Shinka no Mi

Chapter 18: Slime

`This is…… the outside’

Hitsuji, transported Saria and I outside of the forest that we have been living in .

The scene that laid before my eyes was a meadow that extended endlessly . The grass was about as tall as my ankle .

For some reason I turned around to see [The forest of endless love and sorrow] behind me . Now that I think about it, I spent a long time living in this forest…… .

The place I trained physically and mentally . ……though it’s also the place where I took a lap around to become human again .

A lot of things happened; It’s the place where I met Saria, and it’s the place where I found the happiness of living…… . While I was looking at the forest with profound feelings, Saria came to my side .

“I, this is the first time I’ve gone outside……”

Turning to glance at Saria, she closes her eyes, she seemed to feel something .

It’s a place full of memories for Saria as well . It was a place she could call home . Both of us have strong feelings about this forest . We stayed silent for a while, until I said to Saria . “Well…… let’s get going already”

“un!”

In response to Saria’s answer, we began to move with the forest at our backs .

My slippers became useless a while ago, so I walk in the grass barefooted .

When I was in the forest, the ground was rugged so there was no place for the grass .

Because of that, the grass hitting my feet felt weird, and made me show an involuntary smirk .

“What’s wrong?”

At such a me, Saria asked interestedly .

“Iya, nothing at all”

I answered, so let’s think about the future .

Our top priority, was to first go to the closest town according to Zeanosu’s memory .

When we reach the town, I think I will register as an adventurer .

Not only was it in Zeanosu’s knowledge, but even in the knowledge that I received from God, it was written that an adventurer profession exists .

After that, it would be about my power .

According to Hitsuji’s talk, my stats that will be shown to others will be the “Disguise” ones . He better not be lying .

That’s why I am currently wearing the full face helmet…… .

Un, it’s in the way . I want to destroy it with all my might .

First of all, a full face helmet…… bringing it into a fantasy is no good .

Well, he said it will come off with time…… . That is if Hitsuji was not lying .

What’s more, if my appearance is affected by disguise, then is my strength reduced?

This, needs to be investigated, otherwise it could become very troublesome . (TL note: am I the openly one that thinks the sheep was trolling him? There is no way a Skill make you weaker)

I have been thinking since way back, but in the end there is nothing that I can do now, I leave the thought aside, and I walk in the prairie together with Saria .

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It happened a while after we started .

Saria and I, met with a well know organism .

That was ――――

`Thi, this guy……’

`So cute!’

`Pururun’

―――― it was a slime .

Iya, this is weird, no? The slime in front of my eyes, said “pururun” on his own?

Is it a different fantasy creature similar to a slime?

But, the organism in front of my eyes, is a semi-transparent gel, that’s splashing with a Fuyonfuyon sound in the prairie .

But, it doesn’t have a mouth . Un, I knew the “pururun” was my imagination .

“Pururun”

“It wasn’t my imagination!”

Where did the voice come out from!? The slimes in this world, can they all say “Pururun”?

…… Iya, it’s not decided that it is a slime . It can be a different creature!

Fortunately for me there is the skill, “Advanced Appraisal” . Lets use it right now . ……

So I decided, to the slime standing going Fuyonfuyon in front of my eyes, I invoked the skill of “Advanced Appraisal” .

“Slime Lv: 88” (TL note: How unexpected… . )

“What a high level!”

And it really was a slime!

Wait, were slimes supposed to have such a high level!?

Certainly compared to the Clever monkey, Aqua world and Zeanosu it is really low .

But…… but a level 88 slime is weird no!?

While I was surprised about the slime’s level, suddenly the slime body started to shrink .

“Wh, what?”

Suddenly it stopped, and the slime suddenly jumped, crashing into me .

“U ~ei!?”

Although I raised a strange voice from the sudden assault, thanks to the unique skill “Shingan” (mind’s eye), the slime’s movement appeared really slow, it was possible to avoid it with ease .

“To suddenly attack……”

Well the slime is a monster after all, there was no guarantee that an attack wouldn’t come…… .

While I was thinking without a care, I remembered . That was, to see if the effect of disguise made me weaker . To confirm that, I am glad to have the slime in front of my eyes .

“Yo ~osh…… lets test it a bit with this slime”

Saying so, I pulled out the “Sword of revolving hate (Black)” and “sword of overflowing compassion (White)” from my waist, taking a stance .

Using this slime, I can confirm my strength .

It was fine to use a skill to attack, but a normal physical attack is easier to confirm .

As I thought that, before the slime decided to attack me again, I attacked it first .

“Ha!”

As I charged at the slime, my impression was――――

“Wa, fast!”

That was the only word for it .

I planned to run to the slime, but I moved before the slime right away .

Moreover, the moment when I ran, the ground where I stood a little while ago was completely destroyed .

It puzzled me, but I decided to attack the slime that was in front of me, and swung down the Black that I was holding in my right hand .

Zupan!

“…………”

Along with the tremendous impact sound, scattered in front of my eyes were drop items . (TL: RIMURUUUUUUUUU!!!!!)

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“Eh?”

Without knowing the reason, I involuntary released an idiotic voice .

From where the slime was until a while ago, up to about 50m ahead the ground had been gouged out .

…… .

” …… I don’t want to see reality……!”

I am starting to understand reality, but the more I began to understand it, the more I want to forget what I did with my own hands .

In other words, the slime was blown away with one attack from me .

True, I swung down Black suddenly at the slime . But, it’s not like I did it seriously . I did it with a feeling that it “would be good” if I did some damage .

“And the result is this!”

Un, I did have a bad feeling since the moment I started running! But it surpassed my expectations! This power is weird!

This is not the power limited by disguise!? It became a situation where only the numbers were disguised!

If I was to attack seriously what will happen!? That was only a small part of that power you know?…… I can’t imagine it . When I hold my head, despairing at my own power, Saria says with shining eyes .

“Seiichi amazing! The creature a while ago was cute though……”

Un, sorry! I didn’t want to kill you!

I wanted to test a bit of power, and run away just like that! It’s not a lie!

I got a guilty conscience from Saria’s slightly sad expression as she approached . Truly, I am so sorry…… .

I am tired in a lot of different ways, suddenly from the slime’s drop items, a light sphere appeared, and entered inside me .

“Wh, what!?”

I let out a voice involuntary, somehow I start to recall various things .

Most likely, the slime status entered inside me . Why it didn’t become the usual sphere? I don’t get why it suddenly entered my body…… .

Sure enough, the light of the sphere that entered into my body seemed to be the slime’s status, the familiar voice sounded in my brain .

“U n…… well it is fine!” (TL note: no is not! If I was him I was going to be a bit scared! How can he forget about evolutions? No trauma of so much pain?)

It can’t be helped that I killed it, let’s confirm the drop items .

“First of all the skill cards”

Saying so, I pick up the skill cards .

[Skill Card ≪ absorption ≫]…… Skill “absorption” can be learned .

[Skill Card ≪ compression ≫]…… Skill “compression” can be learned .

“U, un……?”

I look at the skill card from the slime that is in my hands, I was not able to react properly .

Because, I didn’t know whether it was amazing or not .

Well, it was a slime after all, the effect would be common .

While I was nodding casually, the skill card becomes a sphere of light, and went into my body .

“The skill« absorption » has been learned . The skill «compression» has been learned”

While paying little attention to those words echoing in my head, I confirm the effects .

“Absorption” …… absorbs all things, it can be converted in own power . Things eaten, can become power without being digested . If invoked when receiving damage, it can be absorbed as one’s own power without receiving damage .

“Compression” …… it is possible to compress everything . Such as its own body and power, basically it can compress anything . However, it is necessary to touch the things that you want to compress .

“Amaaazing cheat!”

This will make me even stronger than now! What should I aim to do!?

What’s more, the skill “absorption” …… if I use it with my mind eye, isn’t it the strongest combo!? It’s amazing in various ways!

“Ha~a…… I am scared of these hands that hold such cheats……”

Aren’t people usually glad to have cheats in their hands? Why do I feel empty? Is it just me? Am I weird?

On a side note, to me the race known as human, I felt like I am moving further and further away from it…… .

While releasing a sigh of resignation, I check the next drop items .

Then, the new thing that I picked up, a semi-transparent object that I don’t know, feels purupuru like . It felt quite good .

Since I didn’t understand how to use it, I activate “Advanced Appraisal” .

“Slime jelly” …… pieces of slime that feels good . No particular use . It can be eaten once .

“Slime body is shit!”

The skill was so amazing! Why is the body drop item this useless shit!? This…… Is there no use other than to eat it? It’s a tremendous pain…… . But, there is no way that the appraisal result was wrong, it can’t be helped . While releasing a sigh, I tossed the slime jelly in to the item box .

“Then, next?”

The thing that I picked up next was, a treasure chest .

“So small…… ma, it won’t contain anything big”

While I thought so, I opened the treasure box . Inside, was a bag that probably contained gold, and Shoes .

“Shoes eh……”

What can I say, it’s not an equipment that I wasn’t aiming for, but it’s perfect since I am barefooted .

When I take it out, it was a simple design with an emphasis on functionality and a beautiful blue color . I don’t know what it is made of . It’s equipment that came from the slime after all . I don’t have high expectations .

Lets appraise it, to confirm the effect .

“Ao (Blue) shoes” …… rare class equipment . It will raise the wearer’s agility a little bit . Up to 3 steps, it is possible to walk through the air . Changes size to fit the wearer .

“It’s quite awesome!”

It’s subtle, but it’s surprisingly amazing! My agility is strengthened a little? … . I wonder what will happen .

And, I don’t know why 3 steps, but it can move through the air . This, isn’t it quite amazing?

Getting shoes is fine …… but, to wear it, I need to clean my feet and wear socks . Mā, it doesn’t matter . More important than that, I give it to Saria to wear it .

“Saria, won’t you wear this?’

“Eh? Is it fine?”

“Ou . I am fine even without shoes”

More than that, I feel guilty about having a girl walk barefooted .

“I see……then I will take it!”

Saria with a cheerful voice, takes the shoes . Saria nervous from wearing shoes for the first time, puts the shoes on carefully .

“How…… is it?”

After she finishes putting on the shoes, Saria raises the one-piece skirt by the hem while a little embarrassed, to show me the shoes .

Her white, fair skin fits so well with the blue shoes, I am surprised at how well it looks on Saria .

“It fits you soooo well”

It wasn’t a lie at all . The deep crimson hair, with the white of the dress and blue color of the shoes . Even though it is simple, it looks very fashionable .

“Ehehehe Thank you …!”

Saria putting on a big smile like flowers blooming, I felt my cheeks become hot .

…… Uwaaa, I absolutely have a bright red face… .

Though I am unwilling, I am thankful to this full-face helmet just this one time .

Seriously there is a big gap from the gorilla . …… Saria aside, I wonder if I am weird for thinking that a gorilla was cute? As expected, of the man with a gorilla as a wife! “Ohhon…… well, let’s finish with the gold”

I say so, while taking out of the bag that I believed to contain gold, and confirmed the contents .

As expected, 50 silver coins are inside .

“Hmm …… in monetary sense …… it may be a huge amount”

50 Silver coins is a huge amount . From a slime that is .

But, because the amount received after defeating the clever monkey and co, was more, I don’t have a feeling of amazingness .

This, could be a dangerous problem…… .

However, I can do nothing now . I wonder if I will regain the value of money after arriving at the town……

When letting out an unusually large sigh, an unexpected fanfare rang in my head .

“Now what!?”

Saria who didn’t hear it as expected, tilted her head curiously to me that cried so .

When I was trying to understand the meaning of the fanfare, a familiar voice echoes in my head .

[Level-up]

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“Eh?”