9 Skill Verification

Hmm.

Skill points will be set aside for now.

Frankly, there's no use in them unless they increase, and fretting over them won't change that.

As for鉴定, Acid Resistance has a completely different acquisition condition.

Acid Resistance—assuming performance matches its name—means defense increases against acid-based attacks.

That skill was acquired during the time the repulsive frog's saliva attack struck.

The saliva likely carried both acid and poison attributes.

Since the attack caused acid damage, that's when the skill was newly gained.

Whether it was due to taking damage or absorbing the attribute remains unclear.

The same ambiguity applies to the skill's proficiency level—whether it rose based on damage amount, or through prolonged exposure to the attribute over time—this is uncertain.

What matters here is that upon receiving an attack of a certain attribute, one can gain resistance to that attribute.

It requires enduring pain once, but if endured, resistance can be acquired.

For example, enduring a fire attack might grant Fire Resistance.

From a defensive standpoint, resistance should be preferable.

From now on, perhaps one should intentionally receive attacks they've never faced before—provided they don't risk death.

Hmm, no—pain is undesirable, and there's no guarantee of acquiring resistance.

There's no need to cross a dangerous bridge on purpose.

No, it's not just about avoiding pain.

Acquired Acid Resistance from the frog's attack—Poison Resistance level increased.

Yes, if that voice from above (temporary designation) was correct, Poison Resistance was always an innate skill.

I am a spider, after all. It is not surprising I use poison. If I use it, I would naturally have resistance.

It's not surprising, but how does one not know their own skills?

I wouldn't have noticed I had Poison Resistance if the voice from above hadn't told me.

That means... I might have other skills, even if I'm not aware of them myself.

Wouldn’t be strange if they had it.

Likely options are poison attacks or something similar.

If only it could be confirmed—but there is no method for it.

She tried calling out "Status," in her mind, but received no response.

Perhaps it will become visible once the鉴定 level increases?

Assessment: Level?

Proficiency level?

Hmm, could this possibly be levelable?

Mastery is simply the degree of proficiency gained through repeated use, isn't it?

If鉴定 proficiency increases with skill level, just like resistance, could it really level up simply by using it repeatedly?

I assumed skill points could only be used to increase levels, since that’s what I’d acquired them with—but maybe that’s not the case after all?

I immediately began analyzing everything around me.

A flood of trivial information—'wall,' 'floor,' and other useless data—poured into my mind.

Ugh… a little nauseous.

Overloaded with data. Dizzy.

[Proficiency has reached threshold. Skill 'Identification LV1' upgraded to 'Identification LV2'.]

Worth the dizziness!

Hah!

Just one level up, but the sense of taking a major step forward was undeniable!

Excited, I analyzed myself.

[Small Lassar Taretok — Name: None]

Ah!

A proper species designation has finally appeared!

The information remains sparse, but compared to the 'Spider' form at LV1, this feels significantly improved.

Yet... I am small, and a lesser one at that.

Feels like an inferior species.

Hmm. My excitement from the鉴定 has dipped slightly.

I didn’t expect much, but never thought I’d be classified as inferior.

Still, it’s not unlike my previous life. No use dwelling on it.

Better to focus on analyzing more—raising my level through constant appraisal.

...But it won’t rise.

I’ve been analyzing the wall nonstop since then. No progress.

Wall’s appraisal result: 'Labyrinth Wall.'

Slight result.

Regardless, that’s irrelevant. Why won’t my level increase?

Hmm.

The most plausible explanation is that once an object has been appraised, a second appraisal yields no increase in proficiency.

Indeed, otherwise proficiency would accumulate too easily.

For thoroughness, the entire interior of my home was appraised without omission.

Level still did not increase.

Proficiency appears insufficient.

Therefore, to raise appraisal level, I must appraise objects outside my home.

Considering the matter, when at LV1, I appraised a large group of monsters.

That likely granted significant proficiency gain.

But outside the home.

Troublesome.

Having a safe, comfortable home, it's inconvenient to leave intentionally.

To live safely, remaining indoors suffices.

To increase level, however, I must go outside.

Both have advantages and disadvantages, but the danger outside is too great a drawback.

Yes.

Decided.

I’ll stay here a little longer and enjoy this lazy lifestyle.

Being slightly idle won’t incur any penalty, will it.