Chapter 210: The Power of Money ()

11 Group Points?

In a corner of the Fallen Academy, a complex expression appeared on Ikki Kurogane’s face.

As a modern person, his acceptance of things like chat groups and check-in points was higher than Lucy’s.

Therefore, he knew very well that once the number of points obtained from checking in exceeded 10, the range basically fluctuated between 1 and 100.

11 group points—this was almost approaching the lower limit.

"No matter where I am, my luck is always terrible."

Ikki Kurogane shook his head helplessly, though he didn't pay it too much mind.

In any case, he was only preparing to test the effect of the points.

According to what the people in the group said, he used all 11 points to strengthen himself.

"Huh? My physical fitness actually improved?!"

The extent of the improvement wasn't much, but relying on his superb control over his body, Ikki Kurogane noticed the change immediately.

"No! It’s not just physical fitness; even my total amount of magic power has increased!"

Thinking of the impact this had on him, Ikki Kurogane couldn't help but be ecstatic.

After a moment of thought, his gaze turned back to the chat group.

Failed Knight: "Points can also increase magic power?"

Sea King: "When you don't specify a particular field to strengthen, the strengthening effect of the points is comprehensive."

Sea King: "As long as you have the magic power attribute in your body, your physical fitness will improve along with it when you strengthen."

Sea King: "Of course, the magnitude of the strengthening will be lower than if you specifically boosted one field, so the specific allocation depends on your personal situation."

Failed Knight: "I see, thank you for the lesson."

Thief Cat: "As expected, Lin Que pops up right on time whenever a newcomer joins the group."

Kaguya-sama: "Already used to it.jpg"

Furniture City Expert: "Thinking about it carefully, Administrator Lin Que is indeed most active when new members join."

On normal days, he basically just shows up occasionally to chat for a few minutes and then disappears directly.

Compared to Asuna and the others who chat every day, Lin Que, this administrator, is more like a ghost member.

He is only active when new members join or when group members encounter a crisis.

Furniture City Expert: "Is it because you have too many things to do, so you don't have time to chat?"

Spirit Medium Shrine Maiden: "Brother Lin Que seems pretty free on normal days, though."

Ice Queen: "A guy who can have 24/7 entertainment even while being an Emperor, would he be busy?"

Thief Cat: "Rather than saying he has too much to do, it’s more like he’s having too much fun playing, so he has no time to look at the group."

Thief Cat: "As for why he shows up when there’s a newcomer, I’d bet it’s to confirm the new member’s gender and world level, just to make it easier to visit later."

Passerby Heroine: "Agreed."

Fan Fan Fan Fan Maxing: "Agreed +1."

Super Chef: "Agreed +2."

Sea King: "Shut up, shut up, you guys love spreading rumors about me, always spouting the cold, hard truth."

Demon Slayer Flower Pillar: "He admitted it directly; worthy of Lin Que."

Failed Knight: "Huh? What does 'visiting' mean?"

Seeing the conversation in the group, Ikki Kurogane realized something was wrong.

Failed Knight: "Could it be... that group members can travel to each other's worlds?"

Book-chan: "Yes, but usually you need to get the other person's consent before going over."

Tsukkomi: "Usually? What about non-usual times?"

Book-chan: "Non-usual times are when you encounter life-threatening danger and a rescue notice appears in the chat group."

Book-chan: "Usually during this period, the chat group will temporarily lift the travel restrictions, and you can go over directly to save people."

Tsukkomi: "Eh! Is it actually that friendly!"

After reading Asuna's words, Lucy had thought that the "non-usual times" the other party mentioned referred to forcibly crossing worlds through some kind of item to invade and plunder others' worlds.

For this reason, Lucy had even mentally concocted tens of thousands of words of plot, and she became nervous.

Unexpectedly, the answer Asuna gave was unexpectedly peaceful.

Tsukkomi: "You guys are too easy to talk to; are you sure you aren't intentionally lowering my guard?"

Sea King: "Newcomer, hurry up and post a photo! @Tsukkomi"

Tsukkomi: "Suddenly made a strange request!"

Sea King: "I am just fulfilling your wish.jpg"

Tsukkomi: "No, no, no, please be normal; I don't have such strange wishes!"

Sea King: "You don't want me to say nice things, yet you hope I can be normal—I think you're making things difficult for me!"

Tsukkomi: "Ah, this..."

Lucy's cheeks flushed, and she felt a bit embarrassed.

Thinking about it carefully, her request was indeed quite excessive.

But she had no other way; having traveled alone for the first time in her life, she felt it was dangerous if she wasn't cautious...

Just as Lucy was torn, not knowing whether she should trust the chat group, a new message popped up on the interface.

Sea King: "[Exclusive Red Packet · Tsukkomi]"

Tsukkomi: "?"

Sea King: "Take it, a little gift for you."

Tsukkomi: "My mother told me that when you are out and about, you shouldn't accept things from strangers easily; it's dangerous."

Sea King: "Inside is 1,000 catties of gold; if that's not enough, I can add more."

Tsukkomi: "My mother also told me not to refuse others' kindness easily, otherwise it will make both parties awkward."

[Group member 'Tsukkomi' has claimed the exclusive red packet.]

Book-chan: "The newcomer suddenly turned into a comedic character."

Kaguya-sama: "Looks like she's very short on money."

Passerby Heroine: "I don't think we can blame her; if someone suddenly told me I could get 1,000 catties of gold for free just by clicking, I wouldn't be able to resist trying to click it either."

Tsukkomi: "Exactly, exactly! That's it!"

In fact, the main reason was that she was too poor.

Although she brought a lot of money when she left home, Lucy only had expenses and no income along the way, and the reserves in her small treasury were plummeting.

Suddenly hearing Lin Que say he gave her 1,000 catties of gold, Lucy couldn't resist for a moment and, possessed by a ghost, clicked to receive it.

"I didn't expect it to be real."

Looking at the pile of gold that suddenly appeared in front of her, Lucy fell into new distress.

The quantity is a bit large; how is she supposed to carry it away?

Seeming to hear Lucy's inner voice, a new message came from the chat group again.

Sea King: "Post a photo, and I'll send you a storage item @Tsukkomi"

Tsukkomi: "Coming, coming! Selfie 1.jpg"

Kaguya-sama: "Is this the power of money?"

Super Chef: "Thinking that the newcomer was so vigilant just a few minutes ago, my mood is very complex."

Tsukkomi: "Hehe~ This is all for the sake of living, everyone don't mind~ don't mind~!"

Adjusting the angle, Lucy took several more photos using the chat group's camera function.

Tsukkomi: "Selfie 2.jpg, Selfie 3.jpg, Selfie 4.jpg, Selfie 5.jpg."

Tsukkomi: "How is it? Is it enough! @Sea King"