Tensei Shitara Slime Data Ken
Part VII of the First Battle

A way out of the underground lake.

It was a tunnel.

With *boyo boyo*, I took the road.

Moving around is actually more fun than you expect.

Even places that light failed to reach were highly visible to [Magic Perception].

I will be more around – check every step of – when I am blind; and, slime is not that fast.

Now, I usually move at a walking pace, but can also run. I'm not tired either.

But, since I had no reason to hurry, I moved at a moderate pace.

I swear this wasn't the result of trauma since I first ran and fell into the lake!

Moments later, a giant gate appeared before my eyes.

Humans make structures inside caves.

There's nothing weird about that. But, that's because these developments are common in RPGs.

It was normal to have a door in front of the boss' room.

So ... How should I open it?

Should I cut it with a [Water Knife]?

When I think about it,

Gigigiiii !!!

With a creaking sound, the door opened.

A little confused, I hid by the side of the road, and observed the situation.

「Finally open, yes. Messy lock and rusty door .. 」

「Hey, that's just to be expected. Didn't they say that no one has come here in 300 years? 」

「At least not. But more importantly, are we really going to be okay? We won't be attacked suddenly, will we? 」

「Gahahaha! Don'worry. He may have been unrivalled 300 years ago, but times have changed. I mean, he's not a big lizard! I myself have conquered the Basilisk. Leave it to me!!!"

「About that, I wondered for a while, but it was a lie, wasn't it? Basilisk rank B +, right? A solo conquest wouldn't be possible for Cabal-san, would it? 」

"Draud! I am a B rank myself! They are just big lizards; there is no problem at all! 」

「OK, okay, I understand, so please don't let your guard down? Well, if that's the case, I'll just run away using "Forced Withdrawal" .. 」

「Friends, I'm getting your friendship rate, so can you shut up? You will blow my "Camouflage Skill" 」

Somehow, a boisterous trio had entered.

Why yes…

Actually ... why do I understand their words?

＜＜ Solutions. In cases where intentions are voiced, [Magic Perception] turns them into the right words and sends them to the brain. ＞＞

I saw .

I can't talk to them, but at least I can understand them.

Mercifully. I was always bad with English.

If you live in Japan, you do not need to learn a foreign language.

Those who plan to go abroad can fend for themselves.

But that reason won't work here. I might have to learn in the end.

Well, that problem can rest for now.

What am I supposed to do?

This dilemma is worse than the previous – how to open the door.

I don't know what they should do .. but they seem like adventurers.

Did they come looking for treasures and items?

They were the first humans I met in this world. sort of wanted to go and greet them.

But ... if the monster is mute slime (a. K. A I) go there …

I will be killed without question.

Let's wait now.

Meeting humans should wait until I can talk.

For the time being, I observed this situation in hiding.

After the skinny man did something, his third appearance grew dimmer. But I can still see it.

Did he call this .. camouflage?

Maybe some kind of skill.

Was he just trying to peek? What an outrageous man .. Does he even know why they came here?

Maybe you should get to know him later.

When the three finally left, I started moving again.

There's nothing to worry about.

It's not like I'm not gonna meet anyone again.

I will move while checking each step. As people always say, "hurry to make garbage".

Leaving this matter for later, I quickly went through the gate in case the three of them had returned.

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A while passing through the gate the road diverged and became somewhat complicated.

I wonder which path leads to the surface?

Even though I thought about it, there was no way for me to know.

I chose the road and got off.

* chiro chirori! *

Our eyes meet.

Just a little above the ground .. in front of my eyes, there was a giant snake.

Like the snakes of the past world, you can think of it as funny. It was more difficult, covered in scales, and it was pitch-black.

Like a frog in front of a snake? No, I'm slime, not a toad.

Let's pretend air. It would be better if I didn't notice.

Well, let's try sliding away.

* Kisha – !!! *

I'm threatened.

Not good . I'm not gonna let you go! Or maybe it'll say if I can hear it.

The fight, yes …!

I have a secret skill that I gained from a week-long workout!

But even so .. You must be determined to die if you want to fight this beast.

In short, I was so scared!

Don't freak. If I think hard enough, I can imagine something much more frightening.

Yes, Veldora. Let's compare that to the dragon.

Oh it doesn't seem scary now.

Can't I do this?

After calming down, I began to quietly observe the snake.

The snake seemed to have lowered its guard, thinking I was so scared that I could not move.

Maybe plan how it'll cook me.

Ya

Then, don't hold back either …

* bishun! *

Without hesitation I fired a "water knife" at the snake's neck.

* v* Zuban !!! Hyuuun, dos. Gorogoro .. zun. *

It was just a moment.

I can't believe my eyes.

Even without the slightest sign of resistance, “the air” blade beheaded the snake.

I could only swallow; until a second ago, there was an ominous smuggling there.

This ... is even stronger than I thought.

If I were forced to use it on an adventure, it would end up bloody. Fortunately, my first enemy was a monster.

Oh and by the way, my stomach is currently inhabited 30%: Veldora 15%, Water 10%, Drugs and other nonsense 2%, metals and resources 3%.

"Water Hunter" uses less than a cup of water (and I can set the size to – with the intention of increasing it, of course).

So, even if I fire these thousands, I don't have to worry about the remaining amount.

It's probably better than magic.

If the monsters come out, let's meet them with "water knives".

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Now, about this snake.

If I eat and analyze it, will I steal its power?

All right, let's try.

Outcome…

The inherent skill [Heat Detection]. Subsequently, the camouflage skill was canceled.

The inherent skill of [Noxious Mist Breath]. Released at 120 degrees for a distance of 7 meters.

(TL Note: 22 feet)

Along with these two skills, I can also imitate the snake.

The main effect of the poison appears to be corrosive damage (damage to equipment and meat). Will it be effective enough against normal adventurers, eh?

Although with this world magic, it might be an easy victory.

So I spent some time analyzing that snake skill.

Best to raise my hand while I can.

What I have confirmed:

I can use the acquired skills even without changing. But their power is diminished.

Those two things.

If I have to explain it, then,

… I can hoard the body of the monster that I ate and analyzed.

My body has repaired parts that I previously damaged, but it feels like stitches.

… The inherent skill is a special skill for that monster race. Similar to my [Dissolve, Absorb, and Regenerate].

Regarding the skill, if I don't turn into a suitable monster, I can't use it with 100% effectiveness%.

However, there are also skills like [Heat Detection], which I can make completely mine.

In short, like this.

I really dug up the [Predator].

This is another very useful skill.

3 Days have passed since I fought the snake.

I'm still in the cave.

I don't feel cold, but maybe below freezing here.

Sunlight does not reach here at all.

So, I kept worrying about one fear.

I know I know . . It can't be true.

But either way, I can't get it out of my head.

Yes ... what if …

Me lost?

No, no, no way.

I mean ... right? Who heard someone got lost in the novice cave?

Shouldn't this be the easiest part?

Moreover, even the three adventurers could go this far without getting lost.

I should be fine. It might just be a long road.

But, it might be a good thing I was reborn as slime.

Had I come here as a normal "World Traveler", I would have fainted from starvation by now.

Who would have thought I'd thank you for being slime.

However, not knowing the way is disturbing.

Is there nothing like a map of this place or something?

＜＜ Solutions. Should I show the current location? [YES] / [NO]? ＞＞

Rewind the current narrative. . ?

Can't not make a puncture.

But seriously, what the fuck! Tell me sooner if I have any useful abilities !!!

Certainly yes]!

God damn you automatic mapping!

I also had time when I thought about it.

Back in the old game, you would sit down with a pencil and a piece of paper, and record each step to reach the goal.

It is fun to plan every step.

However, many people started relying on game guides, and eventually mapping became a standard game feature.

No more hunting fun …

In addition, if you get used to that feature once, you will never be able to come back again.

Well, it is also true that without this feature, you will be stuck in most of the latest games.

Anyway, let's use this useful skill to use.

I saw the map that was displayed in my head.

This must have been wrong .. I walked around in circles.

For me, who has compiled the game guide before, it has been lost ?! Impossible!

…………

……

…

Very likely.

According to the map, I have included previously unexplored territory.

So, I spent three days looking at a world that no one had ever seen before.

Fufufu.

To mislead me.. The dungeon is a worthy opponent!

Let us vainly praise the dungeon.

And don't even start to think that I don't have direction.

Is the entrance close?

There are various mosses and weeds growing around here.

Light reaches from somewhere, bathing the grass in light and color.

So it must be day.

I have fought many battles to get this far.

Monster centipede (Wicked centipede: rank B +)

Large black spider (Black spider: B rank)

Vampire bats (Giant Bats: Rating C +)

Carapace Lizards (Ammosaurus: B-rank)

These are the four species I have encountered.

There's one snake, but I haven't seen another.

They are all powerful enemies.

Defeated with one "Water knife" …

Well, bats avoid it a few times, and the angle of shooting is bad for centipedes.

Can't relax just yet.

For example, a centipede erases its presence and attacks from behind.

Fortunately, such an attack would not work on someone with [Magic Perception] and [Heat Detection].

So I shot a few slats of water from my back.

That big spider is pretty dangerous.

First of all, I'm not good with spiders.

It's a psychological problem. Just looking at one makes me want to curl up.

But, maybe because my heart became stronger through reincarnation, I somehow managed to fight without escaping.

Bad me, but I'll be full strength! With that in mind, I cut it with five blades of water.

It's not an opponent I want to see anyway.

And of course, I ate it all.

It's the survival of the fittest in this world. If you lose, you get eaten.

And I hesitate to eat centipedes and spiders.

But I did my best.

But, if there were a cockroach monster, I would have completely escaped without eating it.

There are beautiful words in this world: he who fights and runs away will live to see another day.

This is the skill I gained as a result,

The Centipede Monster [Paralysis Breath]

Big Spider [Sticky Thread, Steel Thread]

Vampire Bat [Vampire, Ultrasonic Wave]

The Carapace Lizard [Body Armor]

And so, after gaining new strength, I managed to leave the cave.

For the first time since I was born again, I was bathed in sunlight.

Status

Name: Rimuru Tempest

Species: Mucus

Heavenly Protection: Peak Storm

Title: There is none

Magic: None

Skills: Unique Skills [Great Sage], Unique Skills [Predator], Special Skills of Mucus [Solventing, Absorbing, Regeneration], Extra Skills [Water Manipulation], Extra Skills [Magic Perception], etc, Skills-Sharp Acquired [Hot Detection, Toxic, Toxic Breath], etc.

Resistance: Thermal Fluctuation Resistance, Physical Attack Resistance, Pain Resistance, Electrical Resistance, Paralysis Resistance.

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