Chapter 190.5 – Tier Harribel template

[At last, I've got enough points from today's Diary Count for a medium-draw and a basic-draw. Fingers crossed that my luck's decent enough to land me a strong Character Template. At the very least, one that Nojiko could use, so I can recruit her…]

"Arton's able to draw from the lottery again?" Gion said, her brow furrowing. "Let's hope he doesn't pull another 'Blank Character Template Challenge Roll,'" she murmured.

"His Emiya Shirou template has already reached the Emiya Alter phase," she reasoned. "If he pulls another Blank Challenge, it might force that Archer template into its final form."

She found herself actually wanting to see this Senji Muramasa swordsmanship that Arton had mentioned, though she felt a bit guilty about it.

"If Emiya Shirou's template evolves again, Arton might genuinely become a Yonko at that point," Smoothie muttered, taking a deep breath and focusing all her attention on the Diary. "Would he even pay attention to me once that happens?"

"If he grows more powerful, he can definitely save Dressrosa!" Viola prayed inwardly, hands clasped in tension.

"A Yonko-level Arton could defend Fish-Man Island," Shyarly mused, exhaling a puff of smoke. "I should find a way to get in touch with him."

Meanwhile, Nojiko—currently hurrying back home—caught Arton's message on her Diary Copy and couldn't hide her grin.

"It's nice to have someone looking out for you, even if it's mostly because Arton's got his eye on my body. But if he draws a suitable template for me, I can join him at sea in Nami's place, can't I…" she murmured to herself.

…

Cocoyasi Village

As Nami, Carina, and the rest walked along, they couldn't help glancing at Arton. They were all curious about which Character Template he'd land on this time. Meanwhile, Arton was wholly absorbed in the system's interface and didn't notice their gazes.

"Okay," Arton said softly, "let's start with a medium-draw for a test run, System."

[Ding! Initiating draw… Congratulations, Host! You have obtained Tier Harribel Template (Beginner Form).]

[Using this template grants the beginner-level powers of Tier Harribel. To use this template, you must satisfy at least three of the following traits: female, swordsman, water-flow, beauty, dignity, undead, ruler, sacrifice…]

"Tier Harribel, huh? Isn't that the espada No.3 from the Bleach world?" Arton mused.

"Quite a pull—but these traits…seems I can't use them."

He cross-checked the traits with those he and Nojiko possessed, brow creasing. The template was powerful but didn't seem suitable for Nojiko.

[What a nuisance. Even though Tier Harribel is undoubtedly strong, Nojiko apparently doesn't meet the requirements.]

[She's female and she's pretty, but that's only two traits, so she can't use Tier Harribel's powers.]

Nojiko frowned at her Diary Copy. "…I can't even use it?"

"Phew, at least it's not another Blank Character Template Challenge Roll," Gion murmured, relieved. "But Tier Harribel's template might actually suit me," she added under her breath. "Female, beauty, swordsman. If I ever manage to meet Arton—could he let me use it?"

Whitey Bay's eyes gleamed with excitement. "A swordsman-type template that also requires being a woman, you say?"

"Is Tier Harribel some kind of female swordsman?" Tashigi perked up, looking intrigued by the idea.

"A female swordsman with a water-flow attribute—maybe I can use Harribel's template," Rebecca said, eyes shining.

"And as a mermaid, I definitely have the water-flow attribute," Shyarly mused. "If I gained Tier Harribel's template, even if I can't wield a sword right now, I could presumably learn—like Nami did, after getting the Raiden Shogun's template. Too bad Arton isn't here at Fish-Man Island, though…"

Shyarly shook her head, lamenting. "She's got a dignity attribute, same as Tier Harribel. Also a ruler attribute, which overlaps with leading a nation, like Harribel. And 'water-flow'—that's pretty relevant to me. Huh… if Nojiko can't use it, maybe Arton should set it aside for my use."

Smoothie, who had the Squeeze-Squeeze Fruit that let her manipulate liquids, smirked quietly. "Yes indeed… I can manipulate water as a weapon. If Nojiko can't use this Harribel template, then we ought to keep it for me."

Even though Arton hasn't yet uploaded a skill demonstration video for Tier Harribel, from the attitude he shows toward Tier Harribel and the "dignity," "ruler," and other attributes she possesses, Smoothie doesn't think it's a weak template at all. On the contrary, it must surely be an extremely powerful one.

Before long, to Smoothie's eager anticipation—and to the hopes of Tashigi, Rebecca, Gion, Whitey Bay, and all the other swordsmen who follow the diary, as well as everyone else who owns a Diary Copy—more information about "Tier Harribel" appeared in Arton's new diary entry.

…

"Huh?! Tier Harribel is actually an undead who fights against the Shinigami?"

"She can stand toe to toe with a Shinigami captain? She's the No. 3 Espada…and has water-based powers!"

"This is perfect—absolutely perfect for me! Wait, besides me, it seems that woman named Tashigi and that Rebecca can also use this? And even Whitey Bay—that woman can adapt to it, too?!"

"…Now there's a skill demo video!"

"So strong—unbelievably strong! With this power, not even Mama could stand against it.

Damn it, I can't let White Bay and the others get their hands on it. This strength must be mine—I have to obtain it!"

Shortly after seeing all that, Smoothie stood up from her seat, visibly excited.

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