**Chapter 82
Proof of Luck (2)**
3.
What is enhancement?
It’s the art of probability, the peak of dopamine, the aesthetics of the click.
I suddenly remembered a game I used to play back in middle school—one that had an enhancement system.
I spent three whole months grinding for in-game money, and in just three seconds, it all evaporated.
My precious gear was destroyed, and I quit the game right then.
The chance of destruction had been only 3%.
And yet that 3% ate my three months alive. How shocked do you think my poor, young heart was?
But things are different now.
Why?
Because I have the all-time legend, the bug item even the admins tried to confiscate:
<Miracle Matryoshka>.
[The effect <Miracle> of <Miracle Matryoshka> is activating!]
[An overwhelming correction is applied to all probabilities!]
KAAAAANG—!
KAAANG—!
[Enhancement of <Angel’s Sword +9> succeeded!]
[Enhancement of <Angel’s Sword +10> succeeded!]
-holy sh*t
-this guy’s insane
-LMAOOOOOOOOO
-how many in a row??
-FYI chance of going straight to +10 is 1.42%
-HOW IS THIS REAL
-look at Kkeokjeong’s face omg he looks like he lost everything
-is this the power of Matryoshka??
-LMAOOOOOOOOOOO
The feeling is unreal.
This must be the purest form of dopamine.
And of course, at a time like this, I have to say the line.
I glanced at Kkeokjeong and dropped it casually.
“Oh, senior. This is easy.”
“E… easy?”
“Click! And it instantly becomes +10. Is this the power of the whetstones you collected yourself?”
“C-congratulations….”
His voice trembled as he congratulated me.
Not even a trace of his earlier bravado remained.
Was he trembling with anger, or fear?
Either way, I loved it.
This is what irresponsible joy is.
Enhancing comfortably with the whetstones Kkeokjeong suffered to collect.
He suffers, I get dopamine.
Delicious.
“Senior, why don’t you enhance yours too? I think I might’ve used up all my luck already.”
“…Okay.”
Unable to refuse, he picked up the hammer again.
He exhaled deeply and swung.
WOOOONG—!
The glow meant success.
I even clapped for him.
“Congrats on +2, senior.”
“Thank you.”
“Then shall I give +11 a try?”
+11 success rate: 45%.
Seems doable on paper.
But if it fails, there’s a 10% chance it resets to +1.
Everything could crumble.
But in front of my god-tier item?
KAAAAANG—!
[Enhancement of <Angel’s Sword +11> succeeded!]
A tiny probability is nothing.
-WOW
-mod detected inappropriate word!
-first time I’ve seen someone go to +11 in one shot
-historic lmaoooo
-beginner’s luck??? careful, bro, this is how gambling addiction starts
-is this Abyss or a casino??
-first win curse incoming
-Meteo focus up
-GOOOO
-dopamine going feral lmaooo
[User ‘GamblingAddiction1336’ has donated 10,000 won!]
“Gambling addiction hotline is 1336. Protect your precious life… Actually whatever go +12 LET’S GO!!”
This is it.
This is pure entertainment.
Chat is drowning in madness.
Now’s exactly when I must stay cool.
No premature celebration.
Heart hot. Head cool.
And when I cooled my head, I realized what I should do next.
KAAAAAAANG—!
[Enhancement of <Angel’s Sword +12> succeeded!]
-LMAOOOOOOOOO
-he didn’t even pause, absolute beast
-12 in ONE RUN
-someone clip this asap
-what if it suddenly explodes??
-usually blows up at +15 lol template moment
-GO GO GO
-even if it explodes it’s Kkeokjeong’s whetstone not yours lol cheers
Maybe moved by my streak,
Kkeokjeong suddenly picked up the pace.
KAAANG!
KAAAAANG!
His mountain of whetstones evaporated rapidly, but he somehow climbed back to +10.
“Haaah….”
“Amazing, senior. Going straight for +11?”
“…Let me rest.”
“Or—how about I enhance it for you? The system seems to allow proxy enhancement too.”
All he needed was +15.
No rule said he couldn’t get help.
And me?
I just went +12 in one run.
He saw my power with his own eyes.
So when I suggested it, he started biting his nails, clearly conflicted.
His pride must’ve been screaming.
Being helped by someone he mocked?
Oof.
“…Could I ask you to?”
But clearly, pride means nothing in front of a class-advancement quest.
He caved instantly.
“I’ll do my best.”
I rolled up my sleeves and stepped forward.
Look at me—so generous.
Even helping someone who tried to snipe me.
True magnanimity.
“Senior, I’ll enhance now.”
He clasped his hands together silently.
+11?
Easy.
All I need to do is lift the hammer and—
KAAAAANG—!
CRRRRACK—!
[Enhancement of <Angel’s Sword +11> failed…]
[Oh no! <Angel’s Sword> has been destroyed and reset!]
[A merciful angel restores it to +1.]
-???????????
-LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOO
-ONE SHOT TO HELL
-how did he do that so fast LMAO
-DEAD
-BRO WHAAT
The sword exploded spectacularly.
“…Ah.”
Kkeokjeong stared at me with the sound of a dying soul.
What should I say in a time like this?
Right. This is appropriate.
“Unlucky. Nice try.”
“…Ah.”
“I feel kinda bad. I tried to help.”
“…Ah.”
“Nice sacrifice.”
“…Huh?”
“Sorry sorry. Anyway, since we threw one as a sacrifice, I’ll enhance mine now. Whew, good thing it wasn’t mine.”
“…Ah.”
“As long as it’s not me.”
-THIS GUY IS INSANE
-“as long as it’s not me” LMAOOO
-the audacity
-karma for Kkeokjeong ngl
-did he sabotage it on purpose??
-who told you to snipe Meteo lol deserved
-lmaooooooo
With one sacrifice, mine should stick nicely.
“Going twice.”
KAAAAANG!
KAAAAAANG!
[Enhancement of <Angel’s Sword +13> succeeded!]
[Enhancement of <Angel’s Sword +14> succeeded!]
AI says the chance of +14 in one run is 0.0346%.
-NO WAY
-LIAR
-POST THE OFFICIAL RATE TABLE
-this is rigged wtf
Sacrifice effect: confirmed.
4.
+15 success rate: 5%.
What kind of probability is 5%?
1 in 20.
Tiny odds.
Mathematically correct—
but as a humanities student, I disagree.
“Either it succeeds or it explodes. That’s 50%.”
-?????????
-did he skip middle school??
-miracle math
-if the GOAT says 50% it’s 50%
-he breaks math too now??
-lmaooo
It really feels like 50–50 though.
Don’t be fooled by numbers.
They exist only to intimidate challengers.
“Senior. Please lend me your strength.”
He didn’t answer.
The trauma of gear destruction hit hard.
Too bad.
He insulted me on MTube, so this is his karma.
“I’ll go for +15. Senior, can I borrow more whetstones?”
No answer.
Silence = yes.
I confidently grabbed more whetstones and placed them on the anvil.
I wanted to offer another sacrifice, but sadly, Kkeokjeong was already spiritually dead.
[User ‘DopamineAddict’ has donated 1,000,000 won!]
“If you succeed, take it.”
[User ‘ProbabilityIsScience’ has donated 10,000 won!]
“Succeed and you get this too.”
With this many supporters, how could I quit?
One success, and I rank up immediately.
“Before I strike—everyone please like, subscribe, and turn on notifications.”
-world record if he pulls this
-no way
-betting my kidney he fails
-regression to mean LET’S GO
-POP POP POP
-explode explode explode
Dragging this out would be lame.
I inhaled lightly and struck.
KAAAAAANG—!
A crisp hammer sound.
WOOOOOONG—!
CRRRACK—!
-IT BROKE
-LMAOOOOOOO
-HAHAHAHA
-sad ending
-wait what?
-something’s weird??
…Cracks spread along the blade.
Matryoshka.
You’re abandoning me NOW?
If you betray me at a moment like this, I swear I’ll—
CRRRACK—!
FWOOOOOSH—!
…Maybe not.
[Enhancement of <Angel’s Sword +15> succeeded!]
[Unbelievable miracle! You reached +15 without a single failure!]
[The miracle awakens <Angel’s Sword>!]
The sword shone in radiant pink.
Gorgeous.
“Wow.”
The admiration slipped out by itself.
-?????????
-IT SUCCEEDED??
-the effect is different??
-hidden feature??
-WORLD RECORD
-MEGOD
-MEGOD
And then—
a message I never expected popped up.
[You have achieved a legendary feat never accomplished before.]
[<Angel’s Sword> regains its true name.]
[<Holy Sword Eterna>]
[You have completed the conditions for <Proof of Luck>!]
[A hidden quest is now available depending on your choice.]—Option 1: Complete <Proof of Luck>
—Option 2: Hidden Quest <Liberation of Light><Liberation of Light>
Grade: Epic, Hidden
Description: A miracle has awakened the Angel’s Sword. To fully liberate the Holy Sword Eterna, another enhancement attempt is required. Will you challenge the impossible?Completion: Succeed in enhancing <Holy Sword Eterna>
Reward: ???Success rate: 1%
On failure, the sword is destroyed.
If destroyed, rank-up progress resets.
A screen filled with text.
In short—
Will you be satisfied here,
or will you write a legend?
1% chance.
One single attempt.
A normal human would complete the quest now.
“You—you’re doing it? Are you insane? My whetstones! Don’t waste them!”
Kkeokjeong suddenly snapped awake.
Envy must’ve shaken him back to reality.
Whatever.
“Kkeokjeong-senior. If I succeed, I’ll pay you back. Did I force you at sword-point or something?”
“W-what?”
I ignored him.
Like I said—
the success chance is NOT 1%.
It’s 50%.
Either it succeeds, or it explodes.
“I proceed.”
[Hidden Quest <Liberation of Light> accepted.]
-WHAT??
-HE’S INSANE
-STOP
-1% YOU MORON
-CALL THE GAMBLING HOTLINE
-this is dangerous content
-BEAST MINDSET
-not beast HEART, beast BRAIN
-LMAOOOOOOO
Let them scream.
I walk my path.
“Because that was the promise….”
-promise??? with who??
-WHATEVER JUST GO
-THIS IS WHY I WATCH METEO
-GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
KAAAAAAAAAAAAANG—!
