Chapter - 6 : Skills

(Continuation…)

(Rei's POV)

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►[Long-Range Combat Skills]

➣[Archery]

➣[Firearms Proficiency]

➣[Crossbow Marksmanship]

➣[Boomerang Mastery]

➣[Sling Staff Proficiency]

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►[Close-Range Combat Skills]

➣[Swordsmanship]

➣[Martial Arts]

➣[Dagger Fighting]

➣[Polearm Mastery]

➣[Shield Mastery]

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►[Semi-Combat Skills]

➣[Tactician/Strategist]

➣[Stealth and Subterfuge]

➣[Navigation and Survival]

➣[Swimming and Aquatic Skills]

➣[Horsemanship]

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►[Non-Combat Skills]

➣[Blacksmithing]

➣[Herbalism and Healing]

➣[Hunting and Tracking]

➣[Carpentry and Construction]

➣[Music and Performing Arts]

➣[Languages and Linguistics]

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"So, let me get this straight. I can pick one skill from each category, right?"(Rai)

Trying to make sense of it all, I questioned no one in particular in an effort to grasp it all and to get confirmation of my comprehension.

My mind raced with possibilities. I could become a master of the Sword, slicing through enemies with finesse.

I mused, envisioning myself as a formidable warrior on the battlefield.

Or perhaps I could embrace the way of the archer, hitting bullseyes like a true marksman, my arrows finding their targets with deadly precision.

"And hey, there's even the option of Firearms!"(Rai)

I exclaimed, intrigued by the idea of modern weaponry in this new world.

But hold on a second.

The descriptions System gave me are way too vague.

How was I supposed to make such a significant decision based on such limited information?

It wasn't some game where I could hit the restart button if things didn't work out. No, this was real life, and every move I made would shape my journey in this unknown world.

Okay, fine. I have an idea. Let me give it a shot.

Taking a deep breath, I decided to seek more clarity.

"Hey System, can you give me more details about [Long-Range Combat] Skills and [Close-Range Combat] Skills?"(Rai)

I ask, crossing my fingers, hoping that it actually works.

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[Processing The Host's Request]

[Noted - Positive]

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►[Long-Range Combat Skills]

➣[Archery : Skill in using a bow and arrow, including techniques for aiming, drawing, and releasing arrows accurately.]

➣[Firearms Proficiency : Expertise in wielding firearms such as muskets or flintlock pistols.]

➣[Crossbow Marksmanship : Proficiency in operating and aiming a crossbow to hit targets with power and accuracy.]

➣[Boomerang Mastery : Expertise in throwing and controlling boomerangs for long-range attacks or retrieving objects.]

➣[Sling Staff Proficiency : Proficient in using a sling staff to launch projectiles, such as rocks or bullets, at high speeds.]

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►[Close-Range Combat Skills]

➣[Swordsmanship : Proficiency in the use of swords, encompassing various techniques, stances, and forms of sword combat.]

➣[Martial Arts : Training in unarmed combat styles, such as hand-to-hand combat, grappling, and strikes using punches, kicks, and throws.]

➣[Dagger Fighting : Skill in close-quarters combat using daggers or other small blades, emphasising speed, agility, and precise strikes.]

➣[Polearm Mastery : Proficiency in wielding long weapons such as spears, halberds, or poleaxes, combining reach and striking power.]

➣[Shield Mastery : Expertise in using shields defensively, including blocking, parrying, and shield bashing techniques.]

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◆[System Note : Host has high affinity with [Dagger Fighting], [Polearm Mastery], [Archery], and [Firearms Proficiency]]

◆[System Note : Host has high affinity with [Archery], and [Firearms Proficiency]]

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"Well, will you look at that? Not bad, I guess."(Rai)

I remarked, feeling a sense of relief at the improved user-friendliness of the holographic interface.

"You even gave me a recommendation."(Rai)

I noted it with a hint of appreciation in my voice.

[Archery] and [Firearms Proficiency] are a given considering that the prior me had a knack for sniping and good judgement. It felt like a natural fit, aligning with the skills I had honed in my previous life.

"But hey, let's be real here."(Rai)

I thought, acknowledging the magnitude of the decision before me.

"This is gonna take a whole lotta time to go through all the options."(Rai)

However, time was on my side, and I had the opportunity to explore all the possibilities without rush.

So without further ado, I decided to dive straight in, immersing myself in every option presented to me.

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As I looked at the flashy blue display with all the Skills available, my eyes finally settled on the category of [Long-Range Combat].

However, my heart was already set on one particular Skill–[Archery].

The memories of my past life flooded back, reminding me of the deep-rooted passion I held for archery, which traces back to my previous life on Earth.

In fact, I was an active member of the Archery club throughout my Middle school and High school years, and I even had the chance to become the Club President in my final year of High school.

The countless hours I spent honing my archery skills at the club. It was a part of who I was, and I couldn't resist choosing it as my first skill.

Now that I had my foundation set, it was time to consider my next move.

I needed something to back up my archery skills, making me a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

As I browsed through the Close-Range Combat skills, [Swordsmanship] and [Polearm Mastery] seemed tempting, but I needed something that could complement my chosen skill of [Archery].

[Martial Arts] caught my eye, offering a way to defend myself up close without the need for weapons.

The idea of being a skilled archer and adept at hand-to-hand combat sounded like a formidable combination, and so, I chose [Martial Arts].

It would provide me with versatility in any situation.

Moving on to the [Semi-Combat] Skills, I weighed my options carefully.

[Tactician/Strategist] seemed intriguing, but I wanted to focus on skills that could enhance my survivability and mobility.

Stealth and Subterfuge could be useful in certain situations, but they weren't what I was looking for.

[Navigation and Survival] seemed essential in this vast world, and [Swimming and Aquatic] Skills could come in handy, but then I spotted [Horsemanship].

-Which seemed like a natural fit.

[Horsemanship] offered not only the ability to ride with ease but also the potential to shoot arrows while on the move.

It felt like the perfect fit to complement my chosen [Long-Range Combat] skill.

Plus, it would give me the mobility and speed I am looking for while enhancing my archery skills even further.

And so, I selected [Horsemanship] as my [Semi-Combat] skill.

Last but not least, [Non-Combat] Skills.

[Blacksmithing] and [Carpentry and Construction] intrigued me, but they didn't align with my Archery-focused build.

[Herbalism and Healing] could be useful, but I had already chosen Martial Arts for close combat, making Healing skills less critical.

Music and Performing Arts, while entertaining, I will save that for karaoke night, thank you very much my dear System.

But then, there it was—[Hunting and Tracking].

[Hunting and Tracking] seemed like the perfect choice. Not only would it provide me with valuable survival skills, but it would also sharpen my senses and instincts, making me a more efficient archer.

The ability to track down prey or enemies with precision would give me a significant advantage.

With a smile on my face, I confirmed my choices, feeling a sense of satisfaction in building a skill set that represented who I was.

They all complement each other like peanut butter and jelly.

Maybe I'll even become the legendary archer of this realm!

Hhah…Guess I really used to enjoy Archery, huh..?

It's crazy to imagine how I made these decisions, which might just alter the course of my life in countless ways, all based on my gut instincts and emotions.

But hey, that's what makes life exciting, right?

"Okay, System I Choose–

"[Archery] from [Long-Range Combat]

"[Martial Arts] from [Close-Range Combat]

"[Horsemanship] from [Semi Combat]

"And finally, [Hunting and Tracking] from [Non-Combat]"(Rai)

I called out the Skills with their names conforming to my choice.

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(To be continued…)

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[Author : Sorry for the short chapter…]

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