I won't deny that I was expecting something to happen when adapting this muta-gen, but I figured it must be one of those that works silently.
[Status Window:
Name: Silent Shadow
Species: Human
Race: Earthling
Talents: Enchanting Touch (A), God of Discounts (EX), Survivor (D), Life Pact (SSR)
Strength: F
Endurance: F
Agility: F
Toughness: F
Mana: (Not applicable)
Power: F (Burst Rifle MK-516)
Mutations: Perfect Specimen (S), Demon Eyes of Tyranny (B+), Luminous Tint (white) (F), Evolutionary Body (S)
Skills: N/A
Overall Rating: F+]
(Pretty good, though my stats haven't changed at all, have they?), I thought while looking at the status window.
But that will change soon...
[Launch Banner! "The Arrival of the Conquerors": Use tower credits to get a draw in the resource acquisition system for a chance to win:
-Muta-gen 'Celestial Flight' (B)
-Muta-gen 'Colossal Fury' (B)
-Muta-gen 'Swift Trails' (B)
Single Draw: 1 credit Ten Draws: 10 credits]
That's right, I was back to the regular muta-gen banner, the ones without the famous 'Pity'.
My reasoning was simple: Eventually, something good will come out, right? After all, that's how statistics work.
For that, the number of attempts is vital, which is why I won't hesitate to make many tries until I get something good.
*Getting comfortable
While thinking about this, I put on my pants. After all, I was still without clothes in the bathroom, preparing for any interaction between the previous muta-gen and my body.
(I won't put on anything else, since when I get something good, I'll have to take off my clothes), a simple thought as I sat in a spot in this luxurious, spacious bathroom.
Once I was settled, I immediately started pulling on the banner.
*Draw 10
The tower animation and stuff appeared, but I skipped it. After all, I have many draws to do.
[You have obtained:
Muta-gen enhancement material x5
Muta-gen refiner x5]
Nothing I hadn't obtained previously in the aesthetic muta-gen banner the other time.
*Draw 20
[You have obtained:
Muta-gen enhancement material x1
Muta-gen refiner x6
Muta-gen eliminator (E) x3]
(I guess I'll skip this, at least until I see the word 'muta-gen' at the start), I reasoned that there was no need to see the result unless it was muta-gens.
*Draw 50
[You have obtained...]
*Draw x90
[You have obtained...]
I reached the 90th draw, which is a famous pity point in some games, but unfortunately, nothing out of the ordinary came out, a bit depressing if you ask me.
(Patience, Ethan, patience, something will come out)
*Draw x200
[You have obtained...]
*Draw x500
[You have obtained...]
Nothing yet, and the amount of money was reasonable. After all, it was 500 green bills in reality.
(But if you think about it, there are people who spend more, right?), I recalled some people who had a lot of money and didn't fear spending absurd amounts of money on gachas.
I wish they'd share their spirit with me. After all, it still hurts to spend all this money.
*Draw x1000
[You have obtained...]
*Draw x1500
[You have obtained...]
*Draw x2000
(... I've spent someone's salary, haven't I?), I was surprised at how quickly the money goes in this.
Needless to say, it's more cost-effective to invest in the muta-gen lab, right? This gacha is probably just bait for those millionaires and clueless people hungry for power.
(My limit will be a million. It's impossible that nothing will come out!), I didn't lose hope.
After all, no matter what muta-gen comes out, it will be absolutely worth it, especially if it's one of the top three.
--
(How long have I been here?)
*Draw x250,000
[You have obtained...]
Yes, quite a long time.
I've already reached the 250,000th draw and still nothing. This is really depressing, so depressing that I'm even doubting continuing.
(500,000 will be my limit. There's no point in pulling beyond that.)
The only consolation I had was the amount of resources I got for Eva in these pulls.
(She'll surely be happy.)
*Draw x350,000
[You have obtained...]
*Draw x400,000
And just when I thought my gambling addiction would be completely cured...
[You have obtained:
Muta-gen enhancement material x9
Muta-gen 'Instant Acceleration (B-)']
"Damn it, finally something good!", I exclaimed joyfully upon seeing a muta-gen come out.
It didn't matter what came out, after all, it was in the useful muta-gen banner, which are somewhat like superpowers.
I wasted no time and immediately looked at its description.
[Instant Acceleration (B-): Uses stamina to accelerate your entire being (body, mind, soul) for an instant (can be activated repeatedly).
Special Effect: Superior Agility! While Instant Acceleration is active, agility is greatly enhanced.
Special Effect: Almost, but Not! Instant Acceleration can activate passively if it detects life-threatening danger.
Special Effect: Wind as an Ally! Instant Acceleration can ignore wind resistance.
Side Effect: The more repeated uses of Instant Acceleration, the more stamina it consumes.
Side Effect: When 'Almost, but Not!' activates, it will consume double the stamina.
Notes:
- Instant Acceleration can be detrimental in some cases, where the body is affected by curses or progressive negative states.
- To adapt the muta-gen "Instant Acceleration (B-)", a mother Muta-gen of rarity 'B' or higher is required.
- Incompatibility Risk: There is a high risk of death if the muta-gen is not compatible with the host's body.]
(Ha, ha, ha, finally a muta-gen I can use!), I was filled with joy and analyzed it superficially.
"Sounds great... is it a speed muta-gen or something like that?", I asked myself, but I was almost convinced.
After all, you don't put the word "Acceleration" casually.
*Taking off clothes
I wasted no time and took off my clothes again, preparing to implement this muta-gen.
*Redeem
When I claimed the muta-gen, a small white and red syringe appeared in my hand.
(Hmm? This doesn't look very futuristic, does it?)
I was curious about the fact that this syringe bore too many similarities to some I saw in real life.
But I quickly ignored it and got straight to the point, placing the syringe on my arm.
(Here we go!)
*Click!
I injected it, and almost instantly, this typical message appeared.
[Mother Muta-gen (Adaptive) (EX) has detected a new muta-gen in the body.
Attempting adaptation... 0%]
Nothing happened at first, but after a few moments...
[10%]
"Ugggh," I felt bad, very bad...
*Kneeling
*Pressure
I felt a kind of pressure in my chest. It was strange, as if something was attacking my heart.
[50%]
*Stronger pressure
"Bleugh!!", I spat out blood while writhing on the floor. I could no longer think, I just wanted the pain to stop.
*Writhing
It felt like someone was stabbing my heart and twisting the knife harder and harder...
[Mother Muta-gen (EX): has detected incompatibility with the muta-gen, analyzing source of incompatibility...]
"Aaaaaa!!", I screamed in pain as the sensation intensified...
[55%]
[Mother Muta-gen (EX): Source detected; Incompatibility with host's blood.
- Forcible adaptation measures have been taken.]
*Mild pressure
At that moment, the pressure I felt lessened, and I could think more clearly.
"Damn it! Haaa, Haaa, what do you mean incompatible?", I was quite puzzled, after all, this muta-gen came from the tower, so it should be perfect, right?
(No, I think the word I'm looking for is 'Universal' or compatible with all.)
[75%]
[Mother Muta-gen (EX): The unknown muta-gen has successfully accepted the host's blood.
- Restarting adaptation...]
[1%]
"Oh, you've got to be kidding me!!!"
*Pressure