[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-floating-islands-sss-gacha-lord":3,"chapter-floating-islands-sss-gacha-lord-floating-islands-sss-gacha-lord-chapter-45":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Floating Islands: SSS Gacha Lord",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1365588,1805,"Chapter 45 - Whispering Kusarigama","floating-islands-sss-gacha-lord-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>[You have received 1 Rank-A Item: Lightning Infusion Crystal]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Adds lightning damage when applied to a weapon or increases lightning resistance when applied to armor.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh... it infuses lightning damage into a weapon?\" Atlas said. \"That’s incredible. But wait. Would the user also get affected by the lightning effect? Wouldn’t they need lightning resistance to wield it safely?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned the crystal over in his hand, watching the sparks flicker beneath the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a thrill in just holding it. He couldn’t wait to try it out on a weapon, though he didn’t yet have the ideal match. The spear he’d acquired from Flare Peak was a possibility, but it wasn’t quite what he was hoping for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What element would pair best with lightning?he wondered.Fire? Water?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a Lightning Infusion Crystal,\" he announced to the others. \"It can add lightning damage to a weapon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woah... incredible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want my sword to have lightning damage!\" someone shouted eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That thing must be worth a fortune!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We could fund the whole island with that crystal!\" another joked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas laughed, shaking his head. \"Yeah, no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way he was selling something this valuable. Not a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides,he thought with a grin,I’ve got other ways to make money. I don’t need to get desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Rank-A tickets down, and both were undeniably valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first, the Healing Spring Blueprint, would become a sanctuary once built. A place where his people could rest, heal, and recover during the harshest of days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second, the Lightning Infusion Crystal, had endless potential. It could elevate a weapon to a whole new level of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas briefly considered handing it over, maybe to Karian, whose greatsword already carried fire; or Edrik, who could make good use of a boost. But then again, Karian was already formidable, and Edrik didn’t really need an elemental edge. As for Morganna... she’d probably curse him for messing with her precious scythe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. This one was his.The Lightning Infusion Crystal belongs with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned.And I still have one more Rank-A ticket, and the Rank-S pull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t wait to see what’s next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to the gathered crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you still fired up? This night isn’t over yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, My Lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas touched the third Rank-A ticket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a gust of wind erupted around it, forming a tight whirlwind. In the center, something spun rapidly, caught in the storm of summoned energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the winds gradually died down, the object became clear. A long chain, sleek and silver, with a curved blade gleaming at its end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh... a weapon?\" Atlas murmured, intrigued. \"Interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have received 1 Rank-A Weapon: (Unique-grade) Whispering Kusarigama]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas smiled as the weapon’s name appeared, and almost instantly, he could see who it was meant for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he blinked.Wait. Holy hell!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was Unique-grade!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, he’d managed to pull a Legendary-grade weapon once before for Morganna, but this... this was different. This was his first time ever getting a Unique-grade weapon, just one tier below Legendary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it wasn’t just for anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was for Kurogasa. His Rank-A ninja rat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Whispering Kusarigama]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grade: Unique]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Agility +200\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attack Speed +200\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Movement Speed +10%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Binding Shadows (Passive)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each successful strike with the chain has a chance to slightly slow the target, making it harder for them to escape follow-up attacks.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fade to Shadows (Active)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swings the kusarigama in a rapid, circular motion, creating a brief mist of shadows around him. This grants a momentary stealth effect, allowing him to vanish and reposition.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Phantom Strikes (Passive)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When attacking from stealth, kusarigama strikes are faster and more accurate, making initial hits nearly unavoidable.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas turned toward Kurogasa, who stood quietly beside Edrik, and gave him a knowing smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Kurogasa,\" he called out, \"I believe this beautiful Unique-grade Kusarigama belongs to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple of awe spread through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But damn, Unique-grade?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder it looks so gorgeous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d die happy just facing that weapon once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurogasa stepped forward with deliberate calm. He bowed deeply before Atlas, his posture held just a second longer than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord,\" he said, \"I feel unworthy to receive such a weapon when I have yet to fully prove myself to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas extended the Kusarigama toward him. \"This is your chance to show us your true worth. I have high expectations for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurogasa accepted the weapon in silence... then, suddenly...smiled! Damn! No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Rank-A tickets done, the moment everyone had been waiting for finally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time for the Rank-S pull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What would it be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new character? That would be ideal. Another Rank-S ally would boost their strength dramatically... assuming they weren’t too high-maintenance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A weapon? Also excellent, if it matched the right wielder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blueprint? Risky. Especially if the materials were too rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whatever the result, Atlas was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked out at the crowd, faces glowing with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you ready?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YEAH!\" they shouted back, voices echoing across the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas touched the ticket, which shimmered for a moment with radiant energy before lifting into the air. He instinctively stepped back as the single card multiplied, splitting into a full deck, the cards floating in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd gasped, eyes glued to the dazzling sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woah... cool! Like a magician’s trick!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has to be a Rank-S magician character!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t wait to see what kind of character we’re getting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floating cards began to shuffle themselves, then scattered high into the air, fanning out and slowly drifting down like leaves in the wind. As they settled to the ground, a swirl of black cloth began to gather at the center of the formation, coiling into a spiral before forming a figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rank-S character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas felt a rush of satisfaction.Jackpot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man didn’t look flashy, though, if anything, he looked... surprisingly average.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a slightly wrinkled black suit. His black hair was tousled, his beard and mustache unkempt, as if he hadn’t shaved in days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have received 1 Rank-S Character: Milo Blackwood – The Wandering Magician]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes were fixed on the newcomer. The man glanced around, taking in the faces watching him with wide-eyed. Then, he met Atlas’s gaze, and grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh... looks like I got summoned,\" he said, scratching the back of his head awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hi, welcome... Milo?\" Atlas responded, raising a brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Milo gave a small, almost sheepish bow. It was clear the man wasn’t used to being the center of attention. He was nervous, even if he tried to hide it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, name’s Milo,\" he said. Then he raised a hand, revealing a deck of cards he’d somehow summoned into his palm. He shuffled them with practiced ease, though his fingers trembled slightly. \"I’m... well, a magician.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hi, Milo. Welcome to the team. Nice to meet you,\" Atlas said with a warm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas studied the man standing before him. Milo looked... uneasy. Mid-forties, maybe. A bit scruffy, with the aura of someone who hadn’t slept enough or cared much about appearances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he even strong?Atlas couldn’t help but wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, show us your power!\" someone from the crowd called out, clearly just as curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah! You’re Rank-S, right? Must be something amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Milo blinked, clearly startled. He turned to glance at the group, taking a hesitant step back. Then another, until he was right at the edge of the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Milo!\" Atlas called out in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man tumbled off the edge, landing with a soft grunt. A moment later, he popped back up with a sheepish grin, brushing dust from his coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, it’s okay. I’m fine,\" he said quickly, chuckling at himself. \"Just... testing gravity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached into his coat and pulled out the same deck of cards, shuffling them again with twitchy fingers. Then, he looked up and offered a crooked smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m a magician... wanna see my trick?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trick?\" someone repeated, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not... power?\" another echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1327,"2026-06-05T21:26:51.970Z",1,"novelbin.me","4fc20b4683d670ffe1b48543ca08f0e5fd691e16829ddf16c817941c784ec5dc","floating-islands-sss-gacha-lord-chapter-46","floating-islands-sss-gacha-lord-chapter-44",414,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffloating-islands-sss-gacha-lord-cover.jpg"]