danmachi: skill gacha system

"Ha, system," John asked, as his fingers hovered over the interface, "How much does one gacha pull cost points-wise?"

[The cost of a gacha pull is based on the grade of the skill you wish to obtain. Skills are graded from Rank 1 to the highest rank ever reached, which is Rank 56,000. The most powerful skill ever obtained was Skill Number 1,009,345: The One Above All—the most omnipotent ability in existence.]

John blinked. "The One Above All? That sounds... unreal."

[Indeed, host. It is an omnipotent skill, surpassing all others. However, with your current points, you are eligible for a Rank 4,000 skill.]

John's mind was racing, imagining the potential of what he could get, but he quickly composed himself. He had more than enough points to reach Rank 4,000. That was already a power in itself, though the idea of anything near The One Above All was far from his current reach.

"Alright, let's see... I'll put every item in all these warehouses into the system," John decided, feeling the weight of the decision.

[Understood, host. Processing materials.]

A moment passed before the system's calculation was complete.

[Current point balance: 5,978,746 points.]

John grinned. "That's a lot of points. So, what can I roll for with this?"

[With your current balance, you may roll for a skill up to Rank 4,000.]

"Rank 4,000? Alright," John nodded. He was more than satisfied with that. Rank 4,000 was still far beyond what most people could achieve. "Let's do it, System. I'm ready."

[Affirmative. Rolling for a Rank 4,000 skill... Please stand by.]

The air seemed to shift as the system activated, causing a soft hum to vibrate through the room. The interface in front of him expanded into a field of light, displaying hundreds of floating orbs. With a sudden surge, all the orbs began spinning rapidly, their colors shifting, merging, and fluctuating as they formed a swirling vortex of energy. John watched in awe as the lights converged into one brilliant burst of light.

Then, in a flash, the energy stabilized, revealing the result of the pull.

[Gacha Pull Complete.]

[Skill Obtained: TARDIS Protocol: Temporal Mobility (Rank 4,000)]

John's heart skipped a beat as the description of the skill appeared before him.

[TARDIS Protocol: Temporal Mobility]

Rank: 4,000

Effect: Grants the ability to move freely through the 4th dimension, manipulating time for the user. This skill allows the user to move forward or backward in time but is limited to the user's own body. The user can enter their personal timeline and shift through different points in their life, revisiting or advancing to specific moments in time, but cannot affect the world around them. The effect is entirely internal to the user, and any changes made are self-contained.

Limitations: Only the user's personal timeline is accessible. The user can manipulate their own life in the past or future, but external events remain unchanged.

Energy Requirement: Low

John's eyes widened as he read the description. TARDIS Protocol: Temporal Mobility. It was the kind of ability he had only ever dreamed of. The power to move through time, not for the world, but for himself. He could visit his past, fast-forward to his future, or even return to certain moments to relive them or correct his mistakes.

"It's like the TARDIS, but for me," John murmured in awe. He had always been fascinated by Doctor Who and the TARDIS's ability to navigate time and space. Now, it seemed like a part of that power was his.

"System, activate the skill," John ordered, his voice steady.

[Activating TARDIS Protocol: Temporal Mobility...]

The moment the system responded, John felt a strange, yet exhilarating sensation—like the flow of time itself had become a river he could dip his toes into. He closed his eyes, focusing on the feeling, and imagined moving backward in time. The world around him seemed to shift subtly. When he opened his eyes, everything had changed.

He was standing in the very same room, but it was years ago, in a much older version of his mansion—before he had the wealth and influence he had now. John smiled. It worked. He had traveled back in time, just like that. He wasn't able to interact with the world around him, but he could experience everything as if he were really there.

He let the feeling linger for a few moments, taking in the sights and sounds of his past. There were no changes, no alterations, just pure experience.

Then, with a thought, he shifted again—this time forward in time. His mansion had grown, his fortunes had expanded, but there was something more pressing. He wanted to see his future. What would he become? What role would he play in this world? The world around him blurred once again as he propelled himself into a future that hadn't yet been written.

After a few seconds, he returned to the present, breathing deeply.

"This is incredible," John whispered. The ability to move through time, just for himself, was a power beyond anything he could have imagined. There were so many possibilities—he could relive his successes, avoid his failures, and most importantly, understand his future before it happened. He didn't need to change history, just his own personal journey.

"System, this skill is perfect. I'm going to use it to build the future I want."

[Acknowledged, host. You now have access to your own personal timeline.]

John chuckled to himself. "This... this is just the beginning."

But then, curiosity gnawed at him. He had just unlocked TARDIS Protocol: Temporal Mobility, but there were so many more abilities the TARDIS had—abilities that stretched far beyond personal time manipulation. He remembered watching the Doctor control time and space in ways that were almost incomprehensible.

"Wait, System," John said, turning toward the interface, "What about all the other abilities the TARDIS has? I've seen the Doctor change timelines, send multiple people through time, and even do things like fix the timeline or erase things completely. Can the TARDIS's powers be expanded in the system?"

[Affirmative, host. The TARDIS, as an entity, possesses a vast array of time and space manipulation abilities. Here are some of its key skills and capabilities that can be accessed via the system:]

[1. Timeline Alteration (Rank 6,000): The ability to alter the course of timelines, to fix or reshape history as desired. This skill allows for the temporary or permanent rewriting of events on a cosmic scale, though it requires immense energy and a deep understanding of the multiverse to use effectively.]

[2. Time Vortex Navigation (Rank 7,000): This skill allows for the travel between divergent timelines, where users can move not just through their own time, but across alternate realities. It enables the user to manipulate different versions of history, accessing "what if" scenarios and exploring countless possible futures.]

[3. Temporal Stasis (Rank 4,500): The ability to freeze specific points in time, preserving them indefinitely. This skill can freeze entire regions, people, or events in time, preventing any changes from affecting them for as long as desired.]

[4. The Infinite Corridor (Rank 8,000): A spatial and temporal anomaly that connects various locations in space and time, allowing the user to travel instantly across vast distances or between different points in their timeline. This skill is incredibly difficult to control but can lead to instant transport across galaxies or timelines.]

[5. Temporal Echoes (Rank 5,500): A skill that allows the user to send objects or people through time temporarily. It creates a ripple that sends items or individuals to a specific point in time, without affecting their immediate surroundings. It is often used to send companions or objects across time to places where they are needed most.]

[6. Dimensional Bypass (Rank 9,000): The TARDIS's ability to bypass dimensional barriers, traveling not just through time, but across parallel universes. This skill allows for cross-dimensional travel, where users can explore and interact with different versions of reality.]

John's eyes widened in shock as he took in the list. The sheer range of powers the TARDIS possessed was staggering. "So the TARDIS can do all that? I could... change entire timelines? Travel across universes? That's insane."

[Yes, host. These abilities can be unlocked as you progress through the system's skill ranks. The higher the rank, the more control and power you will have over time and space.]

John nodded thoughtfully. "Alright. I've got a lot to think about. But for now, I'm going to focus on using Temporal Mobility to its fullest potential. I'll worry about the rest later."

End of Chapter 2

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