dkrc Chapter 1849 Newcomers Join the Group: [Touma Kazusa] and [Ogiso Setsuna]
Chapter 1849 Newcomers Join the Group: [Touma Kazusa] and [Ogiso Setsuna]
Chapter 1849 Newcomers Join the Group: [Touma Kazusa] and [Ogiso Setsuna]
Looking at the various functions of chat groups, their core is not simply to allow group members to accumulate power by "purchasing" items and abilities in the group store, but rather to guide them to discover their own potential and forge their own unique path of growth.
The group shop is more like a "newbie perk" and "resource supply station" for group members; the items in it, such as various abilities and items, are actually not very expensive.
Items like the Infinity Stones may seem expensive, but compared to their power, the price is actually quite low.
The chat group must be aware of the value of the items it sells, so why does it sell them at this price?
It's highly likely that this will lower the barrier to acquiring power, allowing group members to quickly gain a foothold, make up for their shortcomings in their own world, or experience the characteristics of different power systems, providing a reference for choosing a path in the future.
However, these external things ultimately have their limits.
Moreover, over-reliance on external things can easily lead to a weak foundation, getting lost in the appearance of power, and neglecting inner tempering and enlightenment.
In contrast, the [Enhancement Function] and [Enlightenment Function] are for strengthening the self.
[Enhanced Functionality] Focuses on in-depth exploration and enhancement of group members' existing abilities, lineage, equipment, and status.
It is not created out of thin air, but rather "optimized" and "breakthroughd" based on the existing foundation of the group members, so that it can develop in a more profound and pure direction.
This kind of improvement is highly aligned with its own path, without any conflict or complexity in the power system.
The "Enlightenment Function" focuses more on "enlightenment," which is a sudden realization and breakthrough at the level of thinking and rules.
It can provide group members with an environment of ultimate focus and accelerated time, helping them break through bottlenecks, comprehend deeper levels of power, and even touch upon the essence of the rules.
This is crucial for those paths that rely on intuition and require gradual accumulation of knowledge and experience.
The reason why these two functions consume so many points is that they do not provide standardized "products," but are based on the group members themselves, and their effects directly affect the most fundamental foundation of the group members, bringing about essential and long-term improvements.
Investing a massive amount of points here may seem like a huge waste, but the resulting leap in strength and the solid foundation for the future are far superior to anything you can buy from the group shop.
Therefore, the functional system of chat groups actually constructs a clear growth ladder:
Initially, use the group store to quickly get started, build a foundation, and broaden your horizons.
In the mid-term, the player gradually clarifies their own path and begins to allocate resources to [Enhancement Function] and [Enlightenment Function], cultivating their expertise in depth.
In the later stages, breakthroughs are almost entirely achieved through the [Enhancement Function] and [Enlightenment Function], while the group shop is used more to supplement specific resources or address special needs.
This is why many powerful group members, or those whose strength has reached the level of "Exploding Stars," begin to focus on the "Enlightenment Function" and the "Enhancement Function."
Although the items in the group store can support their growth to a higher level, the two concepts are different.
The roads can be determined before the star level is reached.
Loki's conquest of other civilizations this time faces virtually no obstacles, given his power surpassing that of the Skyfather and Asgard.
The civilizations that he values are probably not technologically advanced.
In addition, given the unique nature of the civilizations in the Marvel universe, their value is bound to be high. It's possible to gain not just billions of points, but even tens of billions.
Even though a significant portion of these points need to be reserved for the development of Asgard and as rewards for the warriors, the amount that Loki can control is still quite substantial.
Whether used for the [Enhancement Function] or the [Enlightenment Function], it can greatly enhance one's strength.
Catching up with the Marquis of Voban is not impossible; in fact, it is highly probable.
In reality, the power gap between Marquis Voban and Loki was not as large as they imagined; if Loki were to successfully enhance any aspect of his power even once, he could potentially close the gap with Marquis Voban.
With the points he has, it's already considered bad luck that he only managed to improve in one aspect once.
An ordinary group admin: "That's true."
An ordinary group owner said, "The Marquis's current level is also due to the enhancement he received with 3 billion points last time."
An ordinary group owner said: "Loki's gains this time are probably more than 3 billion points. Even if he doesn't use them for enhancement, using them for enlightenment will still bring a significant improvement."
An ordinary group owner said: "It's still very possible to catch up with the Marquis."
Su Yunqing nodded in agreement upon hearing Tony's words.
Holy Lord: "If I didn't have some strength, Loki wouldn't have challenged Marquis Voban to a duel."
Holy Lord: "However, points..."
The Holy Lord frowned slightly.
He's already collected almost all the points he could get in the Jackie Chan Adventures world. Is the only way for him to gain points is by upgrading the technology level of this world?
Or perhaps, it's about popularizing magic on a large scale throughout the world?
But what good is popularizing magic if you don't have the talent?
If it couldn't develop in the past, how could it possibly develop now? Times have long since changed.
Or should we, like them, begin to randomly travel through the starry sky?
Is the hope that one can travel to a planetary civilization with an extraordinary system or a high level of technology?
An ordinary group owner: "Does even the Holy Lord worry about points?"
An ordinary group owner said: "Although your world has a supernatural system, it is still a modern civilization, so it is better to develop technology."
An ordinary group owner said: "Unless the rules are completely different, developing technology is actually much more cost-effective than developing other systems."
Su Yunqing noticed the Holy Lord's troubles and spoke up as well.
In her view, the cost-effectiveness of developing technological civilization far outweighs that of developing other systems.
Unless the cultivation system of that world is far superior to its technological system, or the rules do not allow it, there is no reason not to develop a technological system.
Even in her world, during the later stages of the spiritual energy revival, technology was still developing rapidly, only it had evolved from simple technology to a combination of "spiritual energy and technology".
Uchiha Dance King: "That's true."
Madara Uchiha also agreed with this point.
After all, the ninja world today is also following the path of a technological system. It's just that chakra hasn't been abandoned, but rather incorporated into the technological system.
Even in terms of technological systems, the ninja world, combined with the various resources and technologies he purchased from the group's online store, has already surpassed modern civilization.
He had long since experienced the benefits of technological advancements.
The richest man in the lighthouse said: "The advantage of technology lies in its replicability, accessibility, and growth potential."
The richest man in the lighthouse said: "Unlocking a key technology can drive a leap in the productivity of the entire civilization, and the resources and value generated are immeasurable."
Ice Queen: "That's undeniable."
Ice Queen: "The Empire is now developing rapidly by combining dangerous species with technology."
Ice Queen: "Efficiency in civilian life, military affairs, and even the exploration of the world itself has been greatly improved."
Ice Queen: "Integrating resources and concentrating efforts on developing controllable and efficient technologies is far more beneficial than harmful in terms of domination and accumulation."
Compared to other systems, the technology system in chat groups is more complete. Even if it is not as advanced as some other systems, it is more rigorous and can assist many other systems.
Astronomical computers in worlds like Super Soldier can calculate the future of galaxies, provided there is enough data and energy, and naturally, they can do the same for their systems.
It's just that the price is too high and the energy consumption is too great.
Kazuma and the human-headed dog: "Although, but wasn't the initial conversation about my luck?"
Kazuma and the human-headed dog: "How did it suddenly become a systemic development?"
Kazuma Sato was still a little confused as the topics in the chat group started to change.
A genius among loners: "They probably think your luck is not worth discussing."
A genius among loners: "After all, you are the chosen one of your world, and good luck is just part of being the chosen one."
A genius among loners: "Even though the will of the world cannot influence a chat group, when you are so lucky that you choose to sacrifice your present for your future, it is not impossible for such a subconscious bias to occur."
Hachiman Hikigaya spread his hands and said.
Kazuma and the human-headed dog: "Absolutely impossible!"
Human Head Dog and Zhen: "Luck is luck, why all the twists and turns!"
Kazuma: "It just so happened that at that moment, my luck fluctuated and plummeted!"
Kazuma: "What do you mean by sacrificing the present for the future? How could that be possible?"
Kazuma Sato still completely disbelieves Hachiman Hikigaya's reasoning.
If his "luck" really has this ability, then wouldn't his encounters with Aqua, Huihui, and Darkness in the memory copy also be due to the influence of luck? It seems that although this would sacrifice his present and part of his future, it would be good in the more distant future.
How can this be? No, if this is used as an example, it seems there's really no way to refute it.
However you look at it, it all sounds incredibly bizarre.
An ordinary group owner: "Okay, okay, let it fluctuate as it may."
An ordinary group admin said: "Anyway, for us, the result is that you were just unlucky. You 'happened' to mess up at the last moment, causing you to lose the game."
An ordinary group admin said: "Whether the chain fell off by itself or was 'deliberately' dropped is actually not important!"
Su Yunqing spoke in a tone as if coaxing a child, clearly having lost interest in delving into the reasons.
Momonga: "Well, the important thing is to be careful when using this power in the future, since it doesn't seem to be completely reliable."
Master Luo Hao said: "Good fortune may be the foundation of misfortune, and misfortune may be the harbinger of good fortune. Fate is ever-changing and unpredictable. To suffer a setback in favorable circumstances is not necessarily a bad thing."
Kazuma Sato: "You guys are being a bit perfunctory!"
Although he was still complaining, seeing the topic quickly shift in the group and everyone's "whatever makes you happy" attitude, he knew that there was no point in arguing any further, so he had no choice but to shut his mouth and stop refuting.
However, the previous words, especially Hachiman Hikigaya's conjecture, did indeed leave him with some doubts:
"Could my luck really have such an impact?"
He began to carefully recall every detail of the battle.
The timing of that rock collapse was just too coincidental, but it could also be considered simply "bad luck," right?
Would it be a bit much to say that it was all pre-arranged?
"Besides, it doesn't make sense. Although my luck is quite good, only slightly worse than Eris's in the Konosuba world, Eris's luck isn't this bizarre, is it?"
Kazuma Sato scratched his head, looking conflicted.
Eris, as the goddess of fortune in his world, naturally has exceptional luck. Even he, in terms of luck, can only be said to be able to compete with others.
But I've never heard of Eris's luck "actively" arranging any "adversity training" for her!
"Could my luck be any worse than Eris's right now?"
The idea struck him as absurd.
Eris is the real goddess! What right does Kazuma Sato have?
But if luck didn't possess this kind of "intelligence," how can we explain that dramatic final scene? Was it really just a one-in-a-million coincidence that he just happened to stumble upon?
Two possibilities were clashing in his mind, making him anxious.
On the one hand, he instinctively resisted the terrifying notion that "luck is conscious"; on the other hand, the simple "coincidence theory" was simply too difficult to explain the overly precise "accidents".
"Forget it, forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore!"
Kazuma Sato shook his head vigorously, trying to get rid of these messy thoughts.
He made up his mind that he would never again place all his hopes on luck like he did this time.
Luck is something you can use, but you can't rely on it entirely. In crucial moments, you still have to rely on yourself, or at least partly on yourself.
Although they stopped arguing verbally, after this battle, Kazuma Sato was quite satisfied with his newly acquired power.
During the battle, if it weren't for his professional background, he probably would have lost to Hachiman Hikigaya much earlier.
But Hachiman Hikigaya's Armament Haki and Observation Haki are actually this strong?
Did you buy the high-end one back then?
His strength seems a bit too great, even though I've never seen him use it before.
"Ding, group member [Touma Kazusa] has joined the chat group."
"Ding, group member [Ogiso Setsuna] has joined the chat group."
"Ding, group member [Yukino Yukinoshita] has joined the chat group."
Just as Kazuma Sato was thinking, the chat group's voice rang in everyone's ears, and one of the names caught Kazuma Sato's attention.
Wait, who joined the chat group? Yukino Yukinoshita?
(End of this chapter)