Memories of the times Jean held a sword played back before his eyes: the first time he picked up a nichirin blade, the first time he defeated a demon through a sneak attack, learning swordsmanship from the Akame and Kurome sisters, defeating the Clown, and slaying Budo.
[Item 1: Weapon Usage Method: Sword]
Element Analysis: Wind, Katana, Iaijutsu.
Body Foundation: Speed Type.
Underlying Desire: Hasagi? → HASAKI, Fun. Cool. One-hit kill.
... Searching...
1. Gale Sword Technique (Gale Sword Master Yasuo) — 5000T Points (Can be disassembled)
2. One Sword Style · Iai · Shishi Sonson (Roronoa Zoro) — 300T Points (Complete swordsmanship missing required conditions: 3 swords)
3. Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū (Kenshin Himura) — 3000T Points
4. Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū · Amakakeru Ryū no Hirameki (Kenshin Himura) — 500T Points
5. Kyokushi · Nanaya (Shiki Nanaya) — 300T Points
A total of five options were provided. Among them, the one that would undoubtedly bring Jean the most joy was Yasuo's Gale Sword Technique. At the same time, the appearance of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū did not exceed Jean's expectations; after all, in terms of style, speed, and quick-draw techniques, Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū certainly had its place.
Although Zoro's swordsmanship was also very cool, Jean did not want to run around with a sword in his mouth.
The Kyokushi Nanaya that appeared last was a powerful assassination technique, but this skill involved throwing the blade and then rushing over to strangle the target. While it seemed like a flawless assassination technique, it felt ridiculous no matter how he thought about it. If the target were an ordinary person, it would be fine, but if it were against the demons from before, it would be a total waste.
After much deliberation, Jean ultimately chose the first option, the Gale Sword Technique. While the fun was part of it, more importantly, this was an elemental sword technique, which would fit Jean better than Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū.
In addition, Jean also learned the second option, Shishi Sonson, to use as a reference for the quick-draw motion.
As for the other items, it wouldn't be too late to learn them after completely digesting these.
After the selection was completed, 5300T points were deducted from Jean's balance.
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Then, the mechanical voice sounded again: "Proceeding to the second item. Please recall the most regretful scene in your memory."
A line of text popped up this time. Next, what could be called the deepest impression in Jean's life began to replay in fast-forward.
"The only mistake was that I was still too weak and had no way to forcefully stop (protect) her."
"Hey, Milim, I will become stronger. One day, I will become strong enough to defeat you."
[Item 2: Energy Usage and Property Extension: Wind]
Element Analysis: Wind, Growth Type, Dragon (Milim), Protection.
Elemental Compatibility: Naturally perfect compatibility.
Underlying Desire: Even if it means giving everything ("sacrificing" myself), I must...
... Searching...
1. Stardust Dragon (Unique)
Compatibility Level: Highly compatible
Initial Strength: Low
Combat Performance: Average
Daily Performance: High
Growth Potential: Extremely High
Cost: 100000T Points
(Note: Elemental property enhancement, dragon attribute determination added, unique to the adapter.)
2. Kaze no Stigma
Compatibility Level: Partially compatible
Initial Strength: High
Combat Performance: High
Daily Performance: Average
Growth Potential: Low
Cost: 50000T Points
(Note: Natural elemental control greatly enhanced, conflicts with holders of divine power of the same attribute.)
3. Sky Dragon Slayer Magic
Compatibility Level: Modification compatible
Initial Strength: Average
Combat Performance: Average
Daily Performance: High
Growth Potential: Average → High (Dragonification)
Cost: 30000+10000 T Points
(Note: Dragon attribute determination added, increased damage against dragon attributes, risk of complete dragonification.)
Repeating that experience just now was like rubbing salt in a wound. Fortunately, Jean's heart was strong enough that he didn't pass out.
Then there were these three options. The latter two were understandable. The second one was the ability of the protagonist from Kaze no Stigma, who obtained the recognition of the Wind Spirit King and became a Wind Contractor.
The third one was the magic of the little loli Wendy from Fairy Tail. Although it wasn't explicitly stated, Dragon Slayer Magic came with a debuff of being weak to transportation.
However, the first one was completely baffling. After all, the latter two were powers mastered by people through some kind of ritual, but Stardust Dragon referred to a card from Yu-Gi-Oh!, or rather, the dragon inside the card.
However, just as the question arose in Jean's mind, an additional explanation popped up.
[Explanation: Stardust Dragon is a race of dragons that actually exists. Based on the principle of Synchro Summoning, it allows the user to manifest the characteristics and abilities of the Stardust Dragon using their own body.]
A dragon that actually existed in some world had been drawn onto a card. Since Yu-Gi-Oh! originally had similar settings, it wasn't hard to understand.
According to Shiraori's previous words, first look at preferences, second look at growth, and the rest wasn't important.
Judging by this standard, just choosing the Stardust Dragon was the way to go; after all, he was an old dragon addict.
The dragon race, possessing strong physiques, had always been the object of Jean's longing, or rather, it was that powerful body he longed for.
After making the selection, eight rings appeared around Jean's body, and then eight silver-white stars flew into Jean's body.
[Gathering wishes will become a new shining star, become the path that shines with light! Synchro Summon, fly, Stardust Dragon!]
In a daze, Jean felt as if he, too, had spread his wings, soaring freely accompanied by stardust filling the sky.
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Just when Jean was still savoring the feeling of satisfaction lingering in his heart, the mechanical voice sounded a third time: "Proceeding to the third item. Please recall the physical ability you are proud of and which has helped you many times."
This time it wasn't a memory, but a Q&A. If it were about something physical he was proud of, big? No... speaking of something that had helped him many times, it must be his keen five senses: good eyesight, great hearing, excellent sense of smell, sensitive sense of taste, and a sensitive body.
[Item 3: Additional Optional Traits]
1. Synesthesia (Canaan): Freely toggle five-sense linkage, improve body coordination, read emotions. 10000T Points.
There was only this single option. Synesthesia was the so-called seeing sounds, hearing smells, and smelling colors, allowing the senses to link together.
It felt like there were no negative side effects, and since Jean himself liked this sensation of keen senses, it was naturally best to be able to go a step further.
After purchasing this item, Jean had already spent 115300T points. 41138T points remained.
It really came fast and went fast.
While Jean was lamenting that money didn't last long, the mechanical voice sounded again: "All items have concluded. Thank you for your visit."
Then, a huge gravitational force suddenly appeared near his body, pulling Jean into a spiral, rotating him, and sucking him into another hole.
Not long after, the large ball of light that had re-lit in front of Shiraori suddenly shattered, and Jean appeared from a hole in mid-air, being thrown onto the ground.
"What the hell is this!" Jean couldn't help but roar.
"Hahaha, this is imitating the scene from EVA where Unit-01 fights the Night Angel, the famous scene where it enters from the main body on the ground and comes out from the middle of the shadow floating in the sky."
"Are you sick in the head!!!"
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