Chapter 12
Just looking at the skill’s abilities, it’s undoubtedly powerful.
However, without a practical way to use it, it felt like a wasted potential.
Should I just throw myself into a group of monsters and take a beating?
But that would probably end with my bones and flesh separated before I could even acquire any skills.
I narrowly avoided becoming monster food, only to end up as a fried chicken?
‘No way!’
Lost in thought for a moment, I suddenly looked down at my fist.
“If the requirement is just to be hit…”
It means it doesn’t matter who does the attacking.
Does that mean I could hit myself?
If that’s the case.
I clenched my fist tightly and swung it towards my own forehead.
“Ow!”
Ding!
It hurt like hell when I hit myself with all my strength.
But since I heard a notification sound, it must have had some effect…
‘Huh?’
[The proficiency of Feeble and Pathetic Punch (F) has reached 100%.]
[Duplicate acquisition is not possible for already learned skills.]
Feeble…? Pathetic…?
—WenemyatBridge(wenxxx): Feeble and pathetic punch, lolololol.
—RomancePresident(romxxx): Self-beating… This story is wild.
—ZeroCola(canxxx): Haha, Wendy is so cute. I didn’t read the original, but she’s really likable so far.
ㄴOwen(dowxxx): In the original, she was a super annoying nuisance character…
[You have earned the favor of 7 observers.]
[Accumulated Favor: 12]
A flood of comments bursting into laughter appeared.
There were even some unexpectedly positive ones.
But instead of being happy about the favor…
‘This is so embarrassing!’
Feeble and pathetic? My punch?
I never once lost the title of “Gangster’s Wife” back in grade school.
‘There must be some mistake.’
With a face flushed red, I rubbed my slightly swollen forehead and raised my fist again.
This time, I aimed for my cheek.
There’s no way my punch is this weak! Not the punch of the heroine’s sister!
But as expected…
Ding!
[The proficiency of Feeble and Pathetic Punch (F) has reached 100%.]
[Duplicate acquisition is not possible for already learned skills.]
It greeted me with the same mocking message.
‘Fine.’
Let’s see who wins this, you annoying system.
Whack!
[Duplicate acquisition is not possible for already learned skills.]
Slap!
[Duplicate acquisition is not possible for already learned skills.]
Whack, slap.
Thump-thud, clunk-clunk.
[Dup-duplicate acqui-sition is-not…possible.]
My relentless self-inflicted onslaught even stirred up the comment section.
—RomancePresident(romxxx): Why is she like this;;
ㄴHulaHula(eroxxx): With that rhythm, she could be a rookie drummer.
—CokeBear(canxxx): Someone stop Wendy, she’s going to end up a bloody mess at this rate;
‘A bloody mess? Come on, I’m not going to get hurt that easily.’
After all, I was holding back my strength and hitting lightly.
‘Maybe after a hundred hits, the skill rank will change.’
Honestly, if I couldn’t gain a skill after hitting myself this much, then this skill would be practically useless.
The only other option would be to learn it in a real fight…
But that would mean crossing the river Styx before gaining the skill.
Not to mention, taking that many hits isn’t exactly an option.
So this has to work.
If this doesn’t, then I’d just be a glorified pack mule like in the original.
With a firm resolve, I slapped my cheek one last time.
Thunk.
Or at least, I intended to.
“I heard some noise, so I came out.”
A large, solid hand suddenly gripped my wrist tightly.
And a pair of eyes looked at me with utter disbelief.
“What kind of ridiculous self-torture is this?”
It was Xenon, awake from his sleep.
“So that’s why you volunteered for the night watch.”
Xenon’s gaze naturally shifted to my reddened forehead.
“Turns out you have some peculiar hobbies.”
Bloodshot eyes and heavy breathing.
With my cheeks puffed up from swelling, it wouldn’t be hard to misunderstand the situation.
“Stop it. You’re going to mess up tomorrow’s schedule.”
Wait, hold on. Mess up?
He’s completely misunderstanding.
I need to clear this up before it gets worse.
“It’s not what you think, so sit down for a moment.”
Xenon frowned, clearly displeased with being held back.
But I forced him to sit and hurriedly explained.
Big Data, the strange skill that could only be activated by being hit.
I explained in detail the conditions for triggering the skill, and Xenon’s stern expression softened a little.
“Look, it’s not like I wanted to do this.”
Even after my explanation, he still looked unconvinced.
But at least I managed to prevent an irreversible misunderstanding.
“So you’re saying that you were out here in the middle of the night, trying out a new skill?”
But I couldn’t change the look of pity in his eyes.
“A skill that only works if you get hit.”
He frowned as if mulling over my skill’s details and muttered quietly.
“Quite interesting.”
I thought he’d just tell me to carry the bags…
“If this skill applies to all situations, it could be quite useful.”
That was an unexpectedly positive review.
“Right?”
I quickly responded, eager to keep the momentum.
“It might not seem impressive, but it’s actually quite effective…”
“But.”
He suddenly interrupted, lightly tapping my cheek.
“If hitting yourself doesn’t work, why don’t you just ask someone else?”
“…”
“…”
‘Oh?’
Listening to Xenon’s words, I suddenly realized a key point I had overlooked while marveling at the skill’s potential.
“Are you an idiot?”
He looked at me with a condescending gaze.
I felt a pang of self-loathing for thinking I could actually have a rational conversation with him for a moment.
‘Does he think I’m doing this because I enjoy it?’
The quest might start as soon as tomorrow.
I couldn’t exactly wake up the others and demand they hit me right away…
I had no choice but to test the skill myself in advance.
Besides, it’s always better to test these things in a safe place!
Who knows how long this peaceful moment will last?
‘Ugh, what an annoying guy.’
If there had been anyone willing to help, I wouldn’t have resorted to this bizarre method in the first place.
But…
“Wait a second.”
Come to think of it, I do have someone to ask now, don’t I?
“Heh… Xenon.”
I smiled slyly and looked at Xenon, who flinched and took a step back.
“Why are you looking at me with that unsettling expression?”
Gosh, he’s so sensitive.
“Unsettling look?”
My red hair flowing down to my waist, mysterious pink eyes.
My fair skin and delicate features.
Wendy Porcelain’s looks aren’t something to be ashamed of anywhere!
I guess good-looking people know their worth.
It seems like he’s not easily swayed, even by a pretty face.
But since I’m the one in need, I’ll have to swallow my pride.
“Well, forget that for now. Xenon.”
I called his name in a softer tone than usual.
“I have a favor to ask…”
I widened my eyes, gazing up at him with a pleading look.
“What is it?”
Sensing something strange, he tried to edge away from me.
I swiftly grabbed his retreating hand and smiled brightly.
“Can you hit me?”
Xenon blinked, as if trying to understand what he had just heard.
His expression quickly shifted from confusion to annoyance, and finally…
He looked at me like a student spotting a cockroach in the dorm.
“You’ve finally lost it.”
He shook off my hand and stepped back.
“Get away from me, you might spread your madness.”
Having finished preparing to leave, he turned away coldly.
Lost it? Madness?
Seriously, every word he says just digs deeper.
“…Fine.”
I held back the urge to grab his collar and rattle him and decided to retreat for now.
Honestly, if I had pushed hard enough, someone kind-hearted like Yeriel or Lyria might have agreed.
But Xenon was different.
Just look at that expression.
Those harsh eyes, the disgusted look, the stiff mouth!
No way he’d agree just because I begged.
Yeah, maybe this is for the best.
Before I get completely rejected, I’ll just back off first.
“I don’t want to force someone who doesn’t want to do it.”
He stopped in his tracks, seemingly surprised by how quickly I gave up.
“You made the right choice. Don’t struggle pathetically. It’s irritating.”
But then, he hit a sore spot with his next words.
“Don’t cling, don’t do anything weird, and don’t make any strange efforts. Just go with the flow.”
“…”
“That’s the best you can do.”
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