37. Skill Analysis 3

"Right then, let's go over the mandatory skills one more time and check which ones I haven't taken yet."

Shiro muttered to himself, scrolling through the usual list.

—— Map

"Shiro, you can use it like a data storage with perfect memory. Store terrain info through perception-based spatial awareness, combine it with鉴定 results and my input, and you’ve got a map. Just keep it active and record everything as you go!"

Mitoka enthusiastically explained, somehow more excited than usual.

"So, spatial awareness and terrain data are skills?"

"Yes. Use it like you're scanning in 3D—focus on the terrain's shape and structure."

Shiro followed her advice and tried it out.

"Something like a search for entities related to terrain and vegetation, activated through regular perception?"

He focused hard on that image and triggered Perception.

A sensation of magic spreading outward—within a radius of about 200 meters, he perceived the terrain, built a scene graph from the entity list, stored it, converted it into 3D data, and rendered a 3D image in his mind via UI output. He also recorded geology, vegetation, and presence of magical beasts as needed.

——『[3D Map] Level 1 acquired』

"Whoa, got it. It’s 3D…"

From then on, Shiro kept this skill active at all times, steadily building up his map data.

—— Far Sight

"Shiro, this one’s easy—I’ve used it myself. It lets you see from any point—within your perception range, of course—without looking directly. Just recall the location or visually fix on it, then imagine viewing it from that spot. The image can be replayed through a UI module—either in memory UI or a third visual interface," Mitoka explained.

"Ah, I see. The Third Visual UI seems pretty useful," Shiro said.

The Third Visual UI was a powerful feature allowing one to perceive an additional independent viewpoint.

For example, ordinary humans naturally have two arms. Imagine having a third arm, just as functional—what it might be like is fairly easy to imagine. And if you could move that arm as naturally as your own, as though it had always been there, the utility would be immeasurable.

Once you grasp that sensation, it should be possible to accept, in the same way, having another viewpoint as though it had always been present.

And once you accept that, clear千里眼 becomes possible.

Put simply, it's like plugging in a second monitor to your computer—dual display, basically.

Incidentally, Memory UI lets you see scenes from the past, like recalling a memory, so it's not ideal for detailed visuals.

——『[Clear Vision] Level 1 acquired』

——『[Third Visual UI] Level 1 acquired』

"Wait a second... could this be used like a third-person perspective function?" Shiro suddenly realized.

"Yes, it would give you an advantage in combat," Mitoka said. "You might want to try it out."

The third-person perspective was a view from slightly behind and above oneself—perfect for scanning surroundings. It was like watching your own character move in a game. Having that view simultaneously with your own vision would definitely give you an edge in battle.

"About two meters behind, two meters up...?" Shiro activated Clear Vision, of course using the Third Visual UI. Instantly, alongside his normal vision, he gained a downward view of himself.

"Wow, this is a strange sensation... Might take some time to get used to, but I'll keep it active for now," Shiro thought.

——『【Third-Person View】Level 1 acquired』

"Then again, can I see 3D map data through this third vision too?"

"…Yes. You could also call it the fourth. Shiro, if you raise your awareness level and increase your core count, it’ll be possible. Keeping multiple viewpoints active at once… you sure you’re okay with that?" Mitoka asked, concerned.

"Nah, it’s kinda fun. This kind of thing wouldn’t work back on Earth, would it?"

System-wise, it was like a 3D modeling software—setting multiple viewpoints, or multiple 'cameras,' and rendering and displaying them all simultaneously.

In Filidia’s world, the soul’s external I/O supported multiple viewpoints.

"My own design, theoretically, was built this way—but actually feeling it work? That’s weird. The brain’s processing, or rather, the mind’s processing (??)—the flexibility’s amazing. I should really ask Firumia about her mental processing engine," Shiro thought, rediscovering his long-dormant engineer’s curiosity.

—— Perception

"Thinking about maps and exploration skills reminded me—those are active-use skills, right?" Shiro murmured suddenly.

"Yeah, that’s right. It’d be nice to have a passive Perception skill," Mitoka replied.

Skills activated by conscious intent are called "active-use skills." That’s the default for most skills.

In contrast, skills that stay active continuously are "always-on" skills, while those that trigger automatically upon some condition are "passive" or "auto-trigger" skills.

Note: "Passive Trigger" refers to automatic defense against attacks, while "Auto Trigger" means automatic activation under specific conditions—subtly different in meaning.

"Keeping the detection process active—scanning for surrounding magical energy and presence, like a constant ping—should grant you a skill," Mitoka explains.

"Got it," Shiro replied. "Let’s use it daily as part of training."

Afterward, Shiro kept using Exploration consistently, and as a result, managed to acquire the skill safely.

——『[Sensory Awareness] Level 1 acquired』

——『[Mana Detection] Level 1 acquired』

——『[Danger Alert] Level 1 acquired』

―― Concealment

"Shiro, as for status camouflage—this is simple. The status system has a public profile function, so you just need to set that info. Display only the average adventurer’s stats for this country, plus a few basic skills."

And, Mitoka told me.

"Once you raise your mana manipulation skill to level five or higher, and master the technique to minimize leakage, you can make your apparent mana output seem lower. That way, you won’t tip off people sensitive to mana about how much you actually have."

“Hmm, I see. I’ll just keep mindful of not letting magic flow out of my body during daily life,” Shiro decided.

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