Merit Shop Gamble and Tavern Triumph
The Waiting Area of the Tower World was home to many races, and beastkin were one of the major ones alongside humans. Claret was a cat beastkin-human hybrid working as a clerk at the merit shop. She'd been running the place for four years already, so reactions like Namgung Seojun's—seeing an otherworldly race for the first time—were nothing new to her.
He quickly regained his composure and apologized. "Ah, sorry about that. I've never seen a beastkin before."
"Hohoho, no worries."
Claret laughed it off and accepted his apology. As the manager of the merit shop, she kindly explained everything to Seojun.
"The merit shop sells the power of the gods. Check out the catalog of items, pay me the merit points, and whatever you want will appear right in front of you."
He opened the booklet she handed him and browsed the goods: standard equipment and potions, skillbooks, magic gear, divinely infused items, and all sorts of other things.
As he flipped through it, Claret added some advice. "You've got 900 merit points right now, so with that, you can only afford basic equipment or low-grade potions."
Sure enough, anything beyond normal gear—like rare items, skillbooks, and higher-grade stuff—started at a minimum of 1,000 merit points.
"So, if there's something essential among the normal gear, go for it. Otherwise, I'd recommend saving your points. Or..."
Claret sidled up next to Namgung Seojun, flipping through the pages herself and chattering on with explanations. In the process, he couldn't help inhaling the scent wafting from her body... and it was highly stimulating.
His instincts stirred in the odd situation, but he reined them in with sheer willpower, acting only on what his Super Sense dictated.
"I'd like to buy the Random Unique Skillbook."
Claret blinked in surprise. "Pardon? The Random Unique Skillbook costs 2,000 merit points."
Namgung Seojun kept a straight face despite her shock. "I've got enough merit points. I'll take it."
She led him to the counter, where he placed his hand on the crystal orb. "Confirming purchase: 2,000 merit points for the Random Unique Skillbook?"
"Yes."
Merit Points 2,000 used to purchase Random Unique Skillbook.
The transaction completed as 2,000 merit points vanished from his total, and the Random Unique Skillbook materialized on the counter.
"Whoa!! You really had 2,000 merit points."
Claret was impressed. Having 2,000 merit points here meant he'd taken down the chieftain orc in the group tutorial.
This guy's no joke. As an inviter, he's gotta have some killer skills.
She'd just spotted a massive rookie talent.
Namgung Seojun examined the purchased Random Unique Skillbook from every angle.
Claret explained, "It's simple: open the skillbook, and you'll randomly acquire a Unique skill."
Following her instructions, he cracked it open.
Random Unique Skillbook opened.
Random skill drawn.
Congratulations. Acquired Insight (P) skill.
Skill:Insight (P)
Grade:Unique | Mana Cost:0
Accurately discerns the opponent's attacks. Reveals attack paths and destructive power, with appropriate countermeasures instinctively surfacing.
"Oh."
It was a solid skill. But that wasn't the end of it.
Super Sense god-tier trait affects this.
Unique skill upgraded to Epic skill.
Insight (P) changed to Domain Insight (P).
Skill:Domain Insight (P)
Grade:Epic | Mana Cost:0
Accurately discerns all attacks within a defined domain. Reveals paths and destructive power of all attacks within 1 meter, with appropriate countermeasures instinctively surfacing.
"Oh!!!"
He cheered at the upgraded skill, while Claret couldn't hide her astonishment.
As Seojun admired his new skill with delight, Claret looked at him like she'd found treasure. "Um, wanna do it with me?"
She was drooling a bit, her tail swishing wildly.
"Sorry, I've got a dinner date..."
"Aw? How about a quick mood booster then?"
Namgung Seojun emphasized he had less than 20 minutes. "I'll make you finish in that time."
Claret darted to the entrance, flipped the sign to 'Closed,' locked the door, and ushered him inside. "This way to the back room."
She led him through a door behind the counter into a private space hidden from outside view. Once inside, she yanked down his pants.
"I'll suck you off quick!"
She stripped off his underwear, and his Big Dick trait revealed itself—a throbbing monster over 20 cm sprang free.
Thwack!
"Whoa! It's huge too!!"
She sniffed it eagerly. "Ah... you haven't washed."
"Mmm... I like it. That fishy, zingy scent... sweaty but so naughty. Love it."
Claret savored the aroma with a lewd grin. The sight made Seojun's cock harden even more.
"Hoo... here I go!"
She opened wide and engulfed it. Slurp. Smooch. Lick, smack! Slurp.
"Gulp. Glrk. Glrk!"
Her moans and the wet friction filled the room.
"This is no joke..."
Her oral skills were top-tier. She deepthroated the massive shaft effortlessly, bobbing her head with perfect rhythm.
"Ugh!"
Her tongue was especially unique—a cat beastkin's slightly rough texture that felt amazing without hurting. Lick... lick...
"Ohhh!"
Her technique around the glans and urethra was masterful. And with a "Glrk!" she swallowed it balls-deep, proving her vast experience.
Claret was in heaven. Getting merit points and fooling around was great, but this naughty scent, the huge size... and from a rookie—no, a super rookie—made it perfect.
"Glrk! Glrk! Gluuuuurk!"
Time was short, so she vacuum-sealed her mouth and pistoned her head with full force.
"Ah. Ah! Aaaah!!"
Under the intense assault, Seojun's cock erupted, flooding her throat.
Gulp. Gulp... guuulp...
The experienced Claret swallowed every drop. When he finished, she licked the urethra clean.
"Hah... glrk... so full."
She wore a mix of satisfaction and regret. As Seojun savored the afterglow, she slipped his underwear back on. "Time's almost up."
The 20 minutes had flown by. With his appointment looming, he pulled up his pants. "See you later... next time, I'll satisfy you properly."
Claret beamed expectantly. "Not later—meet me at the restaurant tonight."
Namgung Seojun bolted from the merit shop. Right on time, the party gathered at the restaurant. Food and drinks arrived, and they raised their glasses high.
"Great job surviving the tutorial. Cheers!"
"Cheers!"
"Kanpai!"
Clink.
They toasted and chatted over drinks.
"No way! How am I supposed to do anything if you block like that, Jaehun?"
"Hahaha, that was early on when I didn't know better. But from the next fight, I tanked perfectly, right?"
"True enough."
Lee Guho and Jo Jaehun, who'd teamed up in the tutorial, had plenty to say to each other.
"Guho, you were crazy expensive."
"Hahaha."
"Recruiting you was a pain. And even after, I bent over backward not to overwork you."
"I appreciate it."
"Same here."
Gisohee mentioned the hassle of recruiting Lee Guho, and the others nodded in agreement.
"Sohee, weren't you a bit too strict?"
"But she pulled through. The party survived till Seojun joined thanks to her."
"You're so pretty, but ruthless... yet all ladylike around Seojun."
"Hey! Shut it!"
They acknowledged Gisohee's hard work as leader.
"Kim Hoon! You sure know how to live..."
"Kim Hoon really showed sales skills."
"Impressive in a whole other way. Not your average guy."
Kim Hoon, lacking special talents but excelling as the party's social lubricant through sheer savvy, earned high praise.
"Seojun was incredible."
"I have no idea how you move so perfectly... amazing. You're not a regressor, right?"
"Sorry if I seemed wary of your skills."
"Scouting, food, water, strategy, commands, clears—everything flawless!"
The party showered Namgung Seojun with praise; he just smiled and chugged his beer.
As they reminisced about the group tutorial over drinks, locals from the Waiting Area filled the restaurant, their eyes naturally drawn to the group.
"Oh! Guho, check it out."
Kim Hoon spotted a table of women first. Stunning beauties radiating allure... though their looks had an exotic edge. And among them was Claret, the merit shop clerk who'd just serviced Lee Guho.
Spotting Kim Hoon and Lee Guho's gazes, the women approached confidently.
"You must be the ones who cleared the group tutorial."
"Fresh rookies! Nice to meet you!"
"Tutorial survivors—impressive!"
Gisohee eyed them warily, but the guys cheered. The women pressed on boldly.
"Looks like you're drinking. Mind if we join?"
"Let's party together? Yeah??"
The party exchanged glances at the aggressive invite. Gisohee looked displeased, but Lee Guho spoke first. "Sure, join us."
"Yay!"
With his okay, the women slid into seats at the table.