Becoming an Oni in this land of illusion

Chapter 90

Ibaraki couldn't contain her laughter as Lancer's luck in the gacha machine turned out to be quite unfortunate. His pulls yielded nothing but candies, a random piece of a cosplay outfit, a few handkerchiefs, and an empty bottle with the word "Air" written on it. It was a comical sight that had everyone amused.

Bazett, seeing the situation, took it upon herself to give the gacha machine a try. Determined to bring some better fortune, she pulled the lever with a mix of anticipation and hope. The fate of the gacha was now in her hands.

Archer, having experienced the disappointment of E's luck, decided to relinquish his turn to Rin, who had a reputation for having a knack for luck manipulation. With their spare tokens, they hoped to make the most out of their pulls and increase their chances of obtaining valuable items.

Ibaraki couldn't help but let out a mischievous chuckle as she savored the delicious udon bowl placed in front of her. Sitting comfortably on Yukari's lap, she relished in the indulgence and the feeling of being spoiled.

Yukari joined in the laughter, a playful glint in her eyes. She had always been one to observe and analyze, and she couldn't resist commenting on the unfortunate luck of their comrades. "It seems luck is not on their side, judging by the parameters I've read," Yukari remarked with a light-hearted tone.

Ibaraki couldn't help but mutter in disbelief as she witnessed Shirou's incredibly fortunate pull from the gacha machine. "Yukari, it seems the gacha machine is broken," she remarked, her voice laced with a mix of astonishment and amusement. It was clear that Shirou had struck a stroke of luck, obtaining three valuable servant summoning tokens along with some food and random upgrades.

Yukari couldn't help but let out a small sweat drop, realizing that she may have underestimated Shirou's fate as a hero. "Indeed, it appears his heroic destiny has favored him this time," Yukari replied, a hint of regret in her voice. Perhaps she should have considered lowering the chances of such fortunate pulls, but it was too late now.

Ibaraki's curiosity piqued as she examined the small ball with a paper wrapper, representing the random upgrades. "Yukari, how exactly do these random upgrades work? They seem reminiscent of those ancient pills," she inquired, genuinely interested in understanding the mechanics of this peculiar system.

Yukari, with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes, explained the inner workings of the upgrades with a hint of amusement. "Indeed, Ibaraki. It's similar to a game mechanic. Servants consume these pills, and in return, they receive a random upgrade. It could affect their parameters, level, or even grant them new skills," Yukari elaborated. She had meticulously planned and designed this aspect of the holy grail war, carefully considering the implications and limitations.

"But, do keep in mind," Yukari added, her tone turning slightly more serious, "these upgrades are confined to the boundaries of the war. Once the servants venture outside, the upgrades will vanish, returning them to their original state." It was a strategic decision to ensure that the upgrades wouldn't upset the balance of power beyond the holy grail war's scope, while still offering an enticing opportunity for growth and development within the battlefield.

Ibaraki's keen intuition led her to a realization. "Let me guess, the stronger our side becomes, the stronger our enemies will become as well," she deduced, understanding that the balance of power within the holy grail war would be delicately maintained.

Yukari confirmed Ibaraki's assumption with a knowing smile. "Precisely. If they rely too heavily on power-ups and summoning tokens, the difficulty of their opponents will scale accordingly," she explained, emphasizing the need for strategic resource management.

Ibaraki nodded in agreement, fully grasping the implications of Yukari's words. She couldn't help but be reminded that Yukari, as a true yokai, always sought thrilling and captivating entertainment. The holy grail war, with its escalating challenges and calculated risks, was undoubtedly a fitting source of excitement for someone of Yukari's nature.