Vorpal Rabbit and Fortress Uncle

Maple, a new American pioneer who has just landed on the planet Izanami. He was taken by the NPC with a straight sword into a metal building. The wide lobby was lined with doors, and was packed with researchers from the same novice skeleton players as Maple, to the mature ones who had been playing for some time.

< Swordsmanship > Skill Basic Training Program will be held in this room. Please follow the instructions of the Instructor NPC inside. "

“I see. You're not telling me that.”

< Swordsmanship > Skill Basic Training Program will be held in this room. Please follow the instructions of the Instructor NPC inside. "

Shrugging his shoulders to the NPC that repeats the pre-set sentence, the maple steps into the indicated room.

Huh.

There was nothing but the white walls and the floor, a murderous landscape. The ceiling is pure white without exception, and the inside of the room is bright, even though the light fixture is missing, whether it is glowing or not.

Welcome to the [Swordsmanship] Basic Skill Training Program booth. I'm the instructor in charge. "

"Whoa!? Oh, thank you."

Yes. Thank you very much. Surveyor Maple

I suddenly heard a voice in Maple's ear. He looked back astonished and saw a skeleton NPC standing by the door.

I didn't see any difference in appearance with the guide earlier, but Maple notices that the conversation has come to an end.

I'm a senior NPC. Skins, etc. are not worn due to cost, but the built-in AI is equivalent to those used by the researchers. "

"Haha, is that what you mean?" I don't know about AI, but you're smarter than the rest of us. "

There is no problem with that perception. Please call me Sword. ”

Instructor NPC nods one by one and gives his name. Having a name other than the serial number is also a testament to the advanced NPC, but Maple doesn't know that.

In the first place, I don't really understand the world feeling of FPO. Decide that you don't have to think about it and accept the proposal rustically.

Well then, Sword, I need you to do something about the program.

I understand. Now, let's begin the swordsmanship basic skill training program. "

Finally, I could swing my sword in virtual reality. That's how the maple clenched its fist.

Instructor Sword did not move from the spot, however, and opened a large window in front of the maple.

Let's start with a description of the skill. Are you familiar with the skill system?

"No, no, you don't know..."

I understand. I'll explain. "

After checking, Instructor Sword starts talking.

The content is about skills, which is a basic system for FPO. There are many skills in various fields such as combat, lifestyle, and production. The Explorer is free to choose as many of these abilities as they like, and decide on their composition within a total skill level of 1,050. No matter what style you take in the future, it's a must-have knowledge.

Even though the maple has eaten a little, I reconsider that knowledge is important in everything, and I take it seriously. I listened to Instructor Sword's explanation and asked questions if I didn't understand them.

"Therefore, this is the skill system. If you have any ambiguities, please ask.”

"You should've figured it out. For now, [Swordsmanship] skill enters combat skill."

That's right. Now, let's talk about the [Swordsmanship] skill.

With those words, Instructor Sword snaps his fingers. At that moment, the walls of the room began to move one by one, and swords of various shapes appeared in a row.

"Oh, this is amazing!"

Fufufu, this is my collection

Instructor Sword was also very good at getting excited about the maple. The instructor walks up to the swords hanging on the wall and points to them to explain.

[Swordsmanship] skill is a technical system for handling swords. Efficiently master techniques focused on slashing attributes and physical attacks.

That said, even if it was a sword in one sip, its contents varied. In the skill system, there are five types of swords: ultra-lightweight, lightweight, medium-weight, heavyweight, and ultra-heavyweight, and there are two types of swords: one-handed and two-handed. ”

With that in mind, Instructor Sword grabs a small knife hanging on the wall. It was about 10 centimeters long, and it seemed pretty tough to handle for battle.

This is an ultra-lightweight, one-handed dagger weapon. If you combine these two, you will become an ultra-lightweight, two-handed dagger type weapon. ”

"I see, I see..."

The walls are decorated with a wide variety of swords, from small knives to large straight swords. Just looking at the weapons hanging on the wall tickled the boy's heart, but some of them aroused the interest of the maple in particular.

How about that sword?

It's a medium-weight, two-handed sword weapon. There are lightweight weapons, one-handed weapon sideways, ultra-lightweight weapons, one-handed weapon daggers, heavyweight weapons, two-handed weapon swords, medium-weight weapons, and two-handed weapons. ”

Haha. That's pretty good, isn't it?

Sword instructor takes the sword from the wall. Upon receiving it, Maple pulls the blade from the sheath and looks at the smooth blade. The ripples are beautiful, and the sharper the paper, the sharper it is.

Can I shake it?

I don't mind, but before that. This sword is not strictly a weapon. Because the researchers are only allowed to use force using the three kinds of artifacts, the Sky Cloud Sword. "

"Is that so..."

That's why I'm going to install the [Swordsmanship] Skill Starter Data Pack on the Maple Surveyor Sky Cloud Sword from now on.

Yeah?

A window with consent and rejection buttons appears in front of the leaning maple. Reflexively choosing to agree without thinking about it, the silver stick hanging from the maple's waist glowed pale.

You have successfully installed the [Sword Technique] Skill Starter Data Pack. There is a whole range of swords except for the Beginner's Sword, so please check it out. "

I see, I see.

When the maple saw the status window of the Sky Cloud Sword, it found that there were swords in addition to the five weapon data from the beginning.

There is data capacity in the Heavenly Cloud Sword. Use caution to limit data capacity except for pre-installed weapons. The data capacity of the Sky Cloud Sword can be expanded with tasks that can be ordered at the central control tower in the central control area. ”

"Yes, yes. Anyway, I'm going to shake it a little bit."

Maple unfolds a basic katana while listening to Instructor Sword's explanation. A thin cylindrical sky-cloud sword stretched out and turned into a white metal sword.

"Slightly lighter. Is it hollow?" But the sharpness looks good. "

Maple shakes his head and checks his senses. The look was strange and ripe, but Instructor Sword didn't say anything.

When the maple finished its passing, the instructor took out one of the data cartridges and opened his mouth.

Now, let's learn the technique first. This is the Technique Data Cartridge for the Technique "Slash" at Skill Level 1. Select from the inventory to use or chew it up directly. ”

"Are you going to chew this up..."

Looking at the card-shaped object handed over, the maple frowned. No matter what I think, it doesn't look like food. Probably, most players use it via their inventory.

He'll put it in his inventory and use it from there.

A blue progress bar is displayed for a moment and the installation is completed immediately. There was a 'slash' in the maple technique window.

To activate a technique, two conditions must be met: "type" and "occurrence". I'll give you an example, so please watch. "

Instructor Sword holds a basic katana and stands in the middle of the room. As the maple gazes from behind, he pulls the katana out of the sheath and puts it in the middle.

- [Slash!]

Raise your voice and shake the katana down.

That's all, but the blue effect on the blade makes a sound (SE) that sounds like something was slashed.

In an unrealistic sight, Maple accidentally clapped her hands.

"Oh! You're so handsome, aren't you?"

Fufufu, I'm only doing this work with [Slash].

A proud sword instructor. Since he is an instructor, he is only allowed to use techniques in this booth, unfortunately, by the NPC. Although he had not mastered anything else, since he did not have to use techniques other than 'slash', his' slash 'was still sharpened.

Well then, please also go to Maple Leaf, the pioneer investigator.

Okay, here we go.

Instructor Sword took the place, and the maple stood in the middle of the room. I pulled out the katana and stood with the white blade in front of me.

Even though it was a virtual reality, it didn't change waving a sword. Maples regulate their breathing and focus their minds.

"'Slash'"

The sword was swung down quietly. Slashing along with the blue effect creates a flashy sound effect.

The posture was so much in the hall that it was unlikely to be Katagi's, but Instructor Sword never pointed it out.

Wonderful! The Maple Explorer seems to have the talent of a swordsman.

"Hahaha! I hope so."

Instead, the maple replies with a laugh to the teacher who raises the admiration.

Well then, at the end, I'll take the final exam of the [Swordsmanship] Skill Basic Training Program.

Hmm, it's over already.

It's only a basic training program. The test involves destroying three upcoming training fighter beasts, the Raptor. If you lose your LP due to more than a certain amount of bullets, you will be disqualified, but you can challenge as many times as you like, so please don't be too careless. "

That said, Instructor Sword snaps his fingers again. The sword collection was housed, and three small dinosaur-like robots appeared instead. The white metal body is supported by two hind legs, with a long tail and short forefoot. His eyes glowed red and he was squeaking.

When you're ready, give me a signal.

"Anytime."

Now, let's begin the completion test

In the voice of the instructor, the mechanical beast moves. One of them jumped directly from the front, and the two of them were standing by. There are also tutorials for beginners, and not all three will be attacked at once.

[Slash!

Machine beasts foolishly leaping in, Maple slashes down with a swinging katana. The spark rose, and the mechanical beast that had been cracked from the sky collapsed dumbfounded.

Looking at it, the next two move simultaneously.

You don't have to use another technique, do you?

If you can defeat it, you will pass. If you don't use the technique, any attack is a normal attack. ”

Yes.

Maple flies its sword to the side.

I broke the head of one of the mechanical beasts, but the blade was chipped by the impact.

"Isn't it too crisp!?"

Weapon has a durability value. You can restore durability by using multi-materials for emergency repairs. ”

I know that!

Maple reconstructs her sword as she receives the summary of the previous lecture. The blade was partially chipped, but it didn't sound incapacitating.

Well then...!

Maple boldly approached the flying mechanical beast.

The tip of the sword stood horizontally beside her head was pierced into the mechanical beast's chest.

It was like this!

A gorgeous spark rose, and the third mechanical beast was safely forced to stop functioning. Instructor Sword applauded as he watched the mechanical beast fall to the white floor.

"Excellent! Investigator Maple, you are a proud student."

"Thank you."

After all, every mechanical beast was a single blow.

That's because Maple was unconsciously hitting critical zones like the head and chest, but he doesn't seem to be aware of it.

This concludes the [Swordsmanship] Skill Basic Training Program. After that, you can participate in other basic training programs, go to town or field, or you can go freely. Many people wear their skins in skin stores. "

Skin shop?

This facility is located next to this "training center". Surveyors are allowed to stretch their skins on the plane. You can do it for free for the first time.

I see, let's go there for now.

Following Instructor Sword's recommendations, Maple decides on her future plans.

It should be easier for you to get some form of appearance than to look for people. It stands out more than a distinctive skeleton.

After all, Maple herself knows nothing but the name of the target.

"Thank you. Thank you for your courtesy."

No, no, if you have any questions, please come anytime.

After politely thanking him, Maple leaves the room.

As the short instructor dropped him off, he turned to the skin shop next to the training center.