Chapter 249 Smug Face Rabbit
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
……Tester Life Day 107 Night 14th Stratum Gacha Temple Sanada Yakumo……
”The 10th Premium Gacha Tournament is officially underway! Daaaaah!”
”Fuoooo! The time has finally come!”
”Arf, arf!”
”Woof, woof!”
”Both of you still have this much energy left, huh?”
”Seriously. Especially since Leticia was completely slumped over while riding Feli until just a second ago.”
We finished our very first exploration of the Inner Perimeter, but we ended up heading back without even clearing half of the Southwest Sector.
On the way back, everyone’s feet felt like lead from the sheer exhaustion.
Sayaka and Sanae collapsed right onto the ground the moment we arrived at the Gacha Temple.
It really was that brutal of a day.
Almost every encounter turned into a four-wave rush, forcing us to battle groups of twenty Orcs at a time.
As evening approached, our remaining Mana Capacity¹ was hitting critical levels.
Whenever we spotted an accessible building, everyone would head inside with a relieved smile, as if they had just stumbled upon a rare treasure chest.
Sometimes there wasn’t even a treasure chest inside, but simply being able to rest was more than enough.
Because we had to take so many short breaks, our actual exploration didn’t progress very far.
We couldn’t even get close to the outskirts of the castle where the Orc Wizard spawns.
We are already pushing our absolute limits at our current stage, so if we accidentally pull too much aggro and add a wizard to the mix, we won’t be able to handle the cleanup.
This really hammered home our current lack of combat power.
Or rather, it’s exactly like Remia said; no matter how you look at it, this isn’t a Stratum meant to be tackled by a single party.
Well, we went into this fully aware of that risk, though.
This Stratum is designed on the assumption that at least five to six parties enter the fortified city simultaneously, drawing away and splitting up the Orc forces while they fight.
The party that arrives as the first runner is supposed to gather copper medals along the outer perimeter while waiting for the frontline to fill out with reinforcements.
In the meantime, they can fish for rare gear and magic from the gold capsules, and if they get incredibly lucky, snag an Entry Permit from the copper Gacha alone, allowing them to blitz the central zone while using the other parties as a distraction.
When it comes to the copper Gacha, once a gold capsule prize other than the Entry Permit is drawn, it won’t pull from that pool again for a full month.
In other words, for the second runner and any groups that follow, the moment a gold capsule drops, an Entry Permit is completely guaranteed.
Since there’s no risk of a duplicate spoiler item, the Entry Permit becomes significantly easier to target during that specific window.
The catch is, you’ll be forcing your way to the center without the assistance of those rare items or specialized magic, which naturally spikes the difficulty level by an insane margin.
Even if a group chooses to wait out the one-month reset for the gold capsule prizes to replenish in the copper Gacha, the quality of those items drops a tier below what the first runner obtained every single time the machine resets.
Plus, with multiple competing parties running around, there’s zero guarantee you’ll even secure the drop.
Either way, you’d be forced to head into the Inner Perimeter with weaker gear than the trailblazers, farm up Silver G-Coins, and rely on the Silver Gacha-though the silver capsules themselves presumably yield exceptionally powerful items.
As for the treasure chests along the outer perimeter, I had Saizou double-check the locations of the buildings we cleared on our previous run during the trip back, but they hadn’t spawned in the same spots.
Since they popped up in structures that were completely empty last time, it must be a randomized spawning system.
Given that the total count still felt low, it’s highly likely that certain treasure chests simply do not respawn at all.
I’m betting about thirty percent of the chests we opened during our initial run were some kind of first-time clear bonus.
Securing an early power spike coupled with high initial chest spawn rates means the pioneers definitely hold the ultimate advantage.
It’s incredibly punishing to compensate for that gap, though.
Oh, that’s right. Feli finally Ranked Up and Evolved.
It makes sense, considering Feli was directly contributing to the team by fighting through wave after wave of back-to-back battles.
The poor thing got sent flying by Orcs and slashed by heavy scimitars multiple times, sustaining real injuries, but Leticia kept her topped off with Heal every single time.
All that combat experience paid off, pushing her up to E+ Rank.
Following the Evolution, Feli’s overall body length increased by about twenty centimeters, putting her at roughly one meter and twenty centimeters.
Her fur shifted from a deep, heavy green to a much lighter, striking emerald shade.
Her facial features sharpened into a sleek, distinctly feminine look, and those wide, round eyes took on a fierce, commanding intensity.
Her fangs and claws grew noticeably larger and sharper, and her sheer burst reflex saw a massive upgrade.
Her jaw strength developed to the point where she could tear clean through an Orc’s windpipe in a single bite.
Her claw attacks were equally devastating; I watched one Orc get its eyes completely gouged out by a quick swipe, leaving it huddled on the ground.
Leticia was absolutely thrilled that she could finally fit on Feli’s back.
If she Ranks Up even further and gains more size, it’s going to provide a massive boost to our overall frontline strength.
While I’m sorting through these tactical assessments, Karen takes a handful of G-Coins from Sayaka, turning to us with a bright, cheerful expression.
”Then I’ll spin from the copper Gacha! Let’s see, since we can do 20 consecutive spins, maybe a gold capsule will come out soon?”
”Hmm, it’s the memorable 200th consecutive spin, but it’s after we hit silver, so…”
”Come to think of it, does it mean we are already going to spin 200 consecutive times?”
Leaving out the days off, burning through two hundred pulls in practically nine days of active farming is way faster than I anticipated.
It’s definitely due to the high volume of bonus chests inside the buildings.
Your average second runner group would probably need upwards of two weeks of hard grinding to hit that same volume, especially with rival parties cutting into their loops.
”That’s right. It will be the 150th consecutive spin since Sanae hit the lowest value item of the gold capsule. A gold capsule might come out again soon, you know.”
”Hey! There is no need to purposely say things like having hit the lowest value item! Even though you put out an all-white capsule! Don’t be jealous just because you are envious!”
Sanae fires back instantly, reacting with her usual hair-trigger reflex to Sheena’s casual provocation.
They really are a loud bunch, as always.
”Hmph, fine. If you go so far as to say that, I shall show you the true power of the lucky rabbit. Karen, please let me pull. I shall show you that I can hit a gold capsule splendidly.”
”Sheena’s taking the wheel?! Go for it! It’s been way too long!”
”Sheena has been banking her RNG luck for a while now, so this feels like a guaranteed hit.”
It looks like Sheena is going to claim the milestone 200th pull.
She’s keeping her composure, but Sheena was secretly eating her heart out over pulling that all-white dead multi.
She’s fiercely competitive underneath it all.
Getting taunted by Sanae like that… actually, looking at the timing, she probably knew the machine was hot and used the argument as a calculated excuse to hijack the roll.
This woman is incredibly sharp and always thinking two steps ahead.
”Fufu, you’re right, it definitely feels like the machine is ready to pay out.”
”That conniving rabbit! She was deliberately camping out, waiting for the safety net window! That’s totally cheating!”
Sayaka lets out a wry chuckle while Sanae fumes, both watching Sheena’s back as she straightens her posture and marches toward the Gacha machine with absolute regal authority.
Personally, I’m thinking the desire desire-sensor isn’t that easily fooled, but I silently watch Sheena prepare her roll anyway.
Oozing pure confidence, Sheena slides the G-Coins into the slot and gives the dial a firm twist.
Why does this rabbit insist on stacking massive doom flags before every single action.
The display drum spins aggressively, sending a blur of mock capsules tumbling through the window.
Karen and Leticia lean in close, their eyes sparkling with pure anticipation.
Right on cue, the Gacha machine emits its trademark flashing sequence.
The visual indicator shines… a dull copper.
”Ahhh~! A bust!”
”Guess the 200th milestone didn’t trigger any special hidden luck.”
”Do not count me out yet. There is still a chance for an upgrade animation.”
Karen and Leticia slump their shoulders in disappointment.
While I’m internally checking off the ‘flag successfully triggered’ box, I watch Sheena desperately pray to the machine with a look of warm amusement.
Clunk, clunk, clunk!
The machine rattles as the physical capsules are finally discharged into the tray.
Tumbled among the common drops were exactly two copper capsules.
”Well, that’s perfectly in line with the base drop rates.”
”We pulled a silver last time, so it makes sense the pool is cold.”
”Ngh…”
The two girls offer gentle consolations, trying to soften the blow for Sheena after her massive boast.
As for Sheena herself, she is frozen in absolute horror.
Her face reads like her entire reality has just been completely shattered. (This… this wasn’t supposed to happen…)
Where on earth does she get that bottomless supply of confidence anyway?
”Pfft, fuhahaha! Behold the majestic power of the lucky rabbit… pfft, ahaha!”
Sanae seizes the golden opportunity, plastering a massive smirk across her face to rub salt into the wound.
Sheena stares down at the basic capsules in the tray, her entire body trembling with pure rage.
”Don’t tease her too much, Sanae. It’s pure RNG at the end of the day, so it can’t be helped. Besides, you went on a massive dry spell yourself right after you pulled that single gold capsule, remember?”
”Ugh… true. Sorry.”
The moment I check her, Sanae backs down and apologizes with genuine compliance.
She’s fundamentally a good, straightforward girl at her core.
She just loses all chill whenever Sheena starts pressing her buttons.
Though to be fair, Sheena is usually the one starting the fire.
They really do act exactly like bickering sisters.
”Eh? You want to go again? I mean, I don’t mind, but…”
While I’m musing over their dynamic and running a hand through Sanae’s hair, Sheena has already swiped another set of G-Coins from Karen’s stash.
It looks like her pride took a massive hit, and she’s locking in for an immediate follow-up ten-pull.
I just hope she doesn’t end up rage-rolling herself into a deep financial hole like Sanae did.
Sheena drops the coins in complete silence and cranks the handle.
The regal, self-assured aura from before is completely gone, replaced by a palpable, borderline desperate intensity radiating from her back.
Inside the machine, the mock display capsules whirl around once more.
A moment later, the machine flashes its rolling light indicator.
The color of that light is… silver!
”Hooray! It’s silver!”
”Thank goodness, this is also according to the probability.”
Certainly, because this is the 6th silver capsule after spinning 210 consecutive times, just as Leticia says, it can be said to be according to probability.
Sheena also looks relieved somewhere.
Well, gold itself didn’t come out, but if silver comes out, she can make an excuse, after all. If two silvers came out, she would probably make a smug face.
However, the gold capsule doesn’t come out easily, does it. At this rate, it seems like it will be dragged out until the 300th consecutive spin.
While thinking about such things, I wait for the light to settle down, but it doesn’t settle down easily.
”Ara? Isn’t it somehow long?”
”Yeah, if it’s usual, it’s about the time the capsules are already being spat out.”
Karen and Leticia look up at the Gacha machine and tilt their heads.
I, Sayaka, and the others were also a little confused by the silver light that would not settle down forever.
It was at that time.
”Eh!? Eeeeeeeee!?”
”Fwa! It changed to gold color!”
At the sight of the silver light gradually changing into gold light, Karen and the others shouted while floating expressions of astonishment.
”Are you serious!”
”Amazing…”
”Ha? Eh? L-Lie…”
”W-We did it!”
I, Sayaka, and Sanae are also surprised.
In the middle of our collective paralysis, Sheena alone was raising both arms high and making a victory declaration.
Clunk, clunk, clunk!
The blinding light recedes, and the capsule feed empties into the collection tray.
Sitting right there in the slot is a gleaming gold capsule, flanked by a solid silver one.
”A gold! And we scored a silver right next to it!”
”Fuoooo! Sheena, you are literally a goddess! I love you so much!”
”At this precise moment, I can state with absolute certainty that I have utterly eclipsed Sanae.”
Sheena scoops up the golden prize, casually scooping up Leticia as the girl buries herself in a hug, stroking her hair while locking eyes with Sanae to deliver the most devastatingly smug look I have ever witnessed in my life.
”Gununununu!”
Faced with Sheena’s ultimate triumph, Sanae literally pulls out a handkerchief, biting down on the fabric in a display of pure, unadulterated comedic frustration.
I can’t help but chuckle at her cartoonish reaction before turning my attention back to Sheena.
”Incredible pull, Sheena. Alright, let’s see it-what’s inside the gold capsule?”
I lean in, tracking the golden sphere resting in her palms.
If we pulled an Entry Permit here, our entire operational baseline gets an immediate quality-of-life upgrade.
While I’m prioritizing pure efficiency, Leticia is bouncing on her heels beside her, looking up at Sheena with pure excitement.
If it isn’t the permit, the only other option left in that tier is the²High Heal Magic Tome.
Sheena softens her gaze, looking down at Leticia with a gentle smile as she delivers the verdict.
”Yes. It appears fortune favors another today. It is not the Entry Permit. Congratulations, Leticia.”
”Y-Yaaaaaay! The High Heal Magic Tome is real!”
The moment she speaks, Sheena cracks the golden seal, manifesting a pristine, white Magic Tome directly into Leticia’s waiting hands.
Leticia takes the book, hoisting it high above her head with both hands as she starts hopping around the chamber in pure celebration.
”You did it, Letty! You’re officially the only person in the entire party who can cast High Heal now!”
”Mhm! I finally feel worthy of the Holy Maiden title.”
”It’s annoying to admit it, but a massive bump to our party’s overall sustain and defensive baseline is something we should all be celebrating.”
”Seriously. With this in our back pocket, we have a massive safety net even if someone takes a catastrophic injury out there.”
”Avoiding that scenario entirely is obviously the priority, but having that kind of backstop is a massive weight off my shoulders.”
”From what I understand, High Heal magic boasts recovery parameters on par with a Grade 3 Potion. It will undeniably serve as a foundational pillar for our party’s combat longevity. Naturally, this is a direct result of my stellar contribution.”
”Sustain equal to a Grade 3 Potion is insane. We owe this entirely to Sheena’s luck.”
I offer genuine praise, keeping my tone light despite her persistent smug expression.
Speaking of Grade 3 Potion, it costs as much as 50,000 DP on the market.
It can cleanly knit compound fractures back together, and as long as the severed limb is recovered, it can completely reattach the extremity flawlessly.
The Mana Capacity drain is bound to be exceptionally heavy, but the sheer baseline security it injects into high-risk operations is undeniable.
”Of course, of course. Fufu, this is the definitive, unbridgeable gulf between the First Side Consort and a mere Seventh Side Consort.”
”Gunununu! Who are you calling seventh?! I was the one who pulled a gold capsule first, you historical footnote!”
”Results dictate reality, Sanae. When evaluating who has provided the superior utility to Husband, the answer is plain as day.”
”Uwaaaaaan! Yakumo! The mean rabbit is cyberbullying me again!”
Completely outmatched verbally, Sanae bursts into tears of pure frustration, throwing her arms around my torso and burying her face in my chest.
”Alright, tone it down a bit, Sheena. You secured an incredible pull, yes, but remember that because Sanae pulled that³Bracelet of Might earlier, it freed up my personal⁴Bracelet of Power to be passed down to you.”
”That… is a fair point. Thanks to Sanae’s initial contribution, I was able to inherit Husband’s personal effects. You have my minor gratitude, Sanae. Fufufu, this is a definitive token of Husband’s deep trust. Functionally, it’s basically equivalent to a wedding band, wouldn’t you agree?”
”Sniff… uu… Yakumo, I also want something that Yakumo is wearing.”
”Even if you track it down like that… I’m literally only wearing a watch right now, you know?”
”Are you serious?! You’re giving it to me?! I want it!”
”Well, I guess it’s fine.”
I shrug, unbuckling the wristwatch from my arm and sliding it over to Sanae.
Because watches were also sold at the Shop, I can easily pick up a replacement later.
”Hooray! I’ll cherish it!”
Sanae snatches the watch, her tears vanishing instantly as a massive, radiant smile takes over her face.
When we go back, I have to adjust the size for her.
”Cuff, Husband’s personal, long-worn timepiece… how incredibly enviable.”
This time, it’s Sheena’s turn to pout, casting a deeply envious glance in my direction.
I am absolutely not stripping down any further. If I give in now, this will turn into an endless feedback loop until I’m left standing here in my boxers.
”Whoa! Look at this staff! It’s a perfect match for Sayaka!”
”Matching sets, matching sets! ♪”
Then, she must have manifested the silver capsule.
Karen was holding up a staff that seemed to be as much as 2 meters.
As for that staff, decoration of mithril was done so as to draw a spiral on white wood, and at the tip, a large and transparent gem was fixed by mithril that had the shape of a branch.
”Thank you Karen-san. With this, will I become able to fire magic faster, I wonder?”
”Mithril staff is heard to have the same performance as a rod. It’s magic activation speed assistance, accuracy rate assistance, and then Mana Capacity consumption reduction, isn’t it.”
”Having the exact same baseline attributes as Leticia-chan’s gear is a huge relief. Because⁵Fire Lance has a notoriously sluggish startup frame, after all.”
”Because it’s a powerful magic, after all. I am expecting great things, Sayaka.”
”Yes, I will do my best to be of use to Owner of the blonde Doll.”
I let out a silent, weary smile at Sayaka’s unchanging, absolute devotion to me.
Glancing around the room, I spot Leticia already hungrily scanning through the pages of her new Magic Tome.
Right beside me, Sanae is completely lost in her own world, smirking like a maniac while caressing my old watch, while Sheena stands by watching her with a look of pure, unadulterated jealousy.
In front of the Gacha machine are Hanako, who picks up the white capsules fallen on the floor and flings them away, and Lucy, who is picking up and gathering those capsules.
That absolute gremlin is throwing a tantrum just because the machine didn’t spit out any of those obscenely spicy snacks she likes.
Now then, next is the Silver Gacha.
It is after the gold capsule came out, but the Gacha machine is a different object. Let me be expectant.
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Summary:
Returning to the Gacha Temple after a grueling sector exploration, the exhausted party spends accumulated coins on the capsule machines. Tensions between Sheena and Sanae erupt into petty squabbling over harem hierarchy status titles as the reward rolls settle out. An unexpected golden upgrade sequence rewards the front line with a critical top-tier healing scroll, shifting immediate party focus to an upcoming secondary item matrix
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Trivia:
- The exact mathematical drop distribution rate mechanics governing copper capsule standard pools across sequential party progression cycles
- The specific physical properties of the Mithril Staff, which explicitly mimics high-tier rods by decreasing overall spell execution cost metric
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Character Insight:
Sheena displays explicit passive-aggressive calculations by tracking machine status averages to hijack optimal roll windows, confirming an underlying hyper-competitive motive shift regarding her relational hierarchy status.
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Glossary:
Notes:
• Sanada Yakumo – Sanada Yakumo, a scarred veteran with a battle‑torn face, bears the Sanada family name and leads the Nightmare guild as its Guard Captain and Guildmaster. He is a Day‑100 Master/Tester, C‑rank adventurer turned localization editor, runs a succubus‑filled dungeon, heads a harem of students and familiars, manages resources and Gacha pulls, lives in his “My Room,” coaches his party, and uses Mana Capacity, an NVIDIA RTX 3070 Mobile GPU and “Drill‑Dick” powers to hunt races and guide tactics.
• Sanada – Sanada Yakumo, scarred veteran and bearer of the revered Sanada name, leads the Nightmare Guild as Guard Captain and Guildmaster while navigating the 14th Stratum. A Day-100 Master/Tester turned localization editor, he commands a harem of students and familiars, runs a succubus-infested dungeon, and oversees resource management and Gacha pulls from his “My Room.” Armed with Mana Capacity, an NVIDIA RTX 3070 Mobile GPU, and “Drill-Dick” powers, he hunts races, coaches his party, and strategizes with ruthless precision—his battle-torn face a testament to his relentless endurance and leadership.
• Yakumo – Sanada Yakumo, 25, a scarred ex-child soldier and C+-ranked Guard Captain, leads exploration of the 14th Stratum as a hardened tactician and Nightmare Guildmaster, commanding a harem of summoned monsters and concubines while managing dungeon resources, Gacha pulls, and the Tester Program from his modern “My Room.” His battle-scarred face and stoic demeanor mask a razor-sharp mind; his unique ‘Drill-Cock’ ability converts mana into stamina and potent aphrodisiac semen, inducing dependency and amplifying his control over his followers.
• Sana – Black ponytail, hooded/sharp eyes, kyudo practitioner, average height.
• Leticia – A short-statured, cloaked Holy Maiden with an angelic, innocent appearance, she wields Light Arrow magic and a new magical rod, clutches a low-roll Gacha token, and speaks in a flat, blunt tone despite her youth. Weary yet empathetic, she’s a steadfast core member who aids defense and training, secretly hunting the High Heal Magic Tome. Though submissive in bondage play with Yakumo, she’s fiercely competitive for Yakumo’s attention, masking her emotional vulnerability behind stoic words—“I’m sorry, but I can’t help with that”—while clinging to their twisted bond.
• Feli – A large, dog‑like female green wolf with vivid green fur, tamed by Leticia, who acts like a wolf‑girl — jumping and hopping for attention. As a summoned quadruped, she serves as the group’s pet, offering emotional support to the other summons.
• Sayaka – Seventeen‑year‑old Rank‑1 Slave with blue boyish hair, E‑cup figure, academy’s top beauty and Yakumo’s devoted caretaker—brushing his teeth, managing his Magic Pouch, watching gacha with uncanny luck, always calling him “Master.” Refined elegant senior who scolds sloppy girls, mediates tensions, Sanae’s best friend, now low on stamina from Yakumo’s endless demands yet unwavering. C‑Rank mage wielding Fire Lances via staff, modestly hiding high‑output magic, sustaining it with Grade‑4 Recovery Potions; a stabilizing presence who mediates disputes among the concubines.
• Sanae – Tall, model‑like with sharp features, hooded eyes and a black ponytail, C‑cup 1st‑Rank Slave and vice‑captain of the Archery Club, kyudo‑skilled as Nijyuuki; Sayaka’s best friend, teased for luck yet pulls rare gold Gacha capsules. In Yakumo’s house she’s energetic, teases Sheena, manages mirror‑linked familiar Hanako, trained by Yakumo and Sheena to instinctively self‑pleasure, now distressed after a junior’s death. Claims the title of Third Concubine, easily embarrassed and defends it with aggressive outbursts.
• Remia – A cheerful and mischievous succubus with long purple hair and a massive breasts reaching ‘explosive’ levels. Acts as a guide and explains slave systems. Knows Sanada by reputation. Rank B Mana Capacity. Intelligent and persuasive.
• Saizou – A newly summoned goblin, intelligent with a small horn on his forehead and jagged teeth, wears ninja‑style garb and wields poison daggers. As a male familiar he is taciturn yet dependable, managing the familiar quarters, scouting, and caring for the group. He is master to Lucy, teaching trap‑disarming and dungeon exploration.
• Karen – A busty American voice-acting major and soldier’s daughter, “Karen of the Flame Gun” is an energetic, charming spirit who hypes Gacha pulls, cooks, and explores dungeons. Often compared to Lucy, she supports her party with fiery arrows and a Magic Gun. Whether MCing events or relaxing at sea, she remains an upbeat, encouraging presence who keeps the group’s morale high with her endless enthusiasm.
• Sheena – Rabbit‑kin woman, 165 cm, fluffy tail, narrow waist, wide hips, white pubic hair, black negligee. Former slave now Primary Concubine and “Second Wife,” fiercely loyal, cool‑sharp‑tongued, ears twitch when pleased. Ex‑Flash‑Step Decapitator of Nightmare Guild; wields rapier, Fire‑Arrow scroll, magic. Sadistic toward Lunaria, helps with chores and sexual training, tests his limits.
• Hanako – Female Orc tamed monster wearing a black iron helm, two massive iron shields, ragged cloth over large breasts and a grass skirt. A summoned frontline defender who provokes foes, acting as a stoic ‘Meat Shield’ who embraces masochism to protect allies.
• Lucy – A young female kobold familiar, originally shaped like an American Eskimo Dog and standing 140 cm, now evolved into a 170 cm slender-muscular Rogue Queen with a cute yet bratty face, whiskers, a wagging tail, and D-Rank power. Once a thief, she now serves as Saizou’s scout and apprentice, wielding a massive black-iron knife with ruthless precision—decapitating foes in the Gacha Tournament while acting like a mischievous little sister to those around her.
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