If I get attacked by a monster, how am I supposed to fight back?
Moreover, it's hard to even run away!!!
For that reason, I've been thinking about how to fight.
Additionally, I've been eating noticeable herbs and suspiciously glowing minerals in the areaβplaces with high concentrations of mana, as Veldora mentioned.
Most of the herbs I could gather there were Hipokute grass.
As expected.
This increases my stock of healing potions.
And the suspiciously glowing mineral was identified as "mana ore."
It's harder than steel and seems to be a flexible metal. It can also be used to create metals that work well with magic.
I was hoping for rarer ores, but upon reflection, it's uncertain whether famous materials like orichalcum or hihiirokane would even exist.
It could be a rare ore. Maybe I was being too greedy.
So, while eating the herbs and ores (they don't taste good, by the way?), I came up with an idea!
Since I can shoot water, isn't it possible to create something like a water cutter?
Yeah, I already knew that.
You probably thought I would fail again, didn't you?
Don't treat me like an idiot.
I am a man who can do things when I set my mind to it.
My report card even said, "He works hard and does well."
So, if I try, it's possible.
Thus, I quickly went to the lake.
As I imagined in the darkness, a rather large underground lake spread out before me.
It was more mysterious and quiet than I imagined.
There were no signs of life, so it was inevitably quiet.
Perhaps the mana has penetrated the water, and no life can reproduce here.
An untouched nature, uninvaded by anyone!
It was a beautiful sight.
That aside...
Last time, it was bad that I didn't do a test shot and just went all out.
The nozzle was also quite large, so the thrust was too high.
This time, I imagined a water cannon and tried to release a small amount of water.
I thought of the image of holding water in my mouth and spitting it out.
The water wouldn't come out easily.
Was the nozzle too small?
When I widened it a bit, the water came out with a good force.
It moistened the target rock.
Good, good.
Next, I opened the nozzle a bit more while increasing the pressure.
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I gradually increased the power of the water cannon aimed at the target rock.
Somehow, it took shape.
However, it might hurt a person, but it doesn't seem to be a decisive attack method.
What should I do.....
While pondering, I entered the underground lake.
A bath is the best when you're tired.
It's not just playing in the water!
Using "Mana Detection," I observed how my body floated or sank in the water.
It looks like a jellyfish.
What if I vibrate my body surface to create water currents?
I infused my squishy body surface with mana, manipulated the mana, and created vibrations.
"Mu-mu-mu-mu!" Small vibrations were generated, and I could move in the water.
Success!!!
I enjoyed swimming in the water.
It was a good mood changer!
γYou have acquired the skill "Water Movement"γ
For a moment, I thought it was "Great Sage," but it seems to be the "Language of the World."
It seems I acquired a skill through this play.
Now, I can move in any direction in water or on the surface with a certain speed.
If that's not enough, there's also acceleration through "Water Pressure Propulsion."
Considering I don't need to breathe, the underwater might actually be easier to fight in.
It's also perfect for escaping.
While thinking about these things, I came out of the underground lake.
The break is over.
The issue of the attack method.
Feeling refreshed, I came up with a new idea.
To use the water cannon, I needed to continuously apply pressure to the water slowly.
This time, I'll try the image of "shooting a small amount of water by applying pressure inside a cylinder."
Adjusting the nozzle and pressure, the pressure adjustment is the same as before.
Pshew!!!
A small amount of water shot out sharply and hit the target rock.
The part it hit was slightly broken.
It might be a success.
Before I forget the current sensation, let's do a new practice.
Adjusting the nozzle and pressure.
Practicing shooting with the image of giving the water a spin.
Adjusting the shape, not just the size of the nozzle.
Yeah! The image is "cutting with water."
Pshew!!!
The water blade I shot cut the target rock!!!
The power was so great that even I was surprised.
The result of a week's practice (laugh) has finally borne fruit!
γYou have acquired the skill "Water Blade"γ
γDue to acquiring the skills "Water Pressure Propulsion," "Water Movement," and "Water Blade," your skill has evolved into the Extra Skill "Water Manipulation"γ
Wow!
It seems to have borne fruit.
Extra skills are apparently much more powerful and performant than normal skills.
With this, I have also acquired a means of fighting.
Thus, I have completed my preparations for the journey.
Finally.
It has been 120 days since I was born in this underground lake.
Finally, the day has come to leave this place.
I am anxious. I can't speak.
Since I don't have vocal cords, I've been practicing to change my body into a form that can produce sound, but I haven't succeeded yet.
I thought about practicing here until I succeed, but I couldn't imagine a successful image.
The only way to convey my will is through "telepathy."
For now, I have to rely on the other party, but until I acquire a method of vocalization, it will be inconvenient, but I have no choice.
I can't keep playing here forever.
I want to see the outside world soon, and if possible, I want to meet other "transmigrants" from my hometown.
Learning magic also seems fun!
Thinking about it, I should leave on my journey soon.
As they say, "Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today."
Veldora has no reaction.
It seems to have disappeared, but I know it hasn't.
It's a promise.
When we meet next, I'll prepare an interesting story to tell with a smile.
I hurried along the only path leading to the surface from the vast underground lake where I had become accustomed.
Running towards the unseen world, I looked forward to what would happen from now on....