The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 9

Episode 9

“Goodbye, customer!!”

Raoul left the building, being greeted by the branch manager who bent his waist 90 degrees.

With this, I visited all the professional associations within Mira.

As Raoul was about to head towards his dorm with light steps, someone spoke to him from behind.

“Hmm, Prince Raoul. “Why on earth do you need these miscellaneous books?”

It was Jake with five or six books at his side.

Then the other subordinates around looked at Raoul as if they were curious. They also had several books in their arms.

“Stop it… Well, you might be thinking that way now. But that miscellaneous book will take your skills to the next level.”

“No, what is that… Well, it’s a technical book with detailed explanations, but isn’t it possible to improve your swordsmanship skills with a book only when you’re a beginner? “We’re not wizards who scribble books in their closets…”

Jake said as if it were absurd, and the others nodded as if it was obvious.

Philip seemed to have similar thoughts and spoke in a slightly serious voice.

“Confucius. I don’t understand either. Honestly, with the money I spent on books today, I could buy a decent pair of power armor.”

“That’s right. But you’ll know everything tomorrow morning. So don’t worry too much.”

Everyone nodded as if they understood Raoul’s confident words, but they still seemed to think that Raoul had wasted money.

The whispers about Raoul’s absurd shopping spree continued until we arrived at the hotel.

* * *

Raoul returned to the room and sat down on the bed.

There was a pile of skill books in the center of the room.

Raoul looked a little embarrassed and scratched his cheek.

‘Is this a bit much?’

The amount Raoul spent today to buy a skill book was a whopping 200,000 gold. It was a large amount of money comparable to the amount invested in the mummy.

Not only his subordinates but also other players could see it as a waste of money.

From the beginning, Connect players were limited in the number of skills they could use.

The average is around 10 based on 100LV, called the Demon Wall. The reality was that it was difficult to use even 5 at the low lab stage.

Nevertheless, Raoul’s expression looked satisfied. In fact, I almost regretted not being able to save more.

It was because of the quest.

〈Quest: Skill Collector〉

Grade: ???

Goal: Collect at least 10 types of skill books and record them in your skill book. Additional compensation is paid depending on the type of skill book.

Reward: Activate [Skill Guide]

Additional reward: Acquire attribute [???] open skill [???].

Raoul pushed the quest window to one side and opened his inventory.

‘at las…!’

An object that had lost its color and could not even be touched.

A thick hardcover book decorated with colorful decorations was shining proudly.

There were a few new things Raoul gained when he was reincarnated in Connect.

They were three unidentified EX-level characteristics and two items in the inventory.

One of them finally came into Raoul’s hands.

“shall we start?”

Raoul, holding a heavy skill encyclopedia in his left hand, picked up a skill book with an expectant expression.

And when I carefully brought the skill book near the skill encyclopedia, a bright blue light burst out and engulfed the skill book.

Tuk.

And again the skill encyclopedia spit out a book.

Upon inspection, I found that nothing had changed in the content written in the book.

However, the mana energy that was vaguely felt in the book disappeared.

Now, it has become just a paper book rather than a skill book.

‘Is it like this?’

After feeding the skill book several more times in the same way, Raoul paused for a moment. I thought that if I continued like this, staying up all night wouldn’t be enough.

So Raoul placed the skill encyclopedia on top of the pile of books and spoke.

“Can you swallow this in one go?”

“….”

Raoul, who had mentioned it just in case, tried to extend his hand again with an embarrassed expression.

But wouldn’t the skill encyclopedia slightly float in the air and spread out on both sides?

Then, in an instant, the skill encyclopedia grew several times larger and swallowed up the pile of books.

“…omg.”

While Raoul looked at him in bewilderment, the encyclopedia wriggled in the air as if it were digesting food for a moment.

Patter.

The encyclopedia, which had become calm again, fell gently on top of the random pile of miscellaneous books.

‘Did you really understand what I said?’

But there was no time to resolve my curiosity.

This was because the system window suddenly flashed and a quest completion message was sent.

-Quest [Skill Collector] has been completed. Check out your rewards.

– [Skill Encyclopedia (Rare)] has been activated as a reward.

-The attribute [Skill Collector (EX)] has been released as an additional reward.

-Obtained [Copycat (S)] as an additional reward.

Raoul’s expression brightened as he checked the message.

‘yes! How many skill books have you invested in?!’

In a way, it was a natural result since over 500 skill books were poured into the quest to collect more than 10 books.

Raoul first checked the open characteristics.

[Skill Collector]

Grade: EX

Effect: Activates the power [Skill Encyclopedia]. Grants skill [Copycat]. The probability of acquiring a skill book increases dramatically.

‘Does this mean that I should work hard to gather skills?’

Tilting his head, Raoul confirmed the next reward.

[Copycat]

Grade: S Rank

Proficiency: Beginner 3LV

Effect: You can steal the skills of the observed opponent. Skills that have been observed are recorded in the encyclopedia. As proficiency increases, the level of the skill that can be stolen increases and its power and efficiency increase. (Currently copyable maximum grade: B grade)

‘…!?’

Indeed, it could be said to be an S-rank skill.

No, honestly, I wondered if it was possible to have this skill. Stealing the other person’s skills just by observing!

‘There will definitely be various conditions and restrictions… but it’s still a complete scam!!’

I have seen many S-rank skills in my past life, but this is the first time I have seen a skill with such high growth potential.

What if you master a skill? Raoul swallowed without realizing it.

After calming his excited heart for a moment, Raoul finally turned his attention to the skill encyclopedia in his hand.

Since it was a rare grade item, I didn’t have high expectations.

However, after checking the information window, Raoul was startled and jumped up from his seat.

“what’s this!!”

[Skill Encyclopedia]

Grade: Rare

Status: Bound for growth.

Description: A replica of the mythical hardcover [Skill Encyclopedia] in which ancient skills were recorded. All records were initialized as it crossed time and space. If special conditions are met, the original sealed function can be restored.

Total number of currently recorded skills: 526

View function and effect details =〉 Click!

The skill encyclopedia was a replica of one of the three mythical items that Raoul had acquired before his reincarnation!!

* * *

The next morning.

Raoul headed to the training ground with bright red rabbit eyes.

I couldn’t sleep properly because I was checking the functions and effects of the skill encyclopedia all night long.

“Are you here?”

The moment he entered the training ground, he was greeted by a young man in a neat suit with his red hair pulled back.

“So, did you explain it well?”

“I have delivered it to everyone as instructed.”

He answered with an expressionless face and a cold tone like a machine.

The name of this young man who looks like an emotionless doll is Bernard.

He was brought in by Raoul as his secretary and servant.

Bernard was the adopted son of Ivan the Deacon. He had worked for the count’s family since he was young and was one of the successors to the butlers who had been trained directly by Ivan. In addition, he was a talented person with an excellent memory and a reputation for neat work.

But there was another reason why Raoul chose him.

“What about the skill book? Have you tried it?”

In response to Raoul’s question, Bernard nodded slightly and stretched out his palms downwards.

Then, wouldn’t a small vortex appear under Bernard’s palm?

Shhh.

The sight of sand and leaves caught up in a whirlpool and spinning around in the air caught my eye.

“Great. “After all, it’s Bernard!”

Raoul patted one of his shoulders and looked at his face calmly.

*Name: Bernard (27 years old)

*Level: 21

*Occupation: Butler Candidate Beginner Wind Wizard

*Affiliation: Count Ashton [First] Guild.

*Talent: Administrative management Superpower

*Stats: Potential (Grade A)

[Strength 17] [Dexterity 18] [Stamina 24] [Intellect 53] [Mental Strength 46] [Spiritual Power 23] [Sense 41]

*Unique Characteristics: Blade-like manager (A-) Cool-headed reason (B) Like the wind (B-)

There were still many shortcomings in terms of stats.

However, he seemed to have enough qualities to become a super-talented manager.

I felt proud for a moment.

When I turned my eyes to look at the training ground, I saw that it was a mess with people in confusion.

“what’s this?? “I see something strange in my eyes!!”

“It must have been haunted by a ghost! “I have to find a priest…”

“What on earth are you telling me to do with this book??”

“What is this guild chat thing??”

Even though Bernard explained it clearly, not many people seemed to understand it properly.

Raoul shouted, holding his temple as if he was in pain.

“Everyone stop moving!!!”

It took another half a day to explain the game system, including the guild quest skill book, to the subordinates.

* * *

“Humans die! “Chwiik!!”

A large ax falls through the air.

What you see behind the ax is a monster orc with sharp fangs protruding from its upside-down nose.

He was so frowning that the blood vessels were bulging all over his face as if there were earthworms crawling on it.

‘You look ugly.’

Wow!!

With one punch from Raoul, who slipped the ax away, half of his head was blown off.

“Chwiik! Let’s attack all at once!! “Chwiik!”

“charge!! “Chwiik!!”

A dozen orcs surrounding the area rushed at the same time.

A hatchet flies and a long glaive (a type of spear with a half-moon blade) cuts off the head.

There seemed to be no place to escape as battle axes larger than the face rained down from all directions with a terrifying sound.

But the results were no different.

Raoul passed through the rain of weapons like a ghost.

Every time he punched with a relaxed expression, the orcs’ heads exploded with a loud pop sound.

“This person is strong, Chwiik!”

The orc with a head-sized hole in its stomach uttered its last words and collapsed.

In less than a minute, all the orcs standing around were annihilated.

“As expected, Raoul! Orc soldiers are no different from goblin hunters. “I don’t know if level has any meaning.”

Jake suddenly appeared and said with a hearty smile.

“It’s just truly amazing. “You’re a completely different person than you were three weeks ago!”

Even Philip praised Raoul without being able to hide his admiration.

“It’s nothing special, so don’t talk nonsense. This is something any knight can do. “Quickly clean up and follow me!”

Raoul said it was nothing, but Philippe thought differently.

No matter how much a knight he was, it was not easy to blow off a head with his bare fists among armed orcs. And that while avoiding all attacks.

‘And there’s something even more surprising.’

(Continued in the next part)