Sorcerer’s Handbook

Chapter 325: Listening to the Gospel

Ashe was unaware that the working conditions for his substitute had worsened; he had more pressing matters to attend to.

After relieving some psychological pressure with Igor, the cult leader also quickly clarified his most urgent task at hand—

A card draw!

He needed to draw an item that could heal the soul immediately. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to enter the Virtual Realm to fulfill his pact with the Empress’s heroic soul, and the operators’ strength enhancement would come to a halt!

Although his points hadn’t reached the threshold for triggering the first purchase double bonus, now was clearly not the time for maximizing benefits. If he didn’t make an in-game purchase when needed, he wouldn’t be able to pass the “Empress’s Challenge” event!

In the past, Ashe would usually ask Igor to “soften the blow” to improve his luck before making an in-game purchase.

But now he had a better option—the Gospel Book!

It’s worth mentioning that there were no gambling activities in the Kingdom of Gospel. After all, under the observation of the Gospel Book, all gambling equated to giving money away. Those who listened to the Gospel were like students educated in materialism; they didn’t believe in luck, which they considered feudal superstition. The difference was that the latter believed in human potential, while the former believed in the inevitability of the Gospel.

Initially, Ashe had worried about not having Gospel points. Unexpectedly, he stumbled upon the Empress’s lap pillow, and 500 Gospel points came as a timely rain!

Returning to his room, Ashe lay on his bed and summoned the Gospel Book: “Gospel, Gospel, how can I improve my winning rate in ‘Aurora’s Sorcerer Handbook’ search?”

“Honorable Ashe Heath,” the Gospel Book responded, “I cannot comprehend your request.”

Huh?

The Gospel Book was this polite?

Because Ashe didn’t use the Gospel Book often, he wasn’t very familiar with its customer service attitude. However, he remembered that the last time he used the Gospel Book, it didn’t have this level of service.

Could it be that now he had 500 Gospel points, the Gospel Book immediately put on a money-grubbing face?

Even the Gospel Book knew how to use tiered services to satisfy customer superiority?

Ashe repeated his question, and the Gospel Book responded with some difficulty: “Your Excellency, the Gospel cannot recognize the ‘Aurora’s Sorcerer Handbook’ mentioned in your speech. However, based on your description, is it correct to understand that you wish to obtain desired items in a random draw event?”

“That’s right.”

“Then the Gospel proposes two immature solutions: ① Increase your luck; ② Amplify your intent.”

Ashe was a bit puzzled: “I understand increasing luck, but what does amplifying intent mean?”

Gospel Book: “Intent is the most powerful force of a sorcerer. This intent is not the ‘mind’ of the Mental Sect, but specifically refers to the sum of a sorcerer’s will, concept, and soul. The most powerful sorcerers do not need to deliberately urge the spirit; spellforce is merely auxiliary. The true Miracle is when the spirit actively aligns with the sorcerer’s intent, cooperating and soaring together.”

“When a sorcerer engages in any random draw, it is equivalent to the sorcerer using their intent to interfere with the draw mechanism. As long as the sorcerer’s intent is strong enough, it is possible for the draw mechanism to actively offer the prize they need.”

Oh!?

Although it can’t directly increase my winning rate, it can amplify my intent, making it easier for me to draw what I want… It sounds unscientific, but it seems to make some sense. Just like in card games, a true duelist has a Bond with their deck. When they need a miraculous draw, they will pull the card they desire!

Ashe: “What are the prices for increasing luck and amplifying intent?”

Gospel Book: “Your Excellency, increasing luck is priced according to your payment amount, ranging from 100 points to 1,000,000,000 points. Choosing the highest-level luck enhancement service is equivalent to entering a state where wishes come true.”

“Amplifying intent only costs 150 points, because intent is closely related to the sorcerer. The Gospel can only amplify the power of intent, and the specific effect will vary according to the strength of your intent.”

Ashe: “Then how can I improve my intent?”

Gospel Book: “Your Excellency, that question requires 10 points.”

Ashe was very displeased: “I have to pay first without getting anything?”

Gospel Book: “Very sorry, Your Excellency, your feedback has been noted.”

Although Ashe complained a bit, he still paid honestly. The Gospel Book immediately replied: “Intent is closely related to emotions. When Your Excellency’s emotions are very intense, your intent vibration will also reach its peak. Moreover, your emotions should be closely related to the item you desire, which will make your intent highly directional.”

Emotions, intent, desired item…

Without a doubt, the item Ashe currently most wanted to draw was the “Pure Luminescence Elixir.” There was still one bottle in the warehouse, left over from the last draw. This was the only item he knew of that could heal the soul. He needed to draw several more bottles this time and then use the “Alchemist’s Refining Bottle” to synthesize a more advanced, potent potion. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to recover their soul injuries in a few days.

But how to summon these emotions?

Ashe thought about how they would soon fail to enter the Virtual Realm in time and the Empress’s heroic soul would deduct their soul summoning spirit and full attendance bonus.

A bit of emotion rose up.

Ashe then thought about them all being captured by the Empress’s heroic soul, buried in a sea of beasts, dying with no remains.

Because it was too surreal, it only raised a bit more emotion.

Ashe then imagined not being captured by the Empress’s heroic soul, but his two operators accidentally dying, leaving Ashe to work alone without anyone to exploit.

It surged up, emotions surged up!

“I can’t stand it anymore!” Ashe said through gritted teeth. “Amplify my intent, please!”

“No need to say ‘please,’ Your Excellency,” the Gospel Book responded immediately. “Intent amplification will last 10 seconds, costing 150 Gospel points. Please prepare yourself.”

Ashe opened the Sorcerer’s Handbook and went straight to “Supply Purchase.” He now had 238 points, which allowed him to buy the “Bag of Source Crystals” worth 198 points without the first purchase double bonus, gaining 40 Source Crystals. Adding the 14 he had saved, he had a total of 54 Source Crystals, just enough for 18 draws!

Ashe didn’t dare to use them all at once and decided to try a ten-draw first to test his luck.

Thinking about how he had to make an in-game purchase without a bonus reward because of this intruding event made Ashe even angrier!

“I’m ready! Right now!”

“The faithful Gospel will now amplify your intent. Countdown: 3 seconds, 2 seconds, 1 second… You are now in an amplified intent state, with 10 seconds remaining!”

Ashe immediately opened “Operator Search,” selected the limited search pool “Dance of Swords and Dragons,” and chose “Search Ten Times!”

Ten purple lights!

“Pure Luminescence Elixir” ×9, “energy potion” ×1!

Ashe was stunned. By the time he came back to his senses, the ten seconds had passed. The Gospel Book reminded him: “Your Excellency has exited the amplified intent state. Are you satisfied with this service?”

“Very satisfied.” Ashe sniffed, almost moved to tears. “I’m extremely satisfied!”

No wonder everyone prefers living within the weave of the Gospel. Is this the joy of the Gospel?

It’s incredibly joyful!

Although people should cherish their dignity, if you can cheat, dignity doesn’t seem that important!

A wonderful day starts with listening to the Gospel!

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Meanwhile, the necromancer was also using the Gospel Book.

He had designed two advanced modification plans for Alice but couldn’t decide which to choose. In the past, he would collect a bunch of corpses, perform necromancy modifications on all of them, and see who adapted best to the new environment. But now, he couldn’t recruit new employees and had to carefully cultivate his only key member.

Harvey: “Of the two plans, which one is more suitable for Alice?”

Gospel Book: “50 Gospel points.”

Harvey thought for a moment and decided to ask separately, thinking it might be cheaper: “Is Alice suitable for the wraith modification plan?”

Gospel Book: “Not suitable (cost 25 points).”

Harvey then asked: “Is Alice suitable for the ghoul modification plan?”

Gospel Book: “Also not suitable (cost 25 points).”

The necromancer’s almost cold heart felt a bit of warmth—charging me 50 points just to tell me neither is suitable?

He took a drag of catnip to calm down and continued to ask: “How should Alice be strengthened next?”

Gospel Book: “100 Gospel points.”

Although the necromancer already had a few ideas, based on the lesson just learned, he decided to pay honestly.

Gospel Book: “Based on your current resources, you should perform ghoul enhancements on Alice’s limbs and wraith enhancements on her body.”

His heart burned with frustration!

Isn’t this just a combination of the two plans I made? Why didn’t you say earlier that the ghoul enhancements are only suitable for limbs and the wraith enhancements only for the body? You could’ve saved me some points!

A wonderful day ends with listening to the Gospel.

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