Halo-halo everyone. Can you imagine? One moment you're just a normal office worker, then suddenly, when you wake up, you're face-to-face with a Great Goddess?
Hahaha, you think I'm just a chuunibyou?
Guess what—that's exactly what's happening to me right now…
"Greetings, o kind human. First of all, let me introduce myself. I am what you humans call 'God,' or to be precise… The Great Goddess."
"…Where am I again? Am I dreaming? Excuse me, Great Goddess, can you pinch me?"
"…Are you sure? My pinch might kill you again, you know? Well, technically, you are already dead, don't you remember? You saved someone from a truck."
"Dead? Me?? Did I just get 'truck-kun'ed? Haaah…Well, at least, I managed to save that person right?"
"Of course, as for that, let me give you my great gratitude. In the name of Great Goddess, I thank you so much for saving my people."
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"Excuse me, you don't have to bow down! Please!!...Wait a minute—Did you just said 'my people'?"
"You heard me right, my child. The person you saved was actually a goddess who decided to descend to earth just to have fun. The problem is… that goddess decided to sealed her power just to experience life like a normal human, but you saved her before she could react. That's why, I offer my sincerest gratitude and apologies at the same time."
"Stoppp!! Don't bow your head down again please!"
The Great Goddess, bowing her head down? Please… might as well kill me again…
"Hahaha, what an interesting human you are, my kid. Very well, I shall refrain from bowing. Anyway… that goddess you saved is already facing punishment. Hehe."
May your soul rest in peace, o unknown goddess…
"To be honest, this incident caused a big stir in this realm. Because you were not supposed to die at that moment. But because of that goddess's foolish deed, you ended up like this."
"I see… So, what will happen to me? I mean, I'm just a normal orphan office worker.
At least my death won't become someone's burden."
"As you know, in your world, you are familiar with the term 'isekai', right?"
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"Of course I am! Hold on…Are you saying I will get isekai'd?! That's makes me excited and nervous at the same time."
But, what kind of world will I reincarnate into? I mean, I'm pretty sure even Guoba can pummel me down. At least… I can defeat Paimon, I guess.
"As compensation, I will reincarnate you into the 'Necromancer Academy Genius's Summoner' world. You are very familiar with this world, right?"
Holy cat! Does that mean that novel is not just novel?! That's great!
"Well…there goes my hope meeting my waifus like Lacus, Takina, Touma Kazusa, Elysia, Chisato, and many more…"
"…Your thoughts are leaking."
"...Lovely weather we're having."
He said while looking anywhere but at her. He let out a tiny, awkward whistle.
"I think your topic-changing skill needs a bit more refinement…"
The Great Goddess was left dumbfounded, staring blankly at how effortlessly he shifted subjects.
"Let's get back to the topic. For the compensation, we will also give you a gift."
She paused, lips curling into a playful smile.
"You might know it as a 'novice package.'"
"You were only supposed to get a 'normal novice package'. But after saving a goddess, many gods requested extra bonuses for you—some even threw tantrums!"
The Great Goddess shook her head, like a mother watching her mischievous kids spiral out of control.
Somehow, I feel pity to her…
"Behold! Your 'novice package' has LEVELLED UP—to Novice Package MK-II! One skill for each rank: Ex, SSS, SS… all the way to F! And wait for it… one Ex-rank skill of your choice! Celebrate, my child!"
The Great Goddess flailed and shouted like Woz introducing Kamen Rider Zi-O, his Great Demon King, like it was the grandest reveal ever.
"Really?!
There's a skill I know is perfect for this world of Necromancer Academy's Genius Summoners!
"May I choose Sun Jin-Woo's 'Shadow Monarch' as my Ex-rank skill?"
"Absolutely, my child. A fascinating and very fitting choice, if I may comment."
The Great Goddess smiled, her expression full of warmth, like a loving mother to her child.
"Next up, your skills from SSS to F will be obtained through your favorite gacha system!"
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No way! I just died, and now this cursed thing is still haunting me? Even in the afterlife?! Well done, Hoyoverse… really well done.
Out of nowhere, a massive machine with a giant red button appeared right in front of me.
"Alright… this is the moment of truth! By the way, do you need to do some superstitious stuff, like cleansing yourself, before pulling your gacha?"
The Great Goddess tilted her head slightly, asking the question like a seasoned gacha player.
"Heh, of course not. The only thing I ever do before pulling gacha is pray to the gods."
Coincidentally, the god—well, the Great Goddess herself—is standing right in front of me. So, my prayer should be extra powerful this time, right?
I pressed the button, and suddenly a flurry of animations appeared. Stars began raining down from the sky, just like a Genshin Impact gacha pull.
And then, a list of ten sentences appeared before him.
"Hmm, let's see how my luck goes. I just hope none of these turn out to be debuffs…"
He placed a hand on his chin as he scanned through the list.
1 EX : Shadow Monarch
The Shadow Monarch grants dominion over shadows and the dead, enabling the user to raise and command shadow armies.
2 SSS : Newtype
Newtype signifies an evolutionary leap of humanity: heightened spatial awareness, telepathic empathy, and intuitive perception of the battlefield. The user gains near-sixth-sense abilities, enabling them to sense danger early, and react with uncanny precision.
3 SS : Magic Mastery
The user can learn, cast, and modify spells far beyond normal limits
4 S : Weapon Mastery
Peak proficiency with every weapon in existence.
5 A : Holy Magic Affinity
A strong natural connection to divine energy. Healing, purification, and anti- undead magic become significantly more powerful and efficient.
6 B : Debuff Resistance
Body and mind fortified against curses, poisons, status effects, and mental interference.
7 C : Music Mastery
Expert ability in music.
8 D : Cooking Mastery
Skilled culinary talent.
9 E : Fast Recovery
Stamina and minor wounds regenerate quicker than normal.
10 F : Perfect Memory
The user never forgets anything they have seen, heard, or learned. Extremely useful for study, spell learning, and strategy.
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Did my eyes just fail me? Am I trippin'? Did I use up all my luck—plus my parents' luck?
Well… I don't even know who my parents are, so sacrificing their luck for the greater good sounds fair, right? Tee-hee.
"This is already far beyond a simple 'novice package,' isn't it? I mean, sure, I'm incredibly grateful for these insanely OP skills. Even the ones below A-rank are already busted on their own."
But—why is there a 'Newtype' skill here? Am I supposed to become some space stud prodigy like Amuro Ray? Or… a questionable three times speed charismatic lolicon like that red-comet guy?
Wait—does this mean I can pilot a Gundam in this world?!"
Looking at the skills list, he muttered while looking excited, confused, happy, and lost at the same time.
"So? Do you like the gifts? I heard you're really into music and Gundam, so I chose these skills specifically for you. Especially the 'Newtype' one."
She smiled knowingly before continuing,
"And honestly, that skill will still be useful in your new world. Newtypes draw strength from souls—quite similar to how necromancers wield spiritual power. So, it fits you perfectly."
The great goddess said this while looking at him.
"Of course I am! These skills are a total godsend! Ah—no pun intended, hehe."
He puffed out his chest with newfound confidence.
"Anyway, I'm one hundred percent sure I'll survive just fine with these abilities!"
…Three seconds later.
His eyes shook slightly.
Wait. Will I? This world is dangerous as hell, right? What if there's some ridiculous overpowered dragon waiting for me the moment I spawn!?
"…I should, right?"
Two more seconds.
Oh no. What if I die at level one like some background NPC!?
"…I hope so."
The goddess' mouth twitched. She silently watched his confident grin collapse into a nervous wreck—his expressions cycling like a broken slot machine.
This mortal is… unexpectedly entertaining, she thought while holding back a sigh.
"Alright, let's stop your faces-changing performance, okay?
The Great Goddess let out a tiny sigh.
"Even though I still feel a bit guilty… your soul is already stable enough to be sent into that world. Are you ready?"
Hearing the great goddess said this, he immediately looks straight to the great goddess eyes."
"I guess this is a goodbye, huh? To my world, to my friends, to my previous life…"
He let out a long sigh.
"Human, live your second life in joy—unburdened by regrets. Take my blessing… and farewell."
Suddenly, a bright light swallowed his sight, overwhelming his vision.
"Goodbye… It was an honor to live my previous life. Thank you for giving me not just one, but two chances to live. I hope we can meet again—just… not under these circumstances, haha."
Just before he was transferred, the Great Goddess suddenly spoke again.
"Oh, now that I think about it, I almost forgot. I've given you some extra bonuses as well. And don't worry about trivial things like your appearance later."
The Great Goddess said with a gentle, reassuring smile.
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"Huh, what do you mean?"