Kamui is an extremely useful ability, but before completing the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, there is a risk of blindness, unless bolstered by Hashirama cells.
And it is also an inherently energy-intensive skill.
The limitations of Double Kamui are naturally not as many as a single eye, but it is still not a skill that can be used easily.
Plus, for safety's sake, half of the reserve must be kept.
So Rhode, after careful consideration, gave his answer.
"Three times."
Laila's eyes flickered for a moment, and she vaguely guessed that Rhode's usable limit was at least double, so she confidently revised the exploration plan.
"If Rhode's good luck continues, I plan to set the deepest point of this exploration at the seventh floor."
Nize suddenly thought of something and clapped her hands forcefully.
"Wait, setting the target for the seventh floor, Laila, your objective wouldn't happen to be that, would it...?"
Selty also thought of the [Rare Species] on the seventh floor.
"The Blue Morpho Butterfly, a rare species that reaches the pinnacle of beauty unlike a monster. The powder secreted from its dropped item, the [Blue Morpho Butterfly Wing], has the ability to heal others and can be used to make potions, which are quite valuable!"
Laila stretched lazily.
"That's right. Compared to finding dropped items with higher economic benefits, I believe prioritizing the replenishment of medicines and weapon forging materials is a higher priority."
Rhode nodded almost imperceptibly.
It must be said that Laila's performance indeed earned Rhode's silent praise. To remain clear-headed in the face of immense profit is an essential ability for a commander.
Using Kamui roughly every two floors, minimizing his burden as much as possible while maximizing the team's overall profit.
With him present, vast wealth would accumulate rapidly, yet she could still wisely judge the Familia's needs.
As expected of the former vice-captain of that Knight Order in her previous life...
But is my luck really that good?
Rhode stroked the egg in his hand, feeling a bit puzzled about it.
He hadn't shown this trait in his previous life... Or did being chosen by the system alone prove that his hidden luck stat was quite extraordinary?
The girls, overjoyed by Rhode's hidden abilities, were restless, but eventually, Maliu from the older group stepped forward to calm everyone down.
"We mustn't rely too much on Rhode's luck and that skill. Don't forget, the purpose of us earning money is for our own growth. We can't put the cart before the horse!"
The serious Liu also nodded vigorously, waving the wooden sword in her hand.
"That's right. Luck might just be a temporary illusion. Only our efforts and training will never betray us!"
The girls had also calmed down by now.
"Yes, Liu is right."
"We still need to be prepared for luck being temporary."
"We can't rely too much on the newcomer. After all, we are the seniors, and we're supposed to be taking care of people!"
Liu nodded in satisfaction, hearing the girls' calm exclamations.
Just then, her peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of the egg Rhode was holding in his arms, and she blinked in confusion.
"Rhode, is that food you're carrying?"
Liu's question redirected everyone's attention back to Rhode.
"Ah, this?"
Rhode tossed the golden egg in his hand, his expression a bit subtle.
"While slaying monsters earlier, I encountered a chicken and instinctively cut it down. This egg just popped out."
Heaven help him, he was absolutely not a hater!
Laila's gaze followed the golden egg up and down, then her eyes widened sharply. She quickly jumped up and snatched the golden egg from Rhode's hand, examining it carefully.
"Wait!!!"
"Rhode, what did that chicken you saw look like?!"
Rod was startled by Lyla's excited reaction, and seemed to realize something as well. He recalled for a moment, then said uncertainly,
"I remember it had yellowish-green feathers."
"Then that's it! Damn it, are you perhaps the love child of the Goddess of Luck?!"
"Uh, is this also some rare species?"
"More than rare, I've only heard about it in rumors, I've never seen this thing in reality—the Golden Egg of a Jack Bird!"
At these words, the girls also showed puzzled expressions.
Clearly, besides Lyla, who loved to read, they also didn't know about this drop item.
Lyla's tone was somewhat complex.
"Although Jack Birds aren't very aggressive, their speed is astonishing. Perhaps it's precisely because of Rod's abnormally exaggerated speed and high luck that we were able to see this treasure."
Silent Suzuka let out a somewhat proud and shy laugh in Rod's mind.
This was also an acknowledgment of her!
Ryu wanted to speak but hesitated, always feeling like she was being targeted and constantly getting put in her place.
"Hmm… is that Golden Egg very valuable?"
Lyla held the Golden Egg, unable to put it down.
"Ryu, do you remember the fried potato balls you ate?"
"If we sold this, we could buy at least a hundred thousand of them?"
Ryu's eyes widened to their limit, her beautiful sky-blue eyes filled with a look of shock.
"Ten… a hundred thousand?!"
"Wow, so that means it's worth a million valis?!"
"Uh, I think we can go home now."
The girls all crowded around the Golden Egg, occasionally exclaiming.
Just then, Rod felt his sleeve being tugged, and he turned his head in confusion.
He saw Ryu had quietly come to his side at some point, gently pinching his sleeve with her left index finger and thumb, shaking it slightly.
She lowered her head, the tips of her slender ears slightly red, her voice so faint it was almost inaudible.
"That… I saw a shop in the commercial district earlier that had a lottery event, and the first prize was a very beautiful blue hair accessory. I wanted to give it as a gift to the Goddess who took care of me. It's very expensive if I buy it directly, but the lottery is very cheap…"
"I used all my savings on the lottery, but… ugh… anyway, I'll work hard to earn money and pay you back later!"
Uh, he really hadn't expected that Ryu, at this time, was still so unlucky.
This most stubborn elf, after being repeatedly hit hard by reality, had actually started to believe in Rod's great method.
Seeing Rod didn't respond immediately, Ryu felt ashamed of her brazen request.
"If it's inconvenient for you, then forget it."
With that, she turned to flee in a panic, but was grabbed by the hand by Rod, who had come back to his senses.
"Wait, I didn't say no!"
Ryu stiffened on the spot, then suddenly turned back, staring intently at their clasped hands, her eyes shocked and wavering.
"Just so you know, I can't guarantee I'll win it."
"En…"
"But you don't need to rush. With me joining, even if it's just pure money-making, you'll quickly buy the gift you want."
"En…"
"As for paying me back, there's no need. Everyone saved and took me in, so I should at least prepare some gifts."
Ryu didn't hear anything Rod said after that, just mechanically repeating "En."
She didn't even notice when Rod let go and left.
If someone she met for the first time tried to shake Ryu's hand, she would instinctively slap it away.
This was not due to a strong personal stance, but rather a racial cleanliness trait of elves.
Before this, the first person who could touch her was her respected confidante, the Familia's captain Alise.
And the second was Rod.
Her golden hair swayed gently in the breeze. Ryu covered her palm over her chest, looking up quietly at Rod, who was discussing with Nize whether to sell the Golden Egg or make scrambled eggs. A string in her heart was quietly, unbeknownst to anyone, plucked.