Ho.......... Ho.........

　I was exhaling and walking up the mountain.
　The time was morning.
　The morning mist and poor visibility.
　Still, I set my feet on the rocks at a brisk pace, jumped off the cliffs and headed for the top.

　It's called morning roadwork.

　Ever since I was reincarnated, I've been going back and forth across the mountains of my territory every day.
　In the beginning, it used to take me until daylight, but now I've succeeded in reducing my time enough to leave early in the morning and make it in time for breakfast.

　Physical fitness is an urgent issue.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.
　It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to get a good deal more than you think.
　His muscles were thin and he was out of breath as soon as he ran.
　You are what you call a sprouted child.

　But now it's different.
　He is probably the strongest and most muscular of all the kids around.
　I can even beat Bornga without magic now.

　I'm going to touch the tree at the top.
　I turned on my heel and started running down the mountain.
　I used to fall down a lot in the beginning, but now my core is stronger and my raw injuries are lessened.

　Before returning to the house, we stopped at the stream.
　I would wash my face and drink water as part of my routine.

'Hey!　What are you doing on my land!

　I suddenly heard a shouting sound, and I couldn't help but stand tall.
　I turn around and see a man standing there, his eyes peaking nervously.
　His teeth don't seem to fit together.
　All the time, he's mugging around his lips.

　Who is this old man?

　Explore Lasell's memories.
　His name is Bassac.
　He's the father of the Bornga.

　You don't look like him.
　He's just a lot smarter than that guy.

You're one of Luxor's sons, aren't you?　I understand you have a son who is in your care.

　His eyes glazed over.

　I see.
　He sure is intimidating, just like him.

"Good morning, Mr. Bassac.

I don't want to hear it. What are you doing here? What do you think you're doing here?

　My land?

　Isn't this Luxor's territory?

I was running in the mountains for strength.

'Building strength?　Ha........... Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

　Suddenly, he starts giggling.

　What's so funny?

I can't help but laugh at the idea of physical fitness. What's the point of running around? You don't have to do that if you have magic.

　You are mistaken.
　You have to be strong to use magic.
　You have to have a strong body to maintain your extreme concentration.
　Does this old man understand that, I wonder if he understands that?

''And you're a [villager], right?　I heard you beat my son, but what are you going to do with your strength?　You're just gonna be an adventurer?　Hahaha..... It's useless, useless. There's no way you, a [villager], can become one.

　The kid was there, the parent was there.

　I think we all think alike.

"When they grow up, they will learn magic. And when that happens, you, a villager, won't even be able to come close.

　You won't learn magic when you're big, old man.
　And even if it takes another lifetime, I don't think Bornga will ever overtake me.

I want you to get the hell out of here.　I want to see you!

　I don't have an island to cling to.
　It's too much trouble to get involved.
　I left the place.


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　On the way back to the mansion, I noticed a pleasant "thump" sound echoing through the mountains and fields.

　I walked up to the source of the sound.
　A woodcutter was cutting down a tree.

　Although it was a small territory, forests and mountains existed in the Stark territory.
　The wood and wildflowers that could be harvested there were an important source of income for the territory.

　The ones who were cutting the trees were the [villagers].
　For that, he has a pretty good body.
　The upper half of his body - especially around his shoulders - was raised, and his lower body was also trained to receive heavy-looking muscles.

　I see.
　So it's a muscle that was naturally developed in the process of cutting wood.
　It's going to be just as much of a workout as farming.

Good morning.

　When I greeted him, the woodcutter jerked and shuddered.
　He nearly takes the axe off.

''Ah. Luxor-san's place......... What's going on?'

Can I help you with that?

Are you interested in the lumberjack?　It's fine. But this axe--it's pretty heavy.

I'm fine.

　But it's not so easy to hold.....
　It's heavier than a hoe.

　I'll give it a try.

　Using all the muscles in my arms, I swung it out.

　Koon!

　Sounds good.

'Good!　Good!　You are indeed Mr. Luxor's son.

　The woodcutter looked excited and clapped his hands together.

　I see.
　It's similar to the side-nagging of a sword.
　It's like swinging with your hips, not with your hands.
　And that's the moment of impact.
　If you don't tighten your grip, the force will be dispersed.

　Kaon!

　Boom!

　Boom!

　I cut into the tree for sure.
　Finally, with a milli-millimeter sound, a tree falls.
　Hmm. It's quite fun.

"You've got good instincts, Lacelle. I hope you'll become a lumberjack.

　It's nice to be complimented on the plot, but it's a consultation I can't do.
　One day I will leave Stark territory.
　I'm going to be even stronger than I am now.

"Hey!　What are you waiting for?　The wood merchants are already in the square.

　I heard a familiar yell.
　I peered down the cliff.
　The Bassac from earlier was standing there.
　He was red-faced and indignant about something.

'I shouldn't. I have to cut two more sticks.'

What's going on?

We have a quota. But I was told last night that...

　According to him, the Bassac, who manages the trees in the mountains and negotiates with the timber merchants, had miscounted.
　He started to cut it out in the morning in a big hurry, but he can't seem to make it.

'Hey!　Come on!　Otherwise you'll get free money for the tree you cut down.

Wait, wait, wait.

　The woodcutter hurriedly took the axe from me.
　I put the blade into a nearby tree.
　But I was in a hurry and the work didn't go very far.

''Totally........ This is why we can't use [villagers].

　Spit it out.
　It's terrible.
　It was originally the Basak's fault........

''Um.......... Can I borrow your axe?

　I hold out my hand.
　For a moment, I didn't understand what was said, and the woodcutter looked at my face alternately with his hand and my face.
　I nod honestly when I know immediately that he wants to lend me his axe.
　He seemed to sense my unusual presence of mind.

　I advise the Bassac at the bottom of the cliff.

'We're going to cut down a tree now, so you'll have to hide somewhere safe, Uncle.

"Luxor's son?　Ha!　What can a child do. And don't let the villagers tell me what to do. I'll make you wait here.

　Bassac sat down at the bottom of the cliff.
　He took out a cigarette, took a drag, and exhaled a pukari of smoke.

　Let's leave my stubborn father alone.

　Gripping the axe once more, I focused.

　Activate the magic.
　[Warrior (Warrior)]'s [Strengthen Muscle Mass] is applied to me.
　Furthermore, [Blacksmith (Blacksmith)]'s [Sharpening] is given to the axe.

　Focus.
　In short, it's the same as when you work in the fields.

　He slumps down and grips the earth with his toes.
　Once I stabilized my posture, I swung at him.
　Simultaneously chanting 【Muscle Strengthening】 and 【Sharpening】, I stabilize.

　The output is..........................appropriate?

　The final adjustment is finished.

　As it was, I swung the axe out with all my might.


　Spazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!


　A moment later, the tree was swatted away.

"Wow--

　The praise stops halfway through when the woodcutter tries to clap his hands.

　The wind pressure of the slashing technique didn't stop at the tree in front of him.
　As it was, even the surrounding trees were cut down to their roots.

　Milli-milli.......... Milli-milli.......... Millimeter by millimeter........... Milli-milli..........

　With a sound like thunder, the tree comes crashing down.

　Yay!　I missed the power again.

　I escaped to the safety zone with the lumberjack.
　The fallen tree slid directly down the slope.
　It pounced on the Bassac who was at the bottom of the cliff.
　I looked at the tree that had fallen and peeled my eyes away.

'What the hell!!!!'

　A scream goes up.
　I'm caught in a fallen tree as it is.
　A woodcutter rushes over to him in a panic.
　When he looked down the cliff, he saw that Bassac was alive.
　Since he was just below the cliff, he was in the gap created between the fallen tree and the cliff and was safe.

　Not bad...... Bad luck is the only thing that's strong in my dad's life.

　The person in question had completely turned his eyes around and passed out.
　The lower part of his crotch is slightly damp.
　Is it because of his age?
　Apparently the muscles in his urethra are weak.
　You should really work on that, stubborn old man.

"Thank you, Racel.

　It was the lumberjack who bowed his head.

'I'm surprised. I didn't think he could cut down so many trees with one swing.

　Oh. I'm surprised too.

　The output of magic power has increased a lot.
　I took it easy, but it seems that I didn't account for my growth as well.
　Understanding and stabilizing the output........
　If I can clear this, then it's time for actual battle training.