Chapter 9 - Chapter 9   Obtained <Physical Mastery>

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You have acquired the skill .

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The moment I chose , a message appeared.

To make sure I really obtained it, I opened the status screen just in case.

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Skill 1: Save & Reset Skill 2: Physical Mastery Level 1 Skill 3: None Skill 4: None Skill 5: None

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Yes, it's displayed correctly.

I should check the skill description just in case.

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Skill: Physical Mastery Level 1

When not wielding a weapon or when wielding a short-reach weapon, the effect is activated.

Acquire the talent for physical mastery.

Enhancement of some physical abilities.

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Yes, the effect is just as I imagined.

It's good that it enhances physical abilities. With this, my attack power should be boosted.

"Grrrrooooaaaaarrrrrr!"

I heard the roar of the Armored Bear Bugbear.

In that case, let's begin.

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As a result, I died within the first 3 seconds.

"Darn it!"

I, who had returned from death, spat out the words.

Well, I knew it.

Dodging the Armored Bear Bugbear's attacks is tough.

Even with the Level 1 skill, it was the same story.

Thanks to , I had become somewhat faster and more powerful, but in front of an A-Rank monster, it was like trying to put out a fire with a squirt gun.

"I guess I have to keep trying."

I knew from the start that succeeding on the first attempt was impossible.

By challenging it repeatedly, understanding the opponent's movements, and searching for the optimal strategy, I should eventually see a glimmer of hope.

"Alright!"

With determination in my voice, I prepared myself.

First, I had to dodge the initial attack from the Armored Bear Bugbear.

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Around the 315th attempt.

It was the 5th time I had chosen to face ten Armored Bear Bugbears.

"This is impossible…"

I muttered to myself.

Perhaps from having fought so many times, I had started to read the attack patterns of the Armored Bear Bugbears to some extent.

Especially in the first 15 seconds, I could confidently say that I could dodge any attack.

Moreover, there were several opportunities to strike back.

"Die!"

So, I delivered a full-power punch.

A resounding thud echoed.

Compared to the time when I had chosen , I could feel that my attack power had increased.

However, the Armored Bear Bugbear stood there with an indifferent expression.

"Grraaah!"

And then, it swung its arm at me.

I was dead.

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"Alright, let's go with a different skill."

I had the experience of obsessing too much with in the previous attempt, resulting in unnecessary deaths. Although I had only fought five times with , I decided to choose a different skill.

As a matter of instinct, I believed that mastering further would make me more formidable, but I wanted to try another skill. If it didn't show any promise, I could always return to .

"But first, it's your turn."

I focused my attention on the initial Armored Bear Bugbear. Perhaps from seeing this Armored Bear Bugbear so many times, I strangely felt a sense of familiarity.

First, I had to get away from this one.

"Now, having arrived, what should I choose next?"

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"Please select 'one' skill you wish to acquire from the following skills:

S-Rank

A-Rank

B-Rank

C-Rank

D-Rank

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"Well, if things go as expected, I should go with in C-Rank."

So I decided to choose it.

Additionally, I decided to browse the skill description.

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Skill: Enhanced Physical Abilities Level 1

Enhances overall physical abilities.

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The text was as expected. also had an effect of enhancing physical abilities, but I didn't know the specific differences.

"Grrrooooaaaaarrrrrr!"

Looking around, I was already surrounded by the Armored Bear Bugbears.

For now, I should try to do whatever I can.

Then, I might figure out if this skill is effective or not.

With that determination, 5 seconds later, I died due to a violent attack.