After confirming that there were no issues with the prizes, he pressed the yellow "Start" button in the center of the wheel.
Accompanied by stirring music, the wheel began to spin rapidly, slowing down and eventually coming to a stop after a few seconds.
In the end, the pointer landed on a slot with a cute cat face illustration.
"Thank you for participating, meow!"
The voice of Akashi's friendly voiceover echoed, and the number in the counter above the wheel changed to "1."
"This is the beta version, meow. Commander, you can draw as many times as you want, meow~"
The little merchant stood on tiptoe beside Lin Lan, peering at the phone screen with a smile.
"First, I have to criticize you, Akashi. You missed a very important feature."
Lin Lan placed the phone in front of Akashi and said seriously, staring at her confused expression.
"Where's the ten-draw button? You didn't even add a ten-draw button...
Oh, right, speaking of ten-draws, you should also add a little discount hint for the ten-draws."
"Meow, I was careless, meow!"
Akashi's eyes widened in shock, then realization struck her.
"Uh, Commander, isn't this a bit too much...?"
The innocent Nimi, overhearing Lin Lan's evil words, widened her eyes and looked at him, as though she were seeing her commander for the first time.
"Alright, Akashi, you need to add that feature in the next few days. Nimi, now it's your turn to draw, let's see how many draws it takes to get that purple gear."
"If you can draw it within 200 pulls, or exchange it with the perfect gem, I'll reward you with a kiss."
"If not, you'll have to give me a kiss."
After giving Akashi the instructions, Lin Lan handed the phone to the cute Z23, grinning mischievously.
"Ugh, Commander, calm down... I'll try, I guess."
Z23 blushed slightly at Lin Lan's teasing words but obediently took the phone.
As her finger hovered above the "Start" button, Nimi felt two merchant-like gazes inspecting her, and a sense of impending doom washed over her.
"It's just a purple gear, 200 pulls should be enough, right... and there are the perfect gems as a base."
After reading the small printed rules beside the wheel and the probabilities, Nimi muttered quietly and began drawing.
Five minutes passed.
Nimi stared at the counter, which now read "199," her face blank as she looked at Lin Lan and Akashi, who were struggling to keep their smiles in check.
"Come on, fair's fair, bring your face over."
Lin Lan said with a sly grin, and as little Nimi was still in the process of questioning life, Lin Lan bent down and gently kissed her pink cheek.
"No, no! I have to see how many draws it really takes to get the purple gear!"
After being kissed, Nimi obviously wasn't willing to concede so easily, so she continued pressing the wheel.
Half an hour passed, and Nimi stared at the wheel's counter, which now read "1000," and the 79 perfect gems, 4 perfect gem shards, her finger trembling.
"Commander! What is this 'Blade of Unity' nonsense?!"
The last perfect gem, seemingly just one step away from the purple gear, felt as if it was still miles away.
She had already gone from perfect gem shards to lucky crystals.
Just as she thought she would finally gather the last shard, the "Blade of Unity" popped up, causing poor Nimi to break down.
Finally, Nimi, fuming, handed the phone back to Lin Lan.
She had drawn 1000 times, already very close to reaching the maximum probability boost.
Even if she kept drawing, she would hit 99% probability within 100 draws, making it meaningless.
Lin Lan smiled and handed the phone to Akashi before picking up the distressed Nimi and gently comforting her.
"Akashi, you can't use this lottery mechanism in the port area shops, or I bet you'll get beaten to death."
After calming Z23, Lin Lan turned to Akashi seriously.
"Meow, don't worry, Commander, I've got it under control, meow."
After taking back the phone, Akashi made a solemn promise.
Although she was a merchant, she wasn't stupid.
If this lottery system were used in the port area, it would truly be dangerous.
After chatting with the two little girls and enjoying the sea view on the deck for a while, Sui Qiong finally flew back.
Lin Lan, embraced by Sui Qiong, returned to the first of the Iron Blood mass-produced destroyers.
Ulrich, Count Zeppelin, and August, along with other Iron Blood ship girls, had been waiting for him at the ship's door.
The interior of the mass-produced destroyer was much larger than that of a yacht.
It seemed specifically redesigned for relaxation, with wide sofas, large beds, and carvings, resembling a spacious hall.
As Lin Lan walked into the cabin, he immediately felt several burning gazes upon him.
He suddenly remembered something important.
Lin Lan turned to Ulrich behind him and seriously asked:
"Ulrich, where's my bedroom these past few days?"
"Hehe, Commander, you just now remembered to ask that question? As the leader, don't you think this is quite a major oversight?"
Ulrich's previously indifferent face now held a mischievous smile, and her dark golden eyes were fixed on Lin Lan with great interest.
It was as if... she wanted to eat him.
"Ha~ Commander, you really need to make up for this oversight."
Just as Lin Lan was about to take a step back, feeling slightly frightened, a soft touch came from behind him, as if someone had bumped into him.
Then, Agir's voice sounded near his ear, and a hot breath blew against his earlobe, causing him to shiver.
Before Lin Lan could turn around, his hands were grabbed by the silver-haired, red-tipped cruiser girl behind him, and he was dragged into the cabin.
"What do you think you're doing? Nimi, Sui Qiong! Help me!"
Lin Lan quickly realized what the Iron Blood ship girls had in mind.
As he was being dragged toward the cabin by Agir, he panicked and looked toward Nimi and Sui Qiong at the door for help.
If he was dragged into the cabin, what would happen next would be something that could not be written down.
But Sui Qiong just turned her head away, pretending not to see, while Nimi blushed as she turned and closed the cabin door.
"Hahaha! Lowly creature, no matter how much you scream, no one will come to save you. Sui Qiong has already joined Iron Blood!"
The boisterous laughter of the heavy cruiser Deutschland came from behind, causing Lin Lan to freeze.
"Commander, stop resisting~ Roon has been waiting for you for a long time~"
With Roon, the pink-haired older sister, leading the charge, the other Iron Blood ship girls also got up from the sofas and beds.
"I used the power of a hero most for... recovering energy..."
Lin Lan was thrown onto the incredibly soft bed by the seductive cruiser girl behind him.
As he looked at the approaching Iron Blood ship girls, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, silently lamenting.
At this point, he decided to close his eyes and stop resisting.
After all, he was the commander—those capable must do more...
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