few minutes ago, my pockets were jingling with coins.
Now, I’m out of ammo.
Zero!
But we’ll mine more in the Di-Arena.
The golden land of Eldorado awaits us…………!
“Selective Summon, please. As I mentioned earlier, I’d like Saha, Dieta, and Ruby.”
“Huh?”
“Not Rumi, Ruby.”
Selective Summon.
A gacha that increases the appearance rate of specific hero contracts.
Considering pity carryover, it’s generally better to roll on the pickup banner, but…………
The current pickup hero, and the one who got me into this game, Erte, isn’t immediately useful.
She needs the rest of the ice deck to shine.
So, I’m filling the tank gap.
All three heroes I’m aiming for are tanks.
Surely, my luck isn’t bad enough to get spooked here, right?
“Beloved..… and…… chosen hero, may you answer our call……”
As Johanna’s prayer ended, the serene scenery of the shop transformed into a vast field for the gacha animation, and a rainbow-colored flame burst from the holy grail!
“CHACH!”
“Huh!”
“My heart’s racing…………!”
Two weeks after being transported into this game, the day has finally come to complete my 5-man team.
Thump thump, thump thump!
So naturally, nine white shooting stars fell first.
I didn’t expect anything.
Really, I didn’t…………
And then, on the 100th pull, a dazzling star descended from the sky, scattering radiant light.
Soon, Johanna pulled out a piece of paper and handed it to me.
My hands trembled slightly as I took it.
Rustle rustle.
“Please!”
I closed my eyes tightly, then slowly opened them, sliding my gaze from the bottom up as I revealed the card.
Red border.
Five stars.
Two-letter name.
A massive hammer.
Heavy-looking armor……!
“Bwahahahaha!!!!!”
I’m here!
Snipe successful!
“What’s this? Who is it?”
“Woof!”
“Me too! Me too!”
Tears of emotion rolled down onto my shoulders.
The faces of Ari, Rumi, and Tina popped up.
“Oh, it’s Saha, right?”
“Cool, woof!”
“……Scary……”
Various reactions came back.
And then.
Whether by coincidence or fate.
“Johannaa, are you here? I need to talk to you for a moment.”
“Wow, it’s Saha!”
“The real thing is even cooler, woof!”
“Hieeeek…..!”
The face drawn on the contract in my hand looked exactly the same.
In the past, she was our party’s tank.
And from now on, she will continue to be our party’s tank.
Saha-nim timely opened the shop door and entered.
***
“Sister Johanna? Hmm, lately, you always seem to go to the general store at this time.”
“Thank you for letting me know, Sister Rania.”
Saha tilted her head and left the sanctuary.
General store.
……Actually, these days, it’s more fitting to call it a tavern rather than a store, as it’s incredibly lively at night.
But due to her work schedule, I haven’t been able to visit recently.
Those weak arms, that soft skin, the curves that even a robe can’t hide……
“Ugh.”
Calm down, calm down.
Falling into such impure thoughts alone is against chivalry.
With such thoughts in mind, Saha’s steps gradually became lighter.
And then.
“Johannaa, are you here? I need to talk to you for a moment.”
Saha, about to step into the store, suddenly stopped.
She saw things she shouldn’t have seen.
The Holy Grail, said to connect the bonds of heroes, radiating a bright light.
The ‘converted demon’ she had only heard rumors of, flapping its wings.
The saintess, quietly closing her eyes and praying in front of it.
And.
On one hand, holding the ‘Tablet of Revelation.’
In the other, holding a contract with her own image drawn on it.
With the hood thrown back, looking at her with a slightly excited face.
The ‘Dawn Stroller’ and those weak arms……
“Uh, um, uh.”
Saha’s thought process came to a sudden halt.
“Fate, it’s fate……!”
He walked towards her with great momentum.
……..Like a fragile hamster finding a sunflower seed.
With her mind slightly reaching the outskirts of heaven.
Although the man’s words pouring out didn’t quite reach Saha’s ears.
When she grabbed the contract he held out.
A bracelet imbued with a sacred glow appeared in the air.
And bound her wrist and the man’s wrist together.
Couple bracelets……
Saha’s heart rate increased a bit more.
The moment the bracelet melted into her body.
Saha fully ‘understood’ the situation.
That the man who had been conquering the tower was this man.
……..Half, no, not even half, but clearly sharing the qualifications of a Revelator.
And.
That from now on, she would be with this man all along.
What sealed the deal for Saha was.
“It’s really nice to meet you earlier than expected, Saha! I look forward to working with you. Ah! This is a gift. I kept it for you.”
What the man handed to her.
Phoenix tail feathers.
Two for joy.
Three for emotion.
Four for longing.
Five for passion.
Six for a fateful attraction.
“I only have this much for now. I’ll get you more when I can.”
As he placed the sixth phoenix tail feather on her hand, with a shy smile.
“Huh? Saha?”
She spurted a nosebleed and fell backward.
***
There was a bit of a commotion, but.
Thanks to the kind explanations from me, Ari, and Johanna, the senior members of our hero party, Saha was able to fully understand the situation.
…….Up close, her eyes look a bit scary.
But she seems really kind.
Especially.
She’s not picky!
Gulp gulp.
Gulp gulp.
“Amazing, woof!”
“How can she not change her expression at all…….”
“Hieeeek……!”
Unlike the unruly kids who started running away every time I gave them a health tonic, no, a growth potion.
Saha drank the potions so peacefully and steadily leveled up.
Even.
“Well, this is nothing compared to the trials of asceticism.
And, my Sara…….. no, ah, ah, ah, ah, what Ark gives, how could I refuse?”
She even scolded our unruly girls with dignity!
Although she still sometimes confused my name with ‘Sara’ and stuttered a bit when calling names.
Well, in this world, there’s a crazy kid whose catchphrase is ‘Huu~♡’.
Having a bit of a memory lapse and stuttering is no big deal.
Anyway.
A 5-member party formed!
Since we had already prepared the equipment, levels, and rank-up materials in advance.
Saha’s specs quickly rose to the average level of our party.
“Alright. Let’s go. Let’s conquer the 10th zone and head to the battlefield!”
I shouted solemnly.
Today will be a long day.
A short while later,
As we entered the 10th zone of the 7th floor, something strange caught our eyes.
The boss that was supposed to greet us.
The Orc Warrior was left with only 1 HP, unconscious in a corner.
“My humble self has been waiting here quietly. My new master, the great lord, the true conqueror of the tower…………!”
The boss that was supposed to be waiting in the 10th zone of the 10th floor.
Ellis was folding her clothes neatly and bowing deeply.
Wow! Crazy naked exhibitionist!
Wow! Sideboob!
Splat!
Gasp…………!
Splat……………!
“Kyahaha! What’s with that shameful look?”
At Tina’s laughter, I snapped back to my senses.
First, I covered Tina’s eyes.
“Tina, you shouldn’t look at that.”
After all, she looks like a minor.
But the next moment.
My vision also turned black.
“Revelator-nim. You shouldn’t let such impure things enter your eyes. It must be the devil’s temptation.”
It was Saha.
No!
My boobs!!!