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

[[2024-06-09]TL note: fixed naming issues sorry about that. Thanks for letting me know.]

After clearing the labyrinth, we went straight home.

Now we are all gathered around the table, fully prepared to pull the gacha with a smartphone in the middle.

“Thank you all for today. Thanks to you, I can safely pull the gacha like this. My deepest gratitude!”

“What’s with that formal greeting…”

“The usual creepy Ookura-san.”

I stood up and bowed my head so low that it almost hit the table. I was ready to give up this time, but thanks to Noru and the others, I can pull the gacha. There’s nothing more joyous than this.

When I lifted my head, they all had a mixed reaction to my earnest expression of gratitude. Noru, petting Mofuto on her lap, spoke in a tired voice, and Sisya, grinning, called me creepy. How rude… how can such a heartfelt greeting be called creepy?

“So, I was thinking of pulling the gacha, but… Estel and Runa, are you sure you don't need to rest?”

Estel and Runa were also around the table, but they seemed quieter and less energetic than usual.

“I’m interested in the gacha, so I’ll watch it and then sleep.”

“I’m feeling a bit unwell, but I want to see the gacha before resting.”

I asked just in case, but it seemed like they could endure pulling the gacha. I thought Runa would prioritize sleeping, but it seems the gacha is on her mind.

Despite looking so unwell, I thought Sisya might say something like, “No, you must rest!” and force Runa to sleep, but when I glanced at her, she was smiling and watching Runa.

“What’s wrong?”

“Oh, nothing. I thought you would force Runa to rest, Sisya.”

Sisya noticed my gaze and responded with a smile.

“Runa-san seems to be looking forward to it. I wouldn’t do something as boorish as taking that away.”

“It’s not that I’m particularly looking forward to it. I’m just interested.”

When Sisya said that with a smile while looking at Runa, Runa turned red and looked away. Yeah, Runa never stays up after coming back. She must be really looking forward to it, and it would be cruel to tell her to rest.

“So, this time it’s a step-up gacha, right?”

“Yes, and we even have a premium ticket.”

“Oh, then it seems Onii-chan won’t go crazy this time.”

We worked hard for the step-up gacha, and this time we even got a premium ticket. This means an UR festival is guaranteed.

“Go crazy…? What do you mean by going crazy over a gacha?”

“Haha… you’ll see.”

Runa tilted her head, puzzled by what Estel said. Going crazy? I’ve always pulled the gacha coolly. This time too… huh? This time we only have five pulls.

Four step-up pulls and one ticket pull. And there are five of us and one pet. Someone won’t get to pull the gacha this time.

…What should we do? Should I choose who doesn’t pull, or decide with rock-paper-scissors?

But then again… leaving one person out seems unfair. I’ve had my share of extra pulls before, so maybe I should sit this one out. Ah, but I want to pull the gacha…

“There are only five pulls, so should I sit this one out and let Noru and the others pull?”

“What?”

I tried to maintain a neutral expression and spoke casually, but everyone except Runa reacted with surprise. Even Mofuto let out a protesting squeal. Runa, startled by the sudden outburst, looked around in confusion. As expected, it surprised them.

“Could it be that Ookura-dono is also not feeling well!?”

“Onii-chan, are you okay? Look into my eyes… hmm, you seem conscious.”

“Maybe there’s some residual thoughts of the Smiter attached to him? Let’s purify his body thoroughly just in case.”

Estel came close and held my face, looking deeply into my eyes. Sisya took out her staff and cast a powerful healing spell that made my entire body glow. Hey! Isn’t that a bit too much?

“I’m fine! Geez, don’t make such a fuss over this.”

“I was starting to worry. Heiha isn’t saying anything strange, is he?”

“Runa doesn’t know about Ookura-dono’s usual oddities…”

Runa seemed bewildered by Estel and the others’ reactions, thinking they were overreacting. Really… why do they always react this way?

“That aside, Onii-chan not pulling is not acceptable. I’ll sit this one out.”

“Huh, but…”

“It’s fine. Just watching you all pull is fun enough for me.”

“Thank you…”

After checking my consciousness, Estel, who was right beside me, offered to skip her turn. When I tried to refuse, she smiled and said she’d enjoy just watching.

Though I tried to act normal, she must have seen through my desire to pull. I’ll gratefully accept her offer.

“So, Runa, would you like to pull the ticket gacha?”

“Hmm? I don’t really get it, but if Heiha says so, that’s fine.”

We decided to discuss who would pull in what order before starting. Since it was Runa’s first time, I wanted to let her have a good experience. But an UR guaranteed might not be as fun, so she’ll pull the premium ticket.

“The first and second pulls will be me or Sisya, and the third and fourth will be Noru or Mofuto.”

With so few pulls, it’s best to save the luckier ones for the end. Hence, Noru and Mofuto will go later, while Sisya and I will go first.

“So, we’re pulling last… Ookura-san, you do know you don’t have the best luck, right?”

“Shut up!”

As much as it pains me to admit, Noru and Mofuto have better gacha luck. I think I’m reasonably lucky… sometimes.

After some discussion, we decided on the order: Sisya, me, Mofuto, and Noru.

“I’ll start then.”

Sisya, the first, tapped the smartphone. The first pull guarantees an SR or higher.

The screen displayed a treasure chest. It changed colors from silver to gold. It stopped at gold.

【SR Beacon】

“Ah… it’s just as I thought…”

Sisya looked at the result, frustrated, and banged the table with one hand. The first pull isn’t usually promising… it can’t be helped.

“Alright, my turn. Haha, watch and learn. I’ll defy the odds with my gacha luck!”

“You always say that…”

“Haha, I like your never-give-up attitude, Onii-chan.”

Next was my turn. The second pull has a higher chance of SSR or above. I’ll show my luck and pull an UR!

I tapped the screen with enthusiasm. The screen displayed a treasure chest. It changed colors from silver to gold. It stopped at gold.

【SR Excalibarl】

“Why is it this again?!”

I banged the table with both hands and screamed. You’ve got to be kidding! Not even an SSR, just an SR!

“Haha, pulling an SR like me on the second try. Ookura-san, you must be loved by Excalibarl.”

Sisya, who saw me upset, covered her mouth with her hand and grinned. Loved? More like cursed!

“You’re overreacting.”

“Ookura-dono’s passion for gacha is abnormal. Be grateful he’s not rolling on the floor crying.”

“Rolling on the floor… Heiha, you should value yourself more.”

Runa seemed slightly taken aback, and after hearing about my past antics, she looked at me with pity.

…Why do I feel a bit sad being told to value myself by a young girl? Should I be more restrained?

“It’s Mofuto’s turn now! Go for it!”

Trying to lighten the mood, Noru placed Mofuto on the table and nudged him towards the smartphone. Mofuto trotted over and tapped the gacha button. The third pull guarantees an SSR or above. With Mofuto’s luck, UR should be a breeze.

The screen displayed a treasure chest. It changed colors from silver to gold to white. It stopped at white.

【SSR Grimoire 'Invidia'】

…Seriously?

“Ugh… the dream of getting three URs…”

“It can’t be helped. We still have the ticket to hope for.”

I had hoped for three URs, but reality is harsh. All that’s left is the fourth pull and the ticket… I hope we can get at least two.

I glanced at Runa with hopeful eyes, and she shivered slightly.

“What is it?”

“Runa, I’m counting on you! It’s either an SSR or UR. You can do it! Believe in yourself!”

“You can do it, Runa-san! Let’s aim for a UR!”

Holding the smartphone, I encouraged Runa with motivating words. Sisya clenched her fist and echoed my words.

However, Runa, looking at us, got off the chair and hid behind Noru. Huh… what’s wrong?

“Noru, Estel… these two are scary…”

“Ookura-dono, Sisya, you two are too intense for Runa.”

“She’s a first-timer. Don’t put so much pressure on her. Let her do it at her own pace.”

Noru patted Runa’s head, shielding her from us. For some reason, Estel also scolded us. Intense? I was just encouraging her.

“Alright, I’ll do

 it.”

Runa returned to her seat and started pulling the gacha. The premium ticket guarantees an SSR or higher. Please let it be a UR!

The screen displayed a treasure chest. It changed colors from silver to gold to white. It stopped at white.

【SSR Synthesizer】

Despite my hopes, it was an SSR. This means only the guaranteed UR remains.

“This is… a miss? I’m sorry…”

“It’s alright, Runa-san! Don’t worry about it at all! Right, Ookura-san?”

“Uh… yeah. Don’t worry about it, Runa.”

“Hmm… I see.”

Runa looked down, feeling guilty. Sisya immediately came over, put her hand on my shoulder, and reassured her. I wasn’t going to say anything, but it’s true it’s a shame her first gacha was considered a miss.

Though I told her not to worry, Runa seemed unconvinced and responded with a frown. I hope she gets a better result next time.

“Finally, it’s my turn. It’s a UR guarantee, so I feel pretty relaxed.”

“Haha, you’re funny. Do you know why I saved Noru and Mofuto for last?”

“Huh?”

Noru seemed relaxed, confident in the UR guarantee. Hey, don’t tell me you forgot?

“Let’s hope it’s not a duplicate.”

“Why do you have to pressure me like this?!”

“Geez, Onii-chan…”

If it’s a duplicate, all our efforts will be in vain. Even if it’s guaranteed UR, there’s no room for complacency. We need good equipment or a new unit, so I left it to Noru or Mofuto. Hearing this, Noru started shaking.

“I-I’ll pull then…”

With a shaky voice, Noru tapped the screen with trembling fingers. The screen displayed a treasure chest. It changed colors from silver to gold to white to rainbow. Of course, it stopped at rainbow.

【UR Centibar】

Oh, an unknown UR. It’s not a unit, so it must be equipment?

“That’s great, Noru-san.”

“Really, thank goodness… why is it so stressful just to pull a gacha?”

“Haha, I believed in you, Noru! You did great!”

“You’re lying… totally lying…”

After finishing the gacha, Noru was relieved it wasn’t a duplicate. I praised her, but she seemed skeptical. I believed she’d do it, which is why I entrusted it to her… well, whatever.

Alright, let’s check out the rewards. First, the fourth grimoire. When I summoned it, a blue book with a creature that looked like a mermaid appeared.

――――――

●Grimoire 'Invidia'

 Water attribute magic attack power +100%

 Increases the user’s MP recovery speed.

――――――

We now have fire, wind, earth, and water. That means only dark and light are left?

“Anyway, this is for Estel.”

“Haha, thank you. Now I can use even more powerful magic.”

“What are you planning to do with even more power…”

She mainly fights with fire magic, but all her spells are powerful. It’s terrifying yet reassuring to have more variety.

Next is the synthesizer. When I summoned it, a white box about 1m in size, half my height, appeared.

――――――

●Synthesizer

 Combines two materials to create something new with a certain probability.

――――――

If I put items in here, they’ll combine? But the uncertain probability is worrying… what happens if it fails?

“That’s quite a hefty item.”

“Indeed. It’s amazing that it can combine materials, but I wonder what it will make?”

Runa examined the synthesizer curiously, tapping it. I’m curious too, but let’s test it another time.

Alright, now for the UR!

――――――

●Centibar

 Can create objects that can change shape and be remotely controlled by brainwaves.

 Up to five can be generated at once and will replenish over time if destroyed.

――――――

When I summoned it, a transparent crystal about the size of my palm appeared. …What’s this?

“It’s quite small.”

“It’s a UR, so it must be something impressive…”

“It looks weak.”

“But remote control sounds interesting.”

Hmm… creating objects and controlling them remotely. This seems underwhelming. Let’s try it out…

“Whoa!? Gross!?”

“It’s slimy, like a slime.”

When I concentrated on creating it, the crystal glowed, and silver goo oozed out. As it pooled on the floor, it gathered into a soccer ball-sized sphere.

What is this… it looks like mercury. It reminds me of the iron slimes from the labyrinth.

“Onii-chan, try moving it.”

“Right. Let’s see how it moves.”

As I imagined it moving, the silver sphere started bouncing and moving forward. It moved just like a slime. Mofuto, watching, let out warning squeals and stomped the floor.

“It’s slow.”

“Yes. Can’t it do more than bounce?”

Runa poked the slowly bouncing sphere, amused by its vibrations.

This is useless… can it fly or something?

“Whoa!? It’s flying, Heiha!”

“That’s amazing! The silver sphere is floating!”

The moment I imagined it flying, the sphere floated about a meter in the air. So, it moves exactly as I imagine. The slow bouncing earlier was because I thought of it as a slime?

Then how about this?

“Ah! Onii-chan, it’s dangerous!”

“Ookura-san, stop it!”

“Ah, control…”

As soon as I thought of making it move like the labyrinth slimes, it sped up and crashed into the wall. Then it bounced off the ceiling, the floor, and flew around the room wildly.

I managed to stop it by concentrating, but it seems like I need to practice to control it properly. This might be a great find.