Pick Me Up Infinite Gacha! - P.M.U Chapter 216: Incongruous (1) (Part 2)

I furrowed my brow.

If I wasn’t careful, I could lose a hero in the engraving ceremony.

Raising elite heroes wasn’t easy, so if one of the strategy team members died, it would be a huge loss.

“Are you saying to use two engravings together?”

That was also challenging.

The Black Dragon Blood was not a power that could be mastered in a day or two.

It was a top-tier engraving that had to be steadily developed until reaching the max level at 6-star.

And now, adding another one.

It’s not impossible.

But using both together would take quite a while to get used to.

Trying to master the White Dragon Blood in this phase might end up with neither one fully utilized.

“I need to think about it.”

High return, high risk.

Using the White Dragon Blood was too much of a gamble.

“Excuse me.”

While I was deep in thought, the door suddenly opened.

Goo Goo Con and I turned to the entrance simultaneously.

It was Velkist.

Drenched in sweat, it seemed he had just finished training.

Velkist walked straight toward me and Goo Goo Con.

“What’s up?”

“I heard your voice while passing by. I apologize if I interrupted. More importantly…”

“Kweh!”

Velkist grabbed Goo Goo Con by the scruff and lifted him.

“You rude punk!”

“So this sparrow was the source of your power.”

“……”

“Don’t take me for a fool. I’ve just been pretending not to know.”

“You brat! Let go right now!”

The pigeon flapped its wings frantically, but Velkist didn’t budge.

Goo Goo Con dangled from Velkist’s fingers.

“What are you doing, Han! Why are you not kicking this insolent brat out immediately!”

“……”

I silently watched Velkist.

He maintained his usual expressionless face, but there was something in his eyes.

“Velkist.”

“Han!”

“Do you want to get stronger?”

Velkist smirked.

The meaning was clear: there was no need to ask.

“Yes.”

He must have figured out the situation by recalling what I said outside.

He must have been listening from the beginning.

“It felt odd. I thought I had caught up, but you kept getting further away. It’s unfair for you to use special powers alone, senior.”

Velkist said self-deprecatingly.

“Even that talentless spearman has risen higher, while I don’t know what I’m doing lying down.”

“You fool! The power of the ancient species is not something a mere human can use. If someone unfit tries to wield it, they will be destroyed!”

Velkist looked at me.

“What is it squawking about?”

“He said if someone unworthy tries to use the power, they will be destroyed.”

“Ask him to evaluate me too. Am I special?”

The pigeon flapped its wings roughly.

Judging by Goo Goo Con’s reaction, there seemed to be nothing special about Velkist.

He was just a human with outstanding talent.

“Well.”

It wasn’t for me to decide in the first place.

Whether to handle that power or not is up to the individual.

“It seems not. That’s disappointing.”

“Again…”

“There’s no need to warn me.”

Velkist already had an engraving.

A mental skill-related engraving called Wildness, it wasn’t of a high grade, but it was versatile and safe.

If Velkist wanted the White Dragon Blood, he would first have to erase his existing engraving.

“Assinis may not favor this guy. If so, he will die!”

Velkist let go of the pigeon.

Freed from its grip, the pigeon squawked and spread its wings.

“This rude brat! If my true power returns, I’ll cut you to pieces!”

“What’s it been squawking about since earlier?”

“Don’t mind it.”

“Sure.”

Let’s see.

Assuming the White Dragon Blood is an S-class engraving, I calculated the probability of completing the summoning dungeon and successfully imprinting it, considering Velkist’s current grade and abilities.

“About 2 percent.”

One success in 50 attempts.

If I were a master, I wouldn’t attempt such an impossible task.

Even after success, it would be the same.

A power unmatched to a hero’s level often causes a disaster.

Like the contamination state triggered when I used the Dragon’s Descent. I managed to escape with Goo Goo Con’s help, but Velkist might not be so fortunate.

“I’ve heard about the contamination state from the archer. If I get contaminated and get stuck, please take care of me.”

“……”

“So, will you allow it?”

“This brat, are you serious… giving our great power to a mere human…!”

I placed the feed bowl in front of the struggling Goo Goo Con.

“Eat a lot today. If there’s anything you want to eat, let me know.”

“Kukukook!”

I buried Goo Goo Con’s beak in the feed bowl.

And whispered very quietly, so only Goo Goo Con could hear.

“I think this is the right thing.”

“I repeat, I cannot guarantee your subordinate’s life!”

“I know. But what can I do when he insists on doing it?”

I was more aware than anyone of Velkist’s efforts.

Training from morning till night, he sweated and bled without stopping.

If he had gone to another account, he would have been treated as the top and played a significant role as an ace. He was that excellent. But… he was unlucky.

“If he has enough talent, effort, and mental strength, eventually, it’s just a matter of having a chance.”

In the past, I would have rejected it outright.

If he failed, it would be a huge loss.

But after watching Aaron overwhelm that task, my mind changed a bit.

It might be a futile hope, but I decided to bet on it.

“I can’t fight alone forever.”

I don’t need subordinates who will clean up after me.

What I need now are comrades who can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with me.

“It’s a power that doesn’t suit a mere human.”

“If that’s the case, then just help him.”

I released my hand pressing down on Goo Goo Con’s head.

The pigeon pulled its beak out of the feed bowl and glared at Velkist.

“Hmph, you’ll see the fate of those who have the illusion of easily becoming stronger….”

Goo Goo Con, staring into Velkist’s eyes, fell silent.

Then, as if whispering, he said.

“This guy is crazy.”

“……”

“Hmph, whatever happens, I won’t be responsible. Do as you please.”

“It will happen even if you don’t like it.”

Goo Goo Con picked up the White Dragon’s shed skin with his wings and walked out.

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