The skill menu opened before our famished hero.
SKILLS SP: 50
STRENGTH 165
"strengthen the arms" to increase the strength, both physical and magical.
DEFENSE 131
"Toughen up the body" to increase the physical and magical defense.
PERCEPTION 100 (MAX)
"Good with the eyes" to increase the observation, perception, and intuition.
SPEED 360
"Quick on the feet" to increase the speed and stamina.
Haaah… I got nothing. I mean, I fought her on an empty stomach, attacked at the speed of sound, so… Haaah. I must've looked like a skeleton. It's crazy but, did I just… burst my muscles stopping her? Eeesh, that's not a pretty image. I wonder—side-tangently so—how that raccoon demi-human is doing? Has he gotten the fruits from Ms. Applegate? Well, I hope I wasn't wrong about her. I can only pray.... Right. Time to meet the good ol' guest room ceiling… or the ceiling of a hospital ward—if she finds my presence irritating, I know I would. Also, enough Speed, time to balance with Strength.
Current Skills
SKILLS SP: 0
STRENGTH 215
"strengthen the arms" to increase the strength, both physical and magical.
DEFENSE 131
"Toughen up the body" to increase the physical and magical defense.
PERCEPTION 100 (MAX)
"Good with the eyes" to increase the observation, perception, and intuition.
SPEED 360
"Quick on the feet" to increase the speed and stamina.
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His eyes fluttered open.
GROWL!
WOW! Good morning to you too!
He rubbed his eyes, then looked up at the ceiling.
Wow, I'm back at the castle. Hello, ceiling!
He inhaled through his nose, catching the rich aroma of foods.
"HOLY SHIT!"
He sat upright, his head snapping to his right, finding an assortment of food on plates on a silver cart.
"What?! Bro… I-I can't name the dishes, all I see is chicken, chicken and rice, steak and… is that strawberry cake? And others. Are they all…?"
He pointed at himself. "Are they all for me? Damn, I guess she found out. Welp."
CLAP!
He brought his palms together, closing his eyes.
"Lord, thank you for making me a giver, and for the reward. Amen." He bowed slightly.
"Alright, let's dig in! As they say."
He ate the food before him, each bite—juicy, flavorful and simply exquisite. When he finished, only stains remained on the plates.
"I can't explain the food I just ate. All I can say is… SO GOOD! Bro, bro, brother, I— Haaah."
He sighed, rubbing his temple.
"It's just… it's been a weird experience. Fighting the captains, getting stronger each time I wake up, and eating food fit for royalty. Is this… what I truly want? When do I tell them who I truly am and… how do I go back to my world…?"
As his thoughts trailed off, the door opened.
"It seems you have finished all of it." the maid said from the open doorway.
"Yep, i-it was… amazing! I mean, it was… I got no words, it's that great!"
She lowered her head, eyes closed, "I am glad to hear that."
He stood up, wiping his hand with a handkerchief provided alongside the plates.
"Before you leave…" She looked at him with a stern gaze.
Oh boy, I know that look.
"Why didn't you eat prior to our duel?"
"Well, you see… I didn't find you here yesterday, and after losing my weapon the day before, I decided to go to the blacksmith to get some upgrades. All the time for food was taken up by the upgrade a-and that's why I couldn't eat. B-But hey…"
He pointed at the stained plates. "At least the reward for all that was food. So, all's well that ends well."
"I see…"
Phew… She's satisfied.
"…though I ask you never do that again."
Huh?
"Oh uh, y-yes. Yes, I won't."
You were worried… Thank you.
He donned his armor, sheathed his sword, and left for the arena—one last time.
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