"System, spend all remaining Source Points! Start with a luxury ten-pull, then convert the rest to physical enhancement potions!"
[Ding! Source Points -10,000. Luxury ten-pull initiated!]
This time, Cloud didn't bother with any superstitious rituals.
Because he knew true luck kings don't believe in superstition!
Golden light flashed, and a string of notification sounds rang out like firecrackers!
[Congratulations Host! Received: Thanks for Playing x5.]
[Congratulations Host! Received: Sie Kensou's Meat Buns (half-eaten) x3.]
[Congratulations Host! Received: Takuma Sakazaki's Tengu Mask (replica) x1.]
[Finally, congratulations Host! Triggered ultra-rare event! Received special item—[Yata Mirror Fragment]!]
"More junk... wait, WHAT?!"
Cloud had been about to reflexively hit "One-Click Disassembly," but the final reward made his eyes go wide!
[Special Item: Yata Mirror Fragment]
[Quality: Legendary (Orange)]
[Description: A tiny fragment of the Yata Mirror, one of the Three Sacred Treasures. Contains a trace of the power of Nothingness and the Laws of Reflection. Can be used to enhance equipment or comprehend special abilities.]
[Note: The Kagura sisters are searching the entire world for this. Please store safely and avoid showing others, or you may be mistaken for a thief.]
A fragment of the Yata Mirror?!
Cloud's heart pounded uncontrollably!
This was one of the Three Sacred Treasures! Even as just a fragment, its value was immeasurable!
"Jackpot! This is actually a jackpot!" Cloud nearly performed a backflip on the spot.
Fighting the urge to immediately study the fragment, he converted his remaining 30,000+ Source Points into high-grade physical enhancement potions and downed them all.
A surge of immense yet gentle energy transformed his body again, filling the "emptiness" left by his realm advancement.
[Host: Cloud]
[Constitution: 82]
[Strength: 80]
[Agility: 69]
[Spirit: 61]
When the dust settled, Cloud slowly rose, feeling the unprecedented, perfectly harmonious power within him.
He knew he had completed yet another transformation!
Of course, closed-door training was the main theme, but life needed some "seasoning."
And Cloud's "seasoning" had been rather abundant lately.
By the hotel's private pool.
"Cloud! Quick, look at my Crane Dance! Isn't it more precise than before?"
Mai Shiranui wore a sexy red bikini, spinning and leaping gracefully in the water like an elegant flamingo.
Water droplets slid down her flawless skin, glistening enticingly in the sunlight.
"Not bad, not bad. You've improved." Cloud lounged under a parasol, wearing sunglasses, sipping juice while offering serious critique.
"But still missing something. You should be bolder—release your power completely. Here, kick toward me. Don't worry about hurting me."
"Hmph, you asked for it!"
Mai pouted, then launched a gorgeous spinning kick that sent a fragrant breeze toward Cloud's face.
Her ankle was effortlessly caught by Cloud.
With a gentle tug, Mai yelped as she lost her balance and tumbled into his arms, splashing crystalline water everywhere.
"See, your force still isn't concentrated enough." Cloud held the warm, soft body in his arms and whispered in her ear.
"Need me to... teach you again, hands-on?"
Mai's cheeks turned red as ripe apples, but her mouth stayed stubborn: "Let... let go of me! You big pervert!"
On the other side of the pool, Yuri Sakazaki and Athena Asamiya sat together sharing a slice of tiramisu. Watching this scene, their reactions differed.
"Mai and Cloud's relationship is so good!" Yuri, the natural airhead, completely missed the subtext and said enviously.
Athena Asamiya, however, watched Cloud thoughtfully with her clear violet eyes while taking small bites of cake.
She could clearly sense that the psychic energy fluctuations within Cloud had grown stronger since they last met.
The secrets around this man were... becoming more numerous.
Even Commander Zuo and Baobao had gradually integrated into this quirky little group during these "peaceful days."
Commander Zuo maintained his stone-faced demeanor.
But when Yuri Sakazaki handed him a cookie she'd made herself (terrifying in appearance but surprisingly decent-tasting), a rare hint of softness would appear on his perpetually frozen face.
Under Cloud's "encouragement," he even used his razor-sharp Spring-Autumn Blade to perform... "Divine Blade Splits Durian" for everyone's entertainment.
Baobao, meanwhile, fully unleashed her "foodie" nature.
Under Terry's guidance, she fell in love with Australian BBQ and beer.
The two frequently competed over who could eat more sausages and drink more beer—a display so bold that even Robert and Andy felt outclassed.
She even formed a cross-team "revolutionary friendship" with Chang Koehan and Choi Bounge.
The trio often huddled together researching the challenging topic of "How to sneak snacks without Kim Kaphwan noticing."
The entire group basked in a joyful, warm atmosphere.
Yet Cloud understood clearly—this calm before the storm wouldn't last long.
His next opponent was Athena Asamiya's [Psycho Soldiers Team].
And he knew even better that behind KOF 94, a massive conspiracy was slowly unfolding.
The man who loved collecting fighter statues was... impatiently awaiting his new "acquisitions."
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