According to [Master's Divine Eye], the trees around it could be used for [Creation].

　I touched the trees in the immediate vicinity and activated the 【item box】.
　With a puff, the tree disappears and leaves fall to the ground with a whimper.

''It's like a magic trick.''

　Another new, translucent window appeared.
　It showed the contents of the item box, with a series of white frames.
　In the top left frame, the tree you just stored is displayed.
　The name of the tree is apparently "Hikino tree".

　...... Isn't it a cypress tree, that's slightly confusing.

When I activated 【Automatic Disassembly】, after a half-second pause, it was converted into a bundle of wood.

'Hikino wood x 5.
　Description: Carefully cut out of the Japanese cypress tree. 'Resilient and ideal as a building material'

　I've heard that it takes a lot of time and effort to cut down a log and turn it into lumber.
　But 【Automatic Demolition】 made it done in an instant.
　Depending on how you use it, it looks like you can make a lot of money with this skill alone.

　Now then, let's go to the main event of this time, ......[Creation].
　Just as I was thinking that, a new window appeared with a light sound.
　There, the recipes for items that can be created in 【Creation】 were displayed.
　Unfortunately, there was only one recipe, but it would probably increase as I collected other materials and increased my skill rank.

'Hikino Wood x 1 -> Hikino Sticks x 2'

　It wasn't Hinoki no Bou ......, it's a hikino stick.
　Whatever, Hinoki no Bou wasn't in the first Dracxx, was it?
　His first appearance was in Dracula II or something.

　...... Unimportant trivia aside, let's try it out right away.

　Put together five pieces of Hikino wood and convert them into Hikino sticks.

'[Creation]!

　I didn't bother to say it out loud, but I just happened to be shouting with a lot of enthusiasm.
　Maybe I'm getting excited.

　When I was in school, I was into RPGs where alchemists did alchemy in their studios, and if you can do the same thing, even a withered old man like me will regain some moisture in his heart. Maybe.

　Checking the item box, I found that the five hikino sticks were gone.
　In its place, there were 10 more hikino sticks added.

　Shortly after that, another message window appeared again.

''The [Creation] has been increased to rank 2. Recipe will be increased.''

　Oh come on, is all this going to increase your skill rank?
　It seems too easy, but perhaps it's because my rank is still low.

　But still.
　I've been opening and closing various windows since a while ago, and it's getting a bit depressing indeed.
　As I was wondering if I could do something a little more ......, this time a voice echoed in my head.

'Switching from window mode to image mode.'

　What is image mode?
　As I tilted my head, the window that had been open disappeared all at once.
　Instead, the same one pops up in my brain.
　It's a strange sensation, but this might be more convenient since it doesn't block my view.
　The method of operation was the same as before, just a simple reminder was all that was needed.

''Now that my [Creation] rank has risen, I wonder if there are more recipes.

　What came into my head was a recipe for a weapon using the Hikino Wood Stick.

'Hikino Stick x 1 -> Hikino Wooden Spear x 1.'

　I'll try to do it right away.

Hikino Wood Spear
　Description: A sharp wooden spear carved by a skilled woodworker. Its piercing power approaches that of a metal spear.
　Granting effect: "Throwing Critical A+, Hit Correct S+

　I've created a weapon that looks somewhat powerful.
　Considering the granting effect, it seems to be correct to use it as a throwing spear.

Let's give it a try.

　He took out a hikino wooden spear from the item box.
　It was the first time in my 29 years of life that I had ever held a weapon that looked like a weapon, but I was able to handle it as if it were a limb.
　Probably thanks to the fact that I have the [Mastery of Dexterity].

''Haha!''

　Aiming and throwing the wooden spear, it struck a large rock at a slight distance.
　It was a rock that looked like a hard rock, but the wooden spear penetrated it, with the tip sticking out on the other side of the rock.

''Isn't it strange to use ...... wood to pierce a rock?''

　To think about the reason, it's probably because of the "Throwing Critical A+" granted.
　It's strange to think of it in physical terms, but this is a different world to begin with.
　The same physical laws don't necessarily apply as they do on Earth.
　I'll have to get my head out of the clouds.

　Apparently the Hikino wooden spear is a pretty powerful weapon.
　With this, it would be safe even if we run into a demon.

　I still don't know much about this world, but since there are RPG-like stats and skills, it's not surprising that there are RPG-like demons.
　Well, even if there are demons, I'd like to ask you to go in the direction of not encountering them if possible.


　...... I'd say, "Don't push it!　Don't ever push me! It's not a pretend target.