"Only ten volumes? Isn't that too much?"
I thought there would be tens of millions of books in the grandiosely named 'Celestial Library'. And I thought I'd learn one skill from that book.
However, the bookshelf, which was twice as tall as me, contained only ten books. I couldn't help but be greatly disappointed because the compensation wasn't as good as I had expected.
[You only have one chance to choose a skill, so choose carefully.]
"Choose carefully and don't be afraid."
I took a quick look at the books available in the library.
Beginner/Archery.
Beginner/Creation.
Beginner/Swordsmanship.
Beginner/Shield Technique.
Beginner/Striking Weapon Techniques.
Beginner/Throwing.
Beginner/Tracking
Intermediate/Martial Arts.
Beginner/Hunting Skills.
Beginner/Lenape Language
With a few exceptions, most of them were books about martial arts.
"Intermediate martial arts?"
Maybe it was because I had beginner martial arts in my skill window, but it seemed like a skill that was upgraded one level came out.
And the one that particularly caught my eye was 'Elementary/Lenape Language'. I had to be more careful than before.
After much thought, I made a difficult decision.
"If you want to know where I am, you'll probably need some information."
I reached for the 'Beginner/Lenape Language' book on the shelf.
[Tiring!]
[You have selected the beginner/Lenape language.]
A familiar notification sound rang in my head, and the book 'Beginner/Lenape Language' in my hands suddenly glowed and disappeared like smoke.
At the same time, I, who was in the 'Celestial Library', returned to reality in an instant as if I had teleported. I blinked again and looked around.
"It's a shack."
I immediately turned on the status window and checked the skills.
[Beginner Combat Skill]
– Martial Arts (7/20)
[Beginner Non-Combat Skills]
– Lenape Language (1/20)
My skill had changed to two, and I noticed a '(1/20)' number in the beginner Lenape language.
"Are you talking about proficiency?"
Perhaps when you reach proficiency level 20, your Lenape language will become intermediate. I had a rough idea of how the 'Celestial Library' and skill system worked.
I looked up and looked at the status window again. Dexterity increased from 16 to 17, randomly increasing by +1 to ability.
[Remaining points: 2]
"Hmm! This time, stock up."
I had so much fun throwing rocks that I decided to stock up on them for later use in urgent situations. As I was finishing roughly organizing the status window, I heard noises coming from outside.
"···A very big two thousand days!"
I could tell who it was just by hearing the voice. As we came outside, 'The Moon Rises' was standing around, wondering if he had something to say.
"I have something to say. You. Feel free. Speak."
"······."
It was unnatural, but 'the moon rises' sounded surprised in my awkward Lenape language. Because I was surprised too.
"······You learn our language quickly."
I couldn't say it was because of the game system. I didn't panic and made a plausible excuse.
"Learn. Work hard."
"Okay, study hard. I'll teach you a lot."
Even though I couldn't speak, I could understand everything she said.
"Yeah. Tell me. Feel free to talk."
"······."
She hesitated for a moment, not knowing what to say, then asked cautiously.
"Do you have a woman you live with?"
"······."
There was silence for a moment.
'How old am I to get married? I didn't even have a girlfriend before I enlisted in the military.'
I don't know why she asked that, but I just shook my head.
"does not exist."
"Okay. Good night!"
'The Moon Rises', with a smile on his face for a moment, turned around and ran with light steps.
Phew!
"Is it so good that I don't have a woman?"
I turned around and went into the shack, clenching my fists with excitement.
"Does this make sense?"
There was no need to grumble about the compensation being stingy. I just picked up a book and instantly learned the language they used.
The game system was truly a world-class, one-of-a-kind ability. I lay down to sleep, but the excitement still hadn't subsided.
Depending on how I grow in the future, my abilities will definitely change.
"······I have to be careful when distributing points or choosing skills."
* * *
Knock! Tata tak! Tata tak! Tata tak!
Dull, rough sounds were heard from all directions.
"There's a deer over here!"
"Drive them into the river!"
"If you see a bear, call immediately!"
I went hunting with the young men of the tribe and repeatedly tapped the thigh bones of animals as if clapping them.
The warriors of the tribe spread out around the cultivated fields where grain was to be planted and began to round up beasts.
I haven't seen any animals like deer or bear yet. But on the other side, a voice was heard repeatedly, very similar to the one seen in the animal.
"It's a porcupine!"
"It's a deer!"
"It's a mink!"
There was nothing more important than breathing while hunting. I too swung my spear until my palms were sweaty. I walked forward slowly, neither fast nor slow, making eye contact with the young people on both sides.
Wheezing! Wheezing!
The animals, startled by the chase, began to run away towards the river. Now that I have some free time, I check the map that popped into my head from time to time.
Although the map has a radius of 10 meters, large and small animals were displayed within the circle and were moving quickly.
'When on earth will it be upgraded?'
I thought that as I leveled up, the map would also be upgraded by one level. I looked at the map with the word "growth type" written on it with regretful eyes and checked the quest window this time.
There were a few life quests and hunting quests that hadn't been updated yet.
[Quest: Cooperate with the warriors of the tribe and succeed in the herding hunt (0/1)]
[Reward: A certain amount of experience points.]
It looks like this hunting quest will continue to be updated. And up until now, the hunt was going smoothly. As I was lost in thought for a moment, the bushes in front of me began to rustle.
I quickly fixed my spear, took a defensive stance, and glanced at the map. A black dot suddenly appears on the map and is quickly approaching me.
At that moment, something popped out before my eyes.
Kyarrrrrrrr!
"Hey! This is a surprise!"
I was so shocked that I let out a curse. I quickly stepped back and held out the tip of my spear to keep the animal from approaching me.
"What is this?"
A huge bird, as big as my waist, flinched at the window and took a threatening stance, spreading its tail feathers wide like a fan.
Kyarrrrrrrr!
I blinked as I watched the bird intently. turkey?! It was almost like the turkey I saw at the zoo when I was little. Dozens of large and small red bumps dangled beneath its sharp beak.
The plumage is more colorful than that of the female turkey, which has simple and plain plumage.
"Is it a male?"
Before I could finish my sentence, a turkey suddenly rushed at me.
Tata tata tata tak! Tata tata tak!
The turkey flapped its wings and jumped lightly, then began to attack me with its sharp, hook-like talons.
[Tiring!]
[Quest has been activated.]
[Quest: Hunt the Violent Turkey.]
[Reward: A certain amount of experience points.]
'suddenly?'
I couldn't even properly check the quest, and was bewildered by the male turkey's ferocious personality. He moved left and right, then stepped back, then counterattacked with his excellent reflexes, repeatedly stabbing the spear.
"Are you fearless or stupid? You don't run away when you see people."
As I was struggling with the turkey and the cicadas, I heard a sound of the air cutting through my ears.
Swish!
The arrow flying at a frightening speed pierced right through the turkey's body.
Phew!
At the same time, the turkey fell over on its side with a painful cry. When I turned my head with startled eyes, I saw the 'Forest Hunter' running towards me at a terrifying speed, holding a club.
As if his club were to strike hard against the head of a still-living turkey, breathing heavily.
'no.'
For a moment, an emergency light went on in my head.
'Quest?!'
Before the quest flew away in vain, I moved first. He struck the turkey hard on the ground with a stone.
Phew!
Even though its torso had been pierced once more, the turkey was still breathing, as if it had quite a strong will. I closed my eyes tightly and flew forward, hitting the turkey's head hard.
Phew!
The turkey's head was shattered like a piece of tofu, and red blood slowly spread around it.
[Tiring!]
[Quest completed.]
[You will receive 30 experience points as a reward.]
'Whew!'
As I let out a sigh of relief, the 'Forest Hunter' approached me. He looked at the dead turkey and me with a strange look, then tapped my shoulder.
"Thank you for your hard work. A very big two thousand days! I'll take care of this, so keep hunting!"
I could understand everything he said and could even give lengthy answers. However, I just nodded and kept quiet for fear of drawing attention to my improved language skills over the past few days.
"Understood, Chief!"
I fell behind the other warriors, so I ran with my bloody spear to keep up with their pace.
Wheeeeeeeek! Wheeeeeek!
As I was vigorously swinging the window, I couldn't contain my curiosity and glanced behind me. The 'Hunter of the Forest' was standing in front of a dead turkey, his eyes closed, his hands spread apart, mumbling something as if he was praying.
'What are you doing? Are you doing salt or something? I can't even ask you directly.'
At first glance, the atmosphere seemed solemn.
"···hmm!"
I put my curiosity aside for a moment and focused on hunting again. A moment later, the 'Big Turtle' warriors formed a semicircle around the river and were chasing their prey.
Swish! Swish swish! Swish!
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Whenever the opportunity arose, warriors armed with bows or spears would begin hunting, attacking the cornered animals.
Kkaaaak!
Pretty darn good!
Wooooow!
The animals' cries sounded sad, as if they were begging to be saved. However, the warriors of the tribe were not shaken by the sad cries of the animals and continued to hunt with bows and spears.
The area around the river was gradually dyed in blood. At that moment, the young warrior on the opposite side from me shouted in an urgent voice.
"It's a black bear! A black bear!"
A black bear hiding in the bushes near the river lifted both paws and howled threateningly, sounding a warning.
Kwaaaaah!
At the roar of the black bear, the warriors readied their weapons with tense eyes and formed a defensive formation.
And then I started looking for someone urgently.
"Tell the chief immediately. Quickly!"
"I'll go and come back."
The moment one of the warriors broke away from the formation, the 'Forest Hunter' appeared. As expected of a chieftain, the 'Forest Hunter' quickly grasped the current situation, called over several warriors, and quickly gave instructions.
"It's a mother bear with her cubs! Don't attack them, but open a path for them to retreat and drive them away."
"Understood, Chief!"
Unless you are determined and set your sights on a good day, hunting bears is extremely dangerous. Moreover, the mother bear with her cubs was extremely violent and vicious.
If the cub felt threatened, it would have pounced without hesitation. With a cold gaze, the 'Hunter of the Forest' chose the safety of his warriors over hunting.
And it was a rule of the forest not to hunt animals with young.
Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!
The warriors tried to lead a black bear with two cubs towards the retreat path by shooting them with arrows.
Kwaaaaah!
The mother black bear roared louder than before, trying to protect her anxious and scared cubs. Having been chased by a black bear once, I did not step forward, but rather kept pace with the warriors next to me.
At that time, the order from the 'Forest Hunter' was given again.
"Scream!"
"Yes, Chief!"
At his command, the warriors simultaneously began to scream.
Adadadadadadadada! Adadadadadada!
The effect was definitely there. The black bear, overwhelmed by the warriors' momentum, was slowly retreating towards the retreat path with its cubs.
But, the problem is···
'Why are you coming towards me and giving me trouble?'
And then a notification sounded in my head.
[Tiring!]
[Quest has been started.]
'Surely it's not some ridiculous quest that asks me to hunt a black bear.'