Note: A reader asks, can we provide suggestions for the next character template?
Speaking about character template suggestions, I actually held a voting poll for character templates (on Wattpad) after the conclusion of Takamiya Mayuri's battle.
The fictional characters included Morax/Zhongli (World: Genshin Impact), Tokisaki Kurumi (World: Date A Live), Otsutsuki Toneri (World: Naruto), Uchiha Itachi (World: Naruto), Altria Pendragon Alter - Class Saber (World: Nasuverse/Fate/Type-Moon), Okkotsu Yuta (World: Jujutsu Kaisen), Kiana Kaslana Herrscher of the Void (World: Honkai Impact 3rd), Pandora (World: Re Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu), and King Ghidorah (World: Monsterverse).
Among all of these, the character who won was Herrscher of the Void. I have plans for the next character voting poll. It will likely happen around chapter 26 or 27 (my original Indonesian story is only up to that point).
But you can provide your suggestions. Currently, the two types of characters I need are sword users and light element wielders (this is my plan for the voting).
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A month passed without a trace...
[Ding! Update completed!]
The system notification broke the silence. Lux raised an eyebrow, his expression remaining flat despite a slight flash of interest in his cold eyes.
"A full month for an update," he muttered softly, his tone monotonous. Neither disappointment nor enthusiasm could be detected. If not for the periodic notifications that appeared, he might have assumed his system had disappeared forever.
"Very well. Let's see what's new."
With efficient movements, Lux's fingers danced across the virtual system panel. His brow furrowed slightly as he studied the displayed details—the only indication of his dissatisfaction.
'500,000,000 Points consumed just for two additional features?'
The corner of his mouth twitched once—an almost imperceptible movement that was the broadest expression he had ever shown. Without emotion, he scrolled the screen to view these new features.
The first feature was Map. Lux read its description carefully. This feature allowed his brain to scan and map the surrounding area with high precision, displaying population numbers and—most crucially—the ability to distinguish allies from enemies. A significant tactical advantage.
'Similar to Shou's system,' he analyzed internally. 'But mine doesn't require contracts with other beings to activate it. Higher efficiency.'
His finger paused on the second feature.
'Lottery?'
His eyes scanned the description meticulously. Gacha—a virtual gambling system where users invest their points to obtain random items. This concept wasn't unfamiliar in the gaming world, where players could obtain treasures or useless junk.
In principle, this feature shouldn't interest Lux. The entire Mall collection didn't interest him. But there was one thing that caught his attention—something unavailable in the Mall.
Character Templates.
Lux had repeatedly searched the Mall system without results. There was no option to acquire Character Templates anywhere. But now, with the Gacha feature...
He entered the Gacha interface, a new world with unlimited potential.
...
[Ta-da! Welcome to the Gacha of Template Character System!]
The system displayed a luxurious interface with glittering animations that contrasted with Lux's cold face. Explanations about Gacha tiers appeared one by one:
[Through this System's latest feature, there are many things you can get! From unbeatable Talents, legendary weapons, mythical items, and various other things!]
[Before starting Gacha, it would be good to explain about the Gacha stages!]
[Gacha stages are divided into four colors!]
[ Blue Color
• This is the Gacha place with an average of ordinary or normal things. The chance to get rare items and so on is very small!
• Chance to get Character Template: Template ✯ (10%), Template ✯✯ (2%)
• 1 Spin: 10,000 Achievement Points!
• 10 Spins: 90,000 Achievement Points (10% Discount!) ]
[ Purple Spin
• This is the Gacha place with a good chance to get Magic Weapons and Talent Rank D > A!
• Chance to get Character Template: Template ✯✯ (10%), Template ✯✯✯ (5%)
• 1 Spin: 500,000 Achievement Points!
• 10 Spins: 4,450,000 Achievement Points (10% Discount!) ]
[ Gold Spin
• This is the Gacha place with a good chance to get Magic Weapons and Talent Rank A > SS+!
• Chance to get Character Template: Template ✯✯✯ (12%), Template ✯✯✯✯ (1%)
• 1 Spin: 10,000,000 Achievement Points!
• 10 Spins: 90,000,000 Achievement Points (10% Discount)! ]
[ Rainbow Spin
• This is the Gacha place with a very high chance to get Magic Weapons and Talent Rank A > SS+! There is also a chance to get Talent Rank SSS and Rank '???'!
• Chance to get Character Template: Template ✯✯✯ (20%), Template ✯✯✯✯ (5%), Template ✯✯✯✯✯ (0.05%)
• 1 Spin: 100,000,000 Achievement Points
• 10 Spins: 900,000,000 (10% Discount)! ]
...
While reading the details of odds and costs, Lux remained unmoved.
"Why not just change your name to Gacha System?" he said flatly, the only sign of disapproval toward the exorbitant costs.
As if knowing his thoughts, the system suddenly displayed a new notification:
[Ding! Detected that Host has two Character Templates from World Date A Live! An achievement that qualifies for 'Gacha Promotion' has appeared!]
A special promotion banner appeared, showing a girl in a kimono with red twintail hair:
...
<<[🔥Gacha Promotion of 'Date a Live'🔥]>>
<<[Get Burn! AA Class Spirit! Spirit of Fire! Efreet, Itsuka Kotori! (Star : ✯✯✯✯✯)]>>
...
For a moment, Lux's expression changed. His mouth opened slightly before he regained control.
"What the..." the words escaped almost inaudibly.
The special offer provided a 50-80% chance to obtain Itsuka Kotori, a five-star character template, at a much lower cost:
...
[Gacha Promotion of Date A Live (Itsuka Kotori)
• This is a special Gacha place to get the ✯✯✯✯✯ Character Template named Itsuka Kotori with high probability!
• Chance of getting other Character Templates: ✯✯ (10%), ✯✯✯ (2%), ✯✯✯✯ (0.99%)
• Chance of getting Itsuka Kotori Character Template (✯✯✯✯✯): 50% > 80%
• 1 Spin: 5,000,000 Achievement Points!
• 10 Spins: 45,000,000 Achievement Points (10% Discount)!
• Countdown Before Promotion Ends: '14 Days, 23 Hours, 56 Minutes, 34 Seconds']
...
"Are you sure your name isn't Gacha System?" he asked monotonously.
[Ding! No]
Without showing any reaction to the system's terse response, Lux shifted his gaze to the sky. His stare seemed to pierce beyond the gray clouds above. Behind his cold face, calculations continued.
"System, use the five remaining chances to determine the Character Template."
[Ding! Starting to determine the new Character Template...]
An oppressive silence enveloped the scene as the system processed his request. The star marks on the templates were indicators of power:
✯ - Ordinary characters without special powers
✯✯ - Geniuses or talented people with above-average abilities
✯✯✯ - Superhumans with powers that exceed normal human limits
✯✯✯✯ - Super powers that are far more efficient and deadly
✯✯✯✯✯ - Terrifying tremendous powers with versatile functions
The results began to appear one by one:
[Ding! Host successfully obtained Character Template ✯✯: Inaba Tsukuyo (Origin World: Busou Shoujo Machiavellianism)!]
[Ding! Host successfully obtained Character Template ✯✯✯: Dabi / Todoroki Touya (Origin World: Boku no Hero Academia)]
[Ding! Host successfully obtained Character Template ✯✯✯: Tomioka Giyū (Origin World: Kimetsu no Yaiba)]
There was no reaction on Lux's face. He had calculated these results.
'At least there are men,' he thought without showing relief. 'No need to adapt to female characters again.'
Suddenly, as if violating every probability calculation he knew, two different cards appeared. One glowed with bright rainbow light, the other emitted an almost blinding diamond shine.
For the first time, Lux's defenses completely collapsed. Both his eyes widened in shock.
"...Insane." That single word escaped without control, his voice caught.
[Ding! Ding! Ding! Congratulations! Host has successfully obtained two incredibly powerful Character Templates!]
The first description appeared dramatically:
- [Character Template: Evil Kiana Kaslana - Herrscher of the Void Version
• Star: ✯✯✯✯✯
• Origin World: Honkai Impact 3rd
• Evaluation: An extremely arrogant existence! But that arrogance truly reflects her power! Her hatred and anger toward humanity cannot be described! So powerful it drives people mad! Her power is so great she can bring the world to chaos! SHE! HERRSCHER OF THE VOID IS THE RESULT OF HUMANITY'S HATRED!! SHE WILL ANNIHILATE HUMANITY!!! ]
But the second card was even more shocking:
- [Character Template: Takamiya Mio - Ain Series Version
• Star: ✯✯✯✯✯✯
• Origin World: Date A Live
• Evaluation: She is the strongest. The strongest Spirit. Mother of all Spirits. Creator of all Spirits. She is invincible and nearly untouchable, her power so great that no world can contain it. She is not in 'perfect' condition, but SHE IS THE STRONGEST ]
[Ding! Warning! The power of template ✯✯✯✯✯✯ is too strong!]
[ Ding! Due to certain rules, Character Template Takamiya Mio has changed to 'One Used: Takamiya Mio - Ain Series Version']
[Card One Used: Takamiya Mio (✯✯✯✯✯✯)
• Limited card that allows the host to become 'Takamiya Mio, Ain Series Version' for 30 minutes
• After time expires, the card will disappear forever
• Time remaining: 30 Minutes / 30 Minutes]
" ... "
So many extraordinary things caused by the system that Lux was left speechless...