[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-exiled-duke-s-lottery-system":3,"chapter-the-exiled-duke-s-lottery-system-the-exiled-duke-s-lottery-system-chapter-121":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Exiled Duke's Lottery system",{"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},1366829,1809,"Chapter 121 - 114: The Tenfold Rare Spin","the-exiled-duke-s-lottery-system-chapter-121",121,"\u003Cp>Snowstorms swept endlessly across Elarion beneath a dark northern sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain fortress stood illuminated by forge fires and mana lamps while distant hammering echoed through the sleeping city below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even at midnight— Elarion never truly rested anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel foundries roared day and night. Workshops remained active beneath towering chimneys. Supply wagons moved constantly through widened streets carrying ammunition, steel, timber, and food toward military sectors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The territory had transformed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer a forgotten northern frontier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It resembled the center of a rising power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within the upper fortress district—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm orange firelight illuminated a massive reinforced chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the cold strategy halls below—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This room felt alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weapons decorated the walls beside maps and blueprints. Half-disassembled rifles rested carelessly beside liquor bottles and artillery shell casings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell of burning wood mixed with steel oil and smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked less like a noble chamber—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more like the den of dangerous men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near the massive fireplace—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien sat quietly in a black chair holding a glass of dark northern liquor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him sat:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malen\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandalf\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironbreaker\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somehow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurethar occupied nearly half the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient golden dragon had coiled his enormous body around the gigantic stone chimney built directly into the fortress wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody understood how he physically fit there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even the engineers who designed the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive golden scales reflected the firelight brilliantly while his gigantic tail wrapped lazily around reinforced stone pillars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One enormous claw rested near the fireplace itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat naturally radiated from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon approved of the arrangement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurethar lazily opened one massive golden eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Your fortress is warmer now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironbreaker snorted loudly while drinking from a steel mug nearly the size of a helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s because half the damn mountain became a forge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon exhaled smoke lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Acceptable arrangement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric leaned back with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still think this is ridiculous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurethar slowly turned his gigantic head toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You.\" \"Hanging from a chimney like some oversized house cat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas nearly spat out his drink trying not to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurethar narrowed his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I could also hang from the ceiling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric immediately raised both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No plz chimney is fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Malen smirked slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandalf sat quietly near the fire wrapped in gray robes while reading several engineering papers Lucien had left nearby earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old wizard frowned deeper every few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which usually meant something intellectually horrifying was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironbreaker suddenly pointed at Lucien accusingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien calmly sipped his drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve made my people busier than wartime kings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re welcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf looked offended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That wasn’t praise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas chuckled quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s probably the closest thing you’ll get from him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere inside the chamber remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No officers, No messengers,No battlefield reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just exhausted men enjoying rare peace after surviving war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow continued falling across Elarion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warmth and firelight filled the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien quietly stared into the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reflection of fire danced inside his eyes while the conversations around him slowly faded into background noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because his thoughts had already drifted elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward the reward waiting silently within his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 10x Rare Spin Voucher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had intentionally ignored it earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>War came first then repairs and stability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time since the battle—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was finally silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien slowly swirled the liquor inside his glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every major reward until now had accelerated Elarion’s growth beyond normal limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rifles. Cannons. Machine guns. Landships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each invention had dragged this world further toward mechanized warfare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And every step made returning impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurethar suddenly glanced downward from the chimney.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You are thinking loudly again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does that even mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon ignored him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden eyes remained fixed on Lucien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Whenever he looks at fire like that, something troublesome happens afterward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironbreaker immediately pointed at Aurethar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SEE? Even the dragon noticed it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien ignored them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts remained fixed on the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rare spin now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could determine Elarion’s future direction entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without reacting outwardly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien activated the spin silently within his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden symbols exploded across his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive rotating mechanical circles appeared within darkness while strange metallic sounds echoed faintly through his consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like gigantic unseen gears rotating somewhere beyond reality itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Initializing Rare Spin...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Scanning civilization pathway...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Pathway Confirmed:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Aetheric Mechanized Civilization]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first reward appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward Acquired]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Valtherion Mana Drive MK-I]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowledge exploded into Lucien’s mind instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana compression systems. Mechanical force conversion. Rotational energy transfer. Stabilized power output.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true engine powered by mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien’s fingers tightened slightly around his glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second reward appeared immediately afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward Acquired]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Pz-III Bastion Blueprint]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive torrent of armored vehicle schematics unfolded inside his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tracked suspension systems. Turret mechanisms. Armor angling. Transmission engineering. Crew compartment structures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mana-powered armored vehicle based upon the Panzer III.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made even lucien surprised this wasn’t some ragtag neutered tank version but first true tank and with mana powered engine it will surpass original version by large margin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true game changer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurethar suddenly narrowed one massive golden eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why do you suddenly look dangerous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien ignored him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward Acquired]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[MG34 \"Stormhowl\" Blueprint]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precision machining systems flooded his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Belt-fed ammunition. Quick-change barrels. Rapid-fire stabilization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true evolution of machine guns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inspired by the MG 34 used by german army during world war. This MG was known for its frightening sound and rate of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fourth reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward Acquired]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[TH-105 Thunderbreaker Field Howitzer]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Improved artillery schematics unfolded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based upon the devastating efficiency of the 10.5 cm leFH 18.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long-range bombardment. Advanced recoil systems. Enhanced fragmentation deployment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true howitzer finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifth reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward Acquired]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Aethersteel Alloy Formula]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien just stared wide eyed at this no more thoughts anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sixth reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward Acquired]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mana Fragmentation Shell Technology]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventh reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward Acquired]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Industrial Precision Manufacturing Package]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien’s breathing slowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mass production systems. Precision tooling. Assembly methods. Interchangeable components.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Industrial evolution itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eighth reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward Acquired]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[MT-1 Ironhorse Military Transport Truck]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mana-powered military transport truck inspired by the Opel Blitz.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reliable. Fast. Efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ninth reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward Acquired]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Aether Resonance Locator]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenth reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward Acquired]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Aetherrail Transit System]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana-powered rail infrastructure consisting of everything from train manufacturing to heavy duty shielded carriages for military operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cargo transport. Troop movement. Heavy logistics everything became much easier and faster .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An entire civilization-changing system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system screen slowly vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the room—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stared strangely at Lucien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because during the last several minutes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had become completely motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Commander?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien slowly exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need paper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room immediately groaned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironbreaker covered his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That tone means we’re about to spend money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas just rubbed his temples at this\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien ignored them and walked toward the massive blueprint table near the fireplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began sketching rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone gradually gathered around curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Aurethar lowered his gigantic dragon head from the chimney.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoke drifted lazily from his nostrils across the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas folded his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That usually means trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malen nodded immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Expensive trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironbreaker approached the table first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What in the mountain gods is THAT?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien calmly continued sketching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A successor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien looked up briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The landship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room became quieter instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More lines appeared rapidly across the parchment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The full armored design became visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the massive landships—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This machine looked lean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compact. Aggressive. Efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its armor sloped sharply. Its turret rotated independently. Its tracks looked lighter and faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric stared silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That thing looks scary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks built for killing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurethar lowered his enormous golden head closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive glowing eyes studied the design carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Smaller.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Faster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another sketch appeared beside it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engine layouts. Crew positions. Internal ammunition storage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironbreaker looked horrified already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You put a rotating cannon on it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...WHY?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because fixed-direction gun placement reduces firing efficiency.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf looked personally offended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandalf finally approached the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then froze after examining the blueprint carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This is not another landship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien nodded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the central design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the first true tank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The landships are breakthrough fortresses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien continued calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slow.\" \"Heavy.\" \"Difficult to deploy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he pointed toward the new design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This changes warfare completely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas frowned thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien answered immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mobility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More sketches appeared rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Formation tactics. Rapid assaults. Armored spearhead maneuvers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These tanks do not merely survive battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien’s eyes sharpened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They will dominate it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence filled the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Aurethar stopped joking now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient golden dragon studied the design carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...How many?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucien answered calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eventually?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked briefly toward the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hundreds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironbreaker immediately exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HUNDREDS?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the episode lucien kept drawing the designs one by one and none even appeared surprised anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone just started wide eyes at each other because any of this is enough to dominate battles for decades to come.\u003C\u002Fp>",1512,"2026-06-05T21:32:57.730Z",1,"novelbin.me","2df3acf0a1dae6e1eeff07b6f9add5e79a0b6a3e0d52467b4c2dbfc327f2401c","the-exiled-duke-s-lottery-system-chapter-122","the-exiled-duke-s-lottery-system-chapter-120",144,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-exiled-duke-s-lottery-system-cover.jpg"]