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Chapter 42 - Vault of Power: Maidens, Weapons, and War Assets

Shin continued with his summoning spree, starting with a Talent.

Ding!

Talent Gacha – Round 1: The Arcane Handmaidens Banner

["Summoning Talent… Please wait…"]

Summon Complete: Grayfia Lucifuge

Title: The Silver-Haired Queen of Ice

Role: Supreme Maid & Strategist

Origin: Underworld (DxD Universe)

Assigned Role:

Chief of Staff & Personal Attendant to Shin

Governs strategic operations, internal affairs, and magical coordination

Unparalleled loyalty, elegance, and magical dominance

Hidden Passive: Demonic Command Over Ice and Order

With Grayfia by his side, Shin gained a personal attendant capable of halting armies with a flick of her wrist—and ensuring his tea was never lukewarm.

Talent Gacha – Round 2: The Mind & Machine Banner

["Summoning Talent… Please wait…"]

Summon Complete: Sage (X-Men Universe)

Title: The Cybernetic Strategist

Role: Tactical Genius, Technopath

Origin: Marvel's X-Men

Assigned Role:

Intelligence Commander & Combat Analyst

Controls data networks, battlefield logistics, and advanced AI systems

Supercomputer brain, photographic memory, and cyber-kinesis

Passive Skill: Battlefield Forecasting – Calculates outcomes in real time

Sage became the mind behind Shin's war machine, ensuring everything ran with machine-like precision.

Talent Gacha – Round 3: The Gentleman Butler

Name: Albrecht – The Phantom Silver Tray

Class: Mythic Elite – Battle Butler Supreme

Affinity: Shadow / Steel / Discipline

Role: Royal Steward, Assassin-Killer, Tactical Field Commander

Unique Skill: Silent Execution – One Tray, One Kill

Signature Trait: Unbreakable Loyalty & Precision Etiquette

Special Effect: Buffs morale and efficiency of all allies when serving the Lord directly. Can deploy shadow clones wielding silverware as lethal projectiles.

Arrival Style: Appears behind Shin, already pouring tea. A battalion of training dummies collapse behind him—decapitated.

Quote on Arrival: "Your tea, my Lord. The bodies have been handled."

Talent Gacha – Round 4: Tsunade Senju

Origin: Naruto Universe – Fifth Hokage of the Hidden Leaf

Class: Supreme Mythic – Titan-Hearted Medic

Affinity: Earth / Life / Chakra

Role: Battlefield Commander, Supreme Healer, Frontline Demolisher

Unique Skill: Creation Rebirth – God Tier Cell Regeneration

Signature Trait: Herculean Strength & Legendary Medical Arts

Special Effect: Can fully heal entire squads, resurrect the fallen during combat, and punch through fortress walls like wet paper.

Arrival Style: Slams the ground on landing, sending a shockwave of dominance. Shin catches her smirk—and that legendary chest bounce.

Quote on Arrival: "You break, I fix. Just don't expect mercy if you piss me off."

Shin? Definitely eyeing her for more than battlefield backup.

Talent Gacha – Final Round: Talia al Ghul – Mistress of Shadows

Name: Talia al Ghul – The League's Heiress

Class: Mythic Assassin – Shadow Queen Strategist

Affinity: Poison / Blade / Tactics

Role: Intelligence Director, Elite Trainer, Shadow Ops Commander

Unique Skill: Death Lotus – Instant Execution Protocol

Signature Trait: Cold Precision, Ruthless Efficiency, Unshakable Command

Special Effect: Establishes the League of Shadows as a recruitable elite assassin faction. Unlocks Shadowspire HQ and Assassin Training Grounds.

Arrival Style: Emerges from the shadows with twin daggers and a half-smirk. Two spies kneel behind her, already sworn in.

Quote on Arrival: "You have my blades, my loyalty… and my undivided attention, husband."

Weapon Blueprint #1: Frostguard – The Hunger of Winter

Forging Origin:

"In the chilling silence of the Astral Vault, he extended his hand to the celestial forges. From the echoes of ancient blood and eternal frost, the first weapon blueprint materialized: a glaive born of vengeance and eternal winter."

Type: Glaive

Rarity: Very Rare

Attunement: Required

Material Origin: Shard of Winter Wyrm's heart

Core Effects:

1d10 slashing + stacking 1d4 cold damage (max 5d4)

Freezing Paralysis Strike – DC save or freeze target

Cold Resistance

Defensive Frost Shield

Cursed: Must draw blood daily or turns on the wielder

Weapon Blueprint #2: Azure Fang – Blade of the Stormspire

Forging Origin:

"From the eye of a tempest and the breath of a slain storm wyrm, the blade took form—sleek, deadly, humming with silent lightning."

Type: Sword

Rarity: Rare

Attunement: Required

Stats & Effects:

1d8 slashing + 1d6 lightning

Finesse, Versatile (1d10 two-handed)

+2 to attack and damage rolls

Abilities:

Storm Step – bonus-action teleport (30 ft)

Lightning Reversal – reaction shockwave

Stormwrath – stormform for 1 min (1/day)

Attunement Trait: Advantage on initiative and Dex saves vs traps

Weapon Blueprint #3: Sunpiercer – The Pharaoh's Fang

Forging Origin:

"Forged in the golden heart of a long-lost empire, Sunpiercer was a weapon of divine wrath."

Type: Halberd

Rarity: Legendary

Attunement: Required

Stats & Effects:

1d10 slashing + 1d6 radiant

Heavy, Reach, Two-Handed

+2 to attack and damage rolls

Abilities:

Blinding Radiance – searing cone, blinds

Divine Mark – bonus radiant damage

Wrath of the Sun Pharaoh – radiant burst + heal pulse

Attunement Trait: +1 Charisma; double proficiency in Persuasion

Sovereign Gacha Activation

The Eclipse Sovereign Roulette loomed before Shin. Cosmic rings spun with power. Heart floated beside him.

["Sovereign Gacha Activation Confirmed! Initiating Token Draws One and Two—brace yourself, big brother… this is going to be epic!"]

Thunder cracked. The roulette spun.

SOVEREIGN TOKEN #1 – MYTHIC HERO (UNIQUE)

Elaria of the First Flame – Phoenix Empress of Rebirth

Immortal Flameborn

Sovereign-tier battlefield commander

Revives armies, radiates healing, crushes darkness

["Woooow! That's a full-blown Empress-tier commander! Like a fiery Valkyrie queen with a sun for a heart!"]

SOVEREIGN TOKEN #2 – MYSTERY SEGMENT TRIGGERED!

Cradle of the Forgotten Star – Sealed Cosmic Egg

Origin: Unknown

Domains: Time, Void, Dream

Fatebound to Shin

Potential: Divine Mount? Starborn Heir? Dream-Zone Core?

["Uhhh… Big brother… that egg? It's older than some gods. Might be a dream dragon. Or worse… a cosmic toddler."]

Location: Crownfire Auction Hall – Eclipsara

Velmaria, second princess of Elarion, stood in a crystal hall.

"What's the status of the divine beast egg?" she asked.

"Safely stored, Your Highness," an attendant replied. "Verified as an unhatched Celestial Frostfeather Gryphon."

"Excellent," she said. "Time its reveal for peak bidding."

Artifacts floated before her: Voidcloth Robe, Thunderheart Arrows…

"Place the Voidscale Wyvern Fang in the wildcard lot. Let the rumors work for us."

An attendant rushed in. "Your Highness… a delivery from the Vault of Fate."

Velmaria narrowed her eyes. "What is it?"

A silver-gold box was opened, pulsing with cosmic rhythm.

"A new Divine Egg… origin unknown. The seal reads: 'Eclipse Sovereign – Personal Delivery.'"

She recoiled slightly. "This isn't a beast egg. It's an unborn calamity."

Touching the glass, awe in her voice: "Stronger than anything we've cataloged. Withdraw the Gryphon. This becomes the centerpiece."

Back in Shin's Vault

Heart hovered near glowing treasure piles.

["Alright, big brother. Time to optimize."]

Inventory split into two categories:

KINGDOM ENHANCEMENT:

Skyforge Workshop (constructing)

Celestial Citadel (constructing)

Draconic Incubator

Royal Womb Ward

Voidlace Cradles, Succubus Wraps

Supreme Evolution Stone

Mount Eggs

Crown of the Primordial Tempest

["These boost infrastructure, defenses, baby care, you name it. We keep all of them."]

AUCTION-ELIGIBLE ITEMS:

Legendary Tomes

High-tier Bond Weapons

Elemental Beast Cores

Mystic Jewelry Sets

Glimmersteel Tiara

Mana Crystals

Chimeric Pelts

Silk & Velvet Clothing

Premium Alcohols

Specialty Soaps and Shampoos

["These'll rake in serious coin. Especially with Robin presenting them."]

Shin stepped in, cape flowing.

"Impressive work, Heart. You've outdone yourself."

["Hehe, I know! Just trying to make my big brother proud."]

He added a Glimmersteel Tiara. Then pulled out a black case.

"Add this—Divine-Grade Succubus Essence."

["Oho~ someone's feeling spicy! Marking it 'Premium Private Listing.'"]

He added a Chaos-Ice Core. "This too."

["That'll start a bidding war."]

"Send three blank contracts. I'll add my seal."

Robin entered, elegant and armed.

"You called, my love?"

"This ring has your auction budget, item list, and encrypted ledger."

Robin took it. "I'll handle it perfectly."

"Take ten Dracoguards and the twin generals. Secure the Divine Egg."

"I'll use charm… or dagger."

Their foreheads touched.

"Stay safe."

"I'll come back with treasures… and my heart intact."

["Manifest lists complete! Transport caravan prepped. Robin leaves at dawn!"]

Shin spent 600 points to grant Appraisal Eyes to Robin and Elise.

Later, in the throne chamber…

"Heart," Shin said, "Summon Meliodas and the Seven Deadly Sins."

["On it! Pinging Escanor with a sunshine beacon~!"]

Moments later, the team appeared.

Meliodas grinned. "What's the job, boss?"

"PhantomFox is under siege by rogue ogres. Eliminate them."

"Consider it done," Ban cracked his knuckles.

Shin turned to Escanor.

"Before you go…"

He spent 100 System Points. A glyph lit up.

"This is for you."

Power Boost Card – Solar Dominion Protocol.

Escanor shimmered with divine control.

"I can… control it now."

Even Meliodas blinked. "That's insane."

Merlin approached. "This is… refined power."

Shin nodded. "Take any mount. Subjugate them if you can—otherwise, wipe them out."

The team bowed. "Yes, Lord Shin."

"Merlin, stay back."

Shin and Merlin stood alone.

"I want you to teach at my new academy," he said. "Full access to the Library of Ancients and the Dragon Vault."

Merlin blinked. "The Draconic Epoch's grimoires?"

"All of it. One condition—don't get bored."

She smiled. "Entertain me, and I'll teach your whole realm."

Shin spent 600 points. A crimson-black orb appeared. Host has brought destruction magic (from DxD universe)

Merlin's fingers hovered over it. "Oh… now this is my kind of magic."

She kissed his cheek.

"Keep this up," she said with a purr, "and I might just be your—well, earn it."

On the balcony…

"Talia. Natasha," Shin said.

Natasha smiled. "What can I do for you, my husband?"

Talia folded her arms. "What task do you have for me, Lord Shin?"

"I want the strongest intelligence network in the world. Spies, assassins, full-spectrum infiltration."

"I'm in," Natasha grinned.

"I agree," Talia said. "I have candidates in mind."

"Then begin. Form the Nightshade Network."

["Ooh, spooky name! Allocating stealth funds now~"]

Natasha kissed his hand. "You'll have your shadow empire."

Talia's rare smile appeared. "And no secret will be safe."

"Heart, call Hephaestus and Madra for me."

["Yes, big brother!"]

Hephaestus arrived first. "Yes, Lord Shin. Take these— new blueprints to add to your collection."

"I'll begin after my current projects," he added.

Madra stepped in. "What's the job? I want to stretch."

Shin unrolled a war map. "Goblin dungeon. Clear it—and I'll give you a harder one."

Madra grinned. "Consider it done." Then vanished.

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