―44― Master, you're quite eager, aren't you?
I had thought that I would acquire "Attribute Bestowal" again, but upon closer consideration, the item "Crystal of Wisdom" had the effect of granting a random skill.
So, it wasn't strange at all that the skill I acquired was different from the one I obtained in another timeline.
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Acquired skill: Appraisal Lv.1
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I'm not sure if I should be happy about this skill or not as I look at the skill I acquired before me.
I recall that "Appraisal" was on the list of skills that could be obtained with the "Crystal of Wisdom."
Considering it was ranked D, it might have been one of the less desirable skills. Nevertheless, it might still be more useful than the completely useless "Attribute Bestowal."
Having thought it over, I decided to give it a try, so I activated "Appraisal" on the "Black Blade" I was holding in my hand.
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Appraisal unavailable due to not meeting the required level.
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"Seriously?"
"Master, why the grumbling?"
"I was a bit annoyed because I wanted to 'Appraise' you, but I couldn't."
"Aww, you're trying to 'appraise' me, that's quite naughty of you."
"'Naughty' is a phrase that's forgiven when it comes from a cute girl."
"Well, you know, once I become human, I'll have a beautifully stunning girl's appearance."
Heh, there's no way the puppet would turn into a beautiful girl when it becomes human. A cheeky boy would be more like it.
"Master, you laughed through your nose just now!"
"I, I didn't..."
"Even so, you're smirking, aren't you? Fine, when I truly become a beautiful girl, I'll show you!"
"Well, I'll look forward to it."
Honestly, I am curious about what form the puppet will take when it becomes human. While having such a conversation, I checked my remaining skill points.
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Remaining skill points: 1320
Provocation Lv.1
Remaining skill points for leveling up: 10
Swordsmanship Lv.3
Remaining skill points for leveling up: 3000
Master of the Parasitic Sword Puppet Lv.2
Remaining skill points for leveling up: 700
Appraisal Lv.1
Remaining skill points for leveling up: 10
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Looking at my remaining skill points, I realized I had quite a bit to spare. Even leaving aside 700 points to level up "Master of the Parasitic Sword Puppet" to Lv.3, there's still quite a surplus.
So, for now, I decided to allocate points to "Provocation" and "Appraisal."
I added 110 points to each, swiftly raising them from Lv.1 to Lv.3.
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Skill points have been used.
Conditions for leveling up have been met.
Skill "Appraisal" has leveled up.
Appraisal Lv.1 ▶ Appraisal Lv.3
Skill "Provocation" has leveled up.
Provocation Lv.1 ▶ Provocation Lv.3
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Alright, with my levels increased, I should be able to use "Appraisal" now.
So, once again, I tried using "Appraisal" on the "Black Blade."
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Black Blade
One of the forms of the Parasitic Sword Puppet. Possesses a sharp cutting edge.
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"Though I can 'appraise' now, it only tells me things I already know."
This was a bit disappointing.
It seems I could have saved the skill points and not bothered leveling it up.
Anyway, having done what I wanted to do in this room, I left the hidden room.
Then, I proceeded to the room where the boss was located.
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"Master, are you nervous?"
"Well, a little..."
Just as I was about to open the door to the boss room, the puppet spoke up.
The boss of this dungeon is apparently so strong that not even the vampire Yudite can defeat it. So, saying I'm not nervous would be a lie.
"Shall I help relieve your nervousness?"
"Can you do that?"
"Hehe, I'm surprisingly considerate, you know."
"Well, in that case, please."
"Ready, set, go! Master, you can do it! Go, go, master!"
The puppet shouted loudly.
"Is that all?"
Feeling somewhat unsatisfied, I muttered.
"Well, it was quite embarrassing, so you should praise me more!"
"Sigh."
"Now you're making fun of me, Master!"
"I'm not making fun of you."
Yes, I truly didn't intend to make fun of the puppet.
"Thanks, puppet."
For now, I expressed my gratitude.
"Don't be so formal about it."
"Well, I'm really thankful."
Honestly, I wouldn't have made it this far without the puppet's help.
So, it's without a doubt that I'm genuinely grateful.
"Put your gratitude aside for now. The real challenge is ahead."
"Well, I guess you're right."
Indeed, as the puppet said, it's premature to express gratitude at this stage, before we even know if we'll be victorious.
So, instead of gratitude, I responded like this.
"In that case, I'm counting on you, puppet."
"Sure, leave it to me."
Having received a response, I pushed open the door.
Now, I was about to meet the dungeon's boss for the first time.
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