The Skill Collector

Kenukesib, the pile country where it is based, is in the middle of a recession.

The current king pushed off the surrounding opposition to embark on the mining of a new mine, but during the mining, he dug in poison gas, not ore, and the plan was thwarted.

This year, in addition to its expenses, there has been an overlap of decades-long mishaps.

The King will cry to me to do something about it, and next time I'm going to have to go find out what caused the poison gas outbreak, but that's okay.

I only admit my personality, but when it comes to home affairs, it is the general will of the people, including myself, that I want the next king's prince to take care of everything.

Honestly, I know it's a hassle, but if you leave it like this, it'll be a pain in the ass to rock the country.

It also seems to be considerably hunted down as a nation, and it has to move because it is pleaded not only by the king, but also by princes and heavy towns.

I hear my sister is helping us. We can't let this country's national power go down in order to stifle a military country. Besides the poison gas, I would need a lot of help.

I came to the park before noon to clean up the work I had already taken before I was ready to explore the mine.

He sits on the park bench and waits for his client looking at the shaky child.

It was a few days ago, when a man named the user showed up in the dining room of the inn, he was forced to meet his client with so much money in front of him that he didn't think it was an advance.

I was interested in the person offering all that money without hesitation, so I decided to take it, but I haven't heard anything about the details.

He wanted to ask me to buy skills, but the fact that I had loaded up so much money would definitely be a negative skill that would do people harm.

It came a little earlier than the promised time, so I take the new work handed to me by the novelist a few days ago out of my nostalgia and sprinkle it with reading.

As I was attracted to and immersed in a host of unexpected tricks, I heard a slight noise.

Lift your gaze out of the novel and point forward.

There is a man walking this way from the entrance to the park, but his face was exhausted.

Probably his client. Middle meat on a mediocre face, not good or bad. There is nothing unusual about the outfit and there are no features.

But the current state catches people's attention.... Why are you so packed?

It's not just a huge bag of backpacks that kids can soothe in, but it hangs cloth bags on both hands.

And peeking through the mouth of cloth bags are paintings, bunches of paper and precious metals.

Have you even shopped in large quantities before the meeting?

The big luggage man is looking around for a moment. Though the appearance seems frightened by something.

I get up and walk toward the man.

I looked at this one and looked a little, but I was shivering and staring at this one and stroking my chest down.

... What kind of reaction is that, what's that?

Activate "Psychology" and observe carefully. You looked at me, you were on guard, but you felt relieved to recognize me as a collector.

"Hello, requested -"

"Maybe you're a collector! No, I missed you!

Run over with your baggage on the ground and wrap my hand tightly around it.

After all, is this the client?

"I say logs. I want collectors to buy out their skills!

Are you stuffed with chopped feathers, or can you stand up fast?

Let's get you settled first.

"What are we talking about here, so why don't we move somewhere we can calm down"

"Oh, no. The store is a little..."

Suddenly I was suspicious of my behavior and said it.

Don't you want to see that people don't like the store?

"It's a trusted store, so there's no leakage of information, is there?

"Um, that's not why... But it's weird to talk in the park, too, right? Okay, please."

I'm sure you're wary and hiding something, but you can't read it in 'Psychology' until it's something.

There are a number of suspicions, but let's hear more slowly at the store.

I'll check my skills in 'appraisal' just in case - I don't see anything.

Attention to the opponent's chest confirmed the thin chain around his neck and the object pushing up his clothes.

Is that a "great relic" to prevent "appraisal"?

It's a fairly expensive product, but it seems wealthy against its appearance.

I know it hurts to judge people by their appearance. But I don't feel any danger about Logs.

Nevertheless, shall I gather information just as far as I can see while walking?

Exercise skills are low due to foot movement.

You look restless and nervous.

The luggage I was wondering about. A bunch of paper is some kind of discount voucher or invitation. Expensive precious metals are packed unwrought and there seem to be some gold coins.

For a merchant, the handling of things is messy. I can't even flatter you for the outfit you deserve to carry all these expensive goods. Too defenseless.

The city is in a recession, but this is the only place it's flourishing.

"Looks like a lot of baggage, but if you don't mind, let me have it?

"Oh, can I ask you a favor? My hands are getting paralyzed and it's hard."

I've been offering you a handbag lightly.

It weighed quite a bit when I received it. When I peered inside through the mouth of the bag, it was filled with more expensive items and gold coins than I imagined.

If you sell out the contents of this bag, it will be a fair amount of money, but you will give it to them without any warning?

I wanted some more information, so I swing to Logs on my way out of the park to a familiar inn.

"Sounds like you bought it pretty good"

"No, I didn't buy this..."

Between Logs and me, who tried to say something with a troubled face, suddenly a uniformed woman clerk broke in.

This uniform should have belonged to a jewelry store for nobles.

"Isn't that Master Logus? We have received our recommended necklace, would you like to take a look"

"Yes, no. I have business today."

"It's just a little. Yeah, just a little, if you could just come to the store! You just have to step in, just toe in! We also have delicious tea treats, and you may take one of your favorite gems!

The clerk can grab Logs' arm and try to drag him into the store.

Logs turned his pitiful face to me as he stomped on his feet and struggled.

Help me, the expression says.

You good at this? That's an uncomfortable response.

You can't just ignore your client like this. Lets also activate Speech and Intimidation at low levels.

"I'm sorry. I have a business meeting coming up."

"Yes, what is it? Looking forward to seeing you again! Next time be sure!

The woman clerk, who unfortunately let go of her hand, lowered her head with a full grin.

Logs waves with a pulled grin in contrast.

"That was a warm welcome. Is this your shop?

"Mm-hmm. I rarely buy it, but she asked me to come to the store every time."

"He didn't want me to encourage him to buy it earlier, but he wanted me to go into the store."

"That's right. My Skill Effect -"

"Oh! Isn't that Master Logs? Are you free now? You're free! There's a new coat in there. It's a very good shade for Master Logs. Now, go to the store."

The next person to show up was a woman dressed in a color scheme that was not eye friendly with thick makeup.

Now you're the manager of the clothes store? This guy is also trying to pull in hard.

... What do you mean? Would you treat a customer like this?

With that in mind, there was a crowd around Logs.

"Mr. Logs, come to our bakery!

"Hey, don't step on it! Master Logus is thirsty, so you want tea!

"I have purchased a large number of new books, so please ask my bookstore!

Surrounding Logs are all the store clerks and store managers lined up on this street, desperate to invite everyone into the store.

His clothes are stretched as he is grabbed and pulled from all directions.

There is no look on Logs' face at the heart of the commotion. An eye with lost light was staring into the void.

It's a totally given up face.

Disappear yourself and Logs in "Cover-up" and keep one of the clerks in his place in "Illusion".

I managed to get out of here, and I rushed to my inn in the alley with a brief disguise on Logs.

It's full of concerns, but let's prioritize going somewhere calm first.

From then on, I made it to the lodge safely, without anyone interrupting me.

Logs exhales loudly as he leads him to his usual seat at the window.

"Shh, excuse me. I got caught in it."

"Don't worry about it. I envy you because you're popular."

"Ha... Ladies and gentlemen, my skills are in order."

That said, I removed the "Great Relic" hanging on my neck in front of me.

"You can 'appraise' your skills, right? Take a look."

That's what they say and there's no reason to say no, so I'll look into Logs' skills.

He only had two skills. However, that skill level was both above 30.

It's not a rare skill, but I'm stuck with unexpected combinations and I don't have a voice.

"I was born with these two high skill levels, so I've never had a hard time in my life. If you walk down the road, you pick up the money, and if you put it in the store, they invite you for free. If you buy one item and pull the scraps, you will pull a big win. If I help an old man in need, they give me my inheritance... These days, I've seen that shops flourish just because I'm around, and this is what happens."

Logs mocking himself and laughing lightly.

Two skills he possesses like that. It's - "Luck" and "Golden Luck".

Luck comes in no matter what you do when you get to this level.

The luck I get would be considerable, but such a high level will affect my surroundings, even if I don't want to.

In fact, the store is suddenly starting to get crowded after arriving at the inn.

"Even though lunch is past, the customer is next ⁉"

"Please wait a moment. Oh, why are you so busy already!

The clerks Sumire and Cheiri seem to be busy running around the store.

... I'll leave the order to you later.

"From what I've just heard, what skills do you want to sell?"

"Yes, 'Luck' and 'Golden Luck'."

I can see at first sight that I'm serious, not kidding.

I have bought out 'Luck' and 'Golden Luck' several times before. But in that case, it was from someone who was low level and could not feel the benefit or who no longer needed it at the time of death.

It's the first time a young man like him, who still seems to be in his twenties, has told me he wants to sell such a high level of 'luck' or 'gold luck'.

"For once, may I ask why"

"Yes, as I said earlier, I have never had a hard time. I've never had trouble with money, I've never been miserable, I don't work, but I own a mansion, I own an asset that won't be in trouble until I die."

It's just disgusting when I hear it just here, but it's a real concern for him.

Don't tear it up. Let's hear it till the end before we make a decision.

"It's a life with 'luck' all the time without any trouble for money, so I don't know a few women who will come for it. I was surrounded by people whose hearts seemed so clear that my spirit wore off. Now I suspect when I look at people, and I can't believe anything..."

Some people affirm that as long as he had money, he would be happy, but didn't he?

Many people will be able to say "what luxurious" in a privileged life if they look at it from others. But this life is painful for him.

"Whether you work or whatever you do, 'luck' gets in the way and everything goes well. I want to work hard, whether I fail or not. I want to try to have a normal love affair that makes an effort to distract them. Is it selfish to hope so?

Everyone would say yes if I threw that question at someone I've been struggling with. But people are creatures who adapt to the environment.

Those who have struggled all the time don't feel unhappy about it, even if they encounter a little adversity.

Anyone who has lived an easy life feels unhappy even with a slight twitch.

Buying away his skills is easy. But I've lived protected by luck. It becomes a more painful path than you can imagine for him to lose it and live.

As a merchant, you can't make your customers miserable.

I remember a separate request here and came up with one of the best choices.

"I mean, you want a rewarding job and at the same time a people-friendly romance. Does that make any difference?

"Uh, quite simply, yes"

"Then I'll introduce you to a rewarding workplace where your efforts will be rewarded. Besides, let's look for someone who likes you purely, not for gold."

When I say that confidently, Logs stares at me half-eyed.

You don't seem to believe me, but I'm sure you'll convince me.

I decided to go see how things went a few months after I introduced Logs to the workplace.... to the royal castle.

He now works in Royal Castle as an assistant accountant.

The spoken word seemed to have gone well, and the king thanked me that Logus was gradually enriching the treasury, even though it came from the position.

"Luck" and "Golden Luck" skills enrich you as well as your surroundings. His power, greatly promoted in anticipation of its effects, is now poured out towards the country.

It has the power to make one or several people happy, but inevitably the effect diminishes when the subject becomes a country. Because the object of happiness will be 10,000 units.

I sold 'calculations' and 'notes' to him who hasn't done any work before, so instead of pulling his legs, he seems to be instant and does his job satisfactorily every day.

He said he had a lover recently.

They didn't know what Logs was capable of and fell in love when they saw him working like he was having fun while sweating.

His boss, the prince, assured me in 'psychosensitivity' that it was not a lie but a genuine one.

When I 'appraised' the other woman, she was the owner of 'Unfortunate'. Skills are likely to knock each other out and experience close to the ordinary romance he makes his ideal.

Having confirmed from afar that I look happy, I hesitate a little to speak softly on its back so as not to disturb him.

"You've been taught the ancient language you deserve on these occasions, Mr. Ariaria. Sure... Was it Goodluck"