Riot Grasper

1st Volume, 3rd Chapter The Expert Blacksmith, JigSalman

No matter how strong of a skill it is, stealing is an inhumane act.

Making it unexpectedly difficult. (Authors note)

Well then, I would like to receive this delivery of goods quest

Very well. With the herculean strength you displayed moments ago, you shouldnt have any problem in completing the quest, I believe. The place is located outside Commercial District; its located in the east, in Industrial District. I will mark the location on the map. You will receive further directions on site. Alsoplease dont forget to pay 1,500 Dalas within one month.

So the compensation has been duly added. Un, whatever, it was I who broke the table in the end, after all.

At any rate, this Physical Abilities Enhancement skill seems to be Continuous Activation type.

My body is clearly light. My strength has welled up as well. And my speed is remarkably different from before.

While considering possibilities, I call for my status and concentrate my consciousness on the skill.

Physical Abilities EnhancementEnhances physical abilities. Increases the original physical abilities by a percentage. The synergistic effect is similar to that of physical training. If proficiency is high, the gap of physical abilities between races can be surpassed. Excellent compatibility with martial arts.

Ah, something came up. Thisskill is quite useful. Great.

Is it rare? Oh well, its usability will depend on the combination of skills.

In short, the usefulness of this abilitywill vary from person to person.

Huh? Have I just raised another hurdle for myself? Another hurdle.

AhemThis is the story of a protagonist who was reincarnated in another world. The light-hearted story of how he enjoys his life in that otherworld. Please refrain from associating excessive expectations.

What a massive idiot I am. Where was Industrial District again? East?

Its all thanks to that muscle balloonBalloon? Was it? I must thank him.

I have no idea as to how weakened he would be after losing his skill. Well, he was all muscles anywayso it shouldnt be that bad.

I mean, if you compare our physique, Im a frail guy. It was he who struck the table first and almost broke the table.

The value next to Thiefs Godly Skill has changed to (1/10). Most likely, the proficiency of the skill increases with every success. As it is now, the success rate is unspeakably low.

In order to increase the success rate, I need to increase the total Lv of all my skills combined. In order to increase the total Lv of all my skills combined, I need high Lv skills even if theyre unnecessary. In order to obtain high Lv skills, I need to increase the success rate.

That said, can I really afford to have unnecessary skills with the limit of 10?

If the number of my skills exceeds 10, will they be discarded?Well, I have just one skill at the moment, so I dont need to go that far, do I?

For now, I best increase the proficiency of the skill steadily.

Also, whom I steal the skill from is important.

First, I need to confirm whether the monsters possess skills.

Whatever, that I dont have skills doesnt mean that I cant fight.

In the first place, that staff member never said that I should give up. With this physical ability, if I were to get injured by a weak monster

Oh well, my priority should be completing the quest.

Aah, are you an adventurer? Nice to meet you. Im a merchant called Batteau. Coming to the point, I want you to deliver these packages to an artisan in the Industrial District.

Im Seiji. Nice to meet you, too.

Its quite heavy. Will yoube alright?

Can I try it? Ho!

I try to lift one of the cartons. It is heavy, indeed.

However

I can carry about two at a time. In totalthere are ten.

Im still not as mature a merchant to be able to judge someone from their appearance, it seems. Here is the map. I have marked the location of the artisans workshop. Would you, please?

Yes.

Meanwhile, I check the status of the merchant.

As for the skills, he has Business Acumen Lv2 and Sword Arts Lv1. Sword Arts skill is at the lowest level. Its only for self-defense, most likely.

How do I visually confirm Business Acumen skill? By witnessing him cracking a big deal?

No, I dont intend to particularly steal this skill. Ill be in trouble if I make stealing a habit.

Thereafter, I made several round trips to Industrial District and delivered the cartons. The quest went smoothly.

When I deliver the last carton and look around for a while, I realize from the exterior of the shop that the artisan is a blacksmith who makes weapons and armors.

So, if I?

Nah, its blacksmith we are talking about, right? One who hammers hot iron, who forges steel, who shapes it into a strong sword! Who is black! Who is rough! Whose dick is numb!

This job is no good.

Excuse me. I was sent here by Batteau-san. I received the delivery of goods quest.

Theres no answer.

Is there no one inside?

When I move further in from the sales counterI reach a place that can be considered the workshop.

Excuse me

As soon as I say that.

Dont come here! I can hear you!

There is someone! But they are short of my expectations. Hes bearded and considerably shorter than me.

Hes muscularWith this, we have our first dwarf of the series. *A round of applause*

Name: JigSalman

Race: Dwarf

Age: 57

Job: Expert Blacksmith

Skill(s)

Smithing Lv4 (54/500)

Hes Lv4. Wow! He seems to be quite an excellent blacksmith.

Dont come inside without permission! GoodsPut the goods there.

Im sorry. I did call for you at the sales counter but

Youare an adventurer? But you are just a kid. Are you looking to die young?

Because I have my guild card hanging around my neck, he could tell from a glance that Im an adventurer.

By the way, when I press my finger on the back of card, it shows my name and rank.

Is this some kind of magic?

Even though I may appear so, Im actually 18 years old. I just dont prefer to jump into danger needlessly.

Thats too exaggerated!

Even Jig-san looks considerably younger than his age! Because we belong to different races, however, I cant say for sure.

It was a joke. StillAs an adventurer, you should have equipment on you even if its low. Its reckless to fight against monsters as you are.

I became an adventurer just today. Its my first questAlso, because Im in debt, I cant enjoy the luxury of buying equipment.

FumuIn the future, do you intend to receive quests that require you to fight against monsters?

I would receive such quests, I think.

Appearing bothered, Jig-san stands up and moves to the sales counter, scratching his head all the while.

Did I do something?

For the time being, I follow behind him.

Hey, is there a weapon youre good at?

As of yet, unfortunately none.

Fun, in that case, take this. Learn how to use it yourself. Its better than nothing.

What jig san threw at me is a 50cm long blade attached to a pommel. In other words, a sword. When I pull it out of its sheath, its dark gray luster reflects in my eyes.

BaselardAlthough its typically a dagger, its overall length of 50cm makes it a short sword. Because its lightweight and easy-to-use, even those who are not apt at using swords can use it.

Are yougiving this to me?

Its a parting gift to a fledgling adventurer. Dont think its free, though. When you grow strong, you have to buy better weapons from this shopIts just so you dont die young.

My tear glands were about to burst.

But I manage to hold them back, somehow.

Dying to an accident, reincarnating in this world, meeting a thugAfter going through all that, this act of kindness warmed my heart.

Considering Jig-sans words just now, he has all the makings of a Tsundere.

I-Its not like Im giving it to you for free, B-Baka. You have to buy expensive goods from my shop in the future. Itll be a waste if you die before that. (TN: I added B-Baka myself. Its not in the raw.)

To have Imagined such a thing, I must prostrate and apologize to him.

Thank you very much.

Im Jig. Well then, do your best.

My name is Seiji. Ill be sure to visit again.

I leave Jig-sans shop and head back to Batteau-san.

Now that I have delivered the goods, I need him to sign the quest off as complete.

When Batteau-san was signing off the quest, his gaze falls onto the sword on my waist. I received a leather belt, too, from Jig-san to put the sword on.

All I need now is to steal Sword Arts skill.

Should I steal it from Batteau-san or not?

This swordcant be Jig-sans work, right?

You can tell just by looking at it? Business Acumen Lv2, indeed.

Nah, it must not be entirely related to it.

Yes, I received it as a parting gift for being an adventurer.

Thats greatSeiji san, do your best as an adventurer henceforth.

More heartwarming~.

No way, so soon~.

Are most of the people in this town perhaps this nice?

Well, well. Time to go back to the guild, report the completion of the quest and receive the reward. Trivial jobs may be free of risks but take rather long to complete.

The sun is about to set.

I would like to check in an inn before sunset.

In quick strides, I head to Commercial District in the south and open the gate upon reaching the guild.

The receptionist ladys bright smile. My first income in this world. A warm bed.

Im so excited.

However, the room on the first floor is noisy and surrounded. A silhouette of someone shouting in a familiar, loud voice can be seen.

No way, so soon~.