Soul Devourer Chapter 1 Episode 2 — First Battle and Dismantling Work
I came by bicycle to the nearest E-Rank Dungeon.
Today was graduation day for each high school, and since many students had the same idea as me, a large number of new Hunters were lined up in front of the entrance.
At the entrance, Hunter Guild staff are stationed around the clock, confirming the entry and exit of Hunters.
If the number of Hunters entering and leaving does not match, then a guild staff member who holds Hunter qualifications will be dispatched to investigate.
After waiting a while, excitement still surging, I finished the entry procedure, swallowed my spit, and passed through the entrance.
The scenery before my eyes instantly changed, and a forest spread out in front of me. As I let my gaze sweep around for a moment, suddenly a mechanical voice echoed in my head.
『Dungeon entry confirmed』
『Status is now available for viewing』
Once you enter a dungeon, anyone can view their own Status. Once the ability to view Status has been unlocked, you can check it at any time you wish.
『View Status? Yes/No』
“Yes.”
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Name — Matsubara Yuito
Sex — Male
Age — 18
Level — 1
Title
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Ability Values
・Magic Power 10
・Strength 10
・Endurance 5
・Agility 10
・Intelligence 10
・Spirit 5
・Dexterity 5
・Luck 10
Job
–
Skill Points
–
Unique Skill
【Soul Eater】
Skills
«Magic-type»
«Combat-type»
«Perception-type»
«Enhancement-type»
«Resistance-type»
«Support-type»
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I carefully checked the window displayed in midair from top to bottom. What drew my attention most was the part about the Unique Skill.
A Unique Skill is a special skill that only one person in the entire world can possess, and there can never be another identical one.
There are many powerful Hunters across the world, but it is said that those who truly stand above the rest are the ones who possess a Unique Skill.
I never thought I would come to possess such a rare skill myself, but the feeling of being special made me very happy!
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【Soul Eater】
Abilities
① From each of the eight ability values, add 10% to your own ability values.
② Acquire possessed skills.
Conditions
Defeat a monster or kill a human.
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When I finished reading the detailed explanation, I was struck speechless. This was because in the conditions, it explicitly said kill a human.
In other words, if I were to kill another Hunter, I could acquire the skills that person possessed.
In isekai novels, there were cheats that allowed one to steal skills from others, but even when I found myself in that very position, I did not feel even the slightest desire to hurt another Hunter.
Still, if I could turn a blind eye to that part, this Unique Skill was extremely powerful.
Regardless of level-ups, my ability values would increase, and I could obtain monster skills.
To test it in real combat right away, I began searching cautiously, alert for a monster attack.
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Even after sharpening my senses more than usual and beginning my search, more than ten minutes passed without a chance to fight a monster.
I spotted goblins, the monsters of this dungeon, several times, but they were already engaged in battle with other Hunters, leaving me no choice but to give up.
Normally, few Hunters challenge an E-Rank Dungeon, but since it is graduation season, many new Hunters appear, and competition temporarily increases.
“Oh! Finally found one!”
At last I found a lone wandering goblin. However, I lacked the courage to fight it head-on, so I moved quietly to its rear without making a sound.
After a deep, steady breath, I dashed forward in one burst and swung my longsword down at the goblin’s back.
“Gugya!”
A long vertical gash was carved into it, and bleeding, it collapsed on the spot.
“This finishes it!”
I drove my longsword into the back of its head, and the goblin stopped moving altogether.
『Magic Power has increased by 1』
『Strength has increased by 1』
『Endurance has increased by 1』
『Agility has increased by 1』
『Intelligence has increased by 1』
『Spirit has increased by 1』
『Dexterity has increased by 1』
『Luck has increased by 1』
『【Club Techniques】Lv.1 acquired』
“Phew… haaah, that was nerve-wracking.”
For a first battle, I think I managed well.
Without courage or martial training, facing it head-on would have been dangerous, so I tried a surprise attack to seize the initiative, and it seemed to have been the right choice.
I pulled my longsword out from the back of its head and retrieved the right ear, proof of subjugation, and the magic stone.
“…Ue, whoaeehhh!”
The thrill of victory vanished instantly, and the grotesque process of extracting the magic stone made me vomit hard on the spot.
“Th-this… is going to take time to get used to.”
Unlike in class, I had to perform the work myself, and the warmth and feel were so raw that it was overwhelming stimulation for a rookie Hunter.
On top of that, since I had come here on impulse, I had forgotten to buy a dismantling knife and a water bottle.
“I need to make sure not to forget to stop by a shop before going home.”
Well then, my stamina is still fine. I pulled myself together and resumed searching, aiming for a second subjugation.
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E/N:
Chapter 6 onwards, you may find a "Current Status" link between editor's note section and chapter navigation buttons below each chapter. Check it out on your own discretion.
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