28 Chapter 28
Without spending the entire night talking, Hitoshi, feeling refreshed on the second day, asked the exhausted attendant to help him dress.
"The power of the Dragon is truly formidable," Hitoshi remarked, secretly pleased by the attendant's fatigue.
He believed that her exhaustion indicated her growing strength.
Reflecting on the lottery situation, Hitoshi increasingly felt like a lucky emperor rather than an ordinary leader.
Irene-Belserion had been the chosen one, but if someone else had been selected, his circumstances might not have been as comfortable.
However, he was not without concerns. Observing his more delicate and beautiful appearance in the mirror, Hitoshi couldn't help but worry that he might eventually transform completely into a woman.
While others may not notice, Hitoshi could sense the changes within himself.
"Ding! The host and Irene-Belserion template have been integrated, the lottery game is filled with energy, and you can play the second round."
A clear sound resonated in Hitoshi's ears.
Suddenly, he noticed the mirror before him growing taller, and the surroundings becoming quieter. He felt a transformation occurring within him, as if the very fabric of reality was shifting.
Tightly clenching his right fist, a remarkable sight unfolded. Dragon scales densely covered his hand.
"Dragonization? I have finally mastered it. Just imagine the immense power Irene possessed in the original story—now, no mere Kage level can stand against me."
In that moment, Hitoshi declared that he could shake the foundations of the entire Shinobi World.
Even if faced with the resurrected Rikudō Sennin, he would dare to challenge him.
Irene's Dragonization ability is straightforward—it amplifies her power on a large scale.
Feeling the tremendous power coursing through his body and witnessing the frozen time and space around him, Hitoshi couldn't help but let out a wry smile.
"System, please tell me if I will become more feminine," Hitoshi inquired about his ongoing concern.
"Yes, once the abilities of the three female templates are fully integrated, the host's transformation will be successful," the cold voice of the system responded, sending a shiver down Hitoshi's spine.
"Fortunately, I still have two more chances," Hitoshi said, relieved.
"No, what I meant was purely theoretical. If the host's feminine traits become too dominant, the transformation may succeed in the next attempt," the honest system clarified. "Similar to the current situation, as the fusion between Irene-Belserion's template and the identity of an ordinary person occurs, changes in appearance and other aspects have already taken place. However, Irene's template in All Heavens And Myriad Realms is not overly dominant."
The system's explanation reminded Hitoshi of characters like Android 18 from Dragon Ball, the female angels guarding the gods of destruction, and the formidable empresses in various fictional worlds—individuals capable of destroying worlds and obliterating planets with ease.
"In that case, I can only accept my fate. System, let's proceed with the lottery. I've already experienced the ups and downs of life and death. I just hope that the heavens grant me a resilient male character."
After contemplating various options, Hitoshi realized there was no easy solution to his predicament. He had to endure the whims of fate, even if it meant going against his own desires.
"Alright, I'll take the host's opinion into account. This lottery game was created by the God of Creation base specifically for hapless transmigrators. Now, let the lottery commence, and the spinning wheel is being generated," the system announced after some preamble.
A rotating turntable materialized in front of Hitoshi, showcasing an array of character templates and items.
But as soon as he saw the characters, Hitoshi's face turned pale. What were those options?
The likes of Empress Mother of the West, fierce warriors, individuals with red pupils, aunties, Sacred Keisha, Morgana, Tushan Yaya, Tushan Honghong, Xia He, and other formidable female characters appeared on the eighteenth sector of the turntable.
Witnessing this, Hitoshi clutched his chest, his eyes contorted with despair. Had he inadvertently jinxed himself?
He gave himself a resounding slap on the face, realizing he should have bought a lottery ticket instead.
"Shadow..." Hitoshi muttered, propping himself up on the table as he cursed at the mirror's turntable.
The system maintained its consistent style—letting him vent his frustration while calmly enduring the verbal onslaught. It promised to see him next time.
"Please make a selection as soon as possible," the system kindly reminded Hitoshi after he finished his tirade.
Ignoring the lingering pain in his chest, Hitoshi focused his attention on the turntable. He found the item and cultivation technique templates to be somewhat acceptable.
Options like the Void Engine from Super God, the King Power Sword from Fox Monster, the Black Blade Night from Pirates, and the Sky Void Mirror caught his interest.
There were also eight cultivation techniques available, including the Imperishable Heavenly Art.
Overall, the turntable had nothing that could be considered completely useless. Unlike other systems, it didn't contain all sorts of random and frivolous items like a certain boss's underwear.
"In reality, all these item cultivation techniques can be seen as 'garbage,' right, system?" Hitoshi asked, shaking his head and accepting the reality of his situation.
The system's cold voice echoed in his ears once more. "Yes, the character template is the most crucial aspect. All the items and cultivation techniques are man-made. As long as you possess everything that humans have, those things will be available to you sooner or later."
"Exactly," Hitoshi nodded, realizing the truth. When it came to what he had obtained, especially Irene's memories, Hitoshi had long been eager to address one important question.
The two most significant character templates were bloodline and memory, and Hitoshi's remarkable growth had much to do with Irene's memories.
Had he not intervened earlier, it would remain unknown whether he would have become a person named Irene.
"System, what do you think I currently need?" Hitoshi impulsively asked, unsure if his question was a futile attempt.
To his surprise, the system provided an answer. "Character template: Sacred Keisha."
Hitoshi's face contorted with a mixture of gratitude and frustration. He began to suspect whether the system was intentionally toying with him or seeking revenge for his earlier outburst.
"The weapons and abilities that come with the Sacred Keisha template will make you an unbeatable force in the world," the system added, sensing Hitoshi's emotional turmoil.
"Alright, alright, but as I said before, life and death are inconsequential. If I don't agree, I'll just go with the flow," Hitoshi waved his hand, berating himself for the foolish question he had asked. It was time to make a decision based on what he had obtained.
"Lottery," he commanded.
The roulette spun rapidly, flashing images of weapons, characters, and cultivation techniques in a whirlwind of confusion.
"Stop," Hitoshi commanded as he turned away.
The roulette gradually came to a halt, and with each slight movement of the pointer, Hitoshi's heart grew increasingly calm.
He realized that he couldn't alter the outcome of the lottery game system; he could only accept his fate.
As for drawing those formidable female characters, he could only embrace his fate.
"Congratulations, host, on successfully obtaining the character template: Palace Wang Huaye," a cheerful ding dong sound echoed.
Hitoshi felt as if the world had suddenly become crystal clear. "I truly am the Emperor of Luck, and I've won Grandpa Hua!" he exclaimed with excitement.
However, in his elation, Hitoshi failed to notice the system's cold reminder: "Ding dong, due to the excessive consumption of the character template, the system will enter a recharge phase. The next startup time will be randomly determined."
