LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 90
Chapter 90
Kang Do-hyeon, now entirely focused on the cards after Jihad had stepped back, began counting calmly.
“Four silver, three brown.”
A total of seven cards.
Unlike players, Guardians had a max level cap of 70, so perhaps that was why there were three fewer cards compared to a player’s pull.
Still, the probability wasn’t too bad.
“Roughly 60-40 odds.”
A 60% chance to draw a rare skill card was a fairly high probability.
There was a reason why Divine Beasts were so exceptionally strong.
The issue was that there wasn’t even a hint of anything resembling a golden hue among the cards.
Thinking about how Yongyongi had drawn a hero-grade skill on his first attempt made it all the more frustrating.
“Sigh.”
Do-hyeon let out a deep sigh and shook off his greed.
“Fine, let’s consider this bad luck out of the way. Honestly, silver isn’t bad, right? It’s at least an average outcome.”
In the past, he wouldn’t even have managed an average pull and would’ve been shedding tears instead.
Compared to then, this was excellent.
Most importantly, Do-hyeon still had one more chance left.
“My skill might turn out well.”
You never know.
Maybe all this bad luck was just paving the way for his skill.
Harboring a small hope, Do-hyeon chose the second card from the left among the four silver ones.
*Flash-*
The skill card emerged, emitting a soft light.
“Huh?”
And the moment he saw the card:
[Legion Command]
– Grade: Rare
– Requirement: Necromancer Lineage
– Description: A commander leads their legion. Command your legion! Your loyal undead followers will fearlessly obey!
– Effect: Controls undead on a legion-wide scale.
While the skill is active, commands cannot be given to individual units. All units are treated as one entity.
– Cooldown: 30 seconds
“This is…”
Do-hyeon’s eyes lit up as his slightly parted lips tightened.
It was a natural reaction.
“Right, this one exists.”
Legion Command.
A foundational skill for Commander Necromancers.
It wasn’t an overperforming skill that exceeded its rarity level like Backstab or Parry.
But Legion Command was essential to Zeke’s identity.
“It allows you to control overwhelming numbers.”
What was Zeke’s strength?
Handling massive legions with stability and delivering consistent DPS.
It was a unique trait Zeke possessed that Fok couldn’t replicate.
And the skill that made it possible was none other than Legion Command.
“This reduces mana consumption significantly.”
Thanks to its effect, which treated an entire legion as one entity, the mana required was equivalent to controlling a single unit.
This was why Zeke’s potential exploded in the later stages of the game.
Leading countless legions with stability, they became a one-person army.
But that didn’t mean it was a perfect skill.
“It’s unfortunate that detailed commands can’t be given.”
Since everything was treated as one entity, he couldn’t assign specific tasks to individual units as usual.
Attack.
Defend.
These were the only simple commands he could give.
Additionally, it was impossible to merge two commands into one.
Typically, one legion would be sent to attack while another was left to defend.
Still, this drawback was manageable.
The real problem lay elsewhere.
“It’s weak against CC.”
Since the legion was treated as a single entity, any targeting skills like Mind Corruption would affect the entire group.
In the right circumstances, Legion Command could unleash overwhelming power, but with bad luck, a single CC skill could wipe out the entire legion.
This meant the skill had to be used strategically and at the right time.
Although it had been heavily criticized for its flaws, it was ultimately indispensable.
Given Zeke’s reliance on overwhelming numbers, the skill was irreplaceable.
As a result, the mastery of Legion Command became a key metric for distinguishing skilled Necromancers from novices.
“This is no different from DemRock or God of Savior.”
Indeed, this sequel to the game was as unforgiving as its predecessors when it came to easy advantages.
Although Do-hyeon hadn’t shown much interest in Necromancers before, gaining this skill now felt like a breath of fresh air.
“There’s no better skill for now.”
Even though it was a skill that had drawn heavy criticism, it was like rain in a drought for Jihad, who suffered from severe mana depletion.
“Man, you got lucky with this one.”
-“Krrrk… Kihah, keh-heh-heh.”
Was it instinct that made Jihad laugh out loud, sensing the skill’s value even though Do-hyeon hadn’t shown it?
-“Keh-heh… cough. Keh-heh-heh.”
Although Do-hyeon lightly tapped the back of his neck to stop him, the laughter still leaked out uncontrollably.
Covering his mouth and giggling, Jihad finally raised his head after several seconds.
-“Master, just say the word. I’ll wipe out those insolent monsters.”
“Sure, sure.”
-“It’s not as explosive, but Zeke isn’t bad either, huh? Krrrk.”
-“Lii-zaaa-Liiza!”
Do-hyeon chuckled faintly as he watched the spirited Jihad.
He had noticed it before, but this guy seemed to be genuinely happy whenever he grew even slightly stronger.
Well, being a cowardly bully probably made him appreciate the importance of strength even more.
At least his loyalty seemed to have increased now, as he no longer glared with the malice of someone plotting betrayal.
-“Kuh-heh-heh…”
The sight of Jihad nervously covering his mouth to suppress his laughter was endearing if described kindly, but clownish if not.
-“Liiza-Liizaa!”
-“Yeah, Elisa, you’re eager to see how strong I’ve become too?”
-“Lii-zaaa? Lii…zaaa!”
Ignoring the chattering Guardians behind him, Do-hyeon focused on the task ahead.
Jihad’s mana capacity was mostly resolved, and now it was time to concentrate on himself.
[Would you like to use the Random Skill Draw Ticket?]
“What will I get?”
So far, he had obtained a total of six skills.
From Dash Slash to Assassin’s Backstab, Rogue’s Bleed, Martial Artist’s Rising Dragon Fist, and Buffer’s Striking…
He had acquired skills from various classes, which only heightened his anticipation.
“What class skill will it be?”
What class would this skill come from?
How could he combine it and use it this time?
This was a unique question and excitement that only Do-hyeon could experience.
“The momentum is good.”
Moreover, he felt confident this time.
Having cleared his bad luck with a silver card, and with that silver card turning out to be an unexpectedly fitting skill, he was ready to ride this momentum to draw a hero-grade—or even a legendary—skill!
While Kang Do-hyeon was gushing with excitement, something happened.
“Huh? Isn’t that Kaiser?”
“Looks like it.”
The minor commotion must have been somewhat loud.
The gazes of those focused on their draws shifted toward Do-hyeon and Jihad. Their eyes widened slightly before they began whispering among themselves.
“No way, Kaiser’s hanging out in a place like this?”
“Even gods can’t escape the RNG hell of gacha games.”
“Heh… that makes him feel oddly relatable.”
The way they looked at Do-hyeon quickly softened, as though they were regarding a comrade.
It was a stark contrast to their earlier, predatory gazes.
“What’s he going to draw?”
“Who knows? Maybe card packs.”
“Looks like he’s aiming for the special draw. Did he hit level 30 while hunting?”
“I don’t care; I’m just curious about what he’ll pull.”
“I never thought I’d live to see Kaiser drawing cards for skills.”
If it was Kaiser, he’d probably pull a legendary skill.
Then again, Kaiser was only human; even he couldn’t escape the curse of RNG hell.
What if he pulls a regular skill and ends up crying? Now *that* would be entertainment.
As more people started taking an interest in Do-hyeon, everyone eventually stopped what they were doing to watch him.
Under their mixed support (or mockery), Do-hyeon reached out his hand.
Flash!
A dazzling light enveloped Do-hyeon as ten cards spread out in midair.
At the same time, Do-hyeon’s eyes widened.
“Yellow, yellow!”
Amidst a sea of dull bronze and silver cards, two yellow cards gleamed brightly.
“This is insane…”
How long had it been since he last saw yellow?
After pulling only silvers and bronzes following his Backstab draw, he’d almost forgotten how radiant yellow cards could look.
The two cards shone so brightly that they seemed like gold.
Not just one but two cards were glowing, making them stand out even more.
This was important, so it bore repeating: not one, but two.
“My goodness, what is happening? Will the sun rise in the west tomorrow?”
This must be what it felt like to be dumbfounded.
Even pulling one would have been thrilling, but getting two made him indescribably ecstatic.
He had hoped for this outcome, but now that it had actually happened, he felt oddly strange.
But was it human nature to always want more?
As his excitement subsided and his mind cleared, a twinge of regret crept in.
“If I was going to get two yellows, why couldn’t one have been golden?”
Having tasted yellow once, he thought, why not go for something new and better?
Of course, this was just wishful thinking.
If legendaries dropped in just three random draws, they wouldn’t be legendary.
That’s why Do-hyeon hadn’t gotten a single one back in his DemRock days.
“Now that I’ve pulled two, I can’t decide which one to pick.”
If only the system showed what the skills were in advance, life would be so much easier.
Knowing that one of the two cards would disappear made the decision even harder.
Especially for Do-hyeon, who could acquire skills from various classes.
What if the other card turned out to be a perfect fit for him?
“Hmmm…”
At that moment, Do-hyeon became the most serious man in the world.
He was so focused that even the players watching him murmured in admiration.
“Looks like he’s struggling to decide.”
“No, with my years of experience, that’s the face of someone about to draw a card.”
“At his level, you’d think he’d pull casually. But to see him take skill draws so seriously… respect.”
Unaware of their whispers, Do-hyeon finally made his decision after staring intently at the cards for a long time.
“A man always chooses the right side.”
Right-hand walking was a fundamental rule, wasn’t it?
If there had been a middle option, he would’ve gone for the center, but the choices were the second card from the left and the third card from the right. He chose the right.
—!
A brilliant light filled his vision.
The splendor was on a different level from when he pulled a silver card!
Despite the blinding light, Do-hyeon squinted to confirm the skill in his skill window. His face froze.
“He’s done pulling.”
“Yikes, doesn’t look like he’s happy.”
“Man… it’s a dud, isn’t it?”
“Shh, keep it down; he might hear us.”
The players observing him shook their heads sympathetically.
With a 17:1 chance for a legendary, it was no surprise he’d miss.
Even though he was currently the most famous figure in Brion as Kaiser, at this moment, he was just another unlucky soul who had drawn a dud.
When it came to gacha, everyone was equal. That was their philosophy.
Perhaps that’s why…
“Look at him, still in shock. Must’ve been a real stinker.”
“Even Kaiser can’t escape RNG hell.”
“…Tsk. Let’s give him some space. He’s done for today anyway.”
“Yeah, that’s probably for the best.”
The others got up and left, leaving Do-hyeon alone. It was a small gesture of kindness. After all, anyone who had just lost big in gambling deserved some time alone.
Now left alone amid their misunderstanding, Do-hyeon stared blankly at the empty air.
[You have obtained ‘Shroud of Darkness.’]
[Shroud of Darkness]
-Grade: Heroic
-Restriction: Dark-attribute mage class
-Description: Darkness is the source of all things and fear itself.
In its embrace, nothing is possible. A true master of darkness must know how to shroud a place in its power.
-Effect: Envelops a designated area in darkness, imbuing it with dark energy. Consumes 150 MP per second, lasting up to 20 seconds.
Cannot be applied to others.
-Cooldown: 40 seconds per instance.
To be precise, he was staring at the skill window floating in the air.
“This came up?”
It was the first time Do-hyeon had ever obtained a magic skill in both DemRock and God of Savior.