A Core Ship From The Start Chapter 504

Chapter 504: Chapter 377: Random Transmission_1 Chapter 504: Chapter 377: Random Transmission_1 The world is truly wonderful.

Emerging once again, Duanmu Huai couldn't help but sigh. He hadn't expected to encounter such a situation. Even though he hadn't found anything valuable here, he had successfully recovered a Ghost Girl as a familiar–a ghost from the Human Empire era, no less… Looking at it that way, his luck wasn't so bad, was it?

Hm?

Thinking about it, Duanmu Huai had a sudden realization.

Come to think of it, his luck had been pretty good all along. He'd successfully found a Snow Woman (though he hadn't kept her) and even managed to form a contract with a charming Horse Maiden. He'd even found traces of the Mechanic Religion here — according to the Ghost Girl, she was originally from a space station. She must have ended up in this place due to some issue during the original explosion which transferred part of the station here.

Looking at it this way…

Duanmu Huai quietly opened the system and looked at the pet column, [Tutu (Luck Endowment)].

Does this thing really work?

If it does, wouldn't his luck and charm be maxed out if he took Tutu and the machine maid with him in the future?

With a dragon on his left and a tiger on his right, a bull around his waist, and a dragon head on his chest, wouldn't he be unstoppable?

Not only that, but the Ghost Girl who had signed a contract with Duanmu Huai this time also had a rather impressive special ability: Psychic Sensing.

According to the Ghost Girl, she didn't have particularly strong spiritual energy during her lifetime, but she was very sensitive to spiritual energy. This was good news for Duanmu Huai, as most of the Fragmented World required Psychic Sensing to determine its location. Duanmu Huai had tried several times on other planets without success, mainly because he wasn't very accurate with Psychic Sensing.

Now having a human-shaped radar like this Ghost Girl was naturally a good thing for Duanmu Huai.

Hmm… looking at it this way, was it really thanks to Tutu?

Hm?

Feeling Duanmu's gaze, Tutu turned her head curiously and looked at him. Then she cheerfully moved next to Duanmu and he reached out and patted her head.

Hehe…

Indeed, triggering some tasks requires a certain amount of luck.

Exactly!

Just as Duanmu was about to head home, a sudden voice rang out. Duanmu looked up and saw a Snow Woman standing nearby, glaring at him.

I knew it! Humans are such greedy, lustful beings! So, you've been taming these female monsters to satisfy your own vile and ugly desires! Ah, no wonder I couldn't escape from your clutches…! But I won't submit to you! Even if you kill me, I won't bow to you!

Sigh…

Listening to the Snow Woman's righteous speech, Duanmu Huai sighed silently. The machine maid, however, looked curiously at the Snow Woman, then at Duanmu Huai.

Master, who is this Snow Woman?

Some idiot with something wrong upstairs, ignore her, let's go.

Wait, why are you leaving?

Seeing Duanmu Huai ignoring her and about to leave with everyone else, the Snow Woman hurriedly spoke up.

At this point, shouldn't you be angry because I hit the nail on the head with my words and attack me in a fit of rage? Even if I struggle, you'll ignore my cries, pin me down, tear off my clothes and vent your ugly… Ah, no, no, I'm a pure Snow Woman! If I'm tainted with that thing, I'd become filthy and corrupt, isn't that your goal? You want to defile me, make me a fallen tool that exists only for you, trampling on me as you please… No, I won't let you have your way!

By the time the Snow Woman was hugging herself with a look of ecstasy on her face, Duanmu Huai had already silently turned around and left with the others.

Ah, that Miss Snow Woman is quite interesting, huh?

Interesting, my foot! She seems like a human when she doesn't speak, but once she does, everything is out in the open.

In the face of the machine maid's appreciation, Duanmu Huai sighed silently. Why on earth did he lose his mind and decide that he needed something rare? Now that he was seeing it, it was indeed quite rare… so rare that he couldn't handle it!

How did he end up with such a fanatic follower? Duanmu Huai even had the urge to kill her — no, resisting the urge felt like a defeat in itself.

He really should find someone more normal.

Being greedy never pays off.

Duanmu Huai certainly wouldn't form a pact with this Snow Woman. If he took her back, the whole Tribunal would probably end up in chaos.

For the sake of moral education of his girls, it's best to leave her to live alone on the snowy mountain forever.

Afterwards, Duanmu Huai returned to the mansion and came to the teleportation room on the first floor — technically, he still had to tame a familiar on the snowy mountain to proceed, but he'd had enough of that brainless Snow Woman and just wanted to leave this godforsaken place. It didn't really matter, after all it was just the difference between completing a task and completing it perfectly. Originally, Duanmu Huai had wanted to wrap things up perfectly, but now he felt like keeping as far away from the Snow Woman as possible.

He'd better not let her corrupt Ogis.

Is this really okay, Master?

The maid stood beside him looking uncertain.

If you don't remove all the seals, you won't be able to return to our original place…
“No matter. Being farther from the Snow Woman is a win. Besides, I've successfully contracted several familiars, so that should count as passing the test, right?”

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai reached out and touched the crystal ball in front of him. He had his worries, but Duanmu Huai was not overly concerned. The reason was simple: Due to Tutu's [Luck Endowment], if Duanmu Huai's guess was correct, even random teleportation would not stray him too far from his intended destination–this was an excellent opportunity to test his luck.

After all, random teleporting really depends on luck.

“In the name of the Demon Beast Trainer, start!”

As Duanmu Huai's words fell, the floor suddenly shone brightly. Accompanied by a dazzling flash of light, Duanmu Huai and his companions disappeared into thin air.

“Whoosh!”

The next moment, when Duanmu Huai opened his eyes, he found himself in a forest. However, to his surprise, apart from Ogis, no other familiar he had tamed was around.

“Eh? What happened? Tutu? Maid? Karen? Where are you guys?”

“Here, master!”

Listening to Tutu's cheery voice, Duanmu Huai looked down and noticed a ring on his left index finger, its gem emitting a faint green light.

“What's this?”

“It's a Soul Contract Ring obtained after a Demon Beast Trainer forms a contract with a creature. As long as you have this ring, master, you can summon us anytime, anywhere.”

“I see…”

After the maid's introduction, Duanmu Huai finally understood. He then carefully studied the ring, and soon the system provided a prompt.

[Special Mission “Subjugation of Demon Beasts” Completed]
[Task Evaluation: Barely Passable]
[Task Reward: Soul Contract Ring (non-transferable)]
[Pets Owned: Tutu, Maid, Ghost Girl, Horse Maiden (4/5)]
“This is far more convenient than a Pokeball.”

It was only after Duanmu Huai asked the maid that he realized the world he had previously been in was actually inside this ring. However, it's limited to the areas he has unlocked, including the plains, the forest, underground, and the mansion. In fact–this ring was the Demon Beast Trainer's most significant legacy, but this wouldn't be known until the seal was genuinely removed.

Snowy mountains remain sealed in the ring for now.

Let them stay sealed… some things are best left unseen in one's lifetime.

So where exactly is this?

Duanmu Huai looked around, but all he saw was the forest…

Splash!

Just as Duanmu Huai was taking in his surroundings, the bushes nearby suddenly trembled. A figure bolted out, and Duanmu Huai, with quick reflexes, grabbed hold of the person. The sudden grip startled the figure who quickly raised their hands.

“Flame… Eh? Why are you here?”

In front of Duanmu Huai stood Masou Shizuka, the girl he had previously journeyed with to the Magic Kingdom Seis.

“That's my question. What happened? You look all ragged. Where's Kaname?”

Duanmu Huai eyed Masou Shizuka and curiously asked. Before Shizuka could answer, hurried footsteps echoed. Hearing this, Masou Shizuka's face turned pale. At the same time, Duanmu Huai saw dozens of armed men emerging and surrounding them.

“It's a long story. Kaname was caught by these people, and as you can see… I'm being chased.”

“Oh?”

Upon hearing this, a smile formed at the corner of Duanmu Huai's mouth, and he reached out to draw his Power Great Sword.

“It seems I really have to thank Tutu.”

As Duanmu Huai had said, his guess appeared to be right. Clearly, it was Tutu's [Luck Endowment] that increased his luck and made him teleport here. Otherwise, if Duanmu Huai had returned to the Royal City and hadn't found Masou Shizuka and Kendou Kanami, he wouldn't have known if something had happened to them–as non-Soul Cards, they couldn't notify him if they ran into trouble.

It was evident that Tutu's [Luck Endowment] was the real deal.

“Huh? What are you talking about?”

“Nothing. Let's deal with these guys first, then I'll explain everything to you.”

After saying this, Duanmu Huai coldly stared at the men before him.

“I don't know who you guys are, but, unfortunately… it seems like your luck has run out!”

As Duanmu Huai roared, he lifted the large sword and swung it down at his enemies in the next moment!

Chapter end

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