Floating Islands: SSS Gacha Lord-Chapter 96 - Mountain Leaper

[Name: Atlas Blackthorn]

[Level: 49]

[Strength: 219 | Agility: 145 | Intelligence: 62 | Constitution: 117 | Stamina: 132]

[Available Stat Points: 30]

[Job: The Lord]

[Class: Warrior]

[Ironclad Will (S) - Tactical Awareness (A) - Instinctual Command (A) - Elemental Spear Mastery (S) - Elemental Dominion (S) - Commanding Presence (S) - Bloodbound Vigor (S)]

Atlas began tallying up his current total stats... Over 670?

That was insane. Absolutely insane.

It was a monumental leap. All of it gained through the relentless training he’d put himself through over the past few months. The sheer grind had rewarded him not only with raw stats, but also with a deep understanding of how to use them. How to push every ounce of potential out of his physical and elemental capabilities.

And that wasn’t even counting the skill upgrades. Higher-grade abilities. Even his core talents had evolved.

Was achieving this kind of progress easy?

Not at all. This was still the early phase of his journey, and there was a long road ahead. But the boost from his bond with Morganna and Lyrassa had given him a significant edge, propelling his growth far beyond what would typically be expected.

Atlas knew he was far from perfect. There were still countless skills to master, challenges to face, and lessons to learn. Yet, he had built a solid foundation, one strong enough to carry him through his next major milestone: level 50 and his class advancement.

It wouldn’t take much more. A few more battles, and he’d be there.

Atlas had already refined his talents and deepened his affinity with multiple elements over the past three months. This groundwork would play a crucial role in determining the type and grade of the class he’d achieve.

A few more weeks of preparation. His goal now was clear: to reduce the time it took to defeat the massive troll with the stone club. Instead of two grueling days, he needed to bring that down to something far more efficient.

**

They returned to Gacha Haven and immediately began tidying up and preparing for the usual evening session. As time went on, the team had grown closer, their interactions becoming more natural and effortless.

Atlas took another look at his Gacha summary for the Standard Banner.

[Total tickets used: 180]

[Total Rank-A pulls: 39]

[Total Rank-S pulls: 2]

[Next guaranteed Rank-A in 10 pulls]

[Next guaranteed Rank-S in 20 pulls]

He noted that the remaining standard tickets in his possession would guarantee at least one Rank-S pull! Of course, he was hoping for more than just one. There was no shame in being a little greedy, after all.

Tonight, he planned to finish off the rest of his standard tickets.

"Finally, these tickets will be gone for good."

There were still standard characters and standard weapons he hadn’t managed to acquire yet, so this was a chance he couldn’t pass up.

However, one concern remained: so far, he hadn’t figured out a way to obtain more standard tickets, except for exchanging Arcane Shards to buy them.

But he wasn’t about to waste his shards on those. No, Arcane Shards were far too valuable. They were better spent on exclusive tickets, which offered far more worthwhile rewards.

He took a deep breath as he stood on the stage, now rebuilt to be sturdier and more spacious. The area was beautifully adorned with flowers and trees.

Atlas grinned as he held up his 10 standard tickets. Every eye was on him, anticipation building. Finally, it was time.

With a confident toss, he threw the tickets into the air!

They spun rapidly, glowing as they transformed one by one.

Purple!

"Fire!!!!"

The first pull was purple!

Brown, Brown, Purple!

"Fire!"

Another purple. This was already looking good!

Brown, Brown, Brown, Brown.

A sigh of disappointment rippled through the crowd, but two purples were still a solid result.

Then the ninth ticket began to change color, taking its time. A suspenseful hush fell over the group. Slowly, the glow intensified...

RED!

"Finally!"

"Give me a good chant!" Atlas laughed, practically shouting in excitement.

"Yes!"

"Finally!"

"RED!"

The final ticket took even longer to reveal its color, the delay stretching everyone’s patience.

"Oh, come on," Atlas muttered, his heart pounding.

Could it be...?

The glow deepened, and the crowd erupted as it turned.

RED!

"Finally!"

"Yes! Two purples and TWO reds!"

This was by far the best pull he’d ever had. Two Rank-S rewards in a single batch!

Atlas paused for a moment, letting his euphoria settle. Two Rank-S pulls. It was going to be an incredible night.

Starting with the Rank-B items, he quickly organized and stored them neatly into his inventory. Then came the first Rank-A item.

He reached out, touching the glowing ticket as it floated before him. It shimmered, vibrating slightly before shooting forward in an intricate display.

Atlas stepped back, watching as the light coalesced into something unique. When it returned to its stationary position, he saw it clearly.

"A bracelet?"

It was sleek and black. Intrigued, Atlas reached out and grabbed the item to inspect it more closely.

[You have received Rank-A Item: Mountain Leaper Bands]

[Boosts jump height and landing resistance.]

"Boost jump?" he murmured, curious.

Without hesitation, he strapped the bracelet on right hand.

"My Lord, what’s that item?" a few voices called out from the crowd.

Atlas just smiled and crouched slightly, gauging how high he might be able to jump. Then, with a small leap...

"Whoa!"

He jumped several times higher than usual, his excitement growing with each leap.

Testing it further, he performed a series of jumps, gradually increasing his power with each attempt. He carefully gauged the height, becoming more confident with every motion.

Finally, feeling ready, he crouched deeper, channeling his strength, and... launched himself into a powerful jump!

His body shot into the air, soaring rapidly upward, the ground disappearing beneath him.

For a moment, panic set in as he realized just how high he was soaring. But then he remembered, the bracelet also reduced the impact of his landings. Relaxing, he allowed himself to take in the breathtaking view.

Suspended high above his island, Atlas had a vantage point unlike anything he’d experienced before. From up here, he could see everything. His structures, the troops gathered in the central area, others scattered about tending to various tasks. Some were eating alone, while a few had already fallen asleep beneath the trees.

A smile spread across his face. This was the first time he’d seen his domain like this, and it filled him with a sense of pride and calm.

With gravity pulling him back down, Atlas angled his body toward the stage, adjusting as best he could to land near the center.

He hit the platform with a solid thud, the impact cracking the stage slightly under his weight.

Grinning sheepishly, he realized that Mira was definitely going to scold him for this. But when he looked out at his troops, he was met with enthusiastic applause. Even Mira, instead of being upset, was clapping with a bright smile.

Atlas couldn’t help but laugh.

The first Rank-A item was undeniably incredible. The Mountain Leaper Bands would be very useful in battle, granting him maneuverability. With the enhanced jump boost, he could easily reposition himself, gain superior vantage points, and evade enemy attacks with precision.

But the night was far from over. There was still another Rank-A pull to claim, two Rank-S pulls waiting in line, and even 10 more standard tickets to burn through.