Vol 1 Chapter 7 (2/2)

As to why I bought this, I’m ashamed of saying it.

It’s best left unsaid.

It seemed to be made of some sort of wolf skin.

Although it was the armor of the lowest rank at Jig-san’s shop, it costed one gold coin——10,000 Dalas, that is.

Still, it’s not something which a commer can afford to wear.

From just a look, you can see it’s an expert-cla.s.s blacksmith’s work……Hmm? Isn’t tanning of leather unrelated to smithing?

Whatever. I don’t care.

「Now then……I should get going.」

When I completed my preparation and went downstairs to the dining area, it was filled with an appetising aroma.

After I had Dario-san’s cooking, which I have become addicted to, I left for the guild.

Unfortunately, Dario-san has yet to reach Lv4.

His skill points are still at (145/150).

Is that normal for it to be this difficult?……

Isn’t there an easy way?

「——Good morning.」

「Ah, Seiji-san. Good morning.」

Sheena-san’s smile was as brilliant as ever.

Lately, because I have been using Smagobs to level up my skill, I’m now also known as Smagob Hunter.

Smagobs 24 hours a day!

Morning, Smagobs!

Afternoon, Smagobs!

Evening, too, Smagobs!

Smagobs! Smagobs! Smagobs!

I don’t remember as to how many ears I have presented to Sheena-san by now.

It wouldn’t be strange if she hated me.

Because she has professional att.i.tude, however, she remains composed.

By the way, I’m being reserved with the caterpillars after Abnormal Status Resistance reached Lv2. There has been no opportunity yet to test its effect.

I can drink poison or take a paralysis pill but there’s no reason for me to do that willingly.

《Abnormal Status Resistance》——Increases resistance to all types of abnormal status.

Now that it’s Lv2, I shouldn’t fall into abnormal state that easily. That’s a relief. At Lv5, will I be completely immune to abnormal state?

If I ever reached that level, I might muster some courage to pick a bottle of poison off the shelf and chug it down.

「Today is the exam for promotion to rank D. I’ll pray for your success.」

「Thank you very much. Err……Where should I wait?」

「That’s right. Wait there until 7 bells sound.」

She pointed to the tables and the stools in the rest s.p.a.ce on the first floor. (TN: s.p.a.ce was used by the author. Area would be more appropriate)

…Wawa, some of the tables were brand new.

There were three adventurers, seemingly men, already there.

They looked a little tense. They seemed to be waiting for the exam just like me.

Disapproved.

…….Un. One of them had no skill; another one had 《Gardening Lv1》; the last one had 《Fire Magic Lv1》.

One of them seems to be well-endowed. The other two better look for another job.

Oh well, that they are rank E+ adventurers, I guess they are able to fight.

Fire Magic is good, no? But it’s only Lv1.

I searched the the guild like a peeping tom and found a few adventurers with magic skills.

Honestly, I’m envious.

I want it.

If I used it in conjunction with Sword Arts, wouldn’t I be able to use 《Flame Slas.h.!.+》?

……Isn’t there a retired mage somewhere with one foot in grave?

Or a monster……capable of using magic?

When I was entertaining my delusions, I noticed two people coming here.

Are these people examinees, too?

I occasionally saw their kind in the town and the guild——Beastkin, that is.

Beast-like face, br.i.m.m.i.n.g with wild look; pin-ears atop head; a scar on the side; a stereotypical warrior……A beastkin old-man.

Name: Arnold・Fan

Race: Beastkin (Wolf)

Age: 38

Job: Adventurer (Rank E+)

Skill(s)

・Body Arts Lv2 (40/50) (TN: Changed Body Techniques back to Body Arts for consistency)

・Sword Arts Lv2 (20/50)

・Howling Moon Lv2 (14/50)

・Stick Arts Lv1 (5/10) (TN: Cane Arts has been changed to Stick Arts)

Oh, he’s versatile.

Wha……t? His rank isn’t different from other people.

Indeed……those who are strong try to be adventurers. Those who switch from different jobs to become adventurers, will start off as new adventurers and will take the exam for promotion to rank D. It must be the same case……huh?

The same case as me.

《Howling moon》——Exclusive to Beastkin (Wolf). Increases spirit and physical abilities under the moonlight.

My heart is bleeding. Is there really such a thing?

Although I’m interested……I won’t be able to use it even if I steal it.

Also, I can’t plunder others on a whim.

There’s another person……The only female.

Name: Lim・Fan

Race: Beastkin (Cat)

Age: 16

Job: Adventurer (Rank E+)

Skill(s)

・Body Arts Lv2 (16/50)

・Cooking Lv1 (7/10)

・Magic Power Conversion Lv1 (5/10)

・Berserkification Lv1 (3/10)

A cat beastkin?

Fluffy ears and tail look so good.

Dark brown, shoulder-length hair; golden eyes. A personification of cat, indeed.

Because beastkin in this world look close to humans, they seem easy to get along with.

Their surname……is Fan……?

Are they by any chance……parent and child?

They don’t look alike at all.

《Magic power conversion》——Converts mana into physical attack power.

《Berserkification》——Can acquire the skill a posteriori. The invocation condition may vary depending on the circ.u.mstances of acquisition.

Un, quite a quirky skill.

Mana……? Is it same as magic power?

I thought skills were innate but it doesn’t seem to be the case. (TN: Innate or a priori, opposite of a posteriori)

I hope the exam finishes uneventfully.

If I acquired a skill called 《First-cla.s.s Flag Raiser》, I wouldn’t be surprised.

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