A Chronicle of Life in a Different World

SLIME - A monster called that exists in this world.

It wasn't a heavy user of the game in the previous life, but it was a name that sounded familiar even with such a revulsion.

Of course, Reurus only knows about the slime as a monster in the game.

Instead of becoming sepia, I remember my predecessors who were severely insectitized, but when I heard about the slime, Reurus thought of the slime that appeared in the game.

A national RPG that I have played in my previous life. Among them, the “Miscellaneous Fish” monster that appears at the beginning as well - only that level of recognition remains.

But the slime I found out about in this world is completely different. Reurus has only heard from Zilba, but the danger is sufficiently communicated by just listening.

If “that” Gilba were a monster with a serious look that would prompt vigilance, that would be enough of a threat.

It is said that monsters that have grown from intermediate to advanced levels.

It is said that the blade cannot pass with a semi-life weapon, and even if it passes through, it has the characteristics of melting the weapon.

Say, "The country is eaten."

Unlike the nickname Reus was given to a joke by fellow Laval Wastes, it is a monster whose nickname is genuine, referring to “facts”.

Reurus has previously engaged a monster called the "Castle Collapse".

I don't know if I was using Class Magic or "Enhancement," but it's a monster like a giant worm that is classified as an advanced monster due to its size and its ability to dive underground.

As the name suggests, a castle made by man is a monster that can be destroyed by itself. The "castle collapse" in which Reus engaged somehow caused injury, and the difference in physique was not so “bad” with Reus. I was able to finish the Sword of Love in time to defeat it.

Therefore, Reurus is convinced.

--The monster in front of me is a better “monster” than "castle collapse".

Reurus has never encountered a slime before. I've only heard of it, and I've never seen it in real life.

But if you see the real thing, you can understand it even if you don't want to.

The existence of the "nucleus" that the slime possesses is also true, but the intimidation that I can feel even though I did not fight is terrible.

The most advanced monsters Reurus has ever engaged are the Firedragon Vanille and the Castle Collapse. The former had never really fought, and the latter was burdensome, but the monster in front of her clearly reached the upper realm.

It was said that they would be classified as intermediate if they were born, but no matter how many slimes they had as opponents, they would not be afraid of Reurus.

Just by being close, you can feel the chills all over your body, and in your brain, a voice that should be called instinct sounds a gunshot and alarm.

Stay away from me, get away, get eaten.

(If this wasn't a slime, how many monsters would the real slime be...)

While wiping away the sweat that floated on its own despite the cold temperatures, Reurus murmured inside. At the same time, I am convinced.

If there were such a monster, both the monster and the fish would flee far away.

Assuming that Reurus is in good health and magic, Eliza and Sarah are next to each other in good health and turn Meer over to their two assistants to see if they can “fight.” I don't know if a match can be made in the first place because of the previous problem of winning or losing.

Reurus watches the opponent, fearing the slime might attack him.

"Nh... suu... hah..."

Repeat deep breathing to calm the heart that began to pulse violently. I noticed that the hand holding the handle of the Sword of Love was beginning to get moist and wiped with clothes.

I don't know the overall size, but at least the “surface” of the slime looked frozen. The 'nucleus' inside is moving slowly, so it may not be completely frozen inside.

(In other words, there are three "nuclei"... wasn't there one? Maybe three slimes together instead of one?

As you calmly observe your breathing, you can see some points of concern.

According to what Zilba said before, Slime should have had a weakness called a 'nucleus'. Destroying this "nucleus" seems to defeat the slime, as has been demonstrated by those who defeated the slime so far.

But I don't remember hearing you have more than one "nucleus." Does one slime have three 'nuclei', or is it just three slimes coming together?

(I'd like to ask you about that area....)

Reurus slipped a little out of sight of the slime and saw a girl dancing on the surface of Lake Mersena - the slime.

Is there any regularity or is it just dancing at will? Blue feathers flip like hair or eyes, and every time a girl takes a step, the surface of the slime freezes and makes a creepy sound.

Don't get in the way of that. Reurus makes that decision intuitively and looks back at the slime.

I don't know how far away it was, but I think it was this slime who had the magic to feel thin. Blue girls also have a lot of magic in them, but there is a big difference compared to slime.

But because it's frozen, I can't feel its vicious magic if I don't get close enough to the Reurus. The distance is such that I can feel the faint magic.

(It's... smaller than this island, but I can't see the back.)

Reurus muttered, wondering if it was about the size of a 50-meter pool in the previous life. Of course, it's not a regular cube like a pool.

…………

This was a realuse worrying about what to do, but a poor girl who thought she had finished dancing sometime stood nearby. He looks at the side of Reurus with a strange look at the slime.

"Ugh... thank you so much for that. Thank goodness. Sleeping a little made my body easier. I appreciate it... but can I ask you your name again?

Reurus poking at his knees and asking questions with words of gratitude while keeping his gaze high. However, the girl's response remained the same.

"I am."

"... I see."

I wonder if it's a walrus. I cannot say anything about a realuse that does not know the criteria for naming in this world. Maybe it's a name that isn't unusual if you look for it.

"So... watashi-chan?

"No, I am."

…………

What is this question? Although the Reurus was frozen, the slime was nearby, but I suddenly wanted to look up to heaven.

"Well, let me ask you something, do you know anything about this slime?

Give up asking about names and ask about slime as an immediate threat. The girl nodded her gaze at the slime.

"I know. I didn't count, but I showed up here before the sun and moon changed again and again. That's why I froze it."

"... why did you freeze it?

"Because it brings misfortune to the world."

I have trouble responding to the name, but if you ask, it will answer what you know. The girl's tone is irrelevant and she doesn't seem to be lying.

"Do you know anything about the slime?

"I don't know, but I do. It's dangerous for humans."

It seems to be meshing and not meshing slightly. However, there were some catching parts in the girl's gesture.

"Are you... a monster, no, a subhuman... or no way..."

"I am nothing but me."

You're not human, are you? Even if you speculate and ask, the words that come back do not get the same guidelines.

(I thought it was a spirit like Sarah, but maybe it's different... no, the spirit only knows Sarah. This child is reacting more like a spiritual...?

Sarah, the Spirit of Fire, and the girl in front of her. When asked which one is more spiritual, Reurus wants to hold the reply and turn a blind eye.

With such thoughts closed and sideways, Reurus asks what else he was concerned about.

"I know you're freezing that slime here, but why did you help me?

I understood what the girl was doing here, but I didn't think I needed to help Reurus. I'm not complaining about being helped, I'm only grateful, but I care about what I care about.

…………

But the girl just leans her neck strangely. Instead of saying I couldn't understand Reurus' words, I just don't know why I asked.

It is only natural that "I” help humans. And thou hast called me.

"Hmm? Hmm?

Now it was Reurus' turn to lean his neck. I understand the girl's words, but I don't understand what she wants to say.

Reus sank into Lake Mersena with all his strength, and he had no memory of calling a girl on the way. I didn't know the girl existed until I came to this island in the first place.

What kind of reaction should I give back to the girl who stares at me with her face? Reurus struggles with the current situation where it is difficult to communicate his intentions because of words.

"Did I call you?

"Yeah, I was drawn."

(... what do you mean?

Are you really speaking the same language, or is there some kind of magical force between you and the girl that is twisting the language?

Reurus closes for the first time and takes a deep breath.

(Calm down... this kid helped me. I mean, he saved my life... I don't know if he's human... but he's freezing the slime alone in a place like this...)

Reurus' purpose on this journey - to save the wasted city of Laval, which is in short supply.

All you need for this is ice magic, water magic, or water's 'jewels'. Doesn't the girl in front of her fit the purpose?

Of course, the girl in front of her is a savior of life, even without those ends. If the girl wants it, I want to do what I can.

"What do you want with this slime? The goal is to keep it frozen?

"... it's frozen because it can't be defeated by my magic. I want to take it down if I can. My power... is still weak."

It was a girl who had no expression until then, but for the first time, she changed her expression slightly. Somewhere lonely and sad - it's a spicy expression.

Looking at the expression, Reurus turned to a slime that emitted an overwhelming presence.

I want to defeat it if I can. It is the first “will” that a girl has ever shown.

In that case, it would not be hesitant to cooperate as a Reurus.

"Then let me help you too. It's going to be hard to get out of this island as it is, and it's going to be terrible if we leave it like this."

That said, I expressed my willingness to cooperate with the girl.

The girl may have frozen and sealed the slime, but the limit is close. What happens if the limit is reached?

The opponent is Slime - a monster called "The Country Eaters."

If it fails, there is a danger that it will affect the abandoned city of Laval, and we cannot escape as a revus until we realize it.

However, the problem is that instead of defeating the slime as it is now, the magic is exhausted so that it can't be properly fought.

"... the slime is also a monster."

I don't know if I can defeat it, but if I want to, I need to refill my magic. To do that, I want to eat a monster, but I can only see the slime in front of me.

--If you eat the contents, it will melt, but if it is "skin”, it will come off.

The girl changed her expression dramatically to a real face murmuring revulsion.

The girl's face was drawn.