Tutorial? The moment I saw that word, I instinctively tilted my head.
It’s been over a year since I came to this world, and now there’s a tutorial?
While I felt something was off, I decided to check the tutorial function. Whether I was happy or annoyed, it wouldn’t hurt to see what this function was about first.
[Check your skills through the tutorial!]
So it was a skill tutorial.
It seems our great deity heard my previous complaints and has decided to alleviate the apostle's grievances.
What a merciful and generous being He is.
Oh great Armaadi, who exists among countless gods.
I, your apostle Lucy Alrn, believed you would not turn a blind eye to me!
I truly did!
The complaints I made were merely suggestions that things could be better!
You know, right?
Surely your apostle wouldn't think of you as a useless, perverted lolicon who is only honest about his desires!
Don’t tell me to shut up?
I suppose it does sound a bit silly even to me!
As I muttered this nonsense internally, I let out a long sigh.
This situation is definitely something to be happy about.
It’s what I’ve been wishing for.
But watching the wording of the tutorial fills my heart with nothing but anxiety.
The incompetent deity I know would play strange tricks if I complained.
Like the enhancement of the mesugaki skill or the “Toki.” There are a few other oddities as well.
For this incompetent deity to hear my complaints and fulfill my request without any tricks—what on earth is hiding behind this?
What could possibly make Him treat me this well?
...
No, let’s not worry about crises that haven’t even appeared yet.
Perhaps it’s just that Armaadi has decided to take care of me for once.
Yeah. That must be it. So I should just be happy.
[Completing the tutorial will grant a small reward!]
Hey, Armaadi!?
What exactly are you planning by treating me so well?!
Can’t you just do things as usual?!
Can’t you just throw in some playful tricks and give me some weird quests?
Honestly, I’d feel much more at ease that way!
I desperately tried to voice my thoughts, but of course, there was no reply.
The future that will come someday frightens me too much.
What this incompetent deity is preparing is scarier than enduring Tariki’s schemes.
...I wonder if offering a prayer in a bunny girl outfit will ease His heart even a little.
It’s an irreverent thought, but it might be worth a try.
Who knows? That perverted deity might just loosen up with a “Huh-huh-huh!”
With such thoughts, I wiped my face and lifted my head again.
But that’s a matter for later.
For now, let’s experience what this tutorial function is all about.
Given that a reward is offered, it’s unlikely to be just an explanation of the skill.
Hmm. But how do I use the tutorial?
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Do I just think about wanting to do the tutorial for this skill?
“I want to do the tutorial for the Master of Shields skill.”
No sooner had I muttered this in my mind than a blue window appeared before me.
[‘Master of Shields’ Tutorial]
[Prerequisites: 1. Shield Proficiency ??? or higher (Achieved!) 2. Possess a shield of a certain grade or higher (Achieved!)]
What kind of tutorial has prerequisites?
A tutorial is supposed to explain the basics, right?
If there are prerequisites, how can I learn the skill’s functions?
No matter how I think about it, this isn’t a typical tutorial.
Well, since I’ve met the prerequisites, should I just give it a try?
[Starting the ‘Master of Shields’ tutorial!]
As soon as that phrase appeared, the scenery around me transformed.
From the usual training ground in practice mode to that of an arena.
<Huh?! A giant! What’s happening?! Why did the scenery suddenly change?!>
“It’s a new blessing gifted by the deity. He said I could test the blessing I possess.”
“If that’s the case, you should have told me beforehand. You startled me!”
I responded to the old man, who looked bewildered, while checking my body.
My body felt extraordinarily heavy compared to usual.
It wasn’t just fatigue. It felt more like my physical specs had significantly dropped.
Moreover, with my divinity completely drained, I couldn’t even enhance my body.
[‘Master of Shields’ provides a positive buff to various movements using a shield as you increase shield proficiency!]
[Fight against the enemy before you and get accustomed to the effects of ‘Master of Shields’!]
Enemy? The moment I read that word, the previously silent arena began to stir.
People emerged in the once-empty spectator seats of the arena.
As I watched them screaming in an incomprehensible language, the ground of the arena suddenly trembled.
I could see the source of the vibration that felt like a weak earthquake.
“Grahahaha!”
It was something far too enormous to be called a human, drowning out all voices in the arena with its gigantic roar.
It looked to be at least 3 meters tall. With that size, it seemed to be larger than Benedict!
With every step it took, the ground trembled. As I stared blankly at this, a new window appeared before me.
[Objective: Endure for the given time!]
[5:00]
So I’m supposed to endure against that giant, clearly mixed with giant blood, for 5 minutes?
In a situation where my body has weakened and I can’t use enhancements from divinity?
...What kind of tutorial is this?! No matter how I look at it, this is closer to a challenge than a tutorial!
Don’t pretend it’s a tutorial when all you do is throw in some explanations!
<Watch out! It’s coming!>
Hearing the old man’s shout, I bit down hard on my teeth.
I could see the giant charging towards me from afar.
Considering its clumsy steps, it didn’t seem like it had received any martial arts training.
Well, with that size and muscle, why would it need to learn anything? Its body itself was a weapon.
Watching the punch thrown with the speed of its charge, I thought that at least the attack was straightforward, so parrying wouldn’t be difficult.
Still, I shouldn’t take the impact head-on. If I do, I’ll likely be sent flying with my shield into the audience.
Bang! The moment its fist hit the shield, my body naturally got pushed back, scraping the dirt below.
Not yet. I have to endure until the opponent exerts a bit more force.
Until the moment I can break its balance.
“#@#@!”
Now!
As it roared, I turned the shield to the side.
The giant’s force, which was about to crush me with its shield, slid off the surface of the shield and slammed into the ground. The giant lost its center of gravity and comically kissed the dirt.
‘...Huh?’
This situation was indeed what I intended.
But somehow, the process felt strangely smooth.
Blocking the opponent’s attack and deflecting the force felt far too easy.
“#%(#@!”
As I pondered with my head tilted, the giant hurriedly got up and swung its fist again.
As I deflected it like before, I began to understand why this was labeled a tutorial.
The giant was the perfect opponent to test various techniques.
Its strength, derived from its physique, was intimidating, but that was all.
Lacking technique or thought, it acted like a toy moving as I intended, allowing me to comfortably test the buffs generated from the Master of Shields skill.
Thanks to this, I learned several things.
The parrying judgment has become more lenient than before.
The speed at which I reach the best judgment has increased.
Even when moving similarly to before, I could produce better results.
So this is why it’s called a tutorial.
The giant, who looks intimidating on the outside, was the perfect opponent to feel what can be done with increased shield proficiency!
I’m sorry! Armaadi! I temporarily doubted your meticulous consideration!
But you also have your past deeds to consider, so please excuse me!
If you had played around normally, I wouldn’t have had such doubts!
[Tutorial Clear!]
As I toyed around with the giant, the 5 minutes had passed without me noticing.
[Returning to practice mode!]
As the surrounding scenery dissipated, the familiar scenery of practice mode unfolded once more.
Standing in the middle was the old man, who approached me with a satisfied smile upon seeing me.
“Did you gain some insight while facing Tariki? Your ability to handle shields has noticeably improved.”
‘...Uh. Yeah. Something like that.’
I was taken aback by the old man’s praise.
So this is what it feels like to have proficiency suddenly increase.
After steadily increasing my proficiency, experiencing a sudden spike for the first time is quite exhilarating.
I feel like I could now respond to the blade of a sword wielded with full force.
[As a reward for clearing the tutorial, you will receive:!]
[The effect of the ‘Master of Shields’ skill increases slightly!]
What?!
Wait, the performance of a skill that was already good is going to get better?!
I’m grateful for the fun tutorial you provided, but on top of that, you’re giving me additional rewards!
Ah!
I can feel my faith surging!
Oh merciful, kind, omniscient, and omnipotent Armaadi!
Thank you!
If you had been doing this from the beginning, I would have become a devout follower much earlier!
Since my first tutorial experience was so good, I immediately tried to execute the tutorial for another skill.
[‘Heroic Spirit’ Tutorial]
[Prerequisites: 1. ??? (Not Achieved) 2. ??? (Not Achieved)]
[You cannot execute the tutorial.]
Not yet?
That’s disappointing. It would be nice if you could at least tell me what the prerequisites are.
Well. There are still tests left to perform.
[‘Spirit of the Hero’ is not eligible for a tutorial.]
Ah. As expected, this is a function attached to Ruel’s Mace, so it’s not a skill.
So I can’t do the tutorial for that.
Then, I guess I’ll have to verify it directly through action.
What about the others...
Huh? Is this the end of what I’ve obtained this time?
Then I can only experience the tutorial I just did!?
Ugh. That’s disappointing, but it can’t be helped.
Armaadi must have had reasons for placing restrictions. Let’s not complain about it.
I’ll gradually learn the rest through testing with the old man.
Wait a minute.
Didn’t you say that the tutorial you mentioned was for skills I possess?
There was no mention of newly acquired skills anywhere.
If that’s the case, could it be...?
“I want to conduct the tutorial for Iron Wall.”
[‘Iron Wall’ Tutorial]
[Prerequisites: 1. Block 1,000 attacks with a shield (Achieved!)]
[Would you like to start the tutorial now?]
...Hehehe.
Hehehe!
This is it! This is what I’m talking about!
Yeah! Just giving me one and ending it is too stingy!
Ah, if I could experience the tutorial for all the existing skills, how many would that be!
“Hey girl. What’s making you so happy? Why are you smiling so fiercely?”
‘I don’t think there will be any boring moments until I wake up!’
I responded to the old man and immediately expressed my intention to proceed with the tutorial.
Then, the scenery around me began to change.
Now, I wonder what awaits next.
I hope there’s a fun toy like before.
That way, it’ll be worth playing with.