Chapter 22

### Congratulations, ranked 3rd in the daily fantasy isekai reincarnation/transfer rankings!

I hope this momentum continues. (⌒∇⌒)

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022 - Assassin

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After shaking off the thieves, I returned to the inn, but I couldn't relax.

They found out I'm an adventurer. They will eventually track down this inn.

If I don't take action soon, I might be caught off guard. I don't want to live in constant fear.

I wiped Annelise's body from head to toe, and in return, she wiped me. I don't want to regret not doing this. After that, Annelise took care of her armor, while I lay on the bed to check my status.

Today, my level and skill proficiency increased. I noticed this while looking at them.

There were new jobs available for me to take.

- **Swordmaster**: An expert in sword handling. Skills: Double Slash (Minor), Mind's Eye (Minor), Solid and Steadfast (Minor). Requirement: Defeat 100 monsters of a level higher than yours with a single sword strike.

This condition is not easy to meet. That's why a Swordmaster is a step above a regular swordsman.

However, I owe a lot to the Mithril Greatsword. All the jobs I've obtained so far required the Mithril Greatsword.

- **Double Slash (Minor)**: A sword technique. Regardless of whether it's a greatsword or a one-handed sword, it allows you to attack the enemy twice in succession. ATK 2.5x, MP cost 5. (Active Skill)

- **Mind's Eye (Minor)**: Predicts the enemy's attack and optimizes the user's movements. (Passive Skill)

- **Solid and Steadfast (Minor)**: Increases the user's STR, VIT, AGI, and DEX by 15 points each, and INT and MIN by 5 points each. (Passive Skill)

Even the powerful Buster Slash of a greatsword hero is outdone by the high attack power of Double Slash. While it doesn't have the range of Buster Slash, its attack power is undeniable.

"Annelise, do you know about the Swordmaster job?"

"Indeed... It's a powerful job, like those of heroes and champions. Did you really become eligible to become a Swordmaster?"

She stopped her armor maintenance and looked at me. Don't look at me like that, it's addictive.

"It seems so."

"Since you're my master, I'm not surprised you can become a Swordmaster or an Assassin, but it's still impressive."

Why does she know I can become an Assassin!?

Is Annelise a psychic?

"Did you really get the Assassin job?"

"Seems like it."

Don't look at me like that! (*´Д`) Haah...

"Did you get any other jobs?"

"No, just Swordmaster and Assassin."

"Hero, Champion, Swordmaster, and Assassin. Oh, and there was also Avenger."

"O-oh..."

"Those are very powerful jobs. If you wanted, you could probably become a king."

"That's not possible... but I can't say it's impossible. After all, it's just one person's power."

"But if you're a hero, your subordinates will be strengthened. In that state, you could train Swordmasters, Assassins, and useful adventurers. With that, you could eventually fight against a country."

I swallowed hard at Annelise's words. I don't have that kind of power now, but I can't say I won't in the future. I don't want to be a king, but having the power to fight a country isn't a bad idea.

"Once your power is known, the country and nobles won't sit still."

I feel the same way. I need more power...

Also, the summoned heroes might cause trouble. I think I won't be recognized because of my different appearance, but I need the power to push them back if they do.

"Serious consideration should be given to purchasing slaves."

"Right..."

Annelise resumed her armor maintenance.

I need to seriously consider purchasing slaves.

It's too late to buy and train slaves when the time comes. If I prepare in advance, it could serve as a deterrent in an emergency.

I can't afford to dislike the word 'slave'...

- **Assassin**: A person who strikes unexpectedly and kills the enemy. Skills: Critical Strike (Minor), Stealth (Minor), Erase Traces (Minor), Godspeed (Minor), Perception (Minor). Requirement: Defeat a boss monster of a level higher than yours using methods unrelated to your job or skills.

- **Critical Strike (Minor)**: A 30% chance for attacks to become Super Critical (3x damage). If the enemy doesn't notice you, the success rate is 100%. (Passive Skill)

- **Stealth (Minor)**: Conceals the user's presence. (Active Skill)

- **Erase Traces (Minor)**: Prevents the user's actions from leaving any traces. (Passive Skill)

- **Godspeed (Minor)**: AGI +20 when passive, AGI +50 for 10 seconds when active. Cannot be used again for 5 minutes after activation.

- **Perception (Minor)**: Detects the presence of nearby entities. Effective range is 15 meters. (Passive Skill)

I became an Assassin after using the Item Box and Annelise's magic to defeat the boss.

It seems using skills doesn't count, but using the Item Box is allowed. Are unique skills excluded? Or is it because Annelise's magic from the Item Box doesn't count as using the Item Box? The detailed appraisal didn't provide that information.

But this is a perfect set of skills for an Assassin.

If you attack from Stealth, Critical Strike guarantees 3x damage. Since Stealth has no time limit, Critical Strike should be a very effective attack.

Being an Assassin isn't forced like a thief, and the requirement isn't a crime, so it's not something to avoid. However, the term 'Assassin' isn't good for public image, so it's best not to make it public.

**Job: Assassin Lv1**

**Race: Human**

**Abilities:**

- HP: 45

- MP: 39

- STR: 9

- VIT: 6

- AGI: 30

- INT: 7

- MIN: 6

- DEX: 10

- ATK: 27

- DEF: 18

- MATK: 21

- MDEF: 18

These are sharp stats. I'm currently not wearing any equipment, so my AGI is particularly high. This is due to the effect of Godspeed. Even without Godspeed, my AGI is 10 points, which is exceptional for level 1.

**Job: Assassin Lv1**

**Race: Human**

**Abilities:**

- HP: 75

- MP: 39

- STR: 16

- VIT: 9

- AGI: 30

- INT: 7

- MIN: 6

- DEX: 16

- ATK: 83

- DEF: 42

- MATK: 21

- MDEF: 18

These are my stats with full equipment. I don't have any equipment that boosts AGI, but even without it, my AGI is high.

Tomorrow, I'll focus on training as an Assassin. Fortunately, unlike the greatsword hero, there's no fixed weapon, so I can use the Mithril Greatsword. If I could only use daggers, I would have hesitated to train.

"Master, I've finished maintaining the armor."

"Good job. It's cold, come over here."

"Yes."

I invite Annelise to the bed. I'm not thinking about anything inappropriate. I just want her to warm up because it's cold.

This room doesn't have heating. It's going to get colder, and this is tough.

Apparently, houses and apartments have fireplaces, but inns don't. It's common to wear multiple layers of clothing.

Even so, being on the second floor is a bit better. The room above the first-floor dining room with a fireplace is warmer, but you can hear the noise from the dining room. There are pros and cons.

Would it be better to lay a carpet in this room? It's tough to walk barefoot. Maybe I should wear two pairs of socks.

"Tomorrow, I'll focus on training as an Assassin."

"I'd like to help if I can..."

"Having you here gives me peace of mind. That's enough."

Annelise's face, right in front of me, is the most beautiful in the world. I could kiss her if I moved my face a little, but I can't.

I can look at her naked body and wipe her from head to toe, but I can't kiss her. Whether Annelise will accept me is a different matter, and I'm worried about what to do if she rejects me. I'm such a coward.

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