I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

This sword strike almost reached the limit of skill completion set by the system, so the amplified power it generated was naturally not to be underestimated.

Not to mention, the wild boar's straightforward movement pattern meant he didn't need to consider the angle at all; he just needed to swing the sword with all his might.

Therefore, it is only natural.

There wasn't even time to react before the red lightning swiftly pierced through the "Raging Wild Boar's" body, leaving a scorched afterimage in the air before disappearing without a trace along with the scattered light fragments.

Jingle Bell!

After closing the item drop notification window and recording function, Yuu Tenkuji sheathed his sword and glanced at the "One-Handed Sword" skill, which had only increased his proficiency by 10 points.

"While earning money and leveling up, let's also improve our proficiency with one-handed swords."

The throwing knife was just an aid; he planned to use a one-handed sword for the entire hunt of wild boars.

As skill proficiency increases, new sword techniques can be acquired, and the more sword techniques one has, the more combinations one can create... Yuu Tenkuji suddenly felt a sense of anticipation, wondering what level he could reach after mastering the sword techniques of this virtual world with his own abilities.

For example, defeating a boss solo without taking damage.

Isn't the point of playing games to seek this kind of thrill? And by the way, let that guy Yuki Koichiro know that even in the virtual world, he's not someone you can underestimate.

Having made a quick decision, Tenkuji Yu narrowed her eyes slightly, her malicious gaze sweeping over the rear ends of all the wild boars on the grassland outside the city.

Then, with a bright smile on her face, she began to bend down and pick up pebbles.

For some reason, the wild boars, who were leisurely munching on the grass, suddenly felt a chill on their rear ends and couldn't help but shiver.

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About an hour later.

"This game is trash. The monsters are killing faster than I can clear them."

Muttering complaints, Tenkuji Yu walked out of the city. His equipment had been replaced with new ones, no longer the simple beginner's gear. His bag also contained several bottles of recovery potions for emergencies.

Although he hadn't lost any health while fighting monsters, he wandered around the shopping street and, thinking he still had some money left, bought a few bottles to drink when he was bored.

To be honest, the taste is actually quite good; they have orange, grape, and apple flavors...

The wind in the virtual world gently lifted his black bangs, and layers of clouds drifted slowly across the distant horizon.

As they traversed the clean and quiet grassland and ventured deeper into the forest, Yuu Tenkuji looked at his character panel.

An hour of intense monster grinding brought his character to level four, his "One-Handed Sword" proficiency to 138 points, and unlocked his second sword skill—"Horizontal Slash".

Compared to the ever-increasing number of Cors who sold a lot of pig-related materials, this increase is indeed rather slow.

Moreover, it's estimated that it will slow down more and more towards the end. To level up "One-Handed Sword" to the maximum level, which is 1000 proficiency points, it will probably take more than ten days.

"Anyway, I'm not in a rush to finish the whole game, I'll take it slow."

It's all because the world is too quiet, which has unconsciously led him to develop the habit of talking to himself.

He casually tossed aside the empty drink...potion bottle, letting it shatter and disappear in mid-air. Tenkuji Yu looked up at the slightly eerie and mysterious grove of trees and stepped inside.

The monsters in the forest are mostly humanoid, including minotaurs wielding swords, clubs, and guns...

Those at level eight or above can use sword skills and are more agile and ferocious than wild boars, making them a formidable opponent for beginners.

Thus, Yuu Tenkuji resolutely drew his sword, upholding the belief that the Minotaur must die, and began to defend his dignity as a warrior of pure love.

Half an hour later.

With a single "Parallel Slash," Yuu Tenkuji killed the minotaur's head. Just as he was about to venture deeper into the area, he suddenly heard the sounds of fighting nearby.

Are there other people besides me? NPCs? Or...?

Out of curiosity, he quietly walked through the bushes, stood behind a large tree, and looked toward the source of the sound.

It was a girl dressed in beginner's gear.

She has long chestnut hair and a slender figure.

With snow-white skin and delicate features, her eyes held a hint of panic, yet also a hint of defiant determination.

Her hand rested on the hilt of her sword, poised to draw it at any moment, her face wary as she confronted the enemy before her.

Five dark-skinned pig-headed men blocked her way, holding sticks, panting heavily, their bloodshot eyes staring straight at her.

Hidden behind the tree, Yuu Tenkuji: "..."

Has he seen this scene of five black people and one white person somewhere before?

Before he could even get the wrong idea, the five pig-headed men, like black uncles who could no longer hold back, howled and pounced on the slender and delicate girl.

"Roar--"

In the sudden tension, the bushes rustled softly.

The next moment, a dazzling white light, like a shooting star, burst forth from the sheath.

Chapter Six: The Stick-Wielding Pig-Headed Uncle Couldn't Beat the Rapier-Wielding Beauty (2/27)

Standing behind the bushes, Yuu Tenkuji stopped in her tracks, her eyes widening in surprise.

Even with his dynamic vision, he almost missed the moment the girl drew her sword.

Clang——

Almost as soon as the pig-headed man took a step, the rapier hanging at his waist, also priced at 300 kels, was drawn from its sheath, accompanied by a clear and melodious shout:

"Haa—!"

Instantly, arcs of light flashed and silver blades danced. Instead of retreating, the girl advanced, like an arrow released from a bow, rushing towards the five pig-headed men with scattered sword light.

*Pfft! Pfft! Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!*

Like a shooting star shattering into five streaks of light in mid-air, the pig-headed leader had just raised his giant club when five effect wounds appeared on his chest, and his movements froze.

The girl did not let the opportunity pass. She turned around and began to dance lightly, launching a fierce attack on the other four pig-headed men.

Her rapier was swift and precise, and her figure was small and agile—the clumsy pig-headed man couldn't keep up with the girl's speed at all. Whenever he was about to swing his club at her, she would either interrupt his movements with a series of thrusts or use his massive body as cover, constantly shifting and leaping, and even deliberately guiding them to throw their attacks at her own companions.

Like a fighter attacked by five thugs in a dark alley, she fought against five opponents without being at a disadvantage, and her health didn't even decrease much.

The dazzling and spectacular Butoh dance amazed even the onlooker, Yuu Tenkuji, who was practically clapping and cheering.

Unfortunately.

This advantageous situation lasted for more than ten minutes, but eventually it tilted towards the side with more people.

It wasn't that the girl was tired—in this imaginary space, the only factors affecting a player's leveling up were equipment durability, potions, hunger, and mental energy.

Without considering these factors, players can fight in the wild for more than ten hours until they can't take it anymore and want to sleep.

Therefore, what changed the course of the battle was the low-level AI possessed by the humanoid monsters.

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"call……"

Slowly exhaling, the girl holding the rapier gritted her teeth, glaring at the five ferocious-looking pig-headed men who surrounded her.

Since the start of the battle, I must have swung my sword over a hundred times, right?

However, it was no use. The five pig-headed men were like an itch, not only remaining energetic but also gradually fading away from their wounds.

"Ugh, what's going on here?!"

She couldn't help but let out a mournful complaint.

Why is it that a wild boar, which could be killed in just a few sword strikes, becomes so much more survivable when it's a middle-aged man with a beer belly and a weapon in hand?

That's completely unreasonable!

Moreover, this is not the worst-case scenario.

Worst of all, they seemed to realize that they wouldn't hurt themselves and might even attack each other if they continued in the same way, so they simply threw all the sticks on the ground and used their massive bodies to block all escape routes.

She was still searching for a way to defeat them when she suddenly realized she was surrounded by five ugly pig-headed men, like a mosquito trapped in a mosquito net. Even though she was relatively small, there was no way she could escape safely.

"This world is so realistic that you can't tell it's a game at all... Whether it's the exhilaration of battle or the fear of being surrounded by burly men, it feels like entering another world..."

Even in the midst of the crisis, the girl couldn't help but sigh softly, pursing her dry lips.

She readjusted her breathing, gripped the sword hilt tightly with her slightly sweaty palms, and glared at the pig-headed man in front of her with eyes as sharp as the sword tip.

All fear and trembling vanished. She smiled coolly, raised the tip of her sword, and shouted defiantly:

"Come on then! With your bulky bodies, lose a hundred kilograms before you try to touch me!"

"Hooray—!!"

As if utterly enraged, the pig-headed man let out a horrible roar. The combined sound waves of the five roars swept through the forest, startling countless birds and falling leaves.

Immediately, a heavy black shadow pressed down on the girl's petite body, and five pairs of large, fan-like hands swiftly descended.

The girl held her breath, gathered strength in her toes, and prepared for a desperate fight.

Just then, Yuu Tenkuji, who had finished watching the show, finally stepped in to help.

He didn't do anything special; he simply threw five flying knives, each with a special effect light, at the pig-headed men who were about to humiliate the girl.

A derivative skill of "Sword Throwing" - "Multiple Throws".

This is a sword technique that guarantees power but not accuracy. For an ordinary person, it might just be like a scattering of flowers, but for Yuuki Tenkuji...

It was like a radar lock-on; every shot hit the pig-headed man's neck with pinpoint accuracy.

Swish! x5

As the health bar instantly decreased by more than half, the aggro value was naturally drawn in as well.

They ignored the petite, adorable chestnut-haired girl and instead glared fiercely at the boy beside the tree, panting heavily.

"Hooray—!!"

The roars swept past, but Yuu Tenkuji ignored them. Instead, he waved to the girl who peeked out from behind the pig-headed man, looking at him with a puzzled and surprised expression.

"Hey, why didn't you use your sword skills just now?"

"Sword skills?" The girl blinked her beautiful eyes, tilting her head slightly. "What is that... Oh no, be careful!"

The pig-headed man had no manners in waiting for them to finish speaking before taking action.

The girl's sudden, high-pitched warning had barely faded when five pig-headed men picked up sticks from the ground and, like Saber discovering the cafeteria was open, charged towards him with heavy steps and great force.