Selene softly rubbed Orion's head. "She seems heavily wounded, both physically and mentally. Give her some time to open up to you. It might take a while."
The maids began serving them their food.
"Don't worry, Grandma. I'm not in a hurry. I've got a long life ahead." He said the last words meaningfully.
Eldric suddenly changed the topic. "Lad, when are you going to enter the academy? The entrance tests are ongoing right now."
Orion's eyes lit up—this was what he had been waiting for. "Really? When can I enter?"
"Woah, woah, slow down there, lad," he laughed, looking at Orion's eagerness. "You can go there whenever you want. You'll have to take the test, though—the dean wants to see how talented you really are. So just go wild."
Orion quickly calmed down. "What will the test be? History of the Thunderpeak Kingdom? Or my aptitude?"
Selene took over the conversation. "Well, you'll know once you go there, but it won't be anything written like kingdom history. What's even the use of that? You won't be taught something so useless unless you specifically ask for it."
"Hmm… that should be useful for nobles, right?" Orion curiously asked.
Eldric laughed. "Haha, it's the best awakener academy in the entire kingdom. Of course, they'd focus more on the awakening aspect rather than politics."
"Hmmm… then I'll go take the test tomorrow. I can't wait to start learning about mana," he said with an excited smile on his face.
The dinner continued with a relaxed atmosphere as Orion, Eldric, and Selene shared casual conversations about the academy, training routines, and even some humorous gossip about recent noble antics.
Fiora and Rina quietly attended to their needs, occasionally sharing gentle smiles or giggles at amusing things.
Eventually, the meal concluded, and Orion stood up, stretching slightly. "Thank you for the wonderful dinner, Grandma, Grandpa."
Selene softly smiled, patting his shoulder dotingly. "You're always welcome, dear. Have a restful night, tomorrow will be an exciting day."
"Don't stay up too late," Eldric added playfully, "you'll need your strength for the entrance test."
Orion chuckled, nodding at their advice. "I'll make sure to get a good rest."
Leaving the dining hall, Orion slowly walked towards his room with Fiora and Rina quietly following behind. As he entered, he turned to them with a warm smile. "You two have also worked hard today. Rest early as well."
"Yes, Master," both girls softly replied, bowing gently before quietly exiting the room.
Orion closed the door and walked towards the comfortable chair near his bed. Sitting down, he exhaled softly, relaxing into the plush cushions.
"Alright, let's see what I got today," Orion murmured, his thoughts directed inward.
[Master, you received a new title! (≧▽≦)]
Lumi's excited voice echoed clearly in his mind.
"Hmm? Right, I almost forgot about that." Orion quickly accessed his system screen.
[Hidden Achievement Title Unlocked: Bearer of Twisting Fates]
[Effect: Slight increase in future Fate-related encounters and opportunities.]
Orion raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Twisting fates, huh? Seems fitting considering today's events."
[Master, your fate is truly special! This title will help you encounter even more interesting events and opportunities. (☆▽☆)]
"Let's just hope these opportunities are beneficial," Orion chuckled softly. "Now, let me check how many System Points I have."
He focused, pulling up his total System Points.
[Total System Points (SP): 257]
"257… not bad at all," he murmured thoughtfully.
[Master, how do you plan to use these points?]
Lumi curiously asked.
Orion considered for a moment. "What do you think would be the best option, Lumi? Should I save these points to expand my inventory or perhaps explore [The Forgotten Archive]?"
Lumi paused briefly, thoughtfully humming.
[Well, both have their pros and cons. Expanding your inventory can be useful in the future, though you already have a storage ring for now. As for [The Forgotten Archive], you don't have any relics or items linked to it yet. Saving your points could come in handy during crucial moments. In the end, the choice is yours, Master! (＾▽＾)]
Orion leaned back in his chair, tapping his finger lightly. After contemplating for a short moment, he shook his head lightly. "Leaving the points unused would just be a waste. Gacha has brought me surprising benefits before."
[Are you saying what I think you're saying, Master?! (✧ω✧)]
Lumi's excitement surged.
Orion chuckled softly. "Exactly. Let's spend 250 points on 25 draws. Who knows, we might hit another jackpot."
[Yay! That's the spirit, Master! Let's gamble and win some treasures! o(≧▽≦)o]
Orion chuckled at her words, "You just want to see me broke. Anyways, commence the gamble."
[Ding! Commencing 25 draws…]
Orion leaned forward in anticipation, eyes filled with excitement. "Come on, Gacha God, don't abandon me this time."
[Let me set the mood, Master! (≧▽≦)]
Instantly, a cheerful and thrilling orchestral melody began playing softly in the back of his mind, steadily building to a dramatic beat, perfectly suited to heighten the excitement of his impending draws.
"Alright, here goes nothing," Orion said, feeling his heartbeat quicken slightly. "Begin!"
[Ding! Initiating 25 consecutive draws! Best of luck, Master! (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧]
A glowing screen appeared before him, shimmering with radiant colors as the items began materializing one by one.
[Draw 1 – Common Grade – Tier 4 – Flameguard Shield]
A sturdy shield imbued with fire resistance. Reduces fire-element damage by 20%.
"Hmm, decent start." Orion nodded approvingly.
[Draw 2 – Common Grade – Tier 5 – Azure Fang Dagger]
A swift dagger infused with water essence, increasing agility by 15%.
"Nice!" Orion smiled, looking closely at the elegant weapon.
[Draw 3 – Common Grade – Tier 3 – Swiftwind Boots]
Boots granting increased movement speed by 10%.
"Hmm? Did the Gacha God really bless me today?" Orion muttered, looking forward to the next draws even more.
[Draw 4 – Common Grade – Tier 6 – Earthshaper Gauntlets]
Gauntlets that slightly enhance physical strength and earth affinity.
[Draw 5 – Common Grade – Tier 7 – Runic Mana Stone (Large)]
A high-quality mana stone suitable for enchantments and spellcrafting before Ninth Tier.
Orion chuckled. "Nice, I can practice Runesmithing with it. Good."
[Draw 6 – Common Grade – Tier 7 – Stormcaller Cloak]
Cloak increasing resistance to lightning and enhancing defense for thunder-based magic.
Orion raised an eyebrow. "Quite a suitable treasure for this kingdom."
[Draw 7 – Common Grade – Tier 8 – Nightshade Ring]
Ring that grants slight camouflage abilities during the night.
"Stealth—useful for fucking rats," Orion mused thoughtfully.
[Draw 8 – Common Grade – Tier 5 – Frostiron Helmet]
A sturdy helmet that reduces ice-based damage by 15%.
[Draw 9 – Common Grade – Tier 4 – Minor Vitality Potion]
A potion restoring a moderate amount of health.
[Draw 10 – Common Grade – Tier 8 – Thunderstrike Bow]
A bow capable of imbuing arrows with thunder-elemental energy.
Orion's eyes sparkled. "Finally, another good thing. I can try my hand with it."
[Draw 11 – Common Grade – Tier 7 – Golemheart Pendant]
Pendant slightly enhancing durability and physical resilience.
[Draw 12 – Common Grade – Tier 4 – Ironhide Armor Set]
Basic armor providing balanced defense against physical attacks.
[Draw 13 – Common Grade – Tier 3 – Fire Apprentice Spellbook (Basic)]
A collection of beginner-level spells of the Fire Element.
"Not bad for extra training material," Orion nodded.
[Draw 14 – Common Grade – Tier 8 – Shadowstep Boots]
Boots allowing brief shadow-blending for stealthy movement.
[Draw 15 – Common Grade – Tier 9 – Emberstone Staff]
A staff amplifying fire-elemental spells significantly.
Orion's smile widened. "Good, I can sell it for quite a bit. Hahaha, this is pure fucking profit."