Chapter 1 - Transmigration (5) [Edited]

After putting down the Omni-Sword, I created a skill and appraised it.

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[Skill: [Physical Enhancement] has been acquired!]

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[Physical Enhancement: A skill that allows you to increase physical stats by consuming magic power. The more magic power consumed, the higher the enhancement.]

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Once I dismissed the message screen, I enhanced my strength and began swinging the Omni-Sword randomly.

Of course, I was being careful not to cut myself accidentally.

And so...

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[Skill: [Swordsmanship: Lv 1] has been acquired!]

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[Swordsmanship: Lv 1: A skill that allows you to proficiently wield swords.]

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That was the result of my appraisal. By the way, the maximum level of skills is 10.

Suddenly, I had an idea, so I acted on that idea. I created a new ability and appraised it.

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[Skill: [Instant Comprehension] has been acquired!]

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[Instant Comprehension: A skill that allows you to instantly comprehend something with just one glance or action.]

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And a moment later, I got another message.

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[Skill: [Swordsmanship] has reached the maximum level.]

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'Yup. There is no way I'm gonna dedicate myself to train my swordsmanship to max out its level! Sounds bothersome!'

My motto is "work smart, not hard!"

Therefore, I always try to make my life easier and more comfortable.

Putting that aside, I tested my new max proficiency over the sword. I could even feel that I could cut anything as I wished, even abstract concepts like time and space!

I decided to test it...by cutting the space in front of me!

"Woah!" I gasped when a cut in the space that connected to somewhere pitch black appeared in front of me.

And to tell you the truth, it spooked me.

Thankfully, the cut in space got repaired, leaving a normal scenery in front of me.

'Has my Swordsmanship skill reached the same realm as Reid Astrea from Re:Zero?' I wondered in my mind.

After that, I decided to do something else. Once I stored the Omni-Sword in the Item Box, I began appraising and testing the other weapons. 

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[Absolute Spear: The one and only spear that exceeds the Divine Spear. It's said that this spear can pierce anything, depending on the contractor. This spear can't be broken. If you throw it, it will always hit the target and will return to your hand. Not for sale.

Contractor: Yuuya Tenjou.]

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[Skill: [Spear Proficiency: Lv 1] has been acquired!]

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[Skill: [Spear Proficiency] has reached the maximum level!]

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[Death Scythe: A scythe that could even kill the God of Death. It is said to be capable of cutting anything the contractor wants. Any existence cut by this scythe, no matter how small it is, will give a fatal wound. Not for sale. 

Contractor: Yuuya Tenjou.]

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[Skill: [Scythe Proficiency: Lv 1] has been acquired!]

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[Skill: [Scythe Proficiency] has reached the maximum level!]

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[Infinity Gauntlet: Not only does this increase striking power, this gauntlet can also be used for protection. One blow is equal to infinite attacks. Not for sale. 

Contractor: Yuuya Tenjou.]

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[Skill: [Hand-to-hand Combat Proficiency: Lv 1] has been acquired!]

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[Skill: [Hand-to-hand Combat Proficiency] has reached the maximum level!]

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[Skill: [Armor Proficiency: Lv 1] has been acquired!]

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[Skill: [Armor Proficiency] has reached the maximum level!]

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[Formless Bow: The ultimate bow without physical form. Depending on the contractor's will, it can produce an infinite number of arrows. The arrows are said to be capable of shooting through the world. It will absolutely hit whatever target the contractor desires. Not for sale.

Contractor: Yuuya Tenjou.]

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[Skill: [Archery Proficiency: Lv 1] has been acquired!]

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[Skill: [Archery Proficiency] has reached the maximum level!]

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And so on...

Once I stored the last weapon, I found that all weapon proficiency skills I learned fused into True Martial Art at Level 1, which immediately reached the maximum level due to Instant Comprehension.

As for the information about the new skill...

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[True Martial Art: Lv MAX: A state that can only be reached by those who have learned all weapons and unarmed combat arts. You can master all weapons and unarmed combat.]

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'Since my True Martial Art is level max, does it mean that I have surpassed those Holy Holders?'

I wondered in my mind, remembering the Kicking Saint, Usagi, the loli disciple of the former Bow Saintess, Yuti, and the desperate female Sword Saintess, Iris, from the original story...

I decided to stop thinking too much about it and approached the window. Once I looked outside, I was amazed by what I saw.

The area beyond the fence of the house was dense with trees, which looked alien since they didn't exist on Earth, and the air was fresh unlike the polluted air on Earth.

I enjoyed that all and only stopped when I noticed the garden filled with weeds and vegetables.

'If I remember correctly, each vegetable can increase a certain parameter by 500 points,' I thought as I stared at the field outside of the house.

I wanted to go there and test the vegetables, but I decided against it since it was almost lunchtime. There was something important I had to do on Earth.

Although I asked to get here a day before the original protagonist's meeting with one of the female leads, I was unsure if today was really the day before that event. If I skipped that event, I could not imagine what would happen to her.

I vaguely remembered that those delinquents were a part of the Red Ogre gang. I was worried that if I wasn't there to help her, something bad would happen.

I would not be able to sleep in peace if the life of a girl I know was ruined because of my actions, or lack thereof. Of course, I would prefer to keep myself away from trouble, but it would still leave a bad taste in my mouth.

So, I returned to Earth and headed out in a hurry.

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Once I returned back to Earth, I went out to the convenience store near my house. In my haste, I forgot that my appearance was very ugly.

As I walked, I could see and hear the reactions of other people to my appearance. Suffice to say, it was unpleasant.

How come? I heard them muttering after taking a glance at my ugly mug!

"Oh my God! He's so ugly!"

"How can someone be that ugly?!"

"Aw, man! My day is ruined because of that ugly thing!"

They didn't even try to keep their voice low!

I tried to ignore them, but it was easier said than done. I wish I could just curse them, making them miserable with magic, but I could not.

As much as I hate to admit it, I could see myself in their position. If I saw someone as ugly as my current appearance in my old life, I would mock that person in my mind.

Anyway, once I finally neared the convenience store, I decided to watch the place from afar.

'I can't see Kaori or those delinquents. Alright, let's wait for a while.'

I thought that while watching the convenience store in the distance.

I felt really embarrassed when I did that.

How come? I, an ugly and fat guy who deserves to be the main character in a hentai anime with "Netorare" and "Ugly" tags, observed the convenience store like a suspicious person.

I really wanted to dig a hole and bury myself in shame, but I preserved until the end. And so, I waited for more than one hour, but I couldn't see a girl being harassed by delinquents.

In the end, I decided to check it again tomorrow and returned home.