Chapter 17

Yuri stood there, taking a deep breath and firmly gripping the letter containing secrets that his mother had given him.

"Your skills are really something, aren't they..."

"...What do you expect me to say about that..."

In Ari's room, Yuri and Ari were both feeling drained. They seemed quite exhausted. While Yuri was just troubled, Ari was holding his head and groaning. Ari was usually bold, but when it came to Yuri, or rather, Yuri's skill, the "Eye of God," and his profession as an explorer, he could only hold his head in frustration. It was the same today.

Yuri was learning about the world's common knowledge and various information from Ari. He was also receiving lectures on the meaning and usage of the appraisal skill. In a sense, Ari was like a master to him. It felt as if he had gained a caring older brother.

In the middle of this, Yuri asked about something that had been bothering him, which led to this situation.

"Do appraisal skills have a dictionary function?"

Of course, Ari's response was a simple "No way." That was normal. Even Ari's "Evil Eye" didn't have such an incomprehensible function.

However, Yuri's skill, the "Eye of God," did have it. Essentially, it allowed him to review any information he had appraised before. For things like people's or monsters' statuses, which could change, it showed the information at the time of appraisal. For things that didn't change, the results of the appraisal remained the same. He could always revisit the information, making it a complete dictionary function.

Moreover, there was an additional feature.

Yuri had been reading books about the world's situation and ancient legends. When he came across unfamiliar proper nouns and stared at them, he could actually appraise them. Names of countries and people that he couldn't grasp just by reading would suddenly show up in the usual appraisal window, revealing various data. This was something that wouldn't normally happen.

"Appraisal is a skill to investigate things in front of you, got it?"

"Even if you tell me that..."

"It's your skill, after all."

"I didn't acquire it on my own..."

Yuri slumped, shoulders drooping. It was a fact, so there was nothing he could do. The "Eye of God" was an incredibly overpowered skill, but Yuri hadn't been born with it. He hadn't wished for it either. It had just attached itself to him. In fact, he was more curious about why such an overpowered skill had been given to him.

While holding his head, Ari gave Yuri a very simple warning.

"Never mention this outside."

Ari, with his shaved head and single eye, looked truly terrifying when he was serious. Though scared, Yuri nodded obediently. He was very grateful to Ari, who had taken care of him, a stranger, taught him various things, and provided him with food, clothing, and shelter. Therefore, he had no intention of going against him.

"...And, next, we need to check the abilities of your items..."

"...Basically, everything has become a magic item."

"Originally, they were different, right?"

"Yes."

Yuri couldn't lie, so he nodded honestly. Ari didn't understand the principle, but he thought it was important to check if the items were magic items. After all, magic items were different from ordinary items and could do various things.

Moreover, the owner was Yuri, who was carefree, optimistic, laid-back, and naturally air-headed. The situation of such a person possessing multiple unknown magic items was something that couldn't be overlooked. Therefore, they decided to check the magic items today.

Yuri took out his personal items from his school bag, which had become a magic bag, and lined them up on the desk. The bag didn't look strange in terms of capacity, and the items he took out didn't look much different. Simply put, the stationery and daily items from the other world had become magic items when he came to this world. The cause was unknown.

Thus, the appraisal began.

--- Yuri's School Bag

Yuri Kugimaya's school bag. A high-performance magic bag.

Unlimited capacity. Time does not pass. Equipped with a sorting function. Usable only by the owner.

However, only the owner can allow others to put items in the bag.

"...What's the sorting function?"

"Um, it means that the items you put in are automatically organized and sorted by type."

"...How much more overpowered can it get?"

"Um... I'm sorry?"

"Don't apologize."

Even if he was scolded, Yuri couldn't do anything about it, but he had a habit of apologizing. In any case, he was given a reasonable warning to be careful not to let others steal his school bag.

...However, Yuri's response was:

"Oh, if someone other than me tries to take this bag, it will return to me."

"What kind of magic bag is this!?"

"Um, because that's what the note says..."

Ari's angry voice echoed, but Yuri could only answer that way. The note was visible only to Yuri, and it was unclear whether it was due to the "Eye of God" skill or simply because he was the owner. Nevertheless, since this overpowered magic bag couldn't be taken by anyone other than Yuri, Ari was relieved. Even if no one else could use it, the structure of such a bag would be a target for those who wanted to know.

Regaining his composure, the appraisal continued.

...However, Yuri kept his smartphone and music player, which definitely shouldn't exist in this world, in the bag. After all, the school bag was a magic bag for Yuri alone. The contents couldn't be identified even by Ari, who had the appraisal skill. Therefore, to avoid any trouble, he chose not to show them. ...Sometimes, Yuri did think things through.

--- Yuri's Sewing Needle

Yuri Kugimaya's sewing needle. A high-performance magic item.

Can sew anything. Never breaks. Improves sewing quality.

However, only the owner or those with the owner's permission can use it. No lethal capability.

"...What do you mean by 'can sew anything'?"

"I tried it the other day, and I could sew a wooden board."

"Thread?!"

"...Just regular thread."

"Does the thread get powered up by the needle...?"

Ari was stunned, and Yuri tried to apologize but stopped. He knew he would just be told not to apologize. The sewing needle was part of a sewing set, and there were several pins included. The notable part was that it had no lethal capability, meaning that even if you pricked your finger with it, you wouldn't get hurt. It was a design that was surprisingly helpful for beginners.

Of course, Yuri, who was originally skilled at sewing and had a sewing skill level of 50, never made such basic mistakes.

--- Yuri's Sewing Thread

Yuri Kugimaya's sewing thread. A high-performance magic item.

Never runs out. Once sewn, it never breaks.

However, only the owner or those with the owner's permission can use it.

"...Even the thread?"

"It's very convenient because it never runs out."

"Is this the level of absurdity, you idiot!"

"It hurts, it hurts...!"

While his head was being gripped tightly, Yuri pounded the desk, pleading. After the sewing needle, the thread was also overpowered, so it was understandable why Ari was angry. It was all out of the ordinary, and it was only the beginning. ...It was just the beginning.

After all, the sewing set still had more items.

--- Yuri's Thread Cutter

Yuri Kugimaya's thread cutter. A high-performance magic item.

Can cut any thread. The blade never dulls.

However, only the owner or those with the owner's permission can use it. No lethal capability.

--- Yuri's Notebook

Yuri Kugimaya's notebook. A high-performance magic item.

Never runs out, no matter how much you use it. The writing never deteriorates.

However, only the owner or those with the owner's permission can use it.

--- Yuri's Ballpoint Pen

Yuri Kugimaya's ballpoint pen. A high-performance magic item.

Never runs out, no matter how much you use it. Can write on anything. Once written, it can't be erased.

However, only the owner or those with the owner's permission can use it.

"...Basically, everything is like this?"

"Pretty much."

"...Got it. That's enough."

"Is that okay? I still have pencils, erasers, and cutters."

"Seeing them would be the same. And don't lend them to others so easily."

"I won't lend them. I'll use them myself."

Yuri smiled sheepishly, and Ari slumped, shoulders drooping. Fortunately, the items Yuri had were mostly stationery and sewing tools, which weren't particularly dangerous. Ari had been worried about offensive magic items or weapons, but none of those appeared, which was a relief.

Additionally, all the items that could potentially be used as weapons, like the thread cutter, had the note "No lethal capability." It seemed that not only the owner but also the target wouldn't get hurt. In a way, it was a wonderful safety design. ...However, it also meant that there was no way to defend oneself.

"You yourself are already overpowered, but your items are also quite something..."

"But, the unbreakable sewing needle and the endless sewing thread are really convenient! The ballpoint pen that never runs out and the notebook that never runs out are also great!"

"...Yeah, I get that. The fact that you have so much beautifully made paper is impressive, but you're the only one who can use it..."

"Um? If I tear it, others can use it. Once torn, it's considered separate from the notebook and becomes a regular piece of paper."

Yuri tore a page from the notebook, which was actually designed with perforated lines for easy tearing. The paper had faint grid lines, which were a recent invention, making it useful for both Japanese and English writing. Yuri had found it very useful in school.

Yuri handed the torn page to Ari, who looked at it seriously. The appraisal result was as follows:

--- One Page of Yuri's Notebook

A page torn from Yuri Kugimaya's notebook. A clean, regular piece of paper.

More resistant to deterioration than regular paper and water-resistant. Disappears if damaged.

Usable by anyone.

"...Really?"

"Ah, do you want to use it, Ari? I can tear off a few more. Since it's a magic item, it won't run out."

Smiling, Yuri tore more pages from the notebook. The stack of pristine, high-quality paper (though the dotted lines were a mystery to Ari) grew on the desk. Ari watched in amazement.

In the end, when Ari came to his senses and stopped Yuri's odd behavior, there were dozens of torn notebook pages on the desk. ...Well, paper was a consumable, so having more was never a problem. If it was such high-quality paper, there was no complaint.

There was no complaint, but Ari grumbled and poked Yuri's head, which was understandable.

Incidentally, the dotted-line notebook became known for being easy to write on, and the paper industry struggled with it for a while.

By the way, Yuri didn't say it, but the thread could also be used in a similar way.

If Yuri cut it at a certain point, it would become a slightly stronger regular thread.

It had an infinite supply, which was incredibly overpowered.

However, Yuri was just carefree and only thought about how convenient it was for him to use.

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