Genbu's ability is to conjure a slot machine, and then, he can use his own potential Aura as the betting chip to activate the slot machine.
Every time he spins the slot, Genbu can freely choose the amount of bets, and he can even increase the amount of bets using 'credit'.
The larger the bet, the higher the probability of hitting the jackpot.
However, the probability of hitting other prizes will not be affected by the amount of bets.
When Genbu finished placing his bet, the slot machine will start spinning.
If he doesn't win a prize, his betting chip will not be returned.
And if he wins a prize, the bonus will be returned according to the prize.
But if he hits the jackpot, Genbu can redeem his prize in two ways.
1. Cash out the bonus, and choose to breakthrough the upper limit of the conjured Aura or potential Aura in one go. However, since it is a winning income, unexpected income tax needs to be deducted before it can be used. Under this premise, he has the freedom to gift this bonus to others.
2. Cash out whatever he desires. In this choice, any reasonable request within a certain range can be fulfilled.
So, the purpose of this ability is essentially to go for the jackpot, something that every gambler pursues.
"I always feel that it's just a little bit more…"
At this time, Genbu has spun the slot machine multiple times, and he has both won and lost, but he has never got the jackpot.
Theoretically, if his luck is too bad tonight, all the time and Aura he spent in the preparation stage will be wasted.
In contrast, Cole's "Plant Harvest" requires him waiting for a fixed period of time, but it is more stable than Genbu's.
"The advantage is on our side, Genbu."
Col, who had been waiting for the "harvest time", seemed to have noticed the change in Genbu's mentality and gave him a reminder.
From the perspective of a bystander, coupled with the analysis results given by Ken, Cole can clearly see the situation on the battlefield.
Cheadle's ability to evade attacks is indeed troublesome, but she obviously lacks the powerful means to deal with the enemy head-on.
It is probably her plan to stall time and at the same time, using minimal consumption to exchange for the substantial amount of consumption from Ken and Sivir.
However, it's a pity.
Whether it's his ability or Genbu's "Gambler's Fantasy", it can give Ken and Sivir stronger, faster, and more ferocious power the moment they complete their preparations.
At that time, it will be the moment when the battle ends.
"Cole, I'm not in a hurry, on the contrary..."
Genbu could hear the meaning behind Cole's reminder, but he didn't care at all. Instead, he confidently said: "My hunch is telling me that the jackpot is coming!"
'A gambler's intuition...'
Cole looks at the confident Gambol and doesn't comment.
At any rate, his "harvest time" is about to arrive. As long as he waits for the plants on the corpse to bear fruit, he can get a huge return in one go, and then, by cooperating with his companions, they can eliminate the member of the Zodiacs in front of them.
Ending this battle basically means their mission is completed.
After all, the other enemy that needs to be dealt with is just a wounded rat guarding the rear.
He felt that if this woman had brought out the rat with her from the beginning, the advantage on their side might not have been so clear.
"It's only a matter of time before we get rid of her."
Cole muttered to himself.
Not far away, Genbu heard Cole muttering to himself and realized that Cole's "harvest time" should be happening soon.
Immediately, Genbu's heart was filled with excitement, and he directly used 50% of his potential Aura as the betting chip, poured it into the slot machine, and then pulled the lever.
Whirr, whirr, whirr…
The three panels on the slot machine slid rapidly.
Genbu stared intently at the slot machine.
After about ten seconds, the panels slowly stopped, finally settling on the third prize.
"Just a bit more, just a bit more."
Genbu sighed.
As the slot machine began to pay out the prizes, the 50% potential Aura he bet was fully returned to Genbu's body after deducting the 20% unexpected income tax.
"Again."
Genbu plans to bet 60% of his potential Aura this time. He feels that he will definitely hit the jackpot in the next two spins.
This feeling is just a vague premonition that cannot be explained clearly.
But every time he had this feeling, Genbu would always hit the jackpot within three spins.
Just when Genbu was about to insert his betting chip into the slot machine, a Nen bullet the size of an adult's fist flew out of the woods and shot towards him.
"Genbu!"
Cole was the first to notice the Nen bullet, and reflexively warned.
"Huh?"
Genbu halted his intention to put the betting chip into the slot machine.
At this critical moment, he did not remove the slot machine and withdraw some of his Nen, instead, he decisively turned the slot machine in front of him.
This split-second decision was made to use the slot machine directly as a shield.
The incoming Nen bullet then struck the slot machine.
"Boom!"
The Nen bullet exploded, and the immense power contained in it easily destroyed the slot machine.
Simultaneously, the aftermath of the explosion propelled Genbu backward, but he seemed relatively unharmed.
After stabilizing his body, Genbu and Cole both looked towards the direction from which the Nen bullet came.
Then, they saw a figure slowly emerging from the dark forest, it was none other than Hawk, who came to help Cheadle.
Upon arriving at the scene, he saw Cheadle was engaging two Nen users, Genbu was using his abilities outside the battle zone, and Cole who seemed to be just watching the battle from the sidelines.
After assessing the situation, he launched a surprise attack on Genbu without hesitation, intending to interrupt Genbu's mysterious Nen ability.
His surprise attack was successful.
"Hawk!" Cheadle quickly glanced at Hawk, who came to support her, with the corner of her eye.
After seeing that Hawk had returned to his normal state, Cheadle was relieved.
Not because Hawk arrived in time to help, but because Eriselle has removed the Post-Mortem Nen inside Hawk's body...
This meant that Moses is safe.
"You think you still have time to pay attention to others?"
Sivir's enraged voice echoed from the side, and her ferocious attack was directed towards Cheadle.
Remaining calm and composed, Cheadle smoothly shifted her body, dodging Sivir's violent blow without trouble. Afterward, with a swift push from her foot, she leaped low into the air, causing Ken's slash to miss.
Having dodged the opponent's coordinated attack once again, Cheadle calmly said: "As far as the current situation is concerned, I do indeed have enough energy to pay attention to others."
'!!!"
When Sivir heard this, her eyes widened with anger.
As for Ken, his expression also slightly darkened.
He also noticed that Genbu's ability had been interrupted.
However, the person who came was nothing more than the rat who had been seriously injured a few days ago, so he believed that as long as Genbu restrained the rat, Cole's activated ability wouldn't be affected.
In other words, although the arrival of this rat had indeed caused some changes in the situation, it would not affect the outcome of their victory.
Since Ken can think of this, Genbu naturally could too.
He just took a glance at Cole and directly confronted Hawk.
Cole still stood there, watching Genbu and the incoming rat entangled in a fight with expressionless face.
"You couldn't resist coming out, hmph, you filthy rat... Well, I'll just get rid both of you here."
A gleam of Nen shimmered in Cole's eyes.
'Soon, soon—'
'It's harvest time!'
Within the battle zone, Cheadle against Ken and Sivir, Hawk against Genbu, they were engaged in their respective battles.
Time passes slowly, and neither side could determine the winner in a short time.
Only one thing—
Waiting for the sand in the hourglass to run out, Cole's face gradually showed an excited smile.
After all, his ability will take the most crucial role to this battle.
His time to shine was approaching!
"Come on, it's harvest time!!"
Cole couldn't contain his excitement and burst into laughter at this moment.
The words he spoke were also a reminder to his companions...
This is the end!
Cheadle and Hawk are unaware of Cole's capabilities, but they still felt a sudden chill in their hearts.
Meanwhile, Genbu, Ken, and Sivir all showed signs of joy.
Cole raised his hands in excitement, and his body emitted a glow of Nen.
"Let me see how many fruits I've harvested!"
On the palm of his hand, a small air ball the size of an apple core started condensing.
The Nen returning from the outside visibly gathered on his palm at a speed visible to the naked eye.
It's similar to a Conjurer releasing their Nen, except that Cole's released Nen would take root, sprout, bloom, and then return to him with double the amount.
"Eh?!"
Cole, who was about to welcome a bountiful harvest, suddenly noticed something strange.
He noticed that the Nen he harvested was miserably scarce.
"How could this be?!"
Cole's expression changed abruptly.
He was very sure that the seeds he planted on the corpses had completely taken root, sprouted, blossomed and bear fruits...
So why is the harvest so meager?
His doubt is not without reason, after all, the corpses used as the nutrients are a group of armed personnels whose physical fitness is far stronger than that of ordinary people.
"What exactly is going on?!"
Col couldn't comprehend what had happened.
All he knew was that his time to shine had disappeared!
Meanwhile…
Genbu, Sivir, and Ken also noticed that something seemed wrong on Cole's side, and they couldn't help but frown.
"There is an imbalance of nutrients, so the harvest is dismal."
At this moment, a voice suddenly emerged from the dimly lit part of the forest.
At the same time, as the voice sounded, a silhouette slowly became visible.
"Isn't this common sense?"
It was Moses's voice.
Upon hearing the nonchalant tone of this voice, Cole abruptly looked at the black figure. As if he realized something, his expression suddenly changed.
"You…"
The excitement on Cole's face has long since disappeared, replaced by disbelief.
"Who are you!?"