Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 26

Well then, now that I acquired a human body, I can't be walking around in "fur" forever!

So I requested a set of clothing to be made.

While the slime body is certainly convenient, is has fatal flaws to it.

And that flaw is the lack of equipment. That is, other than some special magic items, I could not equip anything.

It's not like I feel cold or anything, but I want some extra defense.

Equipment that could protect me from at least one hit.

Besides, the dwarfs have made many articles with the materials the goblins have hunted.

First and foremost, I'll have a set of kids clothing prepared.

Thus, I went to the dwarfs.

Or more precisely, to the tailoring log cabin which was recently finished... apparently.

The eldest dwarf Garm was busy ordering the girls (Goblinas), and overseeing production.

ŒYo! Garm-kun. There's some clothing I want you to make me!

Œ... Danna. What are you saying? How are you planning on wearing it? You can't use equipment, can't you?

ŒFufufu. Fuhaha, haaaaahahahaha! Don't look down on me!

You thought it was the "can't wear anything" me, huh! Well, not anymore! Haaaaaaaaa!!!

ŒWha... what!!! Danna˜s body is growing... not. A kid, huh?

ŒTch. Not suprised, eh... Oh well. I can become an adult, but I want you to first make some clothing for this form!

ŒO.. okay. Then, we'll start by measuring your size! Oi, Haruna. I leave Danna˜s measurements to you.

I was measured by one of the tailors, Haruna.

Of course, although I was *****, I was not embarrassed. Since there's nothing there...

ŒMy! How cute you've become, Rimuru-sama!

Haruna said while recording my size.

Cute? I mean, I know I think I'm cute, but for the goblins to agree.

Must say, I'm surprised that monsters even have an aesthetic sense.

I decided to spend the following day by trying out my new skills.

I head off.

If I want to peacefully try out new skills, it's best for no one to be around.

Having notified Rigurdo of my absence, I ordered everyone to steer clear.

And, through the center of the city, I head into the cave.

The place where I met Veldora.

That underground cavern is wide, unnaturally dense, and, most of all, uninhabited.

The cave's monsters stay away out of fear.

Now then, let's start testing these out.

I've got, unique skill [Shapeshifter], extra skill [Fire Manipulation].

From the Flame Giant, [Clone], [Fire State], and [Area Boundary].

So what should I start with...

Since cloning seems promising let's start with the Flame Giant.

Fire State, huh. Wouldn't activate as a slime.

Chances are, this skill activates only under certain conditions... I wonder what they are.

As for Area Boundary, that I could use. But, I don't get it.

So the point of the skill is to seal thermal energy within a barrier and prevent any from leaking, huh?

But if I can activate this skill, why can't I use [Fire State]... wait a second. Didn't I just get my hands on a barrier?

Okay.

In the first place, this skill's main strength seems to be in trapping opponents. Quite a versatile skill, isn't it?

The boundaries maximum range is 100 meters, shaped into half a sphere. Does not expand underground.

The smallest I could get it was just enough to cover my body. It's effect did not change. Only the size did.

It's strength?

I create a clone on top of which I affixed the boundary.

Then, I shot out a water blade at the barrier. "Bashii!!!" It was repelled.

Hoho... It's that strong?

In that case, let's try out the [Paralysis Breath] and [Noxious Breath].

That experiment showed that the skill uses up a lot of magical energy.

With the energy I left with the clone, the barrier withstood [Paralysis Breath] without taking any damage, but collapsed under [Noxious Breath].

In other words, as long as I supply magical energy, the barrier will hold.

Then, I created a clone with considerable amount of magical energy, and set up a barrier.

I am planning on trying out the Black Wolf's [Black Lightning] skill.

As a black wolf, it is possible to modify the range and strength of the skill.

Its two long horns are used to alter just that.

Since a slime has no horns, "Use it all!" is how the skill works.

Thus, I set the power to max and the range to a single target... fire!

As for the barrier, I set it to its lowest setting. If the size is small, the consumption should also decrease.

The result,

*Pika! ..... Chudooooooooon!!!*

Not even the dust was left.

It's too dangerous!

So... I guess I can't trust in the barrier all that much.

In the first place, why did he disappear if I have electric current resistance and thermal fluctuation resistance?

Somehow this makes no sense.

Maybe this [Black Lightning] skill is actually a special skill ranked about extra skills.

But man this sent a chill down my back.

"Good thing I didn't carelessly try it on myself!" Such were my honest thoughts.

However, the fact that I need to mimic a black wolf to use this skill greatly limits its applicability.

Then, I mimicked the flame giant, and tried to use [Fire State] again.

The result was that I changed into a 2000 degree cloud. But, as expected, the heat dissipates too quickly if I don't maintain the barrier.

This skill, too, highly depends on the situation.

By the way, when I use it with the barrier, [Fire State] is an amazing skill.

As expected of an A rank (+?).

That is, [Freya Sphere] is a combination of the barrier and fire state that burns the opponent from the inside; in other words, any living thing that breathes air will surely perish.

My affinity against the opponent was really good!

As for how to use the skill, I'll consider that later.

Now with respect to extra skill [Fire Manipulation].

I can't seem to explode things like Shizu-san did. What the trick could be, I don't know...

Light a fire at my finger tip, throw fire from the palm of my hand"such party tricks are easy.

Also, I managed to gather heat in my hand and radiate it, thus creating a Fire Blaster.

And wait, if I gather the heat, the power increases.

I mean, normally, fire is at about 200 degrees Celsius. If I gather it, it rises to 1600 degrees.

Now, just like with "Water Blade", I just need to shoot out this magical energy.

It struck my target at 10 meters away with a temperature surpassing 1400 degrees. This splendid skill I decided to call "Flame Bullet".

Looks just like a certain alien's finisher, finger beam.

Also, I can probably just create a fireball in my hand and burn my opponents.

Would I do something as dangerous as grabbing someone's head and threatening to burn them? Yeah, I probably would.

Additionally, since it seems I can further raise the temperature with practice, I should continue doing so until I can manage an explosion.

After all, unlike monsters' skills, it's practice makes perfect here.

Now then, regarding the last new skill.

That is, [Shapeshifter].

That name sounds too much like shoplifter... how unpleasant.

I won't be awakening to any criminal tendencies, will I...

Not that I even fall asleep.

Anyways, let's try out the skill.

But, I have absolutely no idea how to do that.

At a time like this, [Great Sage] saves the day! Sensei! Please!!!

ï¼"ï¼"Solution. The effects of Unique Skill [Shapeshifter]

Fusion: The ability to merge into a single being with the targeted fellow.

Division: The ability to separate oneself and the being possessing you.

(If the target who is being separated lacks a physical form, they could disappear)

These two abilities are yours to wield.＞＞

I see.

So Shizu-san's devil appearance was the result of this unique skill, huh?

Just my first impressions, but wouldn't this skill mix well with mine?

Although this slime body doesn't sweat, I certainly felt cold sweat at that thought.

This is essentially the first step in understanding an opponents abilities. But, more importantly, can't I use this to erase their skills?

ï¼"ï¼"Solution. Skills engraved upon the soul can neither be separated nor destroyed.＞＞

Sadly, it wasn't that omnipotent.

But, I am certain that it will mix well with my skills.

For example, could I combine with the monsters I mimic?