Chapter 36 – Episode 36 – Level 9 Protagonist Promotion (2)
[The ‘Register’ sub-menu has been unlocked.]
[The ‘Sub-Heroine’ sub-menu and the ‘Character Registration’ sub-menu have been unlocked.]
[You can now add specialized stats.]
[‘Disposition’ and ‘Trust’ have been added to the modifiable and viewable items.]
[You can now lower your stats.]
[The ‘Daily Quest’ has been revamped.]
[The ‘Challenge Quest’ sub-menu has been unlocked.]
“Ooh…?”
Upon being promoted to a level 9 protagonist, there were even more unlocks than when I was promoted from a pre-protagonist to a level 10 protagonist.
Of course, the most noticeable among them was that I could now designate up to three heroines, and the shop and my information menus were open.
‘In the shop, I’ll probably be able to buy something with coins…’
Finally, my information menu is open, so I’ll be able to raise my stats.
‘Besides that, there are various other functions that have been unlocked.’
I need to check them out quickly.
I went to the main screen of the heroine app.
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[Heroine App]
◆ 1. My Page
◆ 2. Heroine
◆ 3. Quest
◆ 4. Shop
◆ 5. [ (Not yet unlocked.) ]
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“Number 4 is the shop.”
The shop has appeared in the number 4 menu, which originally said that it was not yet unlocked.
What could be in the shop? Let’s go in for now.
[Welcome to the ‘Shop’ menu for the first time.]
[In this menu, you can purchase various skills and items using the coins you have.]
[The skills and items you can purchase will become more abundant in proportion to the protagonist’s level.]
◆ Shop Level: Level 9
◆ Coins in Possession: 42,575 coins
Upon entering the shop, a message appeared along with the shop’s level and the number of coins I currently possessed at the top.
Below that, there were really various categories such as recommended items, skills, weapons, armor, accessories, and so on.
I clicked on one of the recommended items.
【Random Skill Box (Level: 9)】: 17,700 coins
– Level and Category: Level 9 / Gambling Item
– Description: A box that allows you to acquire a random level 9 skill. Because skills are acquired randomly, the price is set lower than the average price of a level 9 skill. There is also a very low probability of acquiring a skill that is 1-2 levels higher. If you believe in luck, it might be good to try?
“Seventeen thousand… Ugh. It’s quite expensive.”
As expected, skills are not easy to come by.
This time, I chose another item and clicked on it.
【Random Item Box (Level: 9)】: 14,500 coins
– Level and Category: Level 9 / Gambling Item
– Description: A box that allows you to acquire a random level 9 item. Because items are acquired randomly, the price is set lower than the average price of a level 9 item. There is also a very low probability of acquiring an item that is 1-2 levels higher. If you believe in luck, it might be good to try?
It seems that skills are more expensive than items.
It’s the same level of random box, but the item box was a little cheaper.
“There’s a search function too.”
After looking around the shop in various ways, I realized that there was a search bar at the bottom.
“Come to think of it, are there candies too?”
After pondering for a moment, I suddenly wondered if the ‘Sweet Love Candy Generator,’ which was the very first item I obtained, was there.
【Sweet Love Candy Generator】: 15,100 coins
– Level and Category: Level 9 / Accessory
– Description: A candy generator that increases favorability for a certain period of time. There are simple conditions, but you can shake the heart of the person you want for a short time!
“It’s here.”
I didn’t really plan to buy it, but I was a little surprised when I saw the price.
‘It’s more expensive than I thought.’
Its level was a whopping level 9.
‘I’m sure when I saw it, it was a tutorial (level 11).’
Perhaps there are no level 11 items in this shop, and seeing that there are only level 9 and level 10 items, level 11 was probably just a temporary convenience level created for the tutorial.
“Should I search for a few more?”
I searched for all the items I got during the tutorial.
【Desire Water Converter】: 9,300 coins
– Level and Category: Level 9 / Storage Container
– Description: A converter that turns water into desire water. Drinking desire water increases libido! Let’s use it in a lewd place.
【Charm Laser Stick】: 7,500 coins
– Level and Category: Level 9 / Cosmetics
– Description: A stick that makes the opposite sex feel attracted to a specific body part! Let’s enjoy a special play.
I thought it would be like this, but as expected, the Sweet Love Candy Generator was the most expensive of the three tutorial items. Even though they are the same level 9, there is quite a price difference.
‘It’s below 14,500 coins. That means these guys are duds.’
This time, I searched for ‘Thousand Mile Flame Qi Gong.’
【Thousand Mile Flame Qi Gong (天理炎氣功)】: 29,800 coins
– Level and Category: Level 9 / Book
– Description: The basic method of the One Flame God Style. Highly recommended for those who want to enter Qi Gong! It comes with one ‘Qi Pill’ (氣丸丹) specially made by the Heroine App, allowing you to start with 5 years of internal energy at once.
“Oh. It was 29,800 coins.”
The Thousand Mile Flame Qi Gong was quite pricey. It’s the kind of price that often appears on home shopping channels.
‘I’m sure I got the Thousand Mile Flame Qi Gong from a level 10 random item box.’
Was it some kind of neat unboxing there? Some strange effect was activated, and I obtained an item one level higher.
【Random Item Box (Level: 10)】: 2,500 coins
– Level and Category: Level 10 / Gambling Item
– Description: A box that allows you to acquire a random level 10 item. Because items are acquired randomly, the price is set lower than the average price of a level 10 item. There is also a very low probability of acquiring an item that is 1-2 levels higher. If you believe in luck, it might be good to try?
When I looked for a level 10 random item box, the price was 2,500 coins. Simply calculated, it was a profit of 27,300 coins.
【Random Skill Box (Level: 10)】: 3,500 coins
– Level and Category: Level 10 / Gambling Item
– Description: A box that allows you to acquire a random level 10 skill. Because skills are acquired randomly, the price is set lower than the average price of a level 10 skill. There is also a very low probability of acquiring a skill that is 1-2 levels higher. If you believe in luck, it might be good to try?
A level 10 random skill box costs 3,500 coins.
‘I have a lot of coins, should I try it once?’
As I continued to look at the shop, the desire for random draws gradually rose.
I received level 9 skill and item boxes as a reward for completing the quest and leveling up, but I was curious about what level 10 would be like.
I touched the purchase button.
[Since this is your first time using the shop, one item or skill will be provided free of charge once.]
[This service is only valid when the shop’s level is ‘Level 9’.]
[Are you sure you want to receive the ‘Random Skill Box (Level: 10)’ for free?]
Free?
“No, no. That’s not it.”
I hurriedly canceled, having been about to purchase a level 10 random skill box.
One free offer per use. I had no idea there was such a function.
If so, it would be the right decision to buy the most expensive item that can be purchased in this shop, rather than a mere 3,500 coin box.
“Let’s see, sort by price. Sort by price is… here it is.”
I viewed all the items and then sorted them so that the most expensive items in the shop would appear first.
The list appeared with a whoosh.
【Heroine App, Helper Summon】: 1,250,000 coins
【Arrow Rain】: 92,500 coins
【Magic Fist (魔拳)】: 91,700 coins
【Automated Barrier】: 91,300 coins
……
Huh?
“…1.25 million coins?”
Is this really real?
When I saw the price, I unconsciously opened my mouth wide.
The most expensive skill, ‘Heroine App, Helper Summon,’ was about 1.16 million coins more expensive than the second most expensive skill, ‘Arrow Rain.’
I thought I had a lot of coins because I received quite a few as a bonus for leveling up to level 9, but I was really mistaken.
“I absolutely have to buy that…”
I touched the 1.25 million coin ‘Heroine App, Helper Summon’ item.
【Heroine App, Helper Summon】: 1,250,000 coins
– Level and Category: Level 9 / Skill
– Description: A skill temporarily lowered to level 9 by the power of the Heroine App. When used, you can summon a helper. If you are a protagonist with the intelligence to sort by price, you will be able to purchase this skill for free.
“……”
It’s openly appealing to me to buy it.
It’s even mentioning intelligence.
I haven’t been able to raise my intelligence yet, but seeing that I sorted by price, it seems I’m not doing too badly.
“Okay. If I have to, I have to.”
I chuckled and touched the purchase button.
Thanks to the Heroine App, I obtained a beautiful heroine named Kang Su-jeong, who calls me master.
At least, it didn’t seem like this app would recommend something that would harm me.
[Since this is your first time using the shop, one item or skill will be provided free of charge once.]
[This service is only valid when the shop’s level is ‘Level 9’.]
[Are you sure you want to receive the ‘Heroine App, Helper Summon’ for free?]
“Yes.”
I said, and touched the ‘Yes’ button.
[You have acquired the skill, ‘Heroine App, Helper Summon’.]
“Okay.”
I immediately left the shop.
Then, I went to the ‘My Skills’ menu where I could see the skills I possessed and touched ‘Heroine App, Helper Summon.’
Information about the skill appeared at a glance.
[Heroine App, Helper Summon]
◆ Level: Level 09
◆ Description: Summons a helper to assist the protagonist of the Heroine App. The helper is bound to the protagonist and can be reverse-summoned by designating a reverse-summoning location.
◆ Options
1. Helper Summon (Active)
– Cooldown and Consumption: None
– When Used: Summons the helper in front of you. If you suffer serious damage, you will be automatically reverse-summoned.
2. Helper Reverse-Summon (Active)
– Cooldown and Consumption: None
– When Used: Summons the helper to the reverse-summoning location. When reverse-summoned, the ‘Power of Healing’ is applied, and all wounds are gradually healed over 2 hours.
3. Designate Reverse-Summoning Location (Active)
– Cooldown and Consumption: None
– When Used: Designates the reverse-summoning location.
– Currently Designated Reverse-Summoning Location: None
“This is the first skill I’ve seen that has no cooldown or consumption.”
I haven’t seen a skill that doesn’t consume anything so far. All skills consume coins when used.
‘Well then.’
I decided to try using the skill right away.
With the will to use the skill.
I say the name of the skill option.
“Helper Summon.”
As soon as I finished speaking, the air rippled for a moment.
Unlike when Kang Su-jeong was summoned, it was quite a flashy appearance.
Large pure white wings fluttered, and a golden ring floated above her head.
“Hello. I am the helper, ‘Delia.’ Although I am newly born, I will do my best to assist protagonist Cheon Jin-hyeon in his endeavors. I look forward to working with you.”
“Huh?”
A very pretty girl appeared before my eyes.
