Miracle 6-Star from a Beginner Pack

In RaSe, the ways to acquire skills were mostly standardized.

First, you got about 2 to 4 skills upon job-changing at level 10. There was some variance depending on the class, but on average, it came out to roughly that.

Then, one beginner skill pack every 5 levels.

99.9% of the skills that RaSe users learned came from ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠these level-up skill packs.

The draw chance granted every 5 levels brought regret to some and cheers to others, serving as one of the elements that enriched the game's fun.

These beginner skill packs were given up to level 50, meaning eight packs total from level 15 to 50.

In other words, most users had about 10 to 12 skill acquisition opportunities by level 50.

"But why level 50 specifically?"

"Ah, I've heard of second job changes before. So that's at level 50."

This second job change was the key benchmark in RaSe for separating the mid-tier players from the newbies.

Newbies who hadn't even hit their second job change couldn't even join trash talk battles in the current meta.

It was the exact same context as the old AOS games that swept the world, where trash talk ended with "What's your tier?"

"Is there a third job change too?"

"Whoa. So what's the max level in this game anyway?"

"I too had completed my fourth job change before losing my power, my lord."

"Feels like a story from some far-off land... Can't really picture it."

But this only applied to users. In RaSe, NPCs like pets or homunculi could also use skills.

"...So the skill pack Mukhyang's holding in its mouth is the level 10 reward?"

Opening his status window confirmed it—Cheonma was right. Mukhyang had hit level 10.

Just when I thought things were going well.

I figured 'Collector Instinct' had nabbed something huge, but nope.

"10x more? What's that add to my life... Anyway, lemme check it out first."

Ignoring Cheonma's jab, Carpe checked the skill pack.

Other than the note about pet-exclusive skills, it was identical to standard skill packs.

"If I open this and get a normal skill, can I learn it myself?"

"Grinders?"

Cheonma muttered nostalgically, nodding.

"Kyuu?!"

"No, Mukhyang! Calm down. Bro's not ditching you!"

"A scheme befitting one who serves prestige. Utterly depraved."

Mukhyang trembled in shock at Cheonma's words. Carpe soothed the squirrel while glaring at Cheonma.

"Dude, why say that in front of the kid? Zero tact."

"I believe the strategist erred this time."

"No excuses! Apologize now!"

Cheonma looked sadder than Mukhyang.

Checking Mukhyang's inventory revealed three more items besides acorns.

Both were crafting materials—handy for Carpe with his crafting skills.

"First time seeing a + on a rarity like this. I get the gist."

"Hmm. Got it."

Carpe nodded at the explanation, right on the money.

"This last one's kinda meh, ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠though."

The third item was equipment.

"Of course it's a sword."

Not a bad item, but Carpe's current 'Green Skin Slayer' was Hero-grade sword.

The 'Sword Embracing the Sea' was one tier lower, but its higher level req made stats comparable.

No—for green skins, the old sword was better.

"Ugh. If it'd dropped unidentified, I could've Unlocked an extra option."

"Sell it? That no-req option should fetch a good price."

"Huh? Can I do that?"

"They thought of everything. God game, absolute god game."

"Lemme see."

As Cheonma said, Tina's equip slots had just one: 'Standard Iron Sword (Normal)'.

"For real. Should've crafted her gear in the Room before leaving."

"My apologies, my lord. I shall strive harder."

Tina had reached level 5 clearing the sea cave—still way short for Carpe's crafted gear.

"Whoa, then this is perfect."

No equip restrictions made 'Sword Embracing the Sea' ideal for Tina.

"This is yours from now on, Tina. Uh... how do I give it?"

The sword was normal-sized, but Tina was in doll mode—huge size mismatch.

Wait for her normal form? But Tina shook her head.

"I need only touch the sword, my lord."

She tapped it with her tiny hand, and it shrank instantly.

Tina swung the now-fitting sword a few times, then smiled faintly in satisfaction.

"A fine blade. I am honored, my lord. I shall repay you with greater feats."

"Good. Keep it up."

Items sorted—time for the main event.

"Huuuuh."

Deep breath to cleanse his lungs before the sacred rite.

All impurities purged.

"God of Draws and Repeats! Please bless me again!"

"Please, attack magic!"

Carpe tore open the first pack with gusto.

Paaah!

Five cards floated up.

Familiar sight—he Repeated them instantly, no hesitation.

"Ah..."

Results: 1, 2, 4, 2, 2. Decent.

But the top 4-star wasn't attack.

The infamous RPG staple buff appeared.

Any RPG with Haste delivers value.

RaSe was no exception—a top 4-star truth skill.

"Can't pass on this. No choice."

There was an attack skill among the rest, but skipping 4-star for 2-star? No way.

"Phew. Solid start. Riding this momentum to 6-star!"

Second pack opened.

Carpe tapped the five cards swiftly.

"Oh?"

Results: 1, 1, 2, 4, 3. And the ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠attack skill Carpe craved.

Solid damage wind magic with low-chance bleed.

"No brainer. Picking it!"

The 3-star was Carpe's existing Striking—auto-skipped.

"Now the last one..."

Only the pet beginner pack left.

With an attack spell already secured, he felt calmer.

"Not greedy now. Even low grade's fine—just gimme a pet-exclusive skill."

As with all gacha, exclusives were rare.

"Here we go!"

Last draw, with a hearty shout.

The miracle hit on the first card.

Paaah!

"Huh? Huh?!"

Brilliant silver light burst forth.

6-star silver effect.

Cheonma raged.

And right beside him, Carpe wailed in ecstasy.

This was it.

This was gaming!

"Kaaaaah!"

The transparent dragon descended once more.