Reincarnation
Cave of Beginnings
Sealed CaveTime UnknownSlimes POV
Eat.
It's one of the things I used to like back then.
Although it didn't made me feel excited, it did make me feel joy somewhat.
Eating, literally the only thing I liked in my previous world...
Previous world, you ask?
Well, the story is pretty simple. I got Isekaid.
And not only did I reincarnate in another universe, I also apparently got the body of a slime.
A squishy, cute and slimy little blob that is absolutely harmless.
So, what's that gotta do with the current situation?
Well, first off... I am the weakest creature in practically all of existence spanning out to all the world's that possibly exist out there.
Secondly, I have absolutely no idea where I am right now other then the fact that this place is huge and made from rocks tip to toe.
Thirdly, all I've been doing since I got here was eating a bunch of Rainbow rocks and some weird grass.
Apparently, my Slime body very convenient.
I can absorb whatever the hell I want to by simply dissolving it with my body, and then I can analyze that very thing inside my supposed "Stomach".
What's this Stomach you ask?
Pretty simple, it's a part of my Unique Skill.
Unique Skill?
I don't know, it's just something cool I've heard of.
But, apparently, they are these over powered cool abilities that are pretty rare. Since they are "Unique", only one of these exist in exist nice as compared to other skills. Basically, a one of a kind skill.
The Unique Skills I have is {Predator}, {Great Sage} and {Degenerate}.
{Predator} is what I've been using this entire time to dissolve and absorb these ores and grass. It allows me to absorb anything using my slime body, and then allow me to inspect and receive information regarding whatever thing I have devoured.
Apparently, the grass is actually a very good source for high leveled healing potions which can be used for later. As for the ores, they are something known as Unique Grade Magisteel which is one of the rarest metals in the world.
Now, as for my other Unique Skill which is {Great Sage}. To put it in the most simple and basic way ever, it's literally Google infused into my brain (assuming I have one as a slime). It allows me to perceive even the most basic phenomena in the greatest details by a single glance, allows me to think faster by increasing my thought processing capabilities and practically modifies any information I get to my own liking.
For example, from {Predator} all I know is that Hipoukte Grass is only used for making High leveled potions of healing. I am not aware of how to make them, I only know they are used to make them. However, with {Great Sage} it becomes a peace of cake to create these very potions. Not to mention that these aren't just any simple potions, but full on 100% efficient potions that can even regenerate limbs.
My other ability from {Great Sage} allows me to perceive things more efficiently and quickly. To put it simply, each second turns into days worth of time which allows me to analyze and assess things more quickly.
My last ability on {Great Sage} allows me to perceive any sort of phenomena in the entire world with the greatest details one could ask for. For example, a drop of water from a caves ceiling. To an outsider, its a simple drop. However, to me, I get even the most simplest details such as what is it's acceleration when coming down, what is it's magnitude, etc.
Finally, my final Unique Skill {Degenerate}. The name may seem wrong, but it's actually pretty strong. So, to put it simply, it degrades anything I find and wish to degrade. How does this degrade work? I merely touch what I wish to degrade, and it is lowered by a level in performance. I know, pretty busted and strong. But, it appears to be the only use it has currently or there might be some abilities I am unaware of.
And that's basically it...
Now what.
All I've been doing since I got here is eating whatever I find and sometimes melting my slime body on the floor for absolutely no reason.
That's all I've been doing... For approximately 1 Month, 4 days, 7 hours, 24 minutes and 8 seconds.
What do I do now?
Hmmmmmm...
I don't kn-
Oops.
I'm falling down some stairs.
Ow.
Oh wait, I don't feel pain.
But I'm falling down this random flight of stairs that appeared out of no where...
And I didn't detect it with my Magic Sense at all.
Oh right, another ability I picked up is called Magic Sense.
It's quite a powerful tool. Basically, I can perceive the entirety of my surroundings at a full 360° vision. By literally perceiving the fluctuation of the light surrounding me, I can turn it into perceptible data and hear aswell as see the surroundings without leaving a single blind spot. So, to put it simply, I can see in the darkness as if it is as clear as day, or fight efficiently even if my ability to hear and ability to see were to taken away.
Thankfully, as a slime, I can perceive all this data easily due to the fact that each and every slime cells inside my body is a literal all in one cell. They function as every type of cell imaginable, including Nerve cells. Had I been a human, my brain would've gotten fried and overheated from the sheer data alone.
Well, now that I've stopped ranting, let me ask you a question.
What do you do when you see a dragon literally hundreds of times larger then you staring right at you?
The answer, pray.
?: Hm?
And there's a dragon looking at me right now.
His scales gleam like black steel, his golden eyes shine through wherever they see as if piercing the very soul with their gaze alone. It's aura appears strong, atleast thousands of times stronger then mine...
But, it appears to be in some sort of cage? I don't know, it has this random dome around itself.
Slime: Um, hello?
I move towards the dragon, attempting to speak and successfully saying two words.
These two words, apparently, seem to shock the dragon.
?: Wait, did you just speak?
It asks in disbelief, seemingly rubbing it's eyes as it stares at me more closely.
He appears to have malfunctioned...
Slime: Yes...
Nevertheless, I confirm his answer.
He seriously looks like he has malfunctioned out of existence...
But in an instant, he puts his massive claws at his chin as he stares at me with curiousity now.
?: Interesting, a slime that has sentience?
He comes forward with his long neck and stares directly at me with his eyes, almost scaring me with how massive he is.
His nose slightly boops against the wall, so I come closer inorder to let him inspect me more closely.
?: During my entire time of being alive, I have never once thought I'd see a slime with sentience and an ego...
That's what he muttered, still in disbelief.
Me, I'm just confused.
Slime: Is it really that unbelievable for a slime to be like this?
I ask him whilst doing the equivalent of a tilt, and his gaze finally settles down to a neutral one.
?: Yes, as a matter of fact it is. From all I know, during the entirety of the years this world has existed... There has not been a single intelligent slime in existence, your literally the first.
I am a bit taken aback from this...
Let's take a hypothetical guess that this world has existed for around a million years. Your telling me that during that entire time, not a single intelligent slime was born?
Bullshit.
?: And you appear to be quite strong too, yet you appear to be untrained and unrefined.
He comes closer again to take a look at me.
He doesn't seem very dangerous if I'm being honest.
He seems... Wise? Y'know, those old men that have seen enough.
?: Ah... Where are my manners, allow me to introduce myself.
He brings his head back up and does a small cough with his eyes close and one of his paws near his mouth.
His eyes open and he puts his paw on the ground again, before speaking.
Veldora: My name is Veldora, the Storm Dragon and the youngest of the 4 True Dragons. My species is at the top of the food chain, although I am the weakest member of my family...
Huh?
Huh?
Storm Dragon?
True Dragon?
Hold up, lemme process this for a moment...
So apparently, this guy Infront of me belongs to the strongest yet smallest species in the entire world.
And not only that, your telling me he's the weakest?
This guy, who is thousands of times stronger then me, is the weakest True Dragon?
Veldora: May I ask how you are sentient, little one? I merely wish to satiate my curiousity.
The dragon apparently sits down on its back, putting it's paws on its... Laps, I guess?
He appears to be waiting for an answer... And although I wouldn't answer anyone unless needed, I think is should if I want to live here.
Slime: I am not sure... Perhaps it's because I am reincarnated?
My last words seem to have caught the dragons attention on a greater span.
He closes in once more.
Slime: I got stabbed to death in my world, and the next thing I knew is me waking up here.
He puts his hands on his chin once more, as if going deep into thought.
Veldora: I see... It makes sense why your so strong for a newborn then.
Now, it's my turn to get confused.
What does me being reincarnated have to do with being strong?
Veldora: The stronger the soul, the stronger the being. Us True Dragons are extremely powerful mainly because we have an extremely powerful soul. To travel between worlds, you'd need a strong soul that can survive the turbulence between the transferring. Your soul was not only strong enough to travel to this world, but supposedly reincarnate you aswell. And from what I recall, those who reincarnated have very powerful souls.
He kept on saying the word soul...
I think I get the basic idea here.
Veldora: Say, little one, how long have you been here? In this world I mean.
He appears to be asking too many questions...
But, I've got nothing better to do so might aswell fiss out some information from him by answering them.
Slime: I was born only a month ago.
He narrows his eyes, as if asking I am telling the truth.
I merely nod, and he seems to go into deep thought again based on the humming.
Veldora: I see I see... You truly are an interesting and Unique Monster I must say.
Well, I'm not surprised.
You e seen the impossible happen right Infront of you, so you'd definitely be in disbelief.
But what does he mean by Unique?
Veldora: Ah, since your so young you must not be able to understand what Unique means. *Ahem* So basically, your a monster that is a one of a kind in his species. In your case, your the first slime in all of existence to have an ego and and sentience.
So basically, your a prodigy among your race.
Uniques Monsters are basically the same species as the monster they are but better.
Slime: Well, may I ask a few questions?
I ask as politely as I can, and I'm sure my stiffness is visible from miles away for anyone to see.
And let me be honest with you, I am actually scared...
I've never f lt fear before, not even when I was being stabbed to death.
Yet, this thing Infront of me has his very existence screaming danger.
Veldora: Sure, go ahead. It's only fair if you asked some from me.
Yet, he appears to be very calm and collected.
I expected him to be boisterous and prideful with how strong he is...
Well, onto my question.
Slime: So, why exactly are you in this... Prison or whatever.
So, first things first, what the hell is this surrounding him?
It appears to be preventing someone like him from going out, and that's pretty terrifying knowing how strong he is from his aura alone.
Veldora: Ah, this? Well, quite a long story to be fair.
So he goes on explaining.
Apparently, some humans had invaded his territory with a massive army of demons, humans and enslaved Monsters. They intended to take over the forest he controls so that they could exploit it's resources.
I'm not surprised, humans are very greedy to the point they'll utilize slavery itself for their goals. They will set aside morales and ethnics, merely to achieve their goals.
Although Veldora came out victorious, he admitted that he was way too wounded after the fight. The constant spells being casted aswell as the skilled fighters in the army proved to be a disastrous threat to him.
And apparently, taking advantage of his wounded state, some human girl that could strike through his scales using her blade alone appeared and sealed him.
And he had been sealed inside this prison for 400 years...
I will admit, I do feel bad for him...
Veldora: And that's basically it.
And yet, I'm surprised he managed to stay so... Okay with it?
Doesn't he have pride in himself, especially when he's so strong?
Veldora: Well, aside from that... I'm pretty sure you have a skill named {Predator}, {Great Sage} and {Degenerate}.
The fuck?
Did this guy just tell me my skills?
Slime: Maybe, maybe not.
But, I'll pretend like hes wrong.
I'd rather not have my trump card known by anyone.
Veldora: Not maybe, you have them. My Appraisal Skill basically confirms it, your stats are like an open book to me.
Well shit, apparently he's too good.
He found out how strong I am by merely glancing at me...
Veldora: Say, how about we make a deal?
A deal?
I wonder...
Slime: Hm?
Veldora: Let's be friends, shall we?
What..?
Me, a mere slime... Friends with the strongest species?
Slime: I...
I'm a bit at loss of words...
I wasn't expecting such a sudden request...
And frankly speaking, I didn't think a dragon of all things would propose to be my friend.
Veldora: Is there anything wrong?
He tilts his head whilst asking me...
But, I'm too deep in thought...
Should I accept?
As a human, I've never had friends before.
I turned down the initiative to befriends with anyone before because I found no use in it...
Yet, was it the right thing to do?
I've always been devoid of emotions, and I never attempted to feel them.
Perhaps, if I had a friend...
Slime: I accept.
Maybe it won't be so bad.
Hopefully I don't jinx myself...
Veldora: Wonderful! Let us name eachother to confirm this friendship?
Um...
What?
Veldora: Oh right, you still don't know one more mechanic in this world.
So apparently, naming works very differently in this world.
You either create a Master-Subordinate in which you give a set amount of magicules to someone and they accept being your subordinate.
The one I'm doing with Veldora however, is known as equal naming. Basically, he will name me and I will give him a last name that we both share with each other.
Slime: Well... Your the Storm Dragon right? So... How about Tempest?
And he appears to be deep in thought again...
And then his eyes glow up... Although it isn't with happiness.
Veldora: Magnificent, from this day onwards I shall be known as Veldora Tempest! And you, my dear friend, will be Rimuru Tempest!
He exclaims almost immediately, almost roaring with his voice...
I feel something attach to me, almost as if etching into my very soul and becoming a part of me...
I am... No, I am no longer Satoru Mikami... But Rimuru Tempest!
And this feeling... Is it joy? And excitement? I'm feeling all of this, because I have a friend...
A circle envelops around me, and I am lifted into the air as some sort of evolution is happening...
My slime form doesn't remain anymore, and I begin assuming a human form...
Soon, my evolution is complete and I tap the ground with my feet. I open my eyes and look up to Veldora, a smile etched on my face...
A smile that dissapears when I look at him...
Wait, why is he glowing?
Rimuru: Um, Veldora?
I ask concerned, I don't like the light enveloping my new friend.
He chuckles, but it isn't a chuckle of happiness or excitement... It's a chuckle of sadness.
Veldora: Well, it appears I've done what I could do.
What's he saying?
Done what I could do?
Is he dying?
Veldora: You must have many questions from me, but I unfortunately won't be able to answer all of them...
The light beneath him begins... Rising up.
And the part of his body that was enveloped in it doesn't remain anymore.
Rimuru: Wa-Wait!
Veldora: Unfortunately, my time has come. This prison had been seeping my life since the day I've been in it, and I will now meet my end by crumpling inside of it.
No no no no!
Not like this!
I'm not allowing my first friend to die!
I try using my Unique Skill {Predator} on the Prison. If I can get him to my subspace where time is irrelevant, then I ca-
Veldora: It's pointless, Rimuru. The prison isn't affected by time from other places, it'll keep on moving and draining no matter what until the entity inside dies.
What...
I feel... As if something has shattered...
Veldora: But no worries!
And yet, you manage to remain so cheerful?
Your dying for fucks sake!
Veldora: I have a powerful soul since I'm a True Dragon, so I'll reincarnate anyways. Don't fret that you couldn't save me.
Oh...
But that still...
Veldora: Just know, your gonna have to wait for a couple centuries...
A couple centuries...
Will I even live that long?
I may not see him again...
Veldora: And when I'm back, make sure you have something exciting in store for me to see! Until then, live with your head high and proud!
The light takes his head, and the prison cracks away..
Veldora is gone, just like that...
My first friend, who made me feel something for the first time in my life... Is gone.
And I couldn't save him...
Is this... Guilt? Dangit, it's unpleasant...
Nothing remains where he left off of...
Only a small orb, which is located in the middle.
But, I don't care about that orb. I'm just mindlessly sitting here on my feet, and... It appears a few years are rolling down my cheeks.
Is this sadness?
How... Unpleasant...
And here I thought I would like feeling emotions...
Well, I can't fret...
He said he will revive, I must keep his words into account and keep moving on.
Yes, he wouldn't like to see me like this now would he?
Even if I only just met him, I can already tell what type of guy he is.
For him, my first and only friend... I will live on and wait for as long as I need to until he returns.
...
Well, aside from that...
What's the orb for?
I make my way towards the orb and land down softly on the ground, picking it up with both my hands very lightly.
It looks pretty fragile, but it appears important to me...
I see, it's Veldora's memories...
He left these behind, perhaps as a sort of guidance for me.
Well, guess I'll use it...
Rimuru: Predator.
I murmur as my slime cells surround the orb and dissolve it...
Argh!
What the hell!
This headache...
Dangit, I'm seeing so many memories!
I should not have taken the whole thing!
Gah!
I fall to the ground and begin clutching my head, feeling the intense pain of centuries worth of memories entering my brain at the same time.
Although, and thankfully, it didn't last long...
Just one minute of a excruciating headache, that's all...
Well, guess I'll get out of this cave.
Chop Chop!
Made a full 360° turn on Veldora's personality!
Made him a wise person for Rimuru, and also gave him a little impact on Rimuru's new life.
And yes, Veldora's dead. (Technically, he's still alive and just going through a process of reincarnating :V)
And yes, Rimuru has Veldora's memories now. Why? Because unlike in the other verses where Veldora just mindlessly throws magic wherever he goes, this one actually bothered trying to control it. Ontop of that, he also learned a few other things such as Battle will and such by copying others.
Based on Veldora's memories, Rimuru will gain a lot of experience in using magic aswell as various arts.
And that's it, time for a Stats check!
Individual: Rimuru Tempest.
Blessing: Divine Crest Of The Storm.
Existence Power: 428,901 EP.
Skills:
Unique Skill {Great Sage}
Thought Acceleration: Raises thought-processing speed by a thousand times.
Analytical Appraisal: The ability to analyze and appraise a target.
Parallel Operation: The ability to detach thoughts and analysis of phenomena. Detached thoughts are also under the effects of Thought Acceleration.
Chant Annulment: When using magic, the chant is no longer necessary.
All of Creation: The ability to comprehend any non-concealed phenomenon in this world. Depending on the things the user understands and the information the user knows about, additional information can be inferred. In other words, the user needs to see it (the phenomenon) at least once.
Analysis: The absorbed target is studied and analyzed. Craftable items can then be produced. If the required materials are present, duplicates can be produced. In the case of successful skill or magic analysis, the same technique can be acquired.
Unique Skill, {Predator}.
Predation: It absorbs the target into the body. However, if the target is conscious, the success rate greatly decreases. Valid targets include, but aren't limited to; organic matter, inorganic matter, skills, and magic.
Stomach: The absorbed target can be stored. Items produced via Analysis can also be stored. Anything that stored in the Stomach are not affected by time.
Mimicry: Replicates an analyzed target's form and racial characteristics, with capabilities equal to or above the original.
Isolation: Harmful materials or unnecessary for analysis can also be stored. They will be used to replace magic energy.
Unique Skill, {Degenerate}:
Degrade: Lowers the Grade of any thing by a single step. Can only affect Skills, Weapons and Magic that are lower or equal to it.
?: Yet to be used or found out.
?: Yet to be used or found out.
?: Yet to be used or found out.
That covers up the stat check. And yes, no Op Rimuru from the start as you can tell from the Existence Value.
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