ALL NOVEL Chapter 38: Chapter 38: The Talent of Reappearance
Tong Gu's body reformed bit by bit in front of the Gantz black sphere, with all his injuries completely healed. He glanced at the group of Kato Masaru, Shimohira Reika, and others in the room. Compared to the tragic endings in the original story, his presence had undeniably brought about positive changes for them.
[Detected: The fates of Oka Hachirou, Yamazaki An, and Tetsuo Hara have been altered.]
[You have completed the mission: "Blessing in Disguise."]
[Hidden Mission: Blessing in Disguise
Description: Your arrival has significantly changed the destinies of various characters. Some have survived, while others have perished. Your evaluation will be adjusted accordingly.]
[Completion Status: Additional deaths: 1; Additional survivors: 6. Pass evaluation increased by 100%.]
Shimohira Reika and the others had already come to terms with the bald uncle's death. Meanwhile, Kato Masaru stared resolutely at his score displayed on the black sphere—41 points—and declared, "I will revive Uncle Suzuki and..."
Tong Gu slowly stepped forward, arriving just as the black sphere began calculating his points.
"Big guy, points: 229."
Shimohira Reika instinctively covered her mouth but still let out a gasp. Even the perpetually stoic Nishi Joichiro couldn't hide his shock—he had never seen anyone accumulate such a high score in a single mission.
The group's eyes turned to Tong Gu, their expressions a mix of hope and hesitation.
Without letting them linger in uncertainty, Tong Gu spoke directly to the black sphere, "Gantz, I want to revive Suzuki Ryoichi."
It was a bit regretful that he hadn't reached 300 points. If he had been in better condition during the mission and managed to slay the Great Tengu, he could have reached that benchmark.
With 300 points, Tong Gu had planned to exchange for Oka Hachiro's powerful gorilla suit and unleash its futuristic technology against Muzan Kibutsuji. However, with fewer points than required, he had no choice but to focus on achieving an S-rated evaluation instead.
The black sphere swiftly responded, and Suzuki Ryoichi's body began reforming, his consciousness soon returning. Kato Masaru eagerly recounted the events following Suzuki's death.
[Hidden Mission: Blessing in Disguise completion updated.]
[Completion Status: Additional deaths: 0; Additional survivors: 6. Pass evaluation increased by 180%.]
Tong Gu raised an eyebrow at the substantial evaluation increase. He speculated that Suzuki's initial death had incurred a significant penalty, which had now been rectified with his revival.
Waving off Suzuki's attempts to thank him, Tong Gu addressed the group with a gentle expression.
"For future missions, take care of yourselves."
The others, seeing that Tong Gu still had 129 points remaining, assumed he would use them to free himself from Gantz. After heartfelt farewells, they began to leave the room.
As Nishi Joichiro was the last to exit, Tong Gu's lips curled into a peculiar smile.
Freeing himself from Gantz required no points. The Game of Fate system, a higher-dimensional construct compared to Gantz, would automatically release him once he returned.
"Gantz, exchange for a stronger weapon."
"Spend 100 points to acquire a stronger weapon. Receive it now or before the next mission?"
"Now."
The black sphere opened again, revealing a high-tech weapon on a rack nearby. Its wide barrel was positioned for the wielder to hold it from the center.
[You have obtained the item: Z-Gun.]
[Quality: Blue]
[Description: A foundational high-tech weapon developed by higher-dimensional Polydimensional Beings. Exceptionally powerful.]
[Effect 1: After designating a target area, it emits a gravitational field to crush everything within.]
[Effect 2: The weapon's energy automatically recharges after use, requiring a cooldown period.]
Although Tong Gu hadn't trained in firearms, the Z-Gun's immense power made precision unnecessary. At medium range, it was a guaranteed kill.
Now that his objectives in the Gantz world were largely accomplished, Tong Gu felt content. Though he hadn't acquired the gorilla suit, the advanced gravity gun would provide immense benefits for scientific research and his eventual confrontations with Doma and Muzan.
Equipment, alongside skills and attributes, was an indispensable part of a player's strength. Tong Gu examined his intact reinforced suit and the newly acquired gravity gun, satisfied with his gains.
[Return.]
The room around Tong Gu rapidly disintegrated into a void. Distant points of white light shimmered along the horizon.
[Player UD389033995 has returned. Begin settlement?]
Tong Gu confirmed, and a flood of data scrolled past.
[Settlement in progress...]
[Settlement complete.]
[Mission World: GANTZ Act VII, Code A604]
[Main Task: Completed]
[Additional Task Count: 1]
[Hidden Mission Completion Bonus: +180%]
[Kill Score Bonus: 229 points (+229%)]
[Achievements and Reputation Calculated…]
[Final Rating: S-]
Tong Gu sighed, slightly disappointed. The high death toll among civilians and Osaka team members had hindered a perfect score. If he had gathered everyone at the canal to face Nurarihyon directly, the rating might have exceeded S.
Still, reviving Suzuki Ryoichi had narrowly boosted the rating into the S threshold.
[Reward Distribution...]
[Base Reward: 2 free attribute points, 1000 Destiny Points.]
[S- Rating Bonus: 180% increase (3 free attribute points, 1800 Destiny Points).]
[High Rating Bonus...]
[B-Rank Bonus: +500 Destiny Points]
[A-Rank Bonus: Specialty Upgrade Scroll x1]
[S-Rank Bonus: A "Favor of Fate."]
Tong Gu confirmed, and a dazzling roulette wheel materialized in the void. This time, he felt calm, even as flashes of gold and purple lit up the board.
Hmph. Like it'll land on something amazing. Probably some common junk again. Games are always rigged like this.
As cynical thoughts swirled in his mind, the purple light intensified.
Tong Gu froze in disbelief, staring at the brilliant purple slot where the wheel had stopped.
A small wooden plaque adorned with intricate characters appeared.
[You have obtained a Fantastical Item: Talent of Reappearance.]
[Talent of Reappearance]
[Quality: Fantastical]
[Description: A unique artifact crafted by a deity in another world. Grants the wielder the ability of "Reappearance."]
[Effect: Grants the "Reappearance" ability.]
Fantastical item!
Ignoring the collapsing space around him, Tong Gu clutched the wooden plaque. A Fantastical-grade item capable of granting abilities!
Without hesitation, he crushed the plaque.
[You have acquired the ability: Reappearance.]
[Reappearance (Rank A): You may expend a cost to replicate a recently occurred event, ability, or object.]
Tong Gu's mind raced with the possibilities. This ability was beyond his wildest expectations, a tool capable of bending reality to his will. The Talent of Reappearance truly lived up to its Fantastical designation.
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