You sneaked into my simulation world and started spamming the panel?

"Isolde? Is she from our town?"

Lotte doesn't even know if Isolde exists in reality; living in a remote town, he's never even heard of her. The real-life imperial princess has a completely different name and appearance.

"It's alright, thank you, Miss Ya'er."

"Have a safe trip. Also, the new protective gear suits you very well."

"I bought this for 2 silver coins!"

Wearing brand-new leather armor, with Adam's sword at his waist, and carrying three healing potions, two loaves of bread, and a jug of water in his bag, this was Lotte's equipment for the day.

He hummed a song as he walked deeper into the forest.

The western side of the Maple Forest is a place that Lotte had never set foot in before.

The trees here are sparse, and there is soft grass everywhere, making it a great place for a date.

As the sun gradually rose to the center of the sky, Lotte passed by a large expanse of soft, lush green grass in the forest and spotted a small to medium-sized gray thorn hound lazily sunbathing.

Lott couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Finally, it's not a slime anymore..."

He crouched down and began by checking the equipment and protective gear.

The protective gear is already on, and the sword in my hand, which increases attack power by 2 points, has been well maintained and is now so shiny it reflects light.

After confirming that everything was correct, he opened the panel and thought about how to allocate the four unused skill points.

"At the moment, becoming a warrior seems to be the safest option. But the potential to become a mage is still greater..."

Mages with a variety of offensive capabilities are the absolute core of each team; their magic can hold off several elite squads.

Moreover, mages primarily rely on magic for damage output and possess a wide variety of magical skills.

If Lotte can improve the proficiency of every spell in the simulation world, he will not only be able to enhance the power of the spell and unlock feats, but also gain a lot of extra attribute points to invest in his weak base attributes.

The mage's biggest weaknesses—long growth cycle, early-game weakness, and fragile body—can all be solved by Lotte's [Oath] and the Punishment skill.

Most importantly, the monk is really handsome.

"Since that's the case, then..."

Without hesitation, Lotte added two points to Strength and two points to Constitution.

If Rolot tries to use magic to get through the early game, he will definitely die very quickly.

Moreover, Lotte wasn't sure if he could improve his skill proficiency in the simulation world, so he decided to experiment next time he entered the simulation world.

A warm current surged from the depths of Lotte's heart, flowing rapidly through his blood to every corner of his body.

He could clearly feel his muscles becoming firmer, and the slightly heavy sword in his hand felt much lighter.

"Is this the allure of numbers?"

He looked up at the Greythorn Hound, took a deep breath, and then jumped out with his sword in hand.

Lotte's appearance immediately alerted the Greyhound, which rolled over and bared its teeth at Lotte, its grey mane bristling.

Lotte held the potion in his left hand, leaned against the tree, and kept a certain distance from the Greythorn Hound, choosing not to approach it.

The Greyhound was the first to lose its composure. A dark red light flashed in its yellowish eyes as it activated its skill, and its movement speed suddenly increased significantly.

Lotte had secretly watched how others fought it. Although its body wasn't particularly thick, it was very agile, and its [Charge] skill could easily knock down humans with low defense.

Therefore, one person needs to be dedicated to defense, while the other three launch an attack while it is biting.

The wind whistled past Lot's ears as the monster drew closer, so close that Lot could smell its stench.

The greyhound charged at Lot, leaped forward, and rammed its head hard into Lot's chest.

To play it safe, Lotte didn't swing his sword. Instead, he held it protectively in front of him and activated [Oath of Protection], increasing his physique and strength.

"Boom!"

With a dull thud, the Greyhound crashed into the sword. Realizing something was wrong, it quickly jumped away and shook its head, which was sore from the impact.

With 6 points of physical resistance and the increased defense from the [Oath of Honor], Lotte did not retreat an inch.

The Greyhound did not give up. It roared and launched itself towards Lot almost skimming the ground.

This time, Lotte only used his left arm to block, and as the Greyhound charged at him, he slashed down with his sword in his right hand, leaving a perfect semi-circular arc in the air.

The blade sliced ​​through the rough fur and cut into the taut muscles. The sword in Lotte's hand trembled slightly as if it had struck hardwood, and the recoil from the blade made Lotte's scalp tingle.

He suddenly felt a little addicted.

A bloody gashound was slashed across its body. It groaned, took a step back, and its two front paws trembled.

Lotte will not give it another chance to attack.

He charged forward and struck the Greythorn Hound in the back with another sword strike. The Greythorn Hound turned to run away, but it was too late.

Lotte's shadow devoured its body, and white sword light replaced the sun in the sky.

Another blow.

It straightened its legs and fell to the ground, and Lotte went up and kept stabbing it.

"Whoo~"

Lotte let out a long sigh, patted the still-warm body of the Greythorn Hound, and cut off its tongue with a dagger.

The tongue of a Greyhound, once cooked, can become a delicious appetizer, a favorite among the city's nobility, and can fetch a good price.

"Three months have passed, and finally a huge sum of money has been deposited into the account..."

He opened the panel and checked it, and found a string of experience points next to [Oath Keeper]: (10/100)

This is probably the skill proficiency level. Have you accumulated 10 points through previous battles?

Why isn't it max level in the simulation world? Does that mean skill proficiency is also tied to the real world?

After cleaning up the battlefield, Lotte went deep into the forest.

Less than half an hour later, he encountered two more greyhounds.

The two greyhounds accelerated, and the one on the left barked and bit into Lot's left arm guard. The one on the right also charged forward, trying to tear at Lot's calf and drag him to the ground.

Despite the pain in his left hand, Lotte raised his sword with his right hand and activated [Oath of Protection]. After boosting his attack, Lotte unleashed a sword technique, slamming it down hard on the head of the gray thorn hound on his right side.

The monster's blood gushed out, and the Greythorn Hound groaned before collapsing to the ground.

The other greyhound stared wide-eyed, fear creeping up its spine from its companion's sudden death. It loosened its jaws, tucked its tail between its legs, and immediately fled.

Lotte didn't chase after them, but instead leaned against a tree to rest.

He removed the arm guard from his left arm in preparation for treatment and discovered that the wound had already healed.

It should be the therapeutic effect brought about by keeping the oath.

"That's ridiculously strong..."

Suddenly, the panel popped up. After killing two high-level Greythorn Hounds, Lot had gained enough experience points, his level had increased from Lv.3 to Lv.4, and he had also gained two attribute points!

You only need to level up once more to choose a profession!

The proficiency level of [Oath Keeper] has also increased to: (15/100)

Lotte grinned as he looked at the level on the panel.

"Upgraded!"

After thinking about it, he decided to save his attribute points for now and wait until he reached level 5 for the job change. Just in case there were any numerical restrictions during the job change.

Even if you encounter dangerous situations later, you can still add points temporarily.

As he cut off the Greyhound's tongue and was about to leave, he suddenly heard voices in the distance.

"Bard! You better block for me! Can't you even defend yourself?!"

"It's too fast, I can't keep up!"

Lotte quietly followed the sound and found a standard four-person adventure team fighting a gray thorn hound in a clearing in the forest.

That was the Greyhound that had slipped away from Lotte.

It took the four of them a great deal of effort, and one of them even got bitten on the calf, before they finally managed to hit the greyhound.

"Hey, it's finally dead. I even had to use a recovery potion, what a loss."

"Its tongue is worth 50 copper coins. How are we four going to divide it?"

“The three of us will each have 15 copper coins, and Baldr, you have 5 copper coins.”

"How could this happen! I was supposed to be the protector, but it bumped into me several times!"

"And you're still talking? You couldn't even block it all, and we had to come and save you! We only gave you five because of your niece!"

Lotte wasn't interested in the argument; he slowly backed away, preparing to continue leveling up.

He planned to find several more Greyhounds before it got dark, train them to Lv.5 in one go, and then choose a profession.

Chapter 6: Taking the First Step to Becoming a Mage!

In just three hours, Lot killed three Greythorn Hounds. He used himself as bait, luring the Greythorn Hounds to charge at him, and then finished them off with [Oath Keeper].

After cutting off the Greyhound's tongue, Lotte now had two silver and fifty copper coins in his pocket, enough for a big meal when he got back.

Speaking of a big meal, the "Summer of Dreams" in town seems like a good option.

Previously, the poor boy Lott only dared to peek inside when he passed by, but now he can confidently go in and spend some money.

Lying on the lap of the gentle older sister, with her mouth open, she enjoyed being fed, feeling very comfortable.

But the food at this restaurant is really not good.

Alternatively, the restaurant in town called "Three Thousand Gold Coins" is also a good option. The food there is incredibly delicious, and adventurers always make sure to go there for a feast once they've earned enough money.

Just as Lotte was indulging in sinful consumer desires, a monster quietly approached Lotte from behind.

It is larger than the Greyhound, and its mane is a clear, bright black.

This is the leader of the Greythorn Hounds, the Blackthorn Wolf.

Lotte heard the sound of fallen leaves being crushed, but he remained in the same position, his mental energy concentrated behind him.

The Blackthorn Wolf crept closer, and when it was only two meters away from Lot, it lay completely flat on the ground.

With its two thick hind legs pushing off the ground, it sprang up from the ground at an extremely fast speed, heading straight for Lotte's nape!

Lotte turned around, his right sword drawing an arc in the air as he slashed at the Blackthorn Wolf behind him.

"when!"

The sword struck its fangs, producing a metallic clang.

When the Blackthorn Wolf's sneak attack failed, it began circling around Lot, searching for any openings in Lot's defenses.

Lotte endured the pain in his hand, feeling that the Blackthorn Wolf was really difficult to deal with, and that he would have a hard time dealing with it with his current strength.

However, it's not entirely hopeless. If he fights the Blackthorn Wolf to the death, there's a possibility he can kill it.

What Chloe hates most is a desperate fight to the death.

The Blackthorn Wolf began to howl, attempting to intimidate Lot psychologically. But Lot didn't move at all; he simply waited for the Blackthorn Wolf to launch its attack.

"Come on! No matter what moves you use, I'll use this one!!"

After all, this was the only move Lott knew.

Having tested Lot's strength, the Blackthorn Wolf realized that Lot's attacks would not cause it much harm.

So it abandoned all defense and lunged at Lot, opening its mouth to bite, determined to kill Lot with one blow.

However, this also exposes its relatively soft facial weakness.

Seeing this, Lott instantly pulled out the panel and added the attribute points that had not been allocated to Strength.

Secret Technique: [Temporary Skill Point Allocation]!

The familiar feeling returned from the depths of his heart, and a surge of power coursed through Lot's entire body.

With the power boost, Lotte gripped his sword tightly and activated the [Oath Keeper] skill.

His sword glowed white, and the power of his oath accumulated during this time transformed into a beam of light, slashing towards the ferocious Blackthorn Wolf.

The sword struck the unsuspecting Blackthorn Wolf in the face, shattering its proud defenses with the force of Lotte's accumulated attack. The blade cleaved deep into the Blackthorn Wolf's skull, rendering it unconscious mid-air.