I started reading Pick Me Up due to last thread.
So if I got this right:
>there wasn't a Merging mistake or anything like that, the Master purposely sacrificed a 4* to strengthen the MC, a 1*
>likely being because while 1* units are common villagers and high ranked units are already seasoned warriors and stuff like that, 1* units have unknown potential and some can develop newer abilities if they work hard enough (likely the Master knew the MC was a case like this)
>since the MC is directing everyone around, this actually is bringing up more of them in spite of the rarity including himself, who has growths of a 3*, while Archer girl learned skills you wouldn't expect like knife abilities and archery
>the above doesn't necessarily apply to everyone as a 1* can still be just that and have nothing in spite of the effort. Much like civillians can have potential to be athletes but also none at all.