Chapter 23

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Kumoko is shocked by the power of the [Rot Attack] which literally disintegrated the target entirely. Kumoko decides that [Rot Attack] is a suicidal move for emergency use only due to the sheer about of damage it inflicts on her when used, having lost a scythe in the test.

Her test over, Kumoko resumes her hunt. While hunting, Kumoko unlocks the [Telescopic Sight] skill, allowing her to zoom in on a distant target. The effect is a little disorientating so Information Brain takes control of [Detection] and [Telescopic Sight] whilst Body Brain focuses on normal vision in combat.

While hunting, Kumoko kills a Elroe Guneseven and levels up. Kumoko then decides to use the skill points to purchase an Evil Eye skill. After some internal discussion between her parallel minds, Kumoko decides to acquire a selection of them over time, but for now settles for [Cursed Evil Eye]. Kumoko paralyses a nearby Elroe Geafrog, an evolution of the Elroe Frog, and tests [Cursed Evil eye] on it. Kumoko determines that the skill drains HP, MP, and SP as well as the targets stats. Even if only halving stats, Kumoko decides this will be invaluble against monsters who reply more on stats than skills. Suddenly. the Geafrog dies despite having HP left. Kumoko realises it ran out of red SP.

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Body Brain and Information Brain are arguing after a miscommunication during an experiment, though it isn't hampering their performance. Trying different skills together, the pair determine [Cursed Evil Eye] cannot operate through [Telescopic Sight] but can be used on multiple targets at once.

Some time later, Kumoko has been travelling through the Middle Stratum for some time but has yet to find an exit. Having levelled up a bit, Kumoko is now enjoying the trip more now she isn't on the verge of death all the time. [Appraisal] suddenly hits Level 10, maxing out. Kumoko internally laments that it didn't involve as she was hoping for a wisdom skill or something. Suddenly, Kumoko hears the Divine Voice;

"Upper Administrator D has accepted the request. Now constructing skill [Wisdom]."

Kumoko acquires the skill [Wisdom] and the title [Ruler of Wisdom]. This event forces Kumoko to reflect on this world's skills, which she had just accepted previously, and realises there is something wrong with this world. The world may be game like but if it is a game, then she isn't the one playing it. The Administrators are. And if that is the case then wouldn't that mean they are like gods?

Quick References

 * 1) Kumoko discovers that Rot attribute attacks damage the attacker as well.
 * 2) Kumoko learns that running out of SP is lethal.
 * 3) Using Evil Eye skills doesn't impact vision.
 * 4) Kumoko learns of the existence of the Administrators, and of Administrator D.
 * 5) Kumoko becomes the [Ruler of Wisdom].
 * 6) Kumoko becomes painfully aware that there is something seriously wrong with the world.

Chapter Notes

 * 1) Kumoko Level 2 to Level 3.
 * 2) [Vision Enhancement] Level 9 to Level 10. [Telescopic Sight] Level 1 derived from [Vision Enhancement] Level 10.
 * 3) [Vision Expansion] Level 2 to Level 3.
 * 4) [Life] Level 9 to Level 10. [Life] Level 10 evolves into [Longevity] Level 1.
 * 5) [Cursed Evil Eye] Level 1 purchased with skill points.
 * 6) [Appraisal] Level 9 to Level 10.
 * 7) [Wisdom] acquired. [Appraisal] Level 10 and [Detection] Level 10 integrated into [Wisdom]
 * 8) Title [Ruler of Wisdom] acquired, along with the skills [Height of Occultism] and [Celestial Power]. [MP Recovery Speed] Level 4, [MP Lessened Consumption] Level 3, [Magic Mass] Level 9 and [Protection] Level 4 are integrated into [Height of Occultism].
 * 9) [Taboo] Level 7 to Level 8.

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Kumoko