Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 117

"Do you know?"

"The treasure of the Sage's Tower."

The Sage's Tower.

Though it's called a tower, it's not just a tower standing there.

It's a term referring to an autonomous city located at the northern tip of the western continent.

I don't know the details myself, but it's recognized as an institution that uses and researches various things...

"The Sage's Tower? Then, is it something to make things with?"

It seems Seriana has the same understanding.

"No, that's not it. It's said to be a boon for assisting large-scale magic. Of course, I can't confirm if this information is correct..."

"Assisting large-scale magic... It resembles your tattoo. But, despite its significance, this is the first time I've heard of it."

"The very concept was derived from the 'Dragon's Lung.' Originally, the Mage Association was also an external organization of the Sage's Tower, entrusted with research. The reason it's not widely known is simple. It was kept hidden. I knew because I saw the Mage Association's research data, but it should only be known to a very few."

Powerful items often become entrenched in a nation's lore, intertwined with its founding myths. They're often renamed, like the 'Scarlet Wasp's Needle,' serving as both an internal and external deterrent. Items like the 'Divine Sword Mesalia' during commemorative festivals also serve to legitimize the royal authority, and they're often actively promoted rather than hidden. I know this from several stories in the lore.

Yet, despite sounding powerful at first glance, why keep it hidden?

"Was there some problem?"

"As far as I know, they haven't. Their top priority is to create things on their own, and they put off researching the benefits. It might have been different if they could replicate or reproduce the effects, but in the end, they couldn't, and I haven't heard of any progress being made, even if they continue their research. The executives of the tower called 'professors' have the right to use it, but it hasn't been used for almost 30 years."

...Feels like a research geek, huh?

"Even so, it's treated as a treasure."

"That's right. I've seen it in pictures, but I never thought I'd get the chance to see the real thing."

"The second national treasure, huh... I'm amazing."

Well, they say gacha only happens once or twice in a lifetime, so if you go through this many, it's bound to come out, right?

"Indeed. I'll give you praise."

"...Thanks."

"But more importantly... Jighard. Come over here, I'm releasing it."

Looking towards Jighard, who is frozen with the dragon's lung held up.

"Come to think of it, Jig-san knew about it too."

"I told you about it about ten years ago. I was seriously considering moving to the tower and aiming for an executive position, but it seems it was the right decision to stay."

With that, Fiorella approached Jighard and smacked him on the head.

"The young lady is calling for you. Hurry up and hand it over."

"Ah... Alright."

Seems like he came back to his senses, as he bowed his head apologetically and handed it to Seriana.

At first, he gave the impression of being a grumpy old man, but he gradually turned into a cheerful one...

"Sera, come here."

"Yes, coming."

First, I'll release the 【Fierce Horn】.

Seriana and I put our hands together, focusing our energy, and it faintly glowed.

Its original appearance is just like its name suggests, a horn. But I wonder how it will turn out? Will it stay the same?

"Oh?"

What appeared was a silver ring. More like a bangle than a bracelet?

"Alec, use this. Ser, is that okay?"

As expected...

"Well, it's not good, but it's fine."

It's not good!

"It's not like you can do anything about having it."

Seriana glanced at me, chuckled, and bestowed it upon Alec.

"Next is the 【Dragon's Lung】."

This one was swiftly taken care of too.

Unlike before, it didn't change in shape; it remained as a pendant. Just like the 【Floating Orb】 and the 【Shadow Sword】, but apparently, it doesn't have any special meaning.

"What should we do with this...? I know. Ser, you can have it for everyday use."

Is it alright to let Jighard and Fiorella use it too?

"...They can't use magic, can they?"

"I don't know the actual effects, but if both of them have it, it'll be too powerful. It's better to let someone like you, who can't use it, hold onto it."

Well, it's like giving a club to an ogre, isn't it?

"I see. Got it."

But if you count the 【Floating Orb】 as well, that's five items I'll be wearing regularly. I've become quite the expensive little girl...