Pick Me Up Infinite Gacha! - P.M.U Chapter 217: Incongruous (2) (Part 2)

The next day.

In the evening, Anytng logged in and grasped the situation.

Velkist opened the Descent Dungeon and brought back an S-grade engraving stone.

Anytng seemed surprised for a moment but quickly composed himself, as this wasn’t the first time.

He immediately checked the help tab for engraving.

I suggested that Anytng use the engraving stone on Velkist.

[※Warning!]

[Inscriptions can fail, and failed heroes will enter a corrupted state. Do you really want to attempt the inscription?]

[Yes / No (Choose)]

But Anytng refused to engrave it.

That’s natural.

[Starting engraving!]

[Using engraving stone – True White Dragon Blood (S)]

[Target hero – Velkist (★★★★)]

[Success rate – 2%]

2%.

The cost of failure was hero corruption.

No sane person would attempt such a gamble.

‘…It’s different from me.’

Velkist’s success rate was clear.

Almost impossible to succeed.

Meanwhile.

[Starting engraving!]

[Using engraving stone – True White Dragon Blood (S)]

[Target hero – Han (★★★★)]

[Success rate – 93%]

[※Warning!]

[The target hero lacks engraving slots. Promotion is required.]

[If you proceed, the inscription in slot 1 will be destroyed.]

[※Warning!]

[Engraving can fail, and failed heroes will enter a corrupted state.]

This was the log that popped up when Anytng tried to use the engraving stone on me.

Despite having the same hero grade, the success rates were vastly different.

If things continued, the White Dragon Blood would likely be engraved on me.

Anytng would engrave the White Dragon Blood on me as soon as a second engraving slot opened.

‘There’s only one way.’

Anytng would surely be angry at me.

Because I acted against his will.

Objectively, Anytng’s judgment was right.

“The success rate is 2%.”

Early morning, in the private room of the training center.

I told Velkist.

“Fifty attempts for one success. I’m really weak.”

Velkist smiled bitterly.

“It’s not about strength or weakness. You’re not ready yet.”

“Then what about you?”

“My case is different.”

It’s not a matter of talent.

It’s more about the circumstances, I guess.

Maybe such things are also considered talent.

“Even if you succeed, it’s not the end. You won’t get strong right away.”

“I know. Training is required.”

“The pigeon’s words about dying… are not a joke.”

I had faced corruption several times while learning Black Dragon Blood.

This power is strong.

But dangerous.

“I know that too. As I requested, if it seems I won’t make it, please end me.”

Velkist handed me his scabbard.

He entrusted his weapon to me. His request to kill him was sincere.

I accepted the scabbard.

“You don’t have to force it.”

“Then should I keep crawling on the ground?”

“…”

“Aaron also broke through that wall. I don’t want to be miserable anymore. If I can’t get stronger through effort and talent, what else do I have? Only my life.”

Velkist gritted his teeth.

As if recalling something.

“I apologize. I must look really pathetic now. I have no excuse even if my head is cut off. But… I can’t bear it anymore.”

“Why do you want to be strong?”

“Because this is all I have.”

Velkist said emotionlessly.

“I don’t care if I fail the mission. There’s nothing for me in that gutter.”

“…”

I sighed.

Velkist had no family name.

Having no family name was a mark of being below a slave in Townia.

I don’t know his past, but I could guess the gist of it.

“Please.”

“Alright, alright.”

Iselle, fluttering beside me, nodded.

I reached for the window floating in my vision.

[Starting engraving!]

[Using engraving stone – True White Dragon Blood (S)]

[Target hero – Velkist (★★★★)]

[Success rate – 2%]

[※Warning!]

[The target hero lacks engraving slots. Promotion is required.]

[If you proceed, the engraving in slot 1 will be destroyed.]

[※Warning!]

[Engraving can fail, and failed heroes will enter a corrupted state. Do you really want to attempt the engraving?]

“Prepare yourself.”

Velkist placed his hand on the surface of the engraving stone.

[Yes (Choose) / No]

Buzzz.

The white inscription stone began to vibrate.

The white aura emanating from the engraving stone climbed up Velkist’s right arm.

Eventually, it headed for Velkist’s head.

[Engraving starts!]

Instantly.

“Gah!”

Velkist knelt.

His eyes were bloodshot, wide open.

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