Chapter 9

First, there are things you absolutely must not do when fighting a gorilla.

That is, "letting it figure out your position."

If your position is revealed, it will approach you.

If it starts running with that huge body, it will catch up to you in no time.

You must not shoot arrows straight and honestly.

There is a skill that comes in handy here.

"Bound Arrow!"

Aim for the tree trunk behind the gorilla, and the arrow will bounce back and hit the gorilla.

This creates the illusion that the arrow came from the front.

However... it's not dealing any damage at all!

How many arrows do I need to shoot with Bound Arrow to take it down...?

Fortunately, the arrows are so weak that the gorilla is still sleeping.

I need to keep shooting while I have the chance.

*Whirr...* *Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!*

After about twenty shots, the gorilla's body twitched.

Finally, it's waking up.

From here on, I need to increase the number of bounces to make the arrows take a longer path.

If the gorilla sees the arrow bouncing off the tree from behind, it won't work.

However, increasing the bounces means the arrows will travel a longer distance and lose power.

I managed to reduce the HP gauge by a quarter.

I have no choice but to keep attacking patiently.

Fortunately, the gorilla is still confused... huh?

It's holding something in its hand.

A black lump.

"Could it be...?"

And it was.

The gorilla held a huge pile of feces and threw it in the direction the arrow came from.

The black feces flew, breaking trees with a *crack*.

This is... an incredible amount of power... I don't want to get hit.

No, I don't want to get hit even if it has no power!

I don't even want to imagine getting covered in feces in this game that recreates the real world!

I'll take it down quickly...

"Ah...! The tree I was using to bounce the arrow broke...!?"

I need to change the way I bounce the arrows.

This time, I'll attack from both sides.

Aim diagonally at the gorilla and bounce the arrows off the trees on either side.

By doing this simultaneously on both sides, it will look like there are two enemies.

However, the gorilla threw feces at this as well, first knocking down the trees on the right.

Without a moment's hesitation, it grabbed more feces and started knocking down the trees on the left.

If this continues, it will eventually fly towards me...

The HP gauge is down to a little over half.

Even if I reveal my position and use In-Fight Arrow repeatedly, I can't take it down.

What should I do...?

The gorilla is shifting its weight to one foot and winding up to throw more feces.

"That's it! Now's my chance! In-Fight Arrow!"

*Whirr...* *Whoosh! *Thud!*

The powerful arrow hit the gorilla's knee.

The joint is already weak, and now it's bearing the weight.

Double damage!

It loses balance and falls to the ground.

More damage!

The HP gauge is reduced by the largest amount so far.

I need to press the attack...!

"Web Arrow!"

A new weapon I just obtained.

The skill is a sticky spider web.

It will stick the gorilla to the ground and immobilize it.

Once it can't move, I can keep shooting!

"In-Fight Arrow! In-Fight Arrow! In-Fight Arrow!"

The HP gauge turns red and is finally depleted.

"Phew... That was close..."

I managed to take down the boss gorilla.

It was a tough opponent, trying to tear the web until the end.

If I didn't have the equipment and skills I have now, I would have lost without a fight.

I can feel my growth.

And by defeating the gorilla, I grow even more.

My level is finally 10.

I've achieved my goal for this adventure.

"Right, right. I need to check the items the gorilla dropped."

I obtained arm guards.

They fit the spots I haven't equipped yet.

Their name is "Wise Fist of the Forest"!

◆Wise Fist of the Forest

Type: Gloves, Defense: 30, Range: 50

Weapon Skill: [Black Smog]

[Black Smog]

Produces a black lump that emits a strong stench.

It bursts upon impact and spreads black smoke around.

When I equipped them, they looked quite tough, like a gorilla's fist!

Despite the strong appearance, the attack power doesn't increase much, and the range is the highest.

I've heard that gorillas are actually quite delicate creatures.

The image of them smashing things with their fists is less strong than the image of them drumming or throwing feces to intimidate.

In that sense, the stats make sense?

...Let's put that aside for now.

What I'm concerned about is the weapon skill.

It's a skill to produce feces, but it won't come out of my butt, right?

If it has a realistic sensation, I can't use it in front of people?

No, I won't use it even when I'm alone?

No, I'm overthinking it.

It's not explicitly called "feces."

It's just "Black Smog."

A smoke screen is a good fit for a ranged attacker.

My combat ability has definitely improved.

But, I'm still curious.

Where will it come from?

"Black Smog!"

A black lump emerged on the palm of my hand.

There's no itching in my butt, and the black lump is a perfect sphere.

It looks like a smoke bomb used by ninjas.

I can use this in front of people.

"But, it's already quite smelly at this stage!"

I threw the black sphere with all my might.

The range seems to apply to throwing as well, and it flew quite far, spreading black smoke.

The smoke is thick even from a distance, and it's enough to hide.

However, I don't want to go inside.

I'll use it as a wall to block the enemy's vision.

Now, my level has increased, I've learned new skills, and I've obtained new equipment.

I'm getting ready to participate in the first event, "Under X Battle Royale"!

I've become the number one in the daily VR game rankings!

Thank you for your support!