Chapter 26: Krillin’s Headache, Jack’s Proposal

Piccolo's suggestion left Krillin seriously considering it.

Judging from the first lottery draw, his luck wasn't exactly stellar. If Piccolo really could pull something better, then giving him the second chance wasn't a bad idea. After all, Piccolo had offered a fair deal—if he drew something valuable, he would only take 100,000 points as payment. If he got nothing, he wouldn't ask for anything.

It was a win-win.

Even if Piccolo failed to draw something worthwhile, Krillin wouldn't lose anything. But if he succeeded, Krillin could gain something truly powerful—at only a small cost.

It seemed like a no-brainer.

However, just as Krillin was about to agree to Piccolo's proposal, other voices chimed in—quickly turning the decision into a full-blown competition.

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Goku: "Krillin! Give me that lottery draw instead! I've always had good luck! Remember the time I won that golden rice cooker without even entering the contest?"

Vegeta: "Ha! Kakarot, your luck? Don't make me laugh. If anyone should draw, it's me. I've got the strongest Saiyan pride and luck!"

Beerus: "Tch. You two are comparing luck with me? A God of Destruction? You mortals really are getting arrogant."

Whis: "Oh my, Lord Beerus. If luck scales with power, wouldn't that make my luck greater than yours?"

Zeno (Grand King): "I'm me! And my luck is also very good!"

Things were spiraling fast.

Krillin rubbed his forehead, starting to feel a headache creep in. All he wanted was someone to draw his last lottery spin. Now, suddenly, everyone wanted in.

Then, Jack, the group's admin and mysterious founder, stepped in to restore order.

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Jack: "@Zeno, luck doesn't necessarily have anything to do with strength or status. It's random, after all."

Then his tone shifted slightly, adopting the gravity of a group leader.

Jack: "Also, I'd like to remind everyone of an important rule. Once a thug completes a mission, the rewards belong to them—completely. Trading or gifting is allowed, but under no circumstances should anyone try to forcibly take or coerce another member out of their reward."

Jack: "If anyone violates this rule, they'll have to deal with the consequences."

The chat fell into a brief silence.

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Beerus: "Don't worry, Lord Jack! I would never stoop to such behavior! I'm a gentle and composed god. Truly!"

Jack: "You're the God of Destruction, Beerus. Since when did gentle and destruction go hand in hand?"

Jack: "If you're no longer destructive, should I consider revoking your title and replacing you with someone more... fitting?"

Beerus: "No no no! I take it back! I was just joking! Destructive! Very destructive! That's me!"

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Jack: "Relax, I was kidding. You don't need to be too formal or stiff in this group. Just enjoy yourselves. Banter is part of the fun."

Zeno: "Yes yes! It gets too boring when no one talks! Everyone should speak up more!"

Beerus: "Understood, Lord Zeno. And you too, Lord Jack."

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Meanwhile, Piccolo wasn't letting go of his original pitch.

Piccolo: "Hey! I was the first one to offer. Why is everyone suddenly trying to steal my spot?"

Piccolo: "@Krillin, who are you going to pick? Of course, if you want to draw it yourself, that's fine too."

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Krillin exhaled loudly. The pressure was real.

Krillin: "Let me... think about it."

He didn't expect one simple lottery draw to become such a major decision. Who knew so many powerful beings would compete over a spin?

His initial plan was to just use the draw himself, maybe get lucky. But now he was surrounded by gods, elites, and warriors, all eager to take the chance from him. It was flattering, but also overwhelming.

Krillin scratched his head.

"Should I give it to someone else? Or just draw it myself and get it over with?"

The real problem was—he didn't have confidence in his own luck.

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Just then, Jack sent another message.

Jack: "If you're really struggling to decide, I might have a solution."

Krillin: "@Group Owner Jack—Lord Jack, what kind of solution? I'm all ears! I'll even give you the draw if you want!"

From Krillin's perspective, giving the draw to Jack might be the perfect answer. Jack was the group owner. No one would question the decision, and perhaps as admin, he had better odds or insight into the system.

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Jack: "No, no, I don't want your draw."

Jack: "What I do have, however, is an offer. You can exchange your remaining lottery draw for one of several items I've posted in the group."

Following that message, Jack uploaded a list of rare and valuable items into the group inventory.

Jack: "If you choose to trade your draw, the lottery chance disappears, and instead, you'll get the item you selected from this list."

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Jack had accumulated these items from the group owner's starter package. While they were powerful, he didn't have much use for some of them. Rather than let them sit around, he thought it better to offer them to the group in exchange for something he could use—like points.

But there was a catch.

If someone chose to exchange their lottery draw for an item, that chance would disappear from the system and convert directly into points—for Jack.

And not just a one-to-one conversion. As the group owner, Jack would receive double the point value of the item the user chose.

So if a user selected an item worth 1 million points, Jack would gain 2 million points in return.

It was a small perk of being the administrator—a kind of bonus tax that came with hosting and managing the group.

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Still, Jack was careful to make things clear.

Jack: "It's totally up to you. No pressure. You're free to draw as usual. But with an exchange, at least you know exactly what you're getting."

Jack: "With the lottery, there's always a chance you'll get something useless—or something far better. That's the gamble."

Jack: "So in the end, it's a question of certainty vs. chance."

Jack wasn't forcing anyone. The choice was theirs to make.

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Everyone looked at the posted list. There were powerful items there—scrolls with forbidden techniques, rare enhancement pills, even accessories that boosted combat effectiveness across universes.

Eyes lit up.

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Krillin scrolled through the list carefully. His eyes stopped on one particular item, and immediately, his heart skipped a beat.

It was a small ring, but one filled with dense golden energy. The description read:

> Ring of Limitless Qi: Instantly increases the user's stamina recovery rate by 300%, decreases ki loss during transformations by 50%, and allows for enhanced ki sensing across dimensions.

For someone like Krillin, whose biggest weakness was stamina during prolonged battles, this ring was a dream come true.

He made his decision on the spot.

Krillin: "@Group Owner Jack—Lord Jack, I choose to exchange!"

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A wave of surprised reactions followed.

Goku: "Whoa! He didn't even hesitate!"

Piccolo: "You gave up your draw... just like that?"

Vegeta: "Hmph. At least he had the guts to make a decision. Better than being paralyzed."

Beerus: "I wonder if that ring's available for purchase somewhere else..."

Whis: "I believe Jack said these are exclusive. A pity."

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Jack smiled as the exchange processed.

Krillin's lottery chance disappeared from the system, and the Ring of Limitless Qi appeared in his inventory.

Simultaneously, Jack's point balance increased—double the item's value.

But more importantly, the atmosphere was lively, and the group was enjoying themselves.

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Jack: "Good choice, Krillin. I hope it serves you well."

Krillin: "Thank you, Lord Jack! With this, I think I'll be able to keep up even better in battle!"

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And with that, the heated debate over the lottery draw came to an end—though something told Krillin this wouldn't be the last time such a moment stirred up the group.

After all, in a chat filled with warriors, gods, and cosmic entities...

Even luck could cause war.

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