Chapter 25: Injection Of Life

'Is he going to increase the intensity already?' I thought to myself on the carriage ride to Mount Harkin.

The first master of the sword. I know the basics of Master Turk's training course so well that it's boring.

Imperial Type 8.

It's basic swordsmanship that is treated as a joke, but even the training process itself isn't funny.

Even though he is treated as a hopeless case by users, even the protagonist, who has at least average talent, has to struggle for a month before he can finally enter the full-fledged training stage.

But Max, who is nothing more than an average guy compared to the main character, enters the full-fledged stage in just a few days?

This just doesn't make sense.

"Every second counts, so how much do I earn?" A pleasant smile crossed my lips.

Something that would have been impossible if things had gone as they were.

It was impossible with any of the know-how of hardcore users.

And then it happened.

Thanks to the unconquerable heroine, Hiresia.

I was physically in no condition to continue archery training. I had no choice but to ask her to act, but she refused.

It was fake because I couldn't tolerate putting off annoying tasks, and I was afraid that if I couldn't attend class, I wouldn't be able to get a steak.

A reason that is truly like her.

And that steak brought about some miracle I had never experienced before.

She injected life into me by saying she would feed me even if it meant forcing me to do so.

The moment that energy entered my body, a strange vitality filled my body.

As if someone had forcibly injected an energy source into me.

My trembling arms and legs began to move, and strength flowed through my entire body.

And the effects lasted longer than expected, as I still had energy for the next day's training.

That's why I was able to complete Turk's training so absurdly and normally. Hiresia didn't explain to me what that energy was.

But just from the word "injection of life," it was possible to guess.

High elves are children of the World Tree.

What is the World Tree? It is a huge tree filled with the overflowing vitality of nature.

So, the child, the High Elf, cannot help but inherit that overflowing vitality.

This is why high elves live so long, never get sick, and maintain a youthful appearance until just before they die.

Part of that vitality.

Could it be that she injected that into me? That was my guess.

Anyway, whatever it is.

"It's just awesome, awesome."

As a weak extra, I progressed in training faster than the main character?

There is no snowballing like this. In terms of games, it's like starting out by purchasing the growth speed increase DLC.

Of course, since it's such a waste, it won't be noticeable right away, but what if it keeps piling up? No words are needed.

Anyway, one thing was certain.

The most critical task at hand. That's the relationship with Hiresia

I couldn't miss out on her, knowing that she had amazing skills like archery and such.

"The past plan is completely scrapped."

What if it's impossible to conquer? So what if I can't make her my colleague?

I just have to shut up and act friendly to God Hiresia and stick to her like a piece of gum.

Then, I will grow by sucking up the grace of life injection...

When I think like that.

"Huh?"

Suddenly, all the strength left my body.

At the same time, I felt a tremendous sense of fatigue. I almost fell over, barely holding on to the carriage wall.

Hiresia tilted her head.

I kindly explained it to her.

"I will provide as much meat as you want, whenever you want."

"What's so great about that? Meat is something that this body can catch..."

"Expensive and delicious meat."

"...?"

"More expensive and tastier meat."

"...?!"

"If you want more expensive and delicious meat, i can supply it as much as you want..."

"...?!?!"

Gulp.

Drool was flowing from the corner of her mouth. Her eyes became unfocused as she saw the meat dazzling before her eyes.

"Expensive and delicious meat..."

"Yes, that's it. Add 'more' twice there."

"More expensive and tastier meat...?"

"Yes."

I waited calmly. This is a bait, no, an offer, that she can't help but take.

A proposal that will make both parties happy and win-win. She eventually gave in to the offer she couldn't refuse.

"Good. You shuttle the meat for this body."

"Let's do that."

"You... I found out that you are a good person."

What?

My reputation went up ridiculously because I was given meat whenever I wanted it.

What is this?

As a main character, I've never been evaluated like that no matter how many times I've done something... Ah, as a main character, I can't do this kind of nonsense with meat.

I'm sorry, I had to eat and live too...

"Hey, good guy."

"Yes?"

"I want to eat today."

Hiresia looked at me with eyes shining with appetite.

That's right.

"I see you've mastered the magic of transformation."

She nods with a look of satisfaction on her face.

"Okay. Let's go today. I'll buy you whatever you want."

Of course, you have to do everything you have to do.

"Senior, then let's do archery training..."

She came over before I could even finish speaking. She placed her chin and hand on my chest.

[Hiresia casts 'Vital Infusion' on you more fervently.]

[Your body begins to feel more alive.]

She cast a more enthusiastic Vital Infusion, feeling better. Full of vitality.

What, what is this feeling?

You are so good.

She urged me on, feeling like I was seriously addicted.

"Stop dawdling and focus, focus!"

...It seemed like she really wanted to eat steak.