New Abilities
Well then, now that I acquired a human body, I can’t be walking around in “fur” forever!
While the slime body is certainly convenient, is has fatal flaws to it.
It’s not like I feel cold or anything, but I want some extra defense.
Besides, the dwarfs have made many articles with the materials the goblins have hunted.
Thus, I went to the dwarfs.
The eldest dwarf Garm was busy ordering the girls (Goblinas), and overseeing production.
「Yo! Garm-kun. There’s some clothing I want you to make me!」
「… Danna. What are you saying? How are you planning on wearing it? You can’t use equipment, can’t you?」
「Fufufu. Fuhaha, haaaaahahahaha! Don’t look down on me!
You thought it was the “can’t wear anything” me, huh! Well, not anymore! Haaaaaaaaa!!!」
「Wha… what!!! Danna‘s body is growing… not. A kid, huh?」
「Tch. Not suprised, eh… Oh well. I can become an adult, but I want you to first make some clothing for this form!」
「O.. 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 naked, I was not embarrassed. Since there’s nothing there…
「My! How cute you’ve become, Rimuru-sama!」
Haruna said while recording my size.
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.
Having notified Rigurdo of my absence, I ordered everyone to steer clear.
The place where I met Veldora.
The cave’s monsters stay away out of fear.
I’ve got, unique skill [Shapeshifter], extra skill [Fire Manipulation].
So what should I start with…
Fire State, huh. Wouldn’t activate as a slime.
As for Area Boundary, that I could use. But, I don’t get it.
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?
In the first place, this skill’s main strength seems to be in trapping opponents. Quite a versatile skill, isn’t it?
The smallest I could get it was just enough to cover my body. It’s effect did not change. Only the size did.
I create a clone on top of which I affixed the boundary.
Hoho… It’s that strong?
That experiment showed that the skill uses up a lot of magical energy.
In other words, as long as I supply magical energy, the barrier will hold.
I am planning on trying out the Black Wolf’s [Black Lightning] skill.
Its two long horns are used to alter just that.
Thus, I set the power to max and the range to a single target… fire!
The result,
*Pika! ….. Chudooooooooon!!!*
Not even the dust was left.
So… I guess I can’t trust in the barrier all that much.
Somehow this makes no sense.
But man this sent a chill down my back.
However, the fact that I need to mimic a black wolf to use this skill greatly limits its applicability.
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.
By the way, when I use it with the barrier, [Fire State] is an amazing skill.
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.
As for how to use the skill, I’ll consider that later.
Now with respect to extra skill [Fire Manipulation].
Light a fire at my finger tip, throw fire from the palm of my hand–such party tricks are easy.
And wait, if I gather the heat, the power increases.
Now, just like with “Water Blade”, I just need to shoot out this magical energy.
Looks just like a certain alien’s finisher, finger beam.
Would I do something as dangerous as grabbing someone’s head and threatening to burn them? Yeah, I probably would.
After all, unlike monsters’ skills, it’s practice makes perfect here.
Now then, regarding the last new skill.
That name sounds too much like shoplifter… how unpleasant.
Not that I even fall asleep.
But, I have absolutely no idea how to do that.
At a time like this, [Great Sage] saves the day! Sensei! Please!!!
＜＜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.
Just my first impressions, but wouldn’t this skill mix well with mine?
This is essentially the first step in understanding an opponents abilities. But, more importantly, can’t I use this to erase their skills?
＜＜Solution. Skills engraved upon the soul can neither be separated nor destroyed.＞＞
Sadly, it wasn’t that omnipotent.
For example, could I combine with the monsters I mimic?
Devil transformation should be something like overwriting original body’s abilities with the desired one.
Thus, I try to imagine it.
I wasn’t planning on anything gaudy, but had my face raise its temperature to 200 degrees.
Upon activating that skill, my aura had become that of a flame. My “facial” temperature also rose over 1400 degrees.
If I am ever captured, I could probably use this to escape.
Thus, I tried fusing with every monster I had eaten thus far.
As a centipede, I grew fangs. Gross.
The bat… made me sprout demon like wings. A slime with demon’s wings. Looks pretty cool actually.
But because I can’t see, I actually still worry about where exactly the horns are placed.
Next, the black snake. My body was covered in a gold pattern.
Now, even as a slime, I can fully use every skill.
Now, could I fuse multiple times?
I could not manage a third. However, most of the monster’s skills do not require fusion.
The skills I actually need to transform for are… [Fire State], and [Black Lighting]–just them.
Therefore, flame Giant, Black Wolf, or Giant Bat–choose two of these according to the situation at hand; that will probably become the basic strategy from now on.
Well, as long as their abilities are useful, of course.
By the way, if I try to fuse while mimicking…
Thus, I’ve become a chimera. Thank you very much…
The black wolf and snake are, after all, the most dangerous of the ones I have.
So when I’m in a real pinch, I’ll be depending on him as usual.
How, then, do the abilities change when the base is human? Was my next thought.
Whereas any monster and magic beast I mimic will inadvertently be lacking equipment.
But for now, let me discuss the visual changes,
Black Wolf: My hair turned black, with two cowlicks sticking out… where are the ears and tail, damn it!!!
Giant Bat: I grew demon wings.
So if I obtain some cursed swords in the future, this appearance may become the norm for combat.
If anything, I can fuse with inorganic substances as well.
While this is certainly something I would like to test out, I really don’t know anything about this topic.
Well, when I enter some kingdom, I’ll look around.
… I completely forgot to test out my resistances.
But even so, surely if I were thrown into the sun I’d burn and die.
Up until now, I feared receiving damages, and avoided such practice, but I am a different slime today!
I have to find out just how much damage I can endure.
I create a clone and control him. Of course, as a slime. If I did this while looking like a child, what would the readers think?!
Furthermore, if I get used to this, it seems like I can also replicate the equipment I wore at the time of cloning.
The cloning skill is only limited as far as your unique skills allow.
First, [Great Sage]
Should the user go beyond that limit, the consciousness link is severed, and the clone can only respond to basic commands.
Since vision is always shared, and an order can be changed at any time, the clone can be used for long range reconnaissance missions.
Second, [Predator]
A clone can be predated and stored, but cannot be extracted.
However, feedback regarding skills, etc. can be acquired.
Third, [Shapeshifter]
Only one fusion is allowed. Division is unchanged.
Upon extensive research a few limitations were revealed, but the skill remains pretty powerful.
The result, “Water Blade” is very powerful.
“Flame Bullet” is only a beam shot from my fingertips, but terrifyingly powerful.
For example, although I had shot through the snake’s head, it did not fall. Had I let my guard down, I might have been defeated.
I had accepted this point too easily.
The strongest pair is [Black Wolf and Flame Giant]–the clone didn’t immediately die with barrier and fire state invoked.
Perhaps its best to think of fire state as a defensive rather offensive skill.
Furthermore, while mimicking, if enough damage is received, I return back to normal; however, the damage incurred is not transmitted to the true body.
And thus, I’ve obtained various data.
The rest can be verified via [Great Sage]’s simulations.
Taking on the appearance of a child, I begin to leave.
Fufufu. My presence has finally been recognized.
Although to the eyes I look just like a child!
Status
Name: Rimuru Tempest
Divine Protection: the Storm Crest
Magic: None
Resistances: Thermal Fluctuation Resistance EX, Physical Attack Resistance, Pain Resistance, Fire Attack Resistance, Electricity Resistance, Paralysis Resistance