Chapter 12: Eradication, first monster camp.

After swiftly dispatching the first rogue bandit camp ruthlessly, Liam's forces turned their attention to the remaining two encampments. 

As they descended upon the second bandit enclave, the slimes moved with an eerie grace, their knightly forms towering over their adversaries like silent sentinels of doom. 

With each swing of their mighty swords and each thunderous clash of steel, the bandits fell before them, their resistance crumbling like sandcastles in a tempest.

"W-what are you!"

The bandit leader screamed hysterically while brandishing his weapon against the monster before him. 

And what answered his call was his own headless body appearing in sight.

"W-what?... I... died"

Thud...

The headless corpse fell onto the ground. 

The slimes watched this scene without any emotions. Turned its gaze around several times and confirmed that all bandits had been eradicated. 

By the time they reached the third and final camp, Liam paused to contemplate his next move. 

Knowing that his slimes' combat strength had surpassed the first threshold and their size could be further enhanced, he saw an opportunity to make a breakthrough.

Engaging in a silent conversation through mind communication, Liam asked curiously towards the slime troops.

"With your current strength, how much bigger can you get in the knight's form?"

Hearing this, the slimes responded with a resounding affirmation, stating they could grow up to 5 meters tall after transformation.

With a nod of determination, Liam instructed the slimes to transform into an even more imposing and formidable knight form. 

As they metamorphosed, their bodies expanded and solidified, their armor becoming sturdier and more imposing, and their swords growing in size and potency.

The slimes stood before Liam in their new, enhanced knight form when the transformation was complete. 

Each one now stood at an imposing height of 5 meters, clad in armor that gleamed with an otherworldly sheen. Their swords, now massive and ornately adorned, crackled with arcane energy, ready to strike down any who dared to oppose them.

Liam gazed upon his transformed allies with a satisfied smile, marveling at their newfound strength and majesty. 

"Now, this is what I call Titan!"

Liam smiled joyfully, overlooking his mighty troops standing amidst those trees in the forest. In his past life, he had always adhered to the idea that the bigger the soldier is, the stronger his strength. 

Imagine a walking fortress walked into your territory, clad in heavy black armor, as the cloak fluttered behind him, signaling the wind of death approaching. 

The helmet hid the cold eyes that were covered within, and what was left were the cold, bottomless pair of eyes that could devour everything within their path.

And the worst part is that there are 99 more of this horrendous monster. 

"Hahaha, great!"

"Move towards the final bandit group, and head south for our first level 1 monster camp."

"Show them what fear is... "

-

Under the cloak of night, the forest seemed to hold its breath, the shadows deepening with each passing moment. 

Tall, gnarled trees loomed overhead, their branches stretching like skeletal fingers grasping at the darkness.

 Amidst this eerie landscape, a group of bandits reveled in their recent plunder, their voices echoing through the stillness of the night.

"Ha! Did you see the look on that fool's face when we took his gold?" 

One bandit chortled, his voice tinged with malice.

"Did you see how his wife begged for mercy?" 

Another replied, a cruel smirk twisting his lips.

"Hahahaha, those fools only know how to stay inside those confined spaces all year around. Naturally, they have developed to be a coward."

Laughter erupted around the campfire as the bandits reveled in their ill-gotten gains, their faces illuminated by the flickering flames.

 But their merriment was short-lived as a sudden hush fell over the clearing, the laughter dying on their lips as a sense of unease settled over them like a suffocating blanket.

"What's that noise?"

 One of the bandits whispered, his eyes wide with fear.

Before anyone could respond, the forest erupted into chaos as the slimes descended upon the camp with a deafening roar. 

Boom... 

Their footsteps echoed in a roar as the earth sunken beneath their feet.

Towering over the bandits like grim specters of death, the knights advanced with an air of quiet menace, their imposing forms casting long, ominous shadows that danced across the forest floor.

The bandits stood frozen in terror as the slimes bore down upon them, their eyes wide with disbelief at the sight before them.

It was as if the very forest itself had come alive to exact vengeance upon them for their crimes, and they were powerless to stop it.

"Gods above, what manner of creatures are these?"

 One of the bandits cried out, his voice trembling with panic.

But his question went unanswered as the slimes continued their relentless advance, their movements fluid and graceful despite their imposing size. 

With each swing of their mighty swords, they cleaved through the ranks of the bandits with effortless precision, their blades gleaming in the firelight as they struck down their foes ruthlessly.

The bandits fought desperately to defend themselves, but it was clear that they were no match for the overwhelming strength of their adversaries. As the battle raged on, their cries of pain and anguish filled the night air, mingling with the sounds of steel on steel and the roar of flames as their campfires were extinguished.

In the end, there was nothing left but silence as the slimes stood victorious amidst the smoldering ruins of the bandit camp. 

As the slimes prepared to depart from the scene, their keen senses caught sight of a carriage hidden among the trees, its presence concealed beneath a tattered blanket.

 Curiosity piqued, they approached the carriage cautiously, their towering forms casting long shadows in the dim light of dawn.

With a gentle nudge from one of the slimes's swords, the blanket was lifted away, revealing a wooden cage nestled within the confines of the carriage. 

Inside, a figure lay within, delicate and ethereal amidst the gloom of dawn. Her features were soft and alluring, framed by cascades of luscious purple hair that tumbled in unruly waves around her shoulders. 

Despite the chains that bound her, her form exuded an air of seductive allure, her curves accentuated by the soft glow of the morning light filtering through the trees. 

Her eyes, a deep and entrancing shade of violet, sparkled with fear and curiosity as she peered up in fear at the towering figures surrounding her.

Her lips, full and inviting, parted in a soft gasp as she took in the sight before her, her chest rising and falling with each ragged breath. 

She wore a tattered gown that clung to her slender frame, its once vibrant colors faded and worn from the trials of her captivity.

 Despite the hardship she had endured, there was a haunting beauty to her, a silent strength that belied her fragile appearance.

The slimes communicated swiftly with Liam, informing him of their discovery, and upon hearing the news, Laim pondered for a moment and said.

"A slave or a captive? Interesting"

Liam wasted no time in issuing his commands. 

" One of you, Bring the carriage back to the castle, "

His voice tinged with curiosity.

"And be cautious not to talk to her unless I said so."

As the slimes moved to obey their master's commands, the girl stirred from her feigned slumber, her heart pounding as she heard the heavy footsteps of the approaching slimes. 

"Wh-who are you?" 

She stammered, her voice barely above a whisper as she peered up at the towering figures with wide, frightened eyes. 

"Please, don't hurt me."

 She pleaded, her voice trembling with fear as she strained against her chains. 

No matter what she said, the slime ignored her plea, grabbed the handle with one hand, and slowly dragged it away from the rest of the group. 

"This... ?"

The girl felt confused when seeing this as she could only helplessly gaze at her carriage getting carried away alongside her into the deep woods.

-

"Now for the last monster camp, deal with it swiftly!"

As the slimes closed in on the monster camp, their towering figures cast long shadows across the forest floor, heralding their arrival with an undeniable dread. 

The air crackled with tension as the monsters within the camp sensed the approaching danger, their primal instincts warning them of the impending threat.

With a thunderous roar, the leading slime knight leaped from a nearby cliff, his massive form hurtling like a meteor.

Boom!

 As he landed amidst the horde of monsters, his sheer weight crushed those unfortunate enough to be caught beneath him, their cries of agony drowned out by the deafening impact.

Meanwhile, the other slimes charged into battle with swords held high, their gleaming blades slicing through the enemy's ranks with surgical precision. 

With each swing, monsters fell in droves, their bodies torn asunder by the relentless onslaught of the slimes' fury.

One slime knight, in particular, stood out among the rest, his armor adorned with intricate runes that glowed with an otherworldly light. 

With a mighty roar, he cleaved through the enemy lines with a single stroke of his sword, the earth trembling beneath his feet as he carved a path of destruction through the heart of the monster camp.

But the monsters, though outnumbered and outmatched, fought back with a ferocity born of desperation. 

Some lunged at the slimes with tooth and claw, their wild attacks barely fazing their heavily armored foes. 

Others unleashed blasts of elemental energy, their magic crackling through the air like lightning as it clashed against the slimes' mystical defenses. 

In the heart of the clash, where the earth itself seemed to quake beneath the weight of the impending battle, one of the slime knights faced off against the colossal black bear in a clash of titanic proportions. 

As the two mighty adversaries collided, the air crackled with their confrontation's intensity.

Boom! 

Boom!

The swords and the claw were intertwined in the middle.

Forcing both of the beast to took several steps back. 

Seeing this scene, Liam was immediately dumbfounded by the strange scene that is occuring. He hurriedly threw a scanning wave towards the bear and what came next into his view baffled him.

"Is my luck this bad or is it just the world playing a game on me?"

He muttered in disbelief. 

"I encountered an Alpha beast inside this level 1 monster camp"

"Just how lucky"

He lamented. 

Looking over the panel with a sigh coming out of his mouth. 

[Dread Clawed Bear][Alpha beast][?]

[Alpha beast is an existence that is similar to a boss. There's a low chance of spawning them each time a lord clears a monster camp, the chance goes as low as 0.1 percent each time. Not only is this beast powerful in strenght and also health, it also possesed a certain amount of wisdom which would possess a certain difficulty in defeating it]

With a thunderous roar that echoed across the battlefield, the slime knight charged headlong at the black bear, its massive form barreling forward with unstoppable force. 

Trees splintered and shattered like twigs in its path, torn asunder by the sheer ferocity of its charge.

But the black bear was no less formidable, its massive frame braced against the onslaught as it met the slime knight head-on.

 With a swipe of its deadly claws, it lashed out at its opponent, the force of its blow sending shockwaves rippling through the air.

As the two behemoths clashed, the ground beneath them groaned and buckled under the strain, the earth itself trembling in fear of the cataclysmic battle unfolding upon its surface.

 Each blow struck with the force of a battering ram, sending shockwaves rippling through the air and causing the ground to tremble beneath their feet.

With each passing moment, the intensity of the battle only seemed to grow, the sheer magnitude of their clash threatening to tear to every corner of the battlefield. 

Trees were uprooted and flung aside like mere playthings, the earth torn asunder by the sheer force of their titanic struggle, creating a huge pit of over 10 meters wide under their clash.

But amidst the chaos and devastation, the slime knight stood firm, its resolve unwavering in the face of the black bear's onslaught.

 With a mighty roar of defiance, it unleashed a barrage of devastating blows, each strike crashing against its foe with the force of a thunderbolt.

And then, in a single, earth-shattering moment, the slime knight delivered the final, decisive blow. 

A deafening crash reverberating across the battlefield struck the black bear with all the force of a cataclysmic tempest, sending it crashing to the ground in a maelstrom of dust and debris.

As the dust settled and the echoes of battle faded into the ether, the slime knight emerged victorious, its imposing form standing tall amidst the wreckage of the battlefield. 

With the defeat of the black bear, it had proven itself a force to be reckoned with, its strength and valor unmatched by any who dared to stand in its way.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for eradicating a level 1 monster camp]

[Gaining 5000 experience points]

[Gaining 3 (1 hour) speed-up cards]

[One small resources chest]

Hearing this good news and checking for any casualties after the fight, Liam then heaved a sigh of relief at the aftermath of the battle. 

"That bear can fight toe to toe with my slime knight. Even though its level is barely level 5, its strength has reached the threshold of the second sublimation! a level 10 existence!" 

"if that's not a boss according to the description, then I don't know just how powerful a real boss would look like"