An Unexpected Gain! (2)

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A few minutes later, I finally reach the location of the fourth tree.

Having arrived, without any problem, I start looking around suspiciously.

"This is weird! I was sure that some other monster would show up and hinder my building journey from my house!"

I look around with keen eyes, trying to detect any being hidden

However, after almost a minute I find nothing

Then, I stop worrying, and turn my attention to the tree

"Anyway! now that I'm here, I can finally continue my Speedrun to win that title! Although, I don't even need to compete, this title is already mine. After all, I am the only human here! Huehuehue! Wait a minute!"

At this moment, a thought comes to mind

With that, the big smile I had on my face is slowly replaced by an expression of anger

"Fuck! I keep forgetting that I 'm not human anymore! So, I can't use that argument anymore! Besides that, that means, from now on, I will have to compete, with other monsters!

Sigh! Winning this title, it will be more difficult than I expected. After all, I'm sure that there are several monsters out there that can cut down trees faster than I can!

By the end of the night, I have to be in the first position! This is the most important thing for me now (I completely forgot that I was building my house) and I will never let anyone steal from me this title! After all, I always dreamed of having the title of <The King of Lumberjacks>!

I really like this title! It is very specific, so it is impossible for anyone to deceive itself with its meaning. Well, I had better start now! After all the sooner I start, the sooner I get the title!"

Having made up my mind, I use my right hand to pick up Chunchunmaru, which is attached to my waist

After that, I slowly approach the tree, and stop about two meters from the tree

Once there I start to adjust the position of the machete, so that it does not escape my hand when it reaches the surface of the tree

After making sure of this, I take a deep breath and start running towards the tree.

"Sigh! Okay, let's do this!"

When, I reach the front of the tree, I raise my right arm and swing from right to left, using all my strength

BOOM!

The contact between, the blade of Chunchunmaru and the tree, causes the surrounding environment, to shake, these tremors cause the dust to rise.

This dust covers my field of vision, while I wait for the dust to clear, I think with a smile full of confidence.

"Huehuehue! With this blow, I certainly must have cut at least half of this tree!"

After a few seconds, the dust settles, and then, I finally can see the result of my attack.

"W,wait... what?"

Unlike what I expected, Chunchunmaru bone blade was stuck after crossing just a few inches from the tree

Upon seeing this result, the confident smile on my face is slowly replaced by an expression of shock.

Then, I stare at the tree, lost in thought

'I didn't even get close to half the tree! I don't think the problem here was a lack of technique or lack of practice! The problem here was the strength! If it were on Earth, the amount of force I used would be more than enough to split in half, a tree twice as thick, as this one! However, here in Skarseld, the trees have an insane resistance! Probably, to adapt to this hostile environment, full of monsters, they must have absorbed the mana present in the atmosphere, and evolved! That's the only explanation that comes to mind!'

I stay lost in thought for a few seconds, but soon, I recover.

Right after I recovered, I use both hands to detach Chunchunmaru from the surface of the tree.

After doing this, I move a few meters away from the tree, and begin to analyze Chunchunmaru carefully, looking for any signs of damage, such as a crack.

[Durability: 46/50]

"Oh, even with this impact the machete did not lose so much durability! Apparently, even though this tree is very resistant, the bones I used when I made Chunchunmaru are more! Okay, the most obvious solution here. Would be to use more force during the next attempt! There's only one problem, during that last attack... I already used my maximum strength!"

At that moment, a thought crosses my mind and I start to laugh, while I pity the tree in front of me

"Huehuehue! That's it! I already know what to do!"

Having thought of a plan, I turn my eyes to the tree and with a serious expression, start talking to it

"Tree! You have made great choices in your life. However, I guarantee you that getting between me and my dream was not one of those choices!"

After saying that, I stare silently at the tree waiting for an answer

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"Don't look at me like that! I'm not a monster! Well, technically, I am... but that is not the point here! Anyway! Listen, this is nothing personal! If we had met on another occasion, after this fight, we could become friends! However, unfortunately, we haven't met on another occasion, but on this one! That means that today... You must to die!

Sigh! You know, I recognize your power and that is why I decided to end this fight, with only one blow! So, prepare yourself, because now I will use, the forbidden technique, which was sealed thousands of years ago (about four hours ago) by my master (myself)! He made me swear, that I would use this technique, only in life or death situations! That clearly, is one of these situations! After all, if I can't have the title of <The King of Lumberjacks>. I prefer to die!

Do you have any last words I would like to say before I die at my hands?"

Again, I stare silently at the tree waiting for an answer

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"I see, you prefer to remain silent and prepare to receive my blow. A very wise choice, and I respect that! Sigh! Very well... Here I come!"

Having finished, long and dramatic speech ended, instead of attacking as I said I would.

I put my hand on my chin and start thinking, how exactly am I going to cut this tree

'Well, to activate this technique I have to clear all my thoughts, and focus only on unlocking the limits of my body! This may seem easy, but it is not! Last time I tried it, it took me almost half an hour to get it done! I think this time I will close my eyes and concentrate as much as possible, to see if I can reduce this time!'

With that in mind, I take a deep breath, close my eyes, and start to focus on my body

After about five minutes of focusing, I finally start to feel some changes in my body

However, this time I already expected it, so instead of being surprised

This time I focus on feeling these changes.

I realize that my body is starting to go numb

However, despite that, I can still feel that its temperature is starting to rise

Along with this increase in temperature, my body starts to make some cracking sounds

The temperature continues to rise as the cracking sounds become louder and louder

Suddenly, the temperature stops rising and I hear a small burst, as if someone has popped a balloon.

Simultaneously with this little crack, the pain caused by the cracks slowly begins to be replaced by a feeling of ecstasy.

Then, I quickly open my eyes and as I do, I am alarmed to notice the state of my body

My body is soaked with blood that blood seems to come out of the hundreds of cracks present on the surfaces of my skin

I turn my attention to my arms, and notice that my muscles are a little swollen

Another thing I notice is a small abnormality in the cracks in my body

Every second, many of them close, however several others appear in place

'Oh, it looks like the technique is destroying my body. However, Skill < Improved Regeneration> is quickly curing it!'

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