— Hit me. I need to test its durability.

Boss spoke while wearing the bear head. I hesitated before weakly striking it.

“How is it?”

— I don’t feel anything. Try hitting harder. Is that all you’ve got?

“Hmm.”

I raised my hand and clenched my fist. After a light stretch, I struck down with full force. KOONG! A small echo resounded in the jungle.

— …!

Boss’ neck trembled and shrunk on impact.

“How is it?”

— …

Her head creaked after staying still for about 30 seconds and 2 deceased bear eyes glared at me. I should probably take them out and use them as glass eyes.

“Cough.”

I returned to dismantling the grizzly bear. Meanwhile, the bear head continued to glare at me without the slightest movement.

[Lv.2 Grizzly Bear Leather] [Lv.3 Grizzly Bear’s Gall Bladder] [Your dismantling technique has improved to Lv.2.] — You may now instantly dismantle monsters Lv.2 and lower. — Monsters you dismantle will receive a boost in hygiene.

“Done.”

The grizzly bear couldn’t be eaten because of its tough muscles. I only collected its leather, which could be used to make various equipment, and its gallbladder, which could be used for medicine.

“We’re done, so let’s head back.”

I got up. However, Boss still sat on the ground and looked up at me. Was she still in shock that I hit her? I grinned and grabbed...