An Unexpected Reward**

As Kiba gave the command, a hazy light suddenly enveloped him.

**[5 Merit Points consumed, you have earned the rank of Private Third Class.]** 

**[You can now receive basic information about the next storyline world 10 minutes in advance.]**

The process of personal rank advancement is far more ceremonial than skill upgrades or attribute enhancements, clearly indicating that the space is hinting at something.

Knowing the next world's name 10 minutes early helps Reincarnators prepare, which holds special significance for Kiba.

Though the time is short, knowing the information a few days earlier would be a game changer.

From what he can see, Merit Points are even more important than he initially thought. He'll have to keep an eye out for opportunities to earn more and increase his rank as quickly as possible.

As for the remaining 11 Merit Points, they'll just be enough to promote him to Private Second Class.

**[10 Merit Points consumed, you have earned the rank of Private Second Class.]** 

**[You can now receive basic information about the next storyline world one hour in advance.]**

The effect has significantly improved. If he reaches Private First Class, Kiba could probably start making serious preparations with that extra time.

**Name:** Kiba 

**ID:** 14552 

**Rank:** Private Second Class 

**Merit:** 1 

**Plot Points:** 730 

**Attribute Points:** 0 

**Story Worlds:** 1 

**Title:** Giant Killer

After leaving the Titan World, he switched his title back to "Giant Killer," which grants extra damage to enemies over three meters tall.

It's somewhat useful, but not essential, especially since he currently lacks powerful direct damage abilities.

His spirit-based skills can serve as a trump card in critical moments, but what he really needs now is a reliable, regular combat method.

The long blades from the 3D Maneuver Gear count as one option, while ranged firearms can provide additional firepower.

Thinking about this, Kiba couldn't help but rub his hands together in anticipation of the upcoming trading process. "It's been a while; let's see who's messaged me."

The bulletin board's request system automatically displays the Reincarnator's ID, allowing interested parties to negotiate prices.

Of course, many will try to get a bargain, hoping to buy valuable items at a low price.

Seeing hundreds of private messages, Kiba finally realized the reality of the Reincarnation Space.

**"600 Plot Points. Give me the item, and you can tell everyone you're a friend of Scar Hunter."**

What a joke. Kiba didn't even bother to reply.

Next message.

**"Brother, how did you kill the Colossal Titan? Who was it really? I'm willing to pay 500 Plot Points for the information."**

This person seems polite, but in reality, they're treating him like a fool.

Information in the Reincarnation Space is invaluable; it could produce wave after wave of strong Reincarnators. 

Even if they offered 5000 Plot Points, he wouldn't entertain the idea.

Spitting on the ground, Kiba continued reading the next message.

**"The Heavenly Gods Group is willing to give you a chance. Hand over the item, and you can join this season's reserve trials."**

Too bad. No matter how powerful the Heavenly Gods Group is, Kiba has no interest in joining any Reincarnator organization, let alone groveling to them.

"Go to hell!"

After reading messages for 10 minutes, his expression grew darker and darker, and he was on the verge of cursing out loud.

Thanks to the system's filtering feature, he successfully screened out the useless messages, isolating those that included trade offers.

Among them were some tempting items, a few of which genuinely caught his interest.

- **Spirit Sword:** Summons a powerful spiritual sword with the ability to change its form, from the *Yu Yu Hakusho* world. 

- **Cursed Energy Concentration:** Adds extra damage to physical attacks, from the *Jujutsu Kaisen* world. 

- **Basic Breathing Technique:** Temporarily enhances strength and agility, from the *Demon Slayer* world. 

- **Blue Fire Pendant:** Releases ghostly flames that deal damage, from the *Bleach* world.

Although none of these skills are particularly high-level, several of them have significant power.

If not for the space's limitations, he would definitely want to learn several skills to keep himself safe.

The booklet mentioned that Reincarnators in a one-difficulty world only have three skill slots. This is to prevent Reincarnation teams from cheating by quickly building pseudo-powerful characters who only know how to use skills.

Talented newcomers who join Reincarnation teams are given special attention. If there were no restrictions, it would be easy to pile on high-level skills.

Summoning specialists, in particular, could easily overwhelm the native inhabitants of story worlds, reaping rewards they shouldn't have.

If that happened, the Reincarnation Space would become a target for exploitation, so it enforces strict limitations.

If Reincarnators were allowed to freely learn skills, they could easily counter any situation: fly away from ground enemies, use water skills against fire foes, or employ true damage against high-defense targets.

This would make story trials meaningless, and the Reincarnation Space would never produce true powerhouses.

The three-skill-slot limit effectively prevents extreme situations. At least, newcomers in a one-difficulty world can't casually select skills to counter every threat.

Even with powerful skills, they must be carefully matched with appropriate attributes, considering factors like spirit energy and life force consumption.

Of course, the three-skill-slot limit isn't set in stone. There are rumored ways to enhance it, but such information isn't found in the booklet.

Understanding this, Kiba is particularly cautious about choosing his skills. He can't afford to rush into learning just anything.

While he was pondering this, something caught his eye—a highly unusual skill.

The moment he saw it, Kiba's heart couldn't help but race.

**Name:** Heal 

**Level:** 1 

**Grade:** B

**Effect:** Burns your own HP to restore an equivalent amount of HP to the target.

**Usage Requirement:** Minimum consumption of 5 points of Spirit. 

**Learning Requirement:** Spirit 15 

**Origin:** *The Healer's Restarted Life*

**Skill Evaluation:** The pain of the healed target will instantly and completely transfer to the caster, resulting in unimaginable agony.

This skill comes from the story world of *The Rising of the Shield Hero*, used by the protagonist—a powerful, bottom-of-the-box ability.

Learning it essentially makes you a mini-version of the Shield Hero. With the ability to use Heal, maybe even Princess Freya wouldn't be out of reach?

Ahem, of course, what Kiba values most isn't the healing ability itself but the potential derivative abilities that follow.

For example, "Mimic," which allows you to copy the combat skills and experience of others.

(End of Chapter)