Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 5: The Skill-Stealing 'Steal'
For now, I should check out the current strength and see what I can do. Also, I need to confirm if I can use the skills Lloyd stole with 'Steal' in the past.
With these thoughts in mind, I ventured deeper into the forest.
As I moved further into the forest, I heard rustling from the underbrush, so I drew my sword and pointed its tip towards the sound.
A moment later, a deer-like monster emerged from the underbrush. It was about the size of a deer you'd find in Nara Park.
"Let's start by fighting with this one." I
The monster, noticing my drawn sword, hurriedly turned its back to escape. This was the perfect opportunity.
Without hesitation, I chose a skill from the ones I had acquired with 'Steal.'
My body moved smoothly, without needing to think, as if I had used this skill many times before.
"Lightning Slash!"
Using the skill, a lightning-charged slash shot out from the tip of my sword.
Swoosh!
"Peeeeeeeeeeesssssss!!!"
The monster, hit by the ‘Lightning Slash,' let out a scream before collapsing to the ground.
It seemed that while the skill wasn't particularly large-scale, it was quite fast.
It was fairly usable.
"So, I can use the skills acquired with 'Steal' after all."
I murmured while sheathing my sword, looking at the fallen monster.
Next, I needed to dismantle the monster.
Though I had never dismantled a deer before, the method for dismantling seemed to come naturally to me.
It appeared that if Lloyd knew something, my body would instinctively perform it.
I took out my dismantling knife and crouched beside the monster.
Just as I was about to start draining the blood with the knife, I paused.
"...What happens if I use 'Steal' on a monster?"
Even though it's a useful ability, I felt some resistance to taking skills from humans who have worked hard for them.
However, since I have this unique skill, I felt a desire to use it.
In that case, maybe I should try stealing a monster's skill?
...Wait, can I even steal skills from monsters?
"Well, there's only one way to find out."
I focused my palm on the fallen monster and gathered strength in my arm.
"Steal."
When I used 'Steal,' my palm briefly glowed.
Was it successful?
As I wondered, a status display screen suddenly appeared before me.
It showed the following text:
Successful Theft via 'Steal'
Skill: Power Thrust (Magic)
"Oh, so I can steal skills from monsters too... Hmm? Power Thrust (Magic)? What's (Magic) supposed to mean?"
Faced with this unfamiliar notation, I could only tilt my head in confusion.