Translator: CinderTL Adventurer’s Association Demonic Beast Common Compendium Sequence 7: Giant Slime Individual Threat Rating: Difficult Appearance: Identical to normal slimes in appearance, but with an exceptionally massive body, reaching several meters in diameter—far larger than ordinary specimens.
Habits: Identical to normal slimes.
Special Abilities: Through gigantification mutation, giant slimes have developed the ability to spray acidic liquid.
Contact with this substance causes severe pain and flesh corrosion.
It also has a corrosive effect on wooden shields and iron weapons.
Additionally, giant slimes possess remarkable jumping capabilities.
By storing energy, they can launch their massive bodies high into the air, slamming their terrifying weight down upon opponents.
Once enveloped by a giant slime, escape is nearly impossible.
Core Weakness: Identical to normal slimes.
Association Notes: The giant slime’s core is well-protected, and its immense size makes it difficult to pierce with ordinary weapons in a single strike.
To defeat it, teamwork is essential.
Gradually whittle away at its body, piece by piece, to reach the core.
“Let’s retreat,” Vales said.
“There are only three of us, and taking on a giant slime is too risky.” “The mission brief didn’t mention anything about a giant slime,” Vales continued.
“This isn’t our fault.” Failing a mission would affect an adventurer’s rank and could even result in penalties from the Adventurer’s Association.
However, the current situation clearly exceeded the scope of the mission, so the responsibility didn’t lie with the adventurers.
A “Difficult” rated demonic beast meant that even low-level teams would pay a price.
These opponents possessed lethal attack capabilities and required extreme caution.
“Hmm…
let’s retreat,” Marcus agreed.
“We’ll just report the situation to the Adventurer’s Association.” He had once killed a “Difficult” rated giant rock worm, but that had required the full cooperation of a five-person team, and a ranger had suffered a permanent disability in the process.
As for the “Challenging” rated mist demon, they had only succeeded by exploiting its juvenile form.
While the giant slime might not be as troublesome as those two demonic beasts, with only three members present, Marcus would have considered it if the team had been at full strength.
“I think…
we can try,” Zellier suddenly said.
“Try what?
Challenge this giant slime?” Marcus asked, turning to Zellier.
“Yes,” Zellier nodded.
“Are you serious?” Marcus frowned.
“Slimes are supposed to be weak against fire, right?
We can use that to our advantage,” Zellier explained.
“They’re only vulnerable to fire of a certain intensity.
Your fireball spell won’t deal enough damage to this giant slime,” Vales said, shaking his head.
“No, I’ve mastered a new spell: the fire dragon art,” Zellier countered.
“It can continuously unleash flames with far greater power than the fireball spell…
but the casting time is a bit long, and it has a limited range.
That’s why I need you guys to keep it occupied.” Another new spell?
Marcus and Vales were completely baffled by Zellier now.
Only five days had passed since their last mission.
How had he managed to learn three new spells in such a short time?
And there was also the fire dragon art, a magic of advanced power.
Could four gold coins really buy so many magic scrolls?
“Are you…
sure you can pull this off?” Marcus still had his doubts.
Zellier recalled the fire dragon art’s power from the previous day and answered with conviction, “I can.” Marcus and Vales exchanged glances before turning back to Zellier and nodding slightly.
The loot from a giant slime was far more valuable than that of ordinary slimes.
The higher-concentration magic core alone was worth four or five gold coins.
Moreover, the giant slime produced a condensed gel chunk, a material used to create cushioning layers for high-end armor linings, which was equally valuable.
Marcus also considered another factor.
While the giant slime’s massive, gelatinous body made it a formidable opponent, it had a fatal flaw: its slow movement speed.
Even if the team failed to kill it, they would likely be able to retreat safely, significantly reducing the risk.
“If that’s the case, then we can give it a try.” The desire for rewards and opportunities outweighed caution, and Marcus made his decision.
“Same plan as before.
I’ll draw its attention from the front, Vales will provide support, and Zellier, prepare your magic.
We’re going to take it down!” The giant slime continued to luxuriate in the dark river, completely unaware that its doom was approaching.
The trio advanced slowly.
When they were about six or seven meters away, Marcus struck his shield with the flat of his sword, sending a resounding clang-clang echoing through the cavern.
“Come on, you overgrown fool!” The noise caught the giant slime’s attention.
Seemingly enraged, the smaller slimes wriggling on its surface completely merged into its mass.
Its body began to churn violently, then suddenly erupted in a massive spray of yellowish-green slime.
Marcus didn’t dare underestimate the attack.
He ducked his head and swiftly concealed most of his body behind his shield.
The slime struck the shield, causing the wooden protective layer to hiss and emit white smoke.
Small holes appeared on the shield’s surface, weakening its overall structure.
The river surged as the giant slime contracted its body, fully charged.
With a thunderous thump, it launched itself upward, leaping two or three meters into the air!
“Watch out!” Vales shouted.
A colossal shadow loomed overhead, then plummeted downward.
Marcus rolled desperately to the side, narrowly avoiding the crushing impact.
BOOM!!!
The deafening crash shook the cavern, sending a cloud of dust and debris erupting into the air.
It emerged from the river!
Zellier’s eyes narrowed.
The objective of drawing the monster out had been achieved.
Now it was his turn to act.
The formula structure of the magic spell materialized in his mind.
Mana flowed along the intricate patterns, and the fire dragon art was charging up!
Marcus gasped for breath, his heart pounding with lingering fear.
If that attack had struck him head-on, over half the bones in his body would have shattered instantly.
He would have been engulfed by the giant slime’s body and slowly digested, leaving not even a trace behind.
Seizing the moment during the giant slime’s landing recovery, Vales drew his bow and unleashed a rapid volley of five arrows!
The giant slime’s massive size made it impossible to miss, but Vales’s attacks inflicted minimal damage.
The arrows penetrated only a few dozen centimeters into the giant slime’s body before their kinetic energy was completely dissipated.
Splat!
The giant slime spat another glob of acid, which Marcus blocked with his shield.
After enduring repeated acid attacks, the shield’s wooden structure was already riddled with holes, its surface severely corroded.
Another one or two blocks, and the shield would be completely useless.
Marcus dared not risk a direct confrontation.
He began circling the giant slime, continuing to make noise to maintain its attention while repeatedly maneuvering around it.
If he lured it too far, it would move beyond Zellier’s attack range.
If he kept it too close, he might interfere with Zellier’s spellcasting.
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