In the end, there seems to be little usage for Cut & Paste.

Only as a dismantling shop, huh Wait, hold on? Since I managed to increase my number of skills after so much trouble, how about I try to become a real hunter?

DaggerExtremeSwift FeetSmallSight EnhancementModerateLeg Strength EnhancementSmall, if I can make good use of them, Id be able to hunt the small animals like rabbits which are in this area, no, perhaps I could also aim for larger ones.

. Okay, lets try it that way.

If its like this even if my new skills increase, my secret wont be exposed since there will not be anyone around me.

Lets immediately go hunting tomorrow.

Since Ive decided my course of action, though a bit rough, Ill head to sleep after I finish my dinner.

While thinking of such things, I went to make my usual simple dinner.

Since I did not have the time to go shopping today, Ill just have dried meat and rye bread.

Even though I finished eating quickly since there wasnt much, it felt even tastier than usual.

Maybe it was due toCooking?

I want to somehow increase my proficiency level by cooking repeatedly.

I woke up when the morning was still dark, and I immediately started to prepare for the hunt.

I equipped a leather breastplate, gauntlet and a shin guard. I also affixed a dagger for dismantling on my hip.

Usually, I would set up traps for small animals like rabbits but, todays aim is forest mutton, a sheep.

Though the monster isnt fast, due to it using its sharp horns when charging, coupled with its sleep attack, it is a troublesome creature. As such, its a monster I would run from every time I bump into them.

However, exactly because it is troublesome to obtain, it can be sold at high prices.

Even though the meat has a peculiar flavour, and strong at that, its horns, hoofs and the like, can be sold at high prices.

If I could hunt stably, my livelihood should improve greatly.

My preparations are finished, and as this is my first time going on a real hunt my heart is going "doki doki", so I left for the nearby forest through the back gate. (JiN: I know, I could have used something other than doki and it still would have turned out fine, but this way it makes me go "doki doki" ) (Izzy: *facepalms*)

The gatekeeper was concerned and saidQuite early arent you, be careful

Yes, its Swift FeetSmall.

Just by running lightly, I attained a speed where I never could have reached before this without sprinting with all my strength. Moreover, I wasnt even short of breath.

Once again, Ive felt the usefulness of the effects of skills.

Such being the case, in a blink of an eye, I arrived at my destination.

Nooow then, from here on is the real thing

Probably because of nervousness, I accidentally let my thoughts slip from my mouth.

With caution I advanced into the forest.

RaceRabbit Family

Gender

Ability

Even though it is not the sheep-san Im aiming for, I found the rabbit-san whom I have always been indebted to.

hmm? What? A word I have never seen before is in the appraisal results?

Ability?? Whats this?

Ill leave the unknown word in the hands of Appraisal.

A monsters version of a skill is it? Based on the explanation it seems like its a monster-exclusive skill.

Since it says physique and body build, even if it is Cut, Humes probably cant use it.

For now, even though usually I would have trapped my opponents, for the first time I am going to fight it head-on and determine my own power.

I held my dagger, and stood in the front of the ForestRabbit.

The ForestRabbit noticed me and leaped towards me with naked fury!

While I activatedLeg Strength EnhancementSmall, I nimbly dodged it, and at that moment I stuck out my dagger.

I could feel the dagger slice throughthe ForestRabbit's meat and as it let out a shriek, I could see the bloodstained body of the ForestRabbit fell onto the ground.

Even though its still breathing, its twitching from the considerably severe wound.

I raised the dagger overhead, and then I stabbed its heart.

Yosh, I defeated it

I am surprised at myself for being able to take it down fairly quickly, I usedCutto disassemble the dead rabbit.

Then, I threw it inside the Storage Bag I brought along.

This is also a tool that is left behind by my father which has the ability to store up to about 50 kg of things inside.

Living things cannot be put inside, and if spoils are stored inside, but terrible if forgotten and left to rot. Nonetheless, it is still a very useful tool.

Now, lets look for the real prey: ForestMutton.

Even after wandering for 20 minutes in the forest and defeating two rabbits, I did not find the main prey, the sheep.

While I was still pondering on the reason, I could see a big black silhouette sluggishly walking from afar.

I used Eyesight EnhancementModerate, and what I saw at the big black silhouette is an orc. (JiN: I legit thought he saw a giant sheep. Then I thought he saw an Oak)

An orc is a humanoid monster called a Demon Race.

It has atrocious physical strength, possessing a really tough skin, hes a considerably troublesome fellow.

They are differ from other species as they are famous for kidnapping women and raping them in order to breed.

And that is why this is the monster that the people from the town really hate.

Frankly, I believe I have a really slim chance in winning.

With my physical strength, I dont think the dagger will pierce through that tough skin.

For the time being, I will try to Appraise it.

SpeciesDemon Race

Gender

Skill

Strong Arm

Ability

Mu, it has both Skill and Ability.

As expected its on a different level than the rabbit.

For now, Ill steal its Skill.

As for the Ability, lets steal it and paste it on the tree over there.

Strong ArmVoluntarily activated type Skill, its activated on ones desired timing. When used, ones arm strength will be doubled. Once used, a cooldown of 30 minutes is required before using it again.

Ive weaken it since I have taken away his Skill and Ability, and I feel like I can somehow deal with my previous worry, his tough skin, with Strong Arm.

But, it really isnt a good idea if I rushed in directly from the front right.

Aa, thats it! I have magic now! Since I never used it, I completely forgot about it.

Lets get a hit in from the back using magic, then fight.

With such grand scheme decided, I went behind that fellow, and

Eat this

While I shouted in my mind I activated MagicWind.

While cutting off the twigs of the bushes which were in the way, and the wind magic flew towards the orc.

Gya

The noise of the twigs from the bushes being cut was heard by the orc, and it turned this way.

But, as expected it couldnt react, and the wind magic splendidly hit him.

Guoooooo

Now!

I used bothLeg Strength EnhancementSmallandSwift Feet Smallimmediately leaped to the orcs chest.

Then, I used Strong Arm that I took from him, and cut up his huge stomach in one go.

The orc writhing in pain, flailed its arms

I took a step back, and once again activated MagicWind.

From point-blank range, the wind magic directly hit his cut off abdomen, and his movement became visibly sluggish.

I took this chance to go behind him and thrust the dagger with all my might towards its neck

This seems to have finished him off, as after he raised his voice and let out a huge cry, he finally fell.

Did I defeat it?

I waited for a while but it didnt even twitch.

I disassembled it with Cut, and since it cant be used on living things, it can be used to determine whether it is still alive or dead.

Since I can disassemble it, then it must mean that I defeated it. Phew, that was really heart throbbing. (Izzy: Seems like you didnt use dokidoki here lol) (JiN: cuz Im not doki doki anymore( ) )

However, I defeated an orc! Even I could defeat orcs!!