[Tiring]
[A new ability is unlocked. Please wait a moment.]
I waited anxiously. And soon after, a congratulatory message appeared.
[Congratulations.]
[A new ability, Leadership, has been unlocked.]
[You will receive Leadership +5 as a special reward.] [Check the status window now.]
"Leadership···"
I opened the status window with eyes full of doubt and checked the ability values.
[Ability]
Strength: 28
Agility: 21
Stamina: 24
Wisdom: 21
Command: 8
It has changed. A separate leadership ability has been added to the ability window. Since we gave you five stat points as a reward, your original leadership ability is 3.
I pressed the control button just in case to check, but as expected, there was no detailed explanation. I used my knowledge of the game to make guesses about the controls.
"Charisma or the ability to command soldiers."
I don't know exactly what effect the control has, but my guess was likely correct.
"First of all, it's not bad."
However, with the introduction of new abilities, the problem of having to properly distribute stats arose. Besides, leadership was too low compared to other abilities.
For a moment, I debated whether or not to use the remaining points that I had not used yet, but since I used them quite usefully in the last battle, I decided to stockpile them.
After finishing my thoughts on the new ability, I moved on to the next one. The Celestial Library.
"yes."
[Tiring!]
[You have reached level 10.]
[Depending on your level, access to the 'Celestial Library' may be restricted.]
[You have three chances to select a skill, so choose carefully.]
My eyes widened at the last message.
'You get three chances?'
The surprise was short-lived, but the surroundings changed in an instant and a bookshelf appeared before my eyes.
The number of books on the bookshelf has increased. About fifty volumes.
"As I level up, days like this come."
Additionally, you could choose three skills. I've been feeling gloomy for a while, so it feels like I got a present for Christmas?
I held back my laughter and quickly looked through the books.
"How nice it would be if we had bronze or ironware?"
I didn't have any skills like metal smelting that I desperately wanted.
[Intermediate/Archery.
Intermediate/Spearmanship.
Beginner/Swordsmanship.
Beginner/Shield Technique.
Beginner/Striking Weapon Techniques.
Beginner/Throwing.
Beginner/Tracking.
Intermediate/Martial Arts.
Beginner/Hunting Skills.
Intermediate/Lenape language.
Beginner/Piquot language.
Beginner/Herbal Medicine.
Beginner/Architecture.
Beginner/Survival Skills.
Beginner/Cooking.
Beginner/Weapon Crafting.]
···
I didn't like any of the added skills. The only things that catch my eye are architecture, cooking, and weapon making.
First, I turned to martial arts to become stronger, which was my new life goal. Since there is no specific weapon called a sword here, swordsmanship is excluded.
What remains are shield techniques, throwing techniques, and striking weapon techniques.
"···hmm!"
I could have chosen all three, but one of the books on the shelf caught my eye.
"Can your dog become a genius dog too?"
The title of the book itself strongly stimulated people's curiosity. I had a moment of worry because I had unintentionally adopted three puppies.
He's a genius dog... When I was little, I raised a puppy at home. Not only me, but my parents also had no knowledge about dogs in general, so they raised him as a loser.
So, I used to be jealous whenever a genius dog appeared on TV.
"What should I do?"
As time passed, my worries deepened.
"Let's just choose two martial arts first."
I thought that might be better.
"Because I use a lot of clubs. It's a beginner striking weapon technique."
As I took out the beginner striking weapon technique from the bookshelf, my whole body lit up with a message. Next is the throwing technique.
As if he had been enlightened, the secrets of striking and throwing techniques were deeply engraved in his mind.
"Good."
At that moment, a warning message resounded throughout the Celestial Library.
[Tiring!]
[Time is running out. Hurry up.]
[The Celestial Library will be closing soon.]
"Was there a time limit?"
I was surprised at the fact that I first learned, but then I calmly judged the two skills.
"Dog training is a personal hobby, so I'll leave that out. As for shield skills, you can acquire them if you do some personal training from time to time."
Once I made my decision, I reached for my weapon crafting skills without hesitation.
[Tiring!]
[You have chosen the last skill.]
[The Celestial Library is closing.]
At the end of the message, the surroundings changed in the blink of an eye as if teleportation had occurred. I looked around the shack and sighed in relief.
"You're back."
The three little ones were sleeping soundly, snoring, not knowing where I was going.
"Status Window!"
[Lv 10. Lee Cheon-il]
[Affiliation: None.]
[Trait (2/8): Map, Map Making]
[Ability]
Strength: 28
Agility: 21
Stamina: 24
Wisdom: 21
Command: 8
[Remaining points: 10]
[Beginner combat skills]
– Martial Arts (13/20), Spear Arts (5/20), Archery (3/20), Blunt Weapon Arts (0/20), Throwing Arts (0/20)
[Beginner Non-Combat Skills]
– Lenape Language (11/20), Weapon Crafting (0/20)
Skills increased to seven. In particular, most of the skills were related to combat.
"Good."
He shook his head as he looked at the last skill, weapon crafting.
"I can't make anything properly because I don't have iron."
I looked back down at the sleeping puppies with regretful eyes.
"Grow up quickly. Later, when I have some spare skills, I'll make you a genius dog."
By the way, a question suddenly occurred to me. I never quite understood when the Celestial Library would open. The first one seems to have been unlocked as a reward for first contacting the game.
The second is level 5, the third is level 10.
"Hmm! So it opens in units of level 5?"
I wasn't sure, so I thought I'd have to wait and see. After a while, I put a few more pieces of firewood into the fire and went to bed to close my eyes.
* * *
Communal hut. From morning, the chiefs and elders gathered to discuss the war with the Pequot tribe. There was a heated debate among the elders over the new government.
"······I don't know how the Pequot tribe found out about the new settlement and came to attack, but I'm sure they'll come again someday."
"With luck, the Pequots might discover our new settlement."
"I think so too. And no Pequots escaped from this battle alive. It would be right to stay in the new settlement."
As time went by, the opinion to stay in the current settlement became dominant. When the argument was over, the elders all looked at the chief.
The 'Forest Hunter', who had been quietly listening to their opinions, slowly opened his mouth as if he had already made a decision.
"···Despite being outnumbered, our warriors defeated the Pequot warriors. And it was a great victory. And the Pequot tribe suffered a near-annihilation in this war. It will probably take quite some time for them to regroup and attack again."
"······."
"There is plenty of game around, and it won't be long before we plant crops, so I think it would be best for me to stay in the new settlement."
After the 'Forest Hunter' had expressed his opinion, a show of hands was taken to vote for or against.
"Then, I will continue to stay in the new settlement."
We quickly moved on to the next topic. And the meetings continued on various topics for a while. Lastly, we talked about the 'very great Lee Cheon-il' who made a great contribution in this war.
"······If it weren't for him, our village would have been in real trouble."
"As the wind and the clouds tell it, the discovery of the Pequot warriors was also a very big event."
"I was most interested in the formation shown in battle. I was just amazed at how they knew such a systematic fighting method."
"Of course you should be given an award since you have contributed greatly."
There was no disagreement about the merits of the 'very big two thousand days'. The reward, of course, was weapons and food.
At that moment, one of the elders asked the 'Forest Hunter' with a curious look on his face.
"Did you ask him when he was leaving?"
The 'Forest Hunter' shook his head and answered.
"I haven't asked yet."
"I see. If you have nowhere to go, I hope you stay in our village."
"I think so too."
"That's right. It wouldn't be a bad idea to give my daughter and settle down in this village."
The 'Forest Hunter' was silent, but his thoughts were the same as the elder's. And the fighting methods he displayed still come as a shock to me.
'The Hunters of the Forest' concluded in a chaotic atmosphere.
"I will try my best to keep him in this town."
"okay."
"Good idea."
* * *
The disciples were lined up in front of me.
"dissolution!"
"Thank you for teaching me, Soy Sauce!"
The morning training ended with the warriors and children answering vigorously.
'Hmm! The atmosphere has definitely changed.'
After the war with the Pequot tribe, not only the warriors but even the children looked at me with respect. Or maybe it was because of his newfound leadership abilities.
As I was finishing my thoughts and turning to have breakfast, the chief approached me.
"A very big two thousand days!"
"yes."
He raised his hand slightly and greeted the 'hunter of the forest' politely.
"I have something to tell you. I would like you to come to my hut and talk to me."
I was curious about the chief who came to see me in the morning.
"yes."
I walked side by side with him to my hut. After a while, we had a conversation over food with the 'Forest Hunter'.
"Are you feeling okay?"
"You live in this town, do you experience any inconveniences?"
"Do you have a woman in mind?"
···
As if he was being investigated at a police station, 'The Hunter of the Forest' asked questions about even the smallest things.
After the meal, the 'Hunter of the Forest' opened his mouth with difficulty.
"Actually, I came to you because I have a favor to ask."
"What favor?"
"I hope you properly train our village's warriors in the battle formation you demonstrated."
Somehow, I was a little taken aback when all the warriors in the village showed up during the morning training session. I thought about it for a moment.
'No matter how strong you are on your own, if the enemy comes in droves, you will eventually die.'
Not only I, but also my colleagues around me must be strong. This way, you can increase your survivability. Having learned something great from the last war, I readily accepted the chief's request.
"All right."
The 'Forest Hunter', who had been waiting for my answer with a nervous look, suddenly brightened up.
"Thank you. If you need anything while training your warriors, just let me know."
"yes."
When he left, he was left alone in the hut, and with regretful eyes he thought of the library in heaven.
"If I had known this would happen, I would have chosen the elementary strategy."
Even if you regret it later, the choice has already been made. Fortunately, there was a high possibility that it would be placed on the bookshelf like other skills when the Celestial Library opened next.
"I guess I'll have to level up again."
I got new motivation.
* * *
Hunting, which had been halted for a while due to the war with the Pequot tribe and the funeral, resumed. Hunting around the village has left almost no game animals.
Fortunately, a few days ago, we were able to catch small animals such as rabbits and porcupines by setting traps and nets.
However, that wasn't enough to feed the entire village. Far from the village, they pursued a herd of deer under the command of their chief, the 'Forest Hunter'.
"Go over there. You guys, this way!"
"Yes, Chief!"
At that moment, I saw a deer that had fallen behind the herd. At first glance, it looks like a male deer with large antlers.
Since the outcome of the quest depended on it, I had no choice but to be cautious. I took a deep breath and prepared to shoot.
Teeing!
The arrow on the bowstring flew at incredible speed.
Swoosh!