2 Chapter 2: Blind Draw? Non-existent

Placing a hand on one of the[?], his vision began to change.

Everything around him became blurry, and the card he was focusing on grew clearer.

[Meow~]

A projection of a lazy and fat orange cat appeared.

He had encountered this cat before, its indifferent gaze seemed as if it were disdainful of humans.

The card pool in each instance is different, derived from the projection of things that exist within the instance.

[Wild fat cat]

Listening to the Wind, 30 points, D

Attack 30, 100/100, 0/2

[Unwilling to Move - Passive Ability]: When the Wild fat cat is still, it recovers an additional 1 point of energy.

Energy refers to the points needed to activate card skills.

Cube cards are divided into seven categories according to the way they acquire energy, which are:

Balanced Card: No energy cost for all skills

Berserker Card: Energy equals own Health Points

Wisdom Card: Full energy at the beginning, but lacks recovery means

Breakthrough Card: Recover 1 point of energy with each attack

Determination Card: Recover 1 point of energy with each attack received

Wind Chaser Card: Recover 1 point of energy every round

Listening to the Wind Card: Recover 1 point of energy every time it remains still for one round

Each type of card seems to have advantages and disadvantages in the way they recover energy, but since the skill styles of the seven major categories are different, there is no clear distinction of who is stronger or weaker.

For example, Listening to the Wind cards have the most demanding energy recovery, but their skills are often very powerful.

Although Balanced cards have no cost for their skills, most of their skills are passive abilities.

"Finding a D-Class card on the first try is not bad."

"Although its passive skill is not much use."

Ree Shil nodded.

Cube cards are divided into SABCDE six levels, corresponding to the number of skills each card possesses.

E-Rank: No skills

D-Class: One skill

C-Class: Two skills

B-Class: Three skills

A-Class: Four skills

S-Class: Five skills

As far as he knew, most cards in the Rookie Instance card pool are E-Rank cards.

Or D-Class cards with useless skills, such as the[Wild fat cat].

Or cards with negative skills. D-Class cards with negative skills are classified as D- Class cards and are even worse than E-Class cards.

For new card players, being able to draw a useful D-Class card is a blessing.

As for the card's points, it is related to the card deck's points limit, which affects the specific card game.

Putting his hand down, he silently noted the position of the[Wild fat cat].

Ree Shil then turned his eyes to the card next to it.

Still following the same operation as before, he obtained the card information.

[Embroidery Needle]

Breakthrough, 10 points, E

Attack 10, 100/100, 0/2

"Garbage."

He flicked at the card with his fingers.

Ding!

This floating card moved back half a meter.

In this way, he had marked it out, not including it in his selection.

He previewed a full twenty cards in a row, and all of them were indeed useless cards.

"Huh?"

When he looked at the twenty-first card, his eyes lit up.

This card seemed to be decent.

Its projection was exactly like the weapon he had in his hand earlier, no, that iron mace.

[Iron stick]

Breaking Force, 20 points, D

Attack 25, 100/100, 0/2

[Iron Product - Passive]: Iron Stick's attack power +5

20 points are considered low in the card world, and the base attack power of a card is equivalent to its points.

This[Iron stick]had an additional 5 points, making it a decent buff for a D card.

Note down its location and continue previewing.

After browsing through nearly 3/4 of the cards, he suddenly discovered a treasure card.

Why is it a treasure? Because its preview projection outline is noticeably different from the other cards.

It's more vivid and brighter.

"It's a C-Rank Card."

Ree Shil knew that this must be the highest reward in the entire Instance card pool.

[Ah Cha~!]

In the projection, the seemingly weak girl in plain clothes posed in a fighting stance, slightly swaying her upper body rhythmically.

"Isn't this the tailor who just sold me a needle?"

"[Kung Fu Tailor]?"

As the card reflects the original owner, Ree Shil finally understood that she was a hidden master.

Without a doubt, the[Kung Fu Tailor]card would be added to his collection.

Following that, he picked the remaining four cards, a configuration of 1C and 4D.

[Card Selection Completed]

[Please Receive Cube Coin Reward]

As the remaining 195 cards converged, several card-shaped crystals floated in front of Ree Shil.

"Over 200, not bad."

Receiving the Cube coins, his eyes lit up.

It is worth noting that he had earned about the same amount during his three months working at the Card Club.

Hum!

As all rewards were received, a transfer light gate appeared out of thin air in front of him.

"Well, it's done."

He knew that his Rookie Instance journey had come to a successful end.

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Ree Shil stepped out of the room and came to the Association Hall.

"Hello, how can I help you?"

The Receptionist Sister greeted the handsome young man with a professional smile.

"Hi, I've completed the Rookie Instance, and I'm here to register as a card player."

"Time of Ree, Cube of Shil."

Ree Shil reported his name.

"Alright, I'll need to look it up."

"May I know which day you entered the Instance?"

The Receptionist Sister began typing on the keyboard.

"Today."

"Ah?"

Upon hearing Ree Shil's answer, she paused slightly.

Each newcomer encounters a random Rookie Instance, but based on past experiences, it usually takes at least a day or two to come out.

What's the situation with this newcomer who came out on the same day?

After further examination, it had only been half an hour since he entered!

"Please wait, I'll process your new registration right away."

However, professional composure allowed the Receptionist Sister to remain calm and her fingers became busy on the keyboard.

"Congratulations, you are now a registered card player."

"Next month, our city will host a Level 1-10 card player competition. You can sign up and participate if you're interested."

Five minutes later, she handed Ree Shil a card.

"Thank you."

Ree Shil received his card with a big "Level 1" written on it.

There is a measuring instrument at the Association Headquarters that displays the card player level on this identity card after measurement.

At this moment, a young boy at the other end of the grand hall was watching all this.

"A newly registered card player, huh? Interesting."

As he saw the words on Ree Shil's identity card, the boy's mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.

His name is Daniel Smith, a Level 9 Card Player.

His hobby is—bullying the weak.

Because he basically can't beat card players of the same level.

On his days off, he would squat in the Association Grand Hall.

And specifically look for newcomers to pick on.

Seeing Ree Shil walking in his direction, Daniel Smith confidently got up.

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