[]Chapter Two : I will protect them!
With my newfound slime army at my side, a surge of excitement and curiosity coursed through me. As the appointed Dungeon Lord, it was my solemn duty to protect and expand the mysterious dungeon that lay before me, but I needed to explore and understand the full extent of my newfound powers first.
I gazed upon the adorable slimes, their eyes glowing with a peculiar radiance. Their gelatinous bodies jiggled as they formed a parade behind me, creating a sight to behold.
A thought crossed my mind, and I couldn't help but chuckle, "Well, I suppose I am a slime too, so this parade of gelatinous beings feels quite fitting."
Then, I unconsciously noticed the energy stones across the cave lighting up the dark cavern.
As I turned my gaze back, my eyes fell upon a red slime, its playful demeanor captivating my attention. With a firm yet gentle voice, I commanded, "You, red slime, bring me that stone." The slime immediately sprang into action, its gelatinous body jiggling with an endearing cuteness.
In a fluid motion, the red slime wiggled its way towards the glowing energy stone. I watched as the red slime extended its malleable form, carefully encasing the radiant energy stone within its translucent body. The stone's brilliance seemed to meld with the slime, intensifying its allure and casting a warm, vibrant glow upon the surroundings, making it look like a transcendent being.
The red slime maneuvered its way back to me, carefully cradling the energy stone as if it were a precious treasure. Its hollow eyes gleamed with a sense of accomplishment, eager to please its newfound Dungeon Lord.
"Good job, from now on, you will be scarlet."
Instantly, a surge of fatigue coursed through my body, and a blinding light enveloped her.
I checked my profile.
[6/10] {1 MP regeneration per hour}
"I should have expected that. Well, after all, in that anime I watched, giving names consumed Mana... so why not."
The blinding light disappeared, revealing a larger, more defined red slime.
[Name: Scarlet
Level: 1 (0/10)
Title: •Mage •Evolving monster <>
HP: 12
Qi: 18
Attack Power: 16
Agility: 5
Defense: 3
Skills:
• Fire Ball: Cast a Fire Ball that inflicts burning damage of 0.5 per second for 5 seconds and actual damage of 16. Cast: 1 Time per battle.
• Devouring: Can devour anything and enchants oneself.]
[Evolving monster: Being named by its lord, it gained the authority to evolve.]
"Oh, it's become like me. Hoho, isn't that means naming all of them will make them have devouring ability?"
"I wonder if it's the same as the anime I watched."
Its bright eyes looked at me with worship.
"Hmm, good job; you will be a powerful aid in the upcoming battle."
Violet jumped in delight, her gelatinous body bouncing with excitement and joy.
Now that I think about it, how can I understand them?
"Is it because I'm a slime too?"
That really might be the case, I muttered.
Then I felt a small touch from my back. I looked behind, and I wasn't expecting that.
"Sob, sob, they are so cute."
All of them were looking at me with puppy eyes, saying they want it too, just like their fellow sister scarlet.
"You all will surely be rewarded if you work hard like your sister scarlet" I muttered.
All of the slimes looked at me with worship and instantly spread all over the Dungeon, going toward the glowing stones.
"Ah..." I closed my shocked mouth.
I didn't say anything and watched the whole process of jiggly balls going here and there. Soon, all of the energy stones were collected right in front of me.
"Fellow Comrades, you have done a great job. I am really happy to have you all. And as an honor, I will name you all."
"I can only name one of you for now, but worry not; all shall be rewarded!"
Hearing this, some of the slimes' faces saddened. But still, they cheered up.
I couldn't help but feel bad for them as they are just too pure.
"You come here."
With a slight tremor, the purple slime eagerly approached me. As its fellow slimes looked on with a touch of envy, their expressions quickly shifted to joy and contentment, realizing that their comrade was being recognized and honored.
Meanwhile, as I myself am a slime, I could feel their emotions anytime I wanted.
"Sob, sob, they are just too pure," I muttered to myself.
"I hereby bestow upon you the name 'Violet.'"
Once again, a wave of fatigue washed over me. A radiant light enveloped her, signifying her transformation and evolution. After a brief moment, the light subsided, revealing a larger and more defined form of the slime.
[2/10]
[Name: Violet
Level: 1 (0/10)
Title: •Poison master •Evolving monster
HP: 13
Qi: 8
Attack Power: 9
Agility: 8
Defense: 3
Skills:
• Poison Ball: Throws a poison ball at the enemy, inflicting poison damage of 0.5 for 4 seconds and actual damage of 9. Cast: 2 times per battle.
• Devouring <>]
Violet, now in her evolved state, bounced with delight, acknowledging her new form and the trust I had bestowed upon her. I can clearly sense her emotions.
Moved by the purity and innocence of the moment, I couldn't help but feel a profound sense of responsibility.
"I will protect them forever."
They had placed their unwavering faith in me, and it was my duty to guide and protect them.
[To be continued...