stjorthotic Chapter 1847 The Special Nature of the [Chosen One Thief] Profession: The Growth of the "Child
Chapter 1847 The Special Nature of the [Chosen One Thief] Profession: The Growth of the "Child
Chapter 1847 The Special Nature of the [Chosen One Thief] Profession: The Growth of the "Child of Destiny" Is Paramount
Hachiman Hikigaya pondered the events of the battle and attributed the reason for Kazuma Sato's attack to "a fluctuation of luck."
This analysis seems to make no mistake; luck is not something that should be constant.
But is that really the reason?
Is luck really just like the tides, rising and falling unconsciously?
Hachiman Hikigaya thought to himself.
An even bolder conjecture gradually emerged in his mind:
What if this is not "fluctuation" or "disorder," but rather a deeper, instinctive manifestation of "luck" itself, a tendency to seek advantage and avoid harm?
Although it sounds absurd, "luck" is a probabilistic phenomenon and should be without consciousness or purpose.
However, Kazuma Sato's [Destiny Thief] class has clearly elevated the ethereal concept of "luck" to a level that is almost a "living thing" or "the embodiment of rules".
It possesses growth potential, resilience, and can even "evolve" under threat.
So, is it also possible that it possesses some kind of basic optimization mechanism, similar to a "program" or "instinct"?
In other words, at the macro level, subconsciously guiding events toward a result that is more beneficial to the "host," Kazuma Sato, in the long run?
Hachiman Hikigaya begins to re-examine the outcome of this battle:
In the short term, Kazuma Sato lost and felt very frustrated.
But what about in the long run?
If Kazuma Sato wins this match easily thanks to his almost unbeatable luck, what will he gain?
They might become more convinced of their own "luck" and rely more on this talent, thus neglecting to hone their skills in other areas.
In the long run, this luck may become a hindrance to his growth, turning him into a "person" who only relies on luck.
But what about such an "unexpected" failure?
It was shocking and frustrating enough to serve as a wake-up call for the successful Kazuma Sato.
It will force Kazuma Sato to think that luck is not omnipotent and that it can be unreliable; this will shatter his blind confidence and make him more cautious in the future, and even begin to think about how to better control rather than just rely on this power.
In the long run, the lessons and growth from a failure may far outweigh the vanity of a cheap victory.
"Could it be that, at that moment, Sato Kazuma's luck 'chose' to make him lose?"
"No, it's not a 'choice,' but a kind of logical cognition."
"When it determines that the long-term benefits of 'short-term setbacks' far outweigh those of 'short-term victories,' it 'just happens' to steer the path that leads to failure among the billions of possible causal lines?"
This idea struck Hachiman Hikigaya as somewhat odd.
If that's the case, then Kazuma Sato's luck is quite terrifying. Although he lacks the ability to think, he can still make long-term plans for Kazuma Sato, who is his "master".
Not only will they help Kazuma Sato avoid danger, but they will also proactively create "beneficial setbacks" for him when appropriate.
This explains why the final "accident" was both so coincidental and fatal.
That wasn't a "mistake" of luck, but rather a "deliberate arrangement" of luck, albeit an unconscious one.
It used Hachiman Hikigaya's final attack as an opportunity to "direct" a seemingly unlucky but actually well-intentioned "education."
"If this conjecture is true, then what about Kazuma Sato's future?"
Hachiman Hikigaya fell silent for a moment. Once the thought arose, it took root and spread in his heart like a vine.
Although it seems almost impossible, from a common-sense perspective, for "luck" to possess such "intelligent" long-term planning capabilities, he cannot deny the possibility.
Because after joining the chat group and witnessing many worlds and powerful figures, his understanding has been refreshed time and time again.
He clearly understood a fact from past group chat records and shared information: the world never blindly grants favorable circumstances and protection to its favored "chosen ones".
On the contrary, the vast majority of "chosen ones" grow up amidst endless opportunities and cruel setbacks.
The world will provide them with opportunities, but it will also set them up for trials.
Those life-or-death crises, heart-wrenching failures, and seemingly insurmountable obstacles ultimately became the foundation upon which they reached the pinnacle.
Can you say these "chosen ones" are unlucky?
They are beings watched by the will of the world and shrouded in immense fortune; their "luck" is so great that it can influence the rise and fall of a region.
If they are all unlucky, then there are no lucky people in the whole world.
However, this immense fortune did not allow them to have smooth sailing and ignore everything; instead, it "destined" them to experience more and more dangerous hardships than ordinary people.
Why?
Only in this way can their will be tempered, their potential unleashed, and their potential truly made worthy of their immense destiny, ultimately growing into pillars capable of bearing the world's expectations.
"How similar is Sato Kazuma's current situation!"
Hachiman Hikigaya's gaze deepened.
Kazuma Sato's outrageous luck, in some ways, is no less than that of some of the world's "chosen ones".
No, he was the "chosen one" of his world.
So, does his "luck" inherently contain the will of the "world"?
A single, frustrating, and profound defeat in a virtual battle arena, where one doesn't actually die, is enough to shatter the "unbeatable luck" confidence that Sato Kazuma had just developed after changing jobs.
This will make him realize that relying on luck is not a foolproof solution, prompting him to be more cautious in the future and even begin to actively think about how to better control, rather than just rely on, this power.
The lessons learned from this brief setback and the growth it brings far outweigh the fleeting vanity of an easy victory.
"The Thief of Destiny"
Hachiman Hikigaya repeated the name of the profession in a low voice, shaking his head slightly.
After thinking about all this, Hachiman Hikigaya's feelings about his victory became somewhat complicated.
Does this count as a victory over Kazuma Sato?
I always felt like I was unknowingly playing the role of a "tool" arranged by the other party for their long-term benefit.
"Forget it, why think so much? In the end, these things are just my own thoughts."
"In reality, the probability is close to zero."
"And even if it's true, so what? According to the group admin, caring about this will only distort your efforts."
"Were all the attacks I launched during my fight with Kazuma Sato fake? Was the entire battle a result of manipulation?"
"Obviously not."
Therefore, there's no need to worry about these things, let alone think about them so much.
Moreover, compared to all of this, Kazuma Sato's current expression should be quite amusing.
A clear world.
With a flash of light, Kazuma Sato's figure reformed.
His expression was still frozen in the bewilderment and disbelief of that last moment, as if his brain hadn't yet recovered from the instant he was pierced by the beam of light.
Three full seconds passed before he blinked sharply, instinctively touching his forehead, which was completely unharmed.
"I lost?"
He muttered to himself, his voice filled with confusion.
Immediately, memories flooded back, especially the dramatic final scene.
He stood there, brimming with confidence, but then the stone beneath his feet collapsed, and he unwittingly delivered his head into the enemy's trap.
"Ah ah ah ah ah!!!"
Kazuma Sato suddenly clutched his head and squatted down, letting out a shameful scream.
"Why?! Why did this happen?!"
He looked up, his face clearly showing his disbelief.
"They couldn't hit me no matter what they did before! I was absolutely certain there was no problem."
"Why did it have to happen at the very last moment! At that crucial time! Why did I have to be so unlucky?!"
He gripped his hair tightly.
"That rock! It could have collapsed earlier or later, why did it collapse at that exact moment?! Does that make sense?! It doesn't make sense!"
"Could it be that my luck has run out? No way! I was getting stronger and stronger before!"
"Or did Hachiman cut off my luck again without me noticing?"
"But I didn't feel anything at the time."
"Could it be because I was too complacent? Is luck punishing me for being too arrogant? But luck isn't human, it doesn't have such consciousness."
Kazuma Sato fell into deep confusion and self-doubt.
He couldn't understand why the powerful luck that had always protected him and made him almost invincible would suddenly "betray" him at the very moment victory was within his grasp, delivering such a fatal blow.
This kind of defeat is a hundred times more painful for him than being defeated fair and square!
If it's due to a lack of ability, he accepts it.
This was like a cruel joke played on him by fate; it would be strange if he could accept it easily.
He paced back and forth, muttering words like "bad luck," "coincidence," and "unreasonable" repeatedly, but after a while, Kazuma Sato sighed helplessly.
"Sigh, so what if it's outrageous?"
"If you lose, you lose."
He hadn't actually been unaware that he might lose to Hachiman Hikigaya.
After all, that guy still has tens of millions of points.
Moreover, he is quite strong and possesses the overpowered ability of the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception.
However, his anticipated defeat might be due to his opponent finding a way to counter his luck, or winning by a difficult means through superior combat skills.
That kind of defeat was truly convincing.
But what about reality?
Because of good luck, he dodged countless fatal attacks; and because of bad luck, he delivered his own head at the last moment.
What's this all about? Success or failure both stemming from luck?
From beginning to end, I was being led by the nose and danced by the invisible and intangible force of "luck" in this battle.
"It feels like you've won the lottery jackpot and are feeling great, but then you get hit by a meteorite on your way to claim your prize."
Kazuma Sato, with a bitter face, tried to find a metaphor to describe his predicament, but the more he thought about it, the more distressed he became.
Is this really just a coincidence?
But if it's a coincidence, then it's a bit too much of a coincidence.
What happens to others might just be a coincidence, but when it happens to him, it's hard to say.
At least Kazuma Sato doesn't think so.
However, he himself did not understand what dish had caused such "luck".
Could it be because of the [Celestial Thief] class?
It's not impossible.
After all, he had only recently changed to the [Destiny Thief] class. Even though he had learned a lot using the [Enlightenment Function], what he actually comprehended through the [Enlightenment Function] was not this.
Therefore, there are still many characteristics of his profession that he hasn't fully grasped.
Perhaps this is a characteristic of the profession.
"Forget it, forget it. If I can't figure it out, I won't think about it anymore."
Kazuma Sato shook his head, deciding to give up on agonizing over this philosophical question.
Anyway, losing won't hurt me much; at most, I'll be laughed at for a few days.
He comforted himself inwardly.
However, after this battle, he also had some thoughts about his luck.
At least he understood that luck cannot be relied upon infinitely; it is unstable and can even be said to have its own "temperament," sometimes being very reliable and sometimes giving you a "surprise."
In the future, we still can't rely on this thing too much.
Kazuma Sato said to himself.
Even with the best of luck, we must be cautious and not place all our hopes on it like we did this time.
"Well, since the fight's over anyway, let's go see what Hachiman has to say, and while we're at it, let's think about how to save face in the group chat!"
Although the defeat was frustrating, life had to go on, especially in front of these friends who loved to watch the drama unfold.
The skills of being stubborn and shifting blame are absolutely essential!
Kazuma Sato immersed his consciousness into the chat group, and sure enough, the group owner and others had already started chatting.
An ordinary group admin: "So, in the end, Kazuma Sato lost?"
An ordinary group admin commented: "His luck played a role throughout the entire game, but it failed at the last moment?"
An ordinary group admin: "So, is this considered good luck or bad luck?"
Su Yunqing's tone was slightly teasing, but she genuinely found it amusing.
She imagined that scene.
Kazuma Sato had an amazing run of luck throughout the match, dodging all sorts of incredible feats and driving Hachiman Hikigaya almost crazy. But just when victory was within his grasp, he suffered a disastrous "accident" that caused him to crash and burn.
An irony of fate?
In literature, these things probably all have names, right?
But is this good luck or bad luck?
If you say Kazuma Sato was unlucky, at least for 99% of the battle, he displayed luck comparable to the goddess of fortune; but if you say he was lucky, that 1% was exactly what happened in the ending.
But it's impossible for Kazuma Sato to have bad luck.
So there are probably deeper reasons behind this.
The richest man in the city said: "Is that even a question? Of course, it's because I was 'lucky'!"
The richest man in the city said, "His success was so good that even luck itself couldn't stand seeing him so successful and specially arranged a 'joy turning into sorrow' scenario."
The richest man in the country: "If I'm unlucky, will I even get this kind of treatment?"
(End of this chapter)