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Chapter 19: Lilina's Talent

The popular anime "The Strongest Support Mage, But Everyone Around Me Won’t Let Me Live a Slow Life".

In the third season of this anime, the heroines are separated from the protagonist, Kane, and are transported to different cities.

Without Kane's support, the heroines must fight monsters and acquire new weapons for themselves.

As a new weapon, Lilina takes on the assassin style, which is the complete opposite of her previous power-focused approach.

Currently, we are in a situation where Lilina is separated from Kane.

If we can refine this style now, she might be able to continue as an adventurer even without Kane in the future.

She would definitely become a strong asset even if she travels with Kane again.

"An assassin, you say? Um, can I really fight like that?"

Lilina said this, lowering her eyebrows apologetically.

Well, it's understandable to be confused when suddenly asked to defeat monsters with an assassin-like style.

I cleared my throat lightly and continued with the explanation.

"Lilina, you have an excellent sense of smell and hearing. On top of that, you’re agile. I think these are already traits suited for an assassin."

"An assassin, huh? Well, is it a good thing?"

"Of course. Having multiple strengths is a wonderful thing."

When I said this, Lilina perked up her drooping silver ears.

I wanted to pat her head, but since that would make it difficult to continue the conversation, I refrained this time.

I continued speaking.

"Additionally, you have experience in hunting. It shouldn’t be too difficult for you to acquire the 'Stealth' skill."

"'Stealth'? Oh, I remember practicing that with my father. He said it would be useful for hunting."

The 'Stealth' skill makes it harder for people or monsters to notice your presence.

Typically, this skill is only learned by those with an aptitude for being a thief or assassin.

But I think there are some species living in environments like hunting grounds who can also learn 'Stealth'.

This is because 'Stealth' is important for hunting.

Some monsters will flee as soon as they encounter an enemy.

When hunting such monsters, using 'Stealth' to strike from the shadows increases the chances of success.

Naturally, it's a skill that those who hunt would want to learn.

"If you’ve practiced it before, you should be able to master it quickly. Let’s aim to have you learn the 'Stealth' skill before we retrieve the secret medicine."

"I understand. If you say so, I'll do my best!"

Lilina said this with determination, snorting to show her resolve.

If she’s this motivated, she might indeed master the skill quickly.

"Actually, it would be ideal if I could show you a demonstration up close..."

I pondered with my arms crossed.

Wait a minute. Could it be that 'Stealth' is among the skills that Lloyd stole from others?

Given the number of skills he collected, it wouldn’t be surprising.

"Lilina?"

"Yes?"

"Wait here for a moment. [Status]"

I told Lilina, then opened my status screen.

I began searching through the list of skills I had acquired through 'Steal' to see if 'Stealth' was among them.

"...Found it."

I was just checking if it might be there, but I actually found it.

What kind of person did Lloyd steal this skill from?

"Lloyd-sama? Did something happen?"

"Hmm? Oh, yes. I found it. Lilina, could you turn around for a moment?"

"Turn around?"

Lilina seemed confused by the sudden request, tilting her head before slowly turning around.

"After ten seconds, try to find me."

"Uh, okay. I understand."

After Lilina nodded, I used the 'Stealth' skill to hide in the nearby bushes.

To test the skill's effectiveness, I positioned my face at a height where Lilina would just see me when she turned around.

Ten seconds later, Lilina finished counting and turned to face me.

"Uh, Lloyd-sama?"

Even though I was right in front of her, Lilina looked around, seemingly unable to find me.

"Where did Lloyd-sama go—!"

Lilina, slightly panicked by my silence, started sniffing the air and moving her ears around.

After a while, she squinted at the space where I was hiding and then widened her eyes in realization.

"Oh, Lloyd-sama! How long have you been there?"

"I've been here the whole time. I was using the 'Stealth' skill."

"Lloyd-sama, you can use the 'Stealth' skill?! That's amazing!"

Lilina ran over to me, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

Receiving such a respectful look made me feel a bit awkward.

"Well, it's not exactly something to be proud of..."

After all, this 'Stealth' skill was stolen from someone by Lloyd.

It's certainly not something to boast about.

Still, if I can teach Lilina 'Stealth,' it might not be so bad after all.

"Well then, let's look for the secret medicine while I teach you."

With that thought, I gently patted Lilina's head.

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