Alright, now that I've finished checking the spoils of war, let's get down to exploring properly, but it seems we have company.

『Oaargh……』

Looks like just a regular zombie—ugh, it stinks! It really stinks! Here’s where the downside of realistic depictions rears its ugly head.

"……I'd rather not get too close if possible."

So, I take my torch, fill my mouth with oil, and then spew it out in one go. Kind of like fire-breathing performance art.

『……uugh』

It seems to be a weakness as expected, but it's not very effective. Melee will be faster, so let's just quickly finish it off. Taking too long is the real problem.

《New skill acquired: Acrobatics》

I- I don’t need this… No! I'm sure it will be useful for something! I must believe in the Acrobatics skill!

"Phew… Come to think of it, if I explore without a torch, maybe I can get skills like night vision or night eyes?"

This game seems to have a huge emphasis on player choice. Let's try to clear this area without any light.

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I'm gradually getting used to it, and I've come to the point where I can vaguely see around my feet. As I was thinking about this, something came flying at me with a whooshing sound.

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"Hk!"

That was close, if my reaction had been a little slower, I would have taken damage… … … but it seems my target monster has come to me.

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Race: Living Dead Sword Lv. 7 Condition: Normal

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I try to use 《Tame》 skill just in case, but it fails. Well, makes sense, I guess I need to show them the difference in power first.

"Hmph!"

So I use my dagger to knock down the thing that flew at me again, and before it can take off again, I stomp on it to stop it, and then bash it hard with the dagger’s hilt.

『――――！　――――！』

"How about now? Feeling like submitting?"

Just to be sure, I bash it about five more times, and then activate 《Tame》 again… This time it's successful, let's check the status screen.

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Name: Unassigned Race: Living Dead Sword Lv. 7 Condition: Normal Skill List 『Levitation Lv. 3』『Weapon Possession Lv. 4』『Stealth Lv. 1』『Night Vision Lv. 3』『Backstab Lv. 1』『Dark Magic Lv. 4』『Slash Enhancement Lv. 2』『Mental Status Immunity Lv. -』 Title List Lena's Familiar: Proof of becoming Lena's familiar. Slightly increases the effectiveness of buffs received from the master. 《Small》

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Hmm, 《Weapon Possession》, huh… That’s a skill that could back up what I was thinking of doing, let's try it out.

"…Can you possess this dagger?"

『―――――』

The original rusty single-edged sword crumbles and disappears, replaced by the "possessed" status. It seems that in the possessed state, the monster's maximum HP becomes the combined durability of the weapon it possesses. Same goes for attack power. This dagger is starting equipment, so it's practically indestructible, though as starting equipment, its attack power is also… you know.

"Now, for a name."

However, my naming sense is practically non-existent… What should I do?

"………………From now on, your name is Yamada-san."

『?! ――――！　――――！』

It seems to be protesting, but I'll just ignore it.

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Name: Yamada-san Race: Living Dead Sword Lv. 7 Condition: Possessed

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"Successfully registered."

『――――』

And with a slightly melancholic-looking short sword in hand, I resume my exploration.