Using Gacha to Increase My Companions and to Create the Strongest Girls' Army Corps

It's been over ten days since we started leveling up at Remri Mountain.

We’ve steadily hunted Lizardmen and surpassed our target level, reaching 83. This left us with 19 extra costs.

We've also gathered 2,115 magic stones, enough for two more 11-draw gacha pulls.

With both cost and magic stones exceeding our goals, we have a bit of leeway. Our preparations are perfect.

Today, we finished hunting and are relaxing at home.

"With leveling up done, we can finally relax."

"Yes, now we just need to gather funds to buy a house in the Capital."

"We earned a lot from Lizardmen, but we still need more funds."

With our goals achieved, Noru and the others have been very lively lately.

Since finishing leveling up, we’ve been gathering Lizardman skins at Remri Mountain, mushrooms in Alde Forest, and ores in Rugen Valley, earning a tidy sum of 600,000G in a few days. Noru and the others have been incredibly reliable.

"So, big brother, what are you doing in front of your phone with your hands clasped?"

"I'm praying."

While Noru and the others discussed our plans, I sat in front of my phone on the table, hands clasped, eyes closed, offering prayers.

I gave thanks for past gachas and prayed for victory in the next one.

"Doing that is pointless, you know..."

"You don’t get it. Praying might increase the UR drop rate by 0.01%."

"Only by 0.01%..."

"That 0.01% could make all the difference!"

"He's losing himself to madness..."

If praying actually increased UR drop rates, I wouldn’t need to struggle, but I can’t help myself.

Back in my world, I used to do all sorts of desperate measures while drawing gachas.

Restarting the game, changing the date and time, switching to single draws, it was almost like a prayer.

I even used to cover the screen and mute the sound during the draw. Ah, such nostalgic memories.

"Yawn... I’m tired today. Shall we call it a night?"

"We have hunting tomorrow as well. I might play with Mofuto for a bit before bed."

"Noru-san, you’re lucky. I wanted to have some late-night fun with Runa-san."

"Runa doesn’t wake up easily once she’s asleep..."

Estel’s yawn signaled the others to head back to their rooms to rest.

Since we finished leveling up, Runa has only woken up about once every three days. Must be the backlash from dragging her to hunt...

After seeing Estel and the others head to their rooms, I stood up to go as well when Sisya, who hadn't left yet, called out to me.

"That’s why, Ookura-san, please keep me company for a bit."

"Why? Shouldn't you just go to sleep?"

"Don't be so cold. I won’t be a bother."

Sisya approached, placing a hand on my shoulder, with a broad smile on her face.

She clearly doesn’t plan to let me go... What kind of invitation is this at this late hour?

"I don’t mind, but what do you want to do at this hour?"

"How about we enjoy a drink together before bed?"

"A drink... You mentioned before that you have a nightly drink, right?"

"Yes, that’s right."

She mentioned that during a meal once, offering me a drink.

Hmm, drinking together, huh? The drink was quite good, and I am interested, but drinking before bed...

"Don’t worry. If you get drunk, I’ll use healing magic to sober you up instantly. It won't affect tomorrow."

"Using healing magic like that seems wrong..."

"Hehe, I can use it, so why not make the most of it?"

Is that really making the most of it... It feels like more and more inappropriate uses of healing magic are piling up.

But if she promises no hangovers, I might as well join her for a bit.

"Alright, I’ll join you. It’s rare for you to invite me like this."

"Thank you! Seeing you enjoy the drink last time made me want to recommend more. Drinking alone is fine, but I wanted to enjoy it with someone. Come, let's drink in my room!"

With my agreement, Sisya, now quite talkative, gestured for me to enter her room.

I thought we could just drink in the living room, but since she’s inviting, I followed her.

Inside Sisya’s room, nothing seemed particularly unusual.

There was a three-seater sofa, a table, a bed, and a dresser.

Compared to Estel and Noru’s rooms, it had much fewer items. The only thing that caught my eye was a plant by the window.

I was a bit impressed. Based on her usual behavior, I wouldn't have been surprised to see empty bottles on the floor.

"Wow, it's surprisingly tidy. No crucifixes?"

"If I put those up, Runa-san would feel uncomfortable when she visits."

"Seriously..."

She just referred to crucifixes as “those things”...

Maybe because she spends a lot of time with Runa lately, she’s often not wearing her cross necklace.

Even her UR gear is treated casually. That shows how much she cares for Runa.

While I was thinking about that, Sisya pulled five bottles from a box in her room.

"These should be suitable for you, Ookura-san."

"...You meant a drink, not drinks, right?"

"It would be boring with just one kind when we’re drinking together. Don’t worry about getting drunk, I’ll heal you."

"Alright, then..."

She brought several types of glasses, and we sat side by side on the sofa.

Sisya, now in her nightwear, a white negligee exposing her shoulders and chest, made my heart race a bit...

"Why are you staring at me?"

"Nothing! Let's just start drinking!"

"You’re acting funny, Ookura-san."

No, I was almost staring at her chest again.

Sisya, unfazed, opened a bottle and poured its dark contents into a wide-mouthed glass.

The drink had a few bubbles at the top, resembling beer.

It smelled sweet and, upon tasting, had a slightly bitter and roasted flavor.

"A bit bitter."

"This one has a stronger bitterness compared to the last drink. Is it not to your liking, Ookura-san?"

"I prefer sweeter drinks, but this is good too."

"Hehe, I’m glad to hear that."

I’m not fond of bitter drinks like beer, but occasionally, it’s not bad.

Since coming to this world, I haven't had any alcohol.

If not for Sisya’s encouragement, I probably wouldn’t drink at all.

Sisya, now drinking from her glass, took big gulps and sighed contentedly.

She's quite the hearty drinker... With her usual demeanor, it wouldn’t be surprising if she drank straight from the bottle.

"I always thought you’d drink straight from the bottle, but you use a glass."

"I wouldn’t do that unless I was in a bad place, like when Runa-san wouldn’t acknowledge me."

"So you did do it..."

"Yes, back then, I’d find myself on the floor in my room."

Finding herself on the floor... She’d get drunk, pass out, and use healing magic to be fine the next day...

The more I know, the more she seems like a terrible priest.

"Let’s try the next one!"

"Don’t rush me. Let me enjoy it."

"Oh, sorry. I’m just happy to drink with you, Ookura-san."

"Well, no need to apologize."

When she smiles shyly like that, it’s hard to say anything...

It makes me feel a bit embarrassed too.

We tried different drinks with grape-like aromas, clear liquors mixed with water, and more.

All seemed quite strong, making my head feel a bit fuzzy.

"I think I'm getting drunk. Maybe I should head back..."

"Come on, don’t be a buzzkill! With such a beauty serving you, stay a bit longer."

"Don't call yourself a beauty! Geez... Fine, pour me another."

"Thank you!"

Sisya, her cheeks flushed, leaned on my shoulder, her mood even higher.

Calling herself a beauty, she must be pretty drunk too.

But she is beautiful. Drinking with such a person is a rare opportunity, so I should enjoy it.

However... Sisya was fanning her chest, probably from the heat of drinking.

With her face flushed, she looked incredibly alluring... I must be really drunk to be thinking this.

"I've always thought your outfit shows too much skin. Aren’t you embarrassed?"

"Why should I be ashamed of showing off this well-toned body?"

"Do you realize men stare at you in the streets? At least cover your chest more."

"Wait, Ookura-san, do you... not like it when other men look at me?"

"Of course not! That's not what I meant!"

"Hehe, just kidding. But I’ll think about it if you’re concerned."

It’s not about jealousy.

I just think she should dress less provocatively... Why am I justifying this in my head?

I quickly downed my drink to distract myself.

Soon, a strong drowsiness hit me, and I started to lean sideways.

I ended up against something soft and warm.

"Ookura-san, are you sleepy?"

"Yeah, maybe a little..."

"Why don’t you lie down? You can rest your head here."

"Okay..."

I could hear Sisya’s voice, but my awareness was fading.

All I knew was that my head was resting on something soft.

"So soft..."

"Hehe... You can sleep like this."

Ah, this feels good. I might actually fall asleep... But this

 feels dangerous... Thinking is becoming too hard.

Wait... something is moving in my pants...

"Ookura-san, your phone is vibrating."

"Huh? Check it for me..."

"Alright, excuse me... Ah, it's a gacha notification."

"What!?"

"Whoa!"

The word "gacha" snapped me awake.

Whoa, I’m sober now! The gacha is finally here!

"Don’t get up so suddenly!"

"Oh, sorry!"

I apologized to the startled Sisya and took my phone.

The screen displayed... "Pickup Gacha Event!"

Really... Is this happening?