"So miserable! One moment you're triumphant, the next you're dead. Heaven's justice is swift, and the heavens are unforgiving!"
Lu Ze mused silently, then led the two little ones to a counter with a bamboo stick holder.
"Little ones, shake the bamboo sticks and see what your luck is today! Though I suspect it will be great fortune."
He patted the children's heads, and Liliya stepped forward, embracing the bamboo tube with both hands. She began to shake it gently, and soon a single bamboo stick dropped out.
After handing the stick to the staff, they produced the corresponding slip of paper.
Liliya looked at the slip in her hand and slowly unfolded it. Rosaria also leaned in, their eyes fixed on the paper. Soon, the characters on it were revealed.
Two large characters: Great Fortune!
It seemed Liliya's luck was indeed good today. Drawing Great Fortune, her luck was unparalleled.
"It's my turn, it's my turn!"
Rosaria impatiently approached the bamboo stick barrel, shook it a few times, and a stick slowly fell. After handing it to the staff, she also received the corresponding paper.
"Let me see how my luck is today! It's definitely better than Liliya's!"
Liliya's lips twitched. She said, "You idiot, the best is Great Fortune. How could you be better than me? You really are an idiot."
Faced with such harsh mockery, Rosaria felt a surge of defiance. If she couldn't get better, then matching hers would suffice, right?
However, what was written on the slip was completely different.
Hers was Great Misfortune, the lowest grade, the most ominous omen.
"Why? Why did it turn out like this? Where is my Great Fortune? Why did it become Great Misfortune?"
Rosaria was utterly bewildered. Why did her sister get Great Fortune, while she got Great Misfortune? She couldn't quite understand, but soon let it go. It was nothing, really.
This was at most a reference, and luck didn't even exist in this world! She was definitely not being jealous!
"There, there, don't be unhappy! If your luck is bad, you can tie the slip to this rope over here. Doing so is said to change one's fate."
Hearing this, Rosaria quickly ran to the rope and tied the slip on. After all, she didn't want to go through the day with the title of Great Misfortune.
Seeing her hurried movements, how to describe it? Very cute! But also a bit fierce, like a little beast. Ah, indeed!
Lolis are great, but be careful, if you dare to lay a hand on them, three years is a given.
Have you made up your mind?
After going through a few more procedures, Lu Ze cast one last glance at Yae Miko. She wore a look of anxiety, even glaring at him fiercely. Truly, a woman's heart is as unfathomable as the sea.
One moment they were laughing, the next she was cold-faced, like a completely different person, as if she didn't know him at all.
"Let's go. You must be tired from playing today. Time to go home."
Holding the hands of the two little darlings, they soon returned to Inazuma City. It was around noon now, so they should pick up some after-meal treats.
With that, he went to the place where he had bought pastries in the morning. After buying some, he had also ordered a custom one, which should be ready by now.
He inquired with the shopkeeper, and as expected, the custom order from the morning was finished. Its appearance and taste were very similar to the pastries from earlier, suggesting they were from the same series.
Carrying a not-so-large box, he returned to the Honkai Impact 3rd experience store. As he pushed the door open, an untold number of people were gathered in the lobby.
The moment Lu Ze entered, all eyes focused on him. The previously chattering voices immediately fell silent.
"Lu Ze... you're back? Did you have a good time on your date this time? I wonder, will there be a next time for such a good thing?"
Wendy looked at him with a smile, feeling that if he answered no, this girl might do something unexpected.
"Ah... it will naturally continue tomorrow. Who gets drawn isn't up to me, right? It's all based on luck, you can't blame me!"
Lu Ze, somewhat fearful, quickly explained. The gazes of others also turned towards them, everyone staring intently at the small drawing box.
"You're not going to draw now, are you? Isn't it a bit too early? It's only noon."
Lu Ze, feeling a bit scared, wanted to snatch the drawing box away, but Wendy blocked him and whispered, "It's fine. Today's matters and tomorrow's are the same. The sooner we know, the better. We won't waste so much time tomorrow."
I don't think that's your real intention. Am I imagining things that I feel a sense of competition?
"Alright, alright, let's decide now. I'll go first! This time I'm definitely getting first place! I've secured tomorrow's date spot."
Kiana skipped over, praying before the draw, wishing she could get what she wanted.
However, after she took out a numbered ball, her face showed disappointment. Number 12... that's 11 off from first place...
Wendy also held up the box with a smile and passed it to everyone. Soon, numbered balls appeared one by one. Who would be number one this time?
As for Wendy, she also took a small ball, but judging from the disappointed look on her face, she probably didn't win.
"...Why is it you again?! I don't want this sixth place number! I want first place, first place!"
Wendy stomped on the small ball a few times, instantly becoming unhappy.
"Oh my, oh my, do girls with beautiful hearts always have such good luck? This second number one is mine, Elysia's~ No objections, everyone."
She displayed the small ball in her hand. A large number '1' was written on it. It seemed their start was indeed unlucky! Someone else had drawn first place.
Wendy looked at Elysia with jealousy. Elysia, why does it have to be her? This is too much...
"I'm sorry, really sorry, Lu Ze! You're counting, right? I got first place."
Lu Ze, standing still, nodded. After all, there was nothing to argue about. It was indeed drawn from the box. As for the probability?
This was not an easy matter to explain, but still, since she had good luck, one couldn't blame her.
"Then I'm looking forward to tomorrow's date. What surprise will you have for me, little Lu Ze? Can I choose the location? I don't think Inazuma is very suitable for me. I'm more interested in Liyue."
"Naturally, you can. After all, you are the leading party. Then let's go to Liyue. I will definitely make the pink girl happy tomorrow. Don't you think so, Elysia~?"
He reached out and pinched her soft, pink ear. Ah, it's so soft... Is this the ear of an elf? I like it so much.