Chapter: 282
T-Tutorial? The moment I saw that word, I couldn’t help but tilt my head.
More than a year has passed since I came to this world, and now there’s a tutorial?
While I thought it was strange, I decided to check out the tutorial feature anyway. Whether I was happy or annoyed, I might as well find out what it was before I did anything else.
“Check your skills through the tutorial!”
Ah, it’s a skill tutorial!
It seems our great Lord Jushin heard my earlier complaints and decided to appease the apostle’s gripes.
What a merciful and generous being he is!
Oh, great Armadi, who exists among countless deities.
This apostle, Lucy Allen, believed you would not turn your back on me!
I really did!
The whining was just me suggesting that it might be better this way! You know?
Surely, your apostle wouldn’t think you were a bumbling pervert who only indulged in his own desires, right?
Don’t say nonsense?
Even I think that sounds a bit ridiculous!
I let out a long sigh while muttering nonsense to myself.
This situation is definitely one I should be happy about.
What I wished for has come true!
But in my heart, there’s only unease swirling around as I read the tutorial’s wording.
The sloppy god I know would normally pull some bizarre prank as punishment for whining.
Like enhancing the mesugaki skill or something equally absurd. There’s a history of such things.
For this sloppy god to listen to my complaints and grant a request so calmly—is something lurking in the shadows?
What could possibly make him this generous to me?
…
No! Let’s not worry about any potential crises that haven’t even come!
Maybe Lord Armadi just wanted to show some appreciation for my hard work this time around.
Right, it must be that way. So I just need to be happy!
“If you clear the tutorial, a small reward will be given!”
Uh, hey, Armadi!?
What exactly are you trying to do to me by being this nice!?
Can’t you just do things as usual?
How about some silly pranks and weird quests instead?
Honestly, that would make me feel more at ease!
I tried desperately to say this, but naturally, there was no response.
The future that will come someday terrifies me too much.
It’s scarier than experiencing Tariki’s bullcrap!
…Will I find some peace of mind by praying in a bunny girl outfit later on?
It’s a blasphemous thought, but it might be worth a try!
Who knows? That perverted god might even say “Huh?!” and lighten up a bit!
As I pondered this, I brushed my face and lifted my head again.
First, that’s a problem for the future.
For now, let’s just experience what this tutorial feature is all about.
Considering a reward is on the line, it can’t just end with a skill explanation!
Hmm. So how do I use the tutorial?
Do I just think that I want to do a skill tutorial?
“I want to do the ‘Master of Shield’ skill tutorial.”
As soon as I muttered that in my head, a blue window appeared before me.
[‘Master of Shield’ Tutorial]
[Prerequisites: 1. Shield Proficiency ??? or higher (Achieved!) 2. Own a shield of a certain grade or higher (Achieved!)]
“Do you wish to start the tutorial now?”
What kind of tutorial has prerequisites!?
A tutorial is supposed to explain basic things!
If it’s bound by prerequisites, I can’t learn about the skill even if I want to!
This is definitely not your standard tutorial!
Well, since I’ve met the prerequisites, should I just give it a go?
[Starting ‘Master of Shield’ Tutorial!]
That text flashed before my eyes, and suddenly the scenery around me changed.
From a simple training ground into the appearance of an arena.
“Huh?! Young lady! What’s happening?! Why is the scenery changing all of a sudden?”
“It’s a new blessing bestowed upon me by the Lord! I was given a chance to test my blessing!”
“You should have told me that beforehand! You almost gave me a heart attack!”
I answered the confused grandpa while checking my body.
I felt heavier than normal.
This wasn’t a matter of fatigue. It felt more like my physical spec had drastically decreased.
Plus, my divinity was empty, making it impossible to enhance my body.
[‘Master of Shield’ provides a positive boost to various movements using a shield by increasing your Shield Proficiency!]
[Familiarize yourself with the effects of ‘Master of Shield’ by facing the enemy before you!]
Enemy? At the moment I read that word, the previously silent arena began to stir.
People rapidly filled the empty audience seats!
While I was watching those yelling in an incomprehensible language, the ground began to tremble.
I turned my head to see the source of the tremor.
“Hahaha!”
It was something so massive that it dwarfed humans!
It had to be at least 3 meters tall. That size surely surpassed even Benedict!
Every step it took shook the ground, and I blankly stared as a new window popped up before me.
[Objective: Survive for the duration given!]
[5:00]
So now I must endure against this giant who clearly has some giant’s blood for 5 minutes?
In this state where my body is weakened, and I can’t use divine enhancements?
…What kind of tutorial is this!? This is practically a challenge!
Don’t put some half-baked explanation and pretend this is a tutorial!
“Here it comes!”
Hearing the old man’s shout, I clenched my teeth.
I saw the huge figure charging towards me from a distance.
Given the bluntness of its steps, it seemed it hadn’t practiced any martial arts.
With that massive physique and muscles, why would it need to learn? Its body was already a weapon!
Watching its punch coming at me, I thought I could parry this. The attack is straightforward enough!
But I can’t take the impact head-on or I might end up flying into the audience!
Boom! As the punch connected with my shield, my body was pushed back, scraping the dirt beneath me.
Not yet. I need to hold on until it adds a bit more strength.
Just a moment, until I can throw it off balance!
“Huh?!”
Now!
As it let out a roar, I turned my shield to the side.
The strength of the giant, which was trying to flatten me, flowed down the shield’s surface and slammed into the ground! The giant lost its balance and met the dirt face-first!
‘…Huh?’
This was exactly what I intended, but somehow…
The process was way too smooth!
Blocking the opponent’s attack and redirecting its strength was effortless!
“Oof!”
Before I could ponder, the giant quickly stood back up and swung its fist again.
As I redirected it like before, clarity hit me—now I understood why the word “tutorial” was used here!
The giant was the perfect opponent for testing various techniques.
While its physical strength was threatening, that was all it had.
With no techniques and no thoughts, it was like a toy that followed my will, allowing me to comfortably test the buffs from ‘Master of Shield’!
Thanks to that, I learned a lot!
I realized the parry detection had become lenient!
I was reacting quicker to my best judgment!
I could achieve better results even with the same movements!
So that’s what made it a tutorial!
The imposing giant was the ideal opponent to feel what I could do with my increased Shield Proficiency!
I’m sorry! Lord Armadi! I briefly suspected your careful consideration!
But considering your history, cut me some slack!
If you’d just play nice normally, I wouldn’t have doubted you!
[Tutorial Clear!]
As I toyed around with the giant, I didn’t notice the five minutes passing.
[Returning to practice mode!]
As the scenery faded, the training ground reappeared.
The old man standing in the center came over with a proud smile as soon as he saw me.
“Did you gain any enlightenment while dealing with Tariki? Your skills with the shield have noticeably improved!”
“Uh… yeah. Something like that.”
I was taken aback by the grandpa’s praises.
So this is what it feels like for proficiency to increase so suddenly!
After gradually increasing my proficiency, I was tasting the rush of a significant jump—it was exhilarating!
At this point, I felt like I could even go up against Karl’s full force!
[As a reward for clearing the tutorial, you receive compensation!]
[The effects of ‘Master of Shield’ skill increase slightly!]
What?
Wait, does that mean the performance of a skill that was already great just got better?!
I’m grateful for this fun tutorial, and now I get extra rewards too?!
Ah!
I could feel my faith surging!
Oh, merciful, benevolent, omniscient, and omnipotent Armadi!
Thank you!
If you had done this from the start, I would have been a devout follower long ago!
The experience in this first tutorial was so good that I immediately wanted to try another skill tutorial.
[‘Hero’s Spirit’ Tutorial]
[Prerequisites: 1.??? (Not satisfied) 2.??? (Not satisfied)]
[You cannot start the tutorial.]
Not yet?
What a shame. I wish I knew what the prerequisites were at least!
Well, I still have some tests left, I guess.
[‘Soul of the Hero’ is not a tutorial target.]
Ah, of course. That’s a feature attached to Ruel’s Mace, not an actual skill.
So I can’t exactly hold a tutorial for that.
Then I’ll just have to verify it through action!
Hmm, wait a second… didn’t they say it was a skill I already had when explaining the tutorial at the start?
Nowhere did they mention it had to be a newly acquired skill.
Could it mean…
“I want to start the ‘Iron Wall’ tutorial!”
[‘Iron Wall’ Tutorial]
[Prerequisites: 1. Block your opponent’s attacks over 1,000 times with a shield (Achieved!)]
[Do you wish to start the tutorial now?]
…Hehe…
Hehehe!
This is it! This is what I’m talking about!
Exactly! It’s just too rude to give me only one!
Ah, if I can run through all the existing skills through tutorials, how many would that be!
“Young lady, what’s got you so gleeful? Why such a fierce smile?”
“I feel like it won’t be boring until I wake up!”
I responded to the grandpa and immediately expressed my intention to proceed with the tutorial.
At that moment, the surroundings shifted once again.
Alright, what awaits me next?
I hope there’s a fun plaything waiting for me, just like before!
Then it’d definitely be worth my while!
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