Although it wasn�t particularly important, a lumberjack�s ability was measured according to the number of swings it took to cut down a tree.

Because he was not a lumberjack, Vincent had to swing 10 times, but that alone took great skill.

�After hitting the same area several times, the tree will start to tilt and fall down, as it can�t hold its own weight. Can you do it?�

�Yes, I�ll try.�

As Vincent picked out a tree for Shirone, he started to copy what his dad did by spitting on his hand.

Even though he only saw it once, his positioning, posture, and even the way he rubbed his palms was a spitting image of his dad.

Just as expected of Shirone, who was especially intelligent. Vincent watched his son in satisfaction.

But as Shirone raised his axe high, it was a bit sloppy.

�It�s not something you can do with intelligence alone.�

While the weight of the axe was considerable, muscle strength was essential when cutting down a tree.

�He needs to start training himself, so that he can get married and have children later in life.�

No woman would want to marry a guy who couldn�t make money.

�Eek! Eck!�

Shirone clenched his teeth and swung, but every time he missed and hit somewhere different.

Vincent gave some tips.

�Don�t use up all your strength. Instead, try to decrease your power and replace it with accuracy.�

However, no matter how much he continued to aim and hit, there was no sign of the tree being cut down.

�Is my son really this weak?�

Vincent was a little sullen.

�Phew, it�s hard.�

�It�s okay. No, I�m sorry. To be honest, I know you are not fit to be doing a job like this. However, being a hunter�s son, there is no choice��

Vincent was choked up.

�You�re a really smart boy. More than the herbalist�s son, Barone, or the fruit seller�s daughter, Stella. You are smarter than them all. Don�t get rattled just because you lack physical strength. My greed for you��

Tears began to gather in Vincent�s eyes.

However, Shirone, who was busy with other thoughts, spoke without care.

�More importantly, Dad, how can I cut down trees well?�

Vincent was slightly embarrassed.

He was also surprised. His son, who he had assumed would have no interest, was intent on cutting down trees well.

�You really want to try and learn?�

�Yes, teach me. It�s fun.� JrNovels.com