danmachi: skill gacha system

John sat at his desk, staring at the system interface as the numbers scrolled by. His business empire had grown immensely over the past six years, with a net worth of 7,000,000,000 Valis at his disposal. The sheer magnitude of that amount was staggering. While the gacha system had opened a new world of possibilities, he knew he couldn't spend it all recklessly. As the owner of a thriving company, he had to ensure his operations stayed smooth and profitable.

He leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples. "Alright, I've got a plan, but I can't just blow all my capital on materials for pulls," John muttered to himself. "I have to keep my business running. But I can allocate a solid portion to this gacha experiment."

John's Financial Considerations:

John ran a few quick mental calculations, factoring in both his personal and business expenses. He couldn't afford to just dump all his money into acquiring raw materials, but there was room to make some aggressive moves without jeopardizing his day-to-day operations.

He decided that he could comfortably allocate 500,000,000 Valis toward raw materials for his current plan without compromising his company's liquidity. This would allow him to source a massive amount of raw materials, giving him a solid number of points for his next gacha pull, while also leaving him plenty of capital to run his business smoothly. After all, the last thing he wanted was to be left cash-strapped if something unexpected came up.

The Cost of Magic Materials:

John reexamined the cost of magic materials, mentally calculating how much of his budget he would spend if he chose to go that route.

Enchanted Crystal (1 unit):

Points: 1,000

Cost: 50,000 Valis per unit

Points per Valis: 1,000 points / 50,000 Valis = 0.02 points per Valis

Rare Ore (1 unit):

Points: 750

Cost: 30,000 Valis per unit

Points per Valis: 750 points / 30,000 Valis = 0.025 points per Valis

Magical Artifact (1 unit):

Points: 1,500

Cost: 75,000 Valis per unit

Points per Valis: 1,500 points / 75,000 Valis = 0.02 points per Valis

John quickly concluded that magic materials might give more points per unit, but the cost per point was still much higher compared to raw materials. It would take a significant amount of Valis to reach a meaningful number of points, so he ruled them out for this particular venture. He needed something that would give him more bang for his buck.

The Cost of Raw Materials:

Next, John checked the raw materials. These were his real ticket to maximizing his points.

Dirt (1 unit):

Points: 5

Cost: 10 Valis per unit

Points per Valis: 5 points / 10 Valis = 0.5 points per Valis

Wood (1 unit):

Points: 8

Cost: 15 Valis per unit

Points per Valis: 8 points / 15 Valis = 0.53 points per Valis

Sand (1 unit):

Points: 3

Cost: 5 Valis per unit

Points per Valis: 3 points / 5 Valis = 0.6 points per Valis

dirt(1 unit)

"Wow, these raw materials are much better," John said with a satisfied grin. "For every Valis spent, I can get 0.5 to 0.6 points. Compare that to the magic materials, where I was getting only 0.02 points per Valis. I can get a lot more points with these."

Calculating the Investment:

John decided to make a calculated move. He would allocate a portion of his 500,000,000 Valis to raw materials, but he also wanted to ensure he was getting the best deal possible.

Let's break it down further. He could spend up to 500 million Valis without straining his finances, but how much of that should go toward raw materials?

He decided that he would:

Spend 100,000,000 Valis on Wood, which gave him the second-best points-to-Valis ratio.

Spend 200,000,000 Valis on Dirt, which was the cheapest option and still offered solid points.

Spend 100,000,000 Valis on Sand, since it had the highest points per Valis but was still reasonably priced.

Keep 100,000,000 Valis as a buffer for unforeseen business expenses and personal reserves.

The Investment Breakdown:

Wood (100,000,000 Valis):

Cost per unit: 15 Valis

Number of units: 100,000,000 Valis / 15 Valis per unit = 6,666,666 units

Total points: 6,666,666 units * 8 points = 53,333,328 points

Dirt (200,000,000 Valis):

Cost per unit: 10 Valis

Number of units: 200,000,000 Valis / 10 Valis per unit = 20,000,000 units

Total points: 20,000,000 units * 5 points = 100,000,000 points

Sand (100,000,000 Valis):

Cost per unit: 5 Valis

Number of units: 100,000,000 Valis / 5 Valis per unit = 20,000,000 units

Total points: 20,000,000 units * 3 points = 60,000,000 points

Total Points from Raw Materials:

Total points from Wood: 53,333,328 points

Total points from Dirt: 100,000,000 points

Total points from Sand: 60,000,000 points

Grand Total:

213,333,328 points from 400,000,000 Valis spent on raw materials.

John smiled, his fingers tapping rhythmically against the desk. "That's over 213 million points. For only 400 million Valis. Not bad."

He felt the excitement rise. With this many points, he could easily roll for a powerful ability or skill. And with the remaining 100,000,000 Valis set aside for his business, he was still well-positioned to handle any unexpected expenses.

Next Steps:

John knew the next step was crucial. He would need to execute his plan carefully—starting by contacting his trusted merchant partners to source the raw materials in bulk. The raw materials might not give him as many points per unit as magical items, but their affordability and bulk potential made them the perfect choice for maximizing his point yield.

He sent out messages to his contacts and began organizing the logistics of acquiring everything he needed. His mind buzzed with possibilities as he planned the next big gacha pull.

"Time to see what I can really get," he said to himself, a grin spreading across his face. "The future's looking bright."

End of Chapter 3

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