Chater 4. First Construction of Mythical Elements, Lucky Necklace!
Sensing the growing excitement around him, Raku Sou felt quite satisfied, the corners of his lips curling slightly.
"Of course, there is a solution..."
"Yukinoshita-san, you don't want your little sister to get hurt, do you?"
The young man raised an eyebrow slightly. His face always carried a calm, mysterious smile, curving in a way that seemed almost perfect.
That smile—like sunlight suddenly breaking through dark clouds—illuminated everything instantly, gentle and natural.
At a glance, it was as if he alone stood at the center of all colors, absorbing the world's radiance.
Yukinoshita Haruno felt a tremor in her heart.
That aura, that confidence, that innate nobility—it was as if it had been honed over a long period...
She pressed her lips together, a sharp gleam flashing in her eyes. Inside, her suspicions about Raku Sou's identity grew stronger.
A person whose every gesture exuded elegance, whose words were sharp and extraordinary—there was no way he was ordinary. Someone who hadn't undergone years of refinement in high society could never possess such natural grace.
A master—this was definitely a true master!
"Master, please help me save my little sister. Compensation will not be an issue."
Yukinoshita Haruno suddenly bowed her head, her tone respectful, voluntarily lowering her stance.
She dared not take risks. She wasn't sure if this "bloodshed disaster" the mage spoke of was real, but the target was her beloved younger sister, whom she had protected since childhood…
If he could say such things, then there was at least a 90% chance he had a solution.
As for compensation?
The Yukinoshita family was a "powerhouse" in Chiba, practically the "emperor of six million people." If they wanted to pay, there was no amount they couldn't afford.
Beside her, Yukinoshita Yukino looked dumbfounded, unsure what kind of scenario her sister had just imagined.
The crowd had gathered tightly, even other fortune tellers nearby were envious and trying to learn from him. After Haruno's dramatic 180-degree change in attitude, people weren't just surprised—they were even more convinced of Raku Sou's abilities.
[Divine Authority Jade +0.15, Divine Authority Jade +0.23, Divine Authority Jade +0.09, Divine Authority Jade +0.11…]
"First, allow me to introduce myself."
Raku Sou smiled, noticing the emotional fluctuations between the sisters, and decided to speak up.
"My name is Raku Sou, 22 years old. I live in the northeast district of Fuyuki City, a place notorious for frequent gas leaks. I'm unmarried and love to travel. My friends sometimes call me 'Grand Caster' or something."
"I specialize in five magecraft disciplines, and fortune-telling is one of my abilities."
"As for Yukino-san's predicament, it's not difficult for me to handle."
"Yukino-san, since fate has brought us together, just 100,000 yen will be enough~."
The young man smiled as he casually named his price.
As a long-time FGO player, he had fabricated a persona that would demand respect.
The reason he dared to claim he could solve Yukino's issue was because, after consulting his Divine Authority Jade, he found that by spending just 0.55 Divine Authority Jade, he could enchant an item to increase luck and dispel Yukino's misfortune.
With just a few jade fragments—which were relatively easy to obtain—he could exchange them for enough yen to sustain himself.
It was a steal!
Then, under the expectant gazes of the crowd, Raku Sou smirked slightly, reaching into his pocket. He immediately pulled out a beautiful ruby necklace.
This was something he had originally bought to flirt with cosplayers at an anime convention, so its design was naturally stunning.
[Ding! Confirming item: "Ordinary Ruby Necklace." Beginning construction of mythical element—"Blessing of the Goddess of Fortune." Will provide +2 Luck to the wearer. Estimated cost: 0.55 Jade Fragments…]
[Ding! Mythical element construction successful!]
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"A ruby necklace? Can this really dispel Yukino-san's bloodshed disaster?"
From the crowd, a stunning girl in a black gothic dress couldn't help but question it.
Gokou Ruri—someone well-versed in myths from various cultures—was also a regular at fortune-telling booths in the park. She often sought readings on fate and destiny, which made her deeply skeptical of Raku Sou.
In folklore, whenever a protagonist was about to face disaster, they would often encounter a high-level master.
Monks would give protective Buddhist amulets, Taoists would provide talismans, and exorcists would hand out silver crosses…
But she had never heard of anyone giving a ruby necklace for protection!
What kind of new scam was this?
The young man smiled casually and then handed the ruby necklace to yukino.
"Roku-san, what is this...?"
Yukino stared at the necklace, initially confused, but her eyes quickly narrowed in surprise.
Under the sunlight, a brilliant red light suddenly appeared.
"Gugugu…"
Inside the ruby, small bubbles began to form, like water boiling.
The bright red light sparkled even more intensely.
The scene left everyone stunned—men and women, young and old—all watching with tense expressions.
After a few minutes, the tiny bubbles became more numerous, covering the surface of the ruby.
Yukino's delicate hand suddenly released the ruby necklace, but under the pressure of the bubbles, the radiant red light remained suspended in midair. Everyone stared at the spectacle in awe, speechless.
Was this magic, an illusion, or some kind of superpower?
The crowd was captivated by the ruby necklace.
The thumb-sized ruby transformed from hazy to vividly radiant, the blinding light intensifying. At that moment, the tiny bubbles began to burst, turning into wisps of mist that floated upwards, as if they were forming some kind of design in the air.
Then, a man tried to move closer to get a better look, inadvertently letting more sunlight shine on the necklace.
Immediately, a pink cloud appeared, swirling, rising above the ruby in the air.
And it didn't stop there!
"It must be an illusion!"
Gokou Ruri gasped, quickly closing her eyes and reopening them.
It was still there.
It wasn't an illusion?!
At that moment, the red light flickered, and the ruby began to slowly spin clockwise.
A vivid image immediately formed before everyone's eyes.
In the flowing sea, a grand and magnificent ship appeared, with countless people—men, women, young, old—pushing the ship forward, representing all beings struggling in the ocean of suffering.
On the ship, a beautiful goddess leaned against the mast, her hands hanging loosely, her eyes closed, deep in thought.
Who was that?!
Who was it, really?!
Everyone felt deeply moved inside.
Suddenly, the goddess opened her eyes and smiled, a mesmerizing grin spreading across her face.
"AAH!!"
A girl couldn't contain herself and screamed, and the crowd around her widened their eyes in shock.
Crack—
The scene instantly shattered, the red light streaming back into the ruby necklace.
The divine artifact quietly faded, becoming blurry once more.
With no more bubble lift, the ruby necklace slowly fell from midair, its radiance dimming.
Yukino suddenly jolted, quickly extending her hand to catch it, exhaling in relief.
This item could be worth an extraordinary amount!
Thank you!
She was truly grateful to the mage Raku Sou.
In her heart, Yukino was filled with appreciation, but she noticed many people around her were moving closer, their eyes filled with fascination as they stared at her hand. Immediately, she panicked and quickly hid the necklace inside her dress.
Once she concealed the precious artifact, the flat-chested young lady let out a deep sigh of relief.
If such a rare and priceless item were to be stolen, she didn't know where she would cry.
The crowd around her was filled with regret.
Damn it, why can't we look at it just a bit longer?
We really were just looking, we didn't mean to steal it! Believe it!