~Notification Record~
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>> Jewel Slime has begun [Evolution].
>> The species has changed to Aresnal Slime.
>> [Stats] have changed due to [Evolution].
>> New skills have been added.
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~End of Notification Record~
──the heat subsides. The [Evolution] is complete.
My body's colour hasn't changed; it's still a translucent blue. However, my size has increased about twofold. Compared to the surrounding trees, I now look to be about the size of a car tyre, visibly larger than other slimes.
Previously, I was only as large as an overly pumped soccer ball.
Well, that's enough about appearances. Let's check my [Status].
After my second evolution, my [Status] looks like this:
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Species: Aresnal Slime
Beast Rank: Superior Beast [B]
Soul Accumulation Level: 21
Stats:
Life: 57/80
Mana: 32/41
Strength: 45
Toughness: 818
Magical Resistance: 72
Speed: 25
Skills:
Dissolving Liquid, Self-Regeneration, Sense of Direction
Cover, Throwing, Escape
Climbing, Taunt, Crushing
Block, Feast, Perfect Defense
Instinct to Flee, Enchanting Glow, Resolve
Stretching Exercise, Whip, Concentration
Compact Whip, Combo Attack, Foolhardy
Transport, Stealth, Understanding Intent
Leap, Evasion, Slash
Compact Slash, Gesture, Communication
Weapon Body (NEW), Flowing Martial Arts (NEW), Body Repair (NEW)
Unique Skills: Earth Growth (NEW), Demonic Lightning
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Wow, I've gotten really strong... or have I?
Before the [Evolution], my [Strength] and [Speed] were both at 17. Considering that, my [Speed] has increased, and my [Strength] has more than doubled... But my [Toughness] is so high that it's hard to compare. I wish I had a way to check others' [Status], but there's no use wishing for the impossible.
"At least my digestion speed has increased."
The power of [Dissolving Liquid] depends on [Strength], so I can now easily dissolve previously tough and hard-to-dissolve crayfish. This is a definite improvement.
I should take pride in becoming stronger than my past self. I remember seeing a slogan like that in school.
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"Next is the skills. Let's see..."
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Skill Details:
Weapon Body: Constantly makes it easier to transform your body into weapons. When using your body as a weapon, it boosts weapon performance.
Flowing Martial Arts: Makes it easier to output [Weapon Skills]. When using [Weapon Skills], it enhances your sense of balance.
Body Repair: Consumes [Mana] to repair damage.
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[Weapon Body] is just what I needed. It matches well with my current fighting style and seems useful. It was also the main reason I chose to become the Arsenal Slime.
"It's a bit vague to say 'enhance weapon performance,' but as long as it's an enhancement, it won't be a negative asset."
The second new [Skill] is [Flowing Martial Arts]. It's a skill that strengthens [Weapon Skills]. [Weapon Skills] refer to skills like [Block] or [Whip] derived from weapons.
Well, I'm not actually using weapons since I activate them with my own body.
"(Slash)"
I activated a [Weapon Skill] to test its effects. After a few tries, I started to see the difference from before.
To put it simply, my body doesn't get thrown off balance as easily. Before, when I used [Weapon Skills], I would sometimes overextend and lose balance. But with this skill, I can immediately counteract any excess force.
This must be what it means by 'easier to output.' Adding the 'balance sense correction,' it seems like I can now use [Weapon Skills] in rapid succession.
I also figured out a bit about [Weapon Body]'s performance. This was a side benefit of the experiment. I cut a nearby branch, and the cut was smoother than ever before.
Such smoothness can't be achieved by just increasing [Stats]. There's definitely an effect of increased sharpness.
And lastly, [Body Repair]. There's not much to say about this. It's a convenient healing skill. Since there are enemies that can penetrate my [Toughness], having an active skill like this means healing will be faster than before.
I can't tell how effective it is just by looking at the [Status], but since my [Life] is currently low, I'll use [Body Repair] to heal it.
'Body Repair!'
I carefully infuse the new ability with [Mana]. After healing 5 [Life], I find that my [Mana] has decreased by 10.
"Srulsra (Efficiency is one-to-two.)"
My [Life] gradually recovers on its own with [Self-Regeneration], and the [Status] doesn't show decimals, so there might be some slight discrepancies, but this understanding should suffice for now.
'That's about it for changes in my [Status].'
However, the benefits of [Evolution] don't end there. My body has grown significantly as an Arsenal Slime.
Specifically, my diameter has more than doubled, meaning my volume has increased more than eightfold. This also means I have more material to use as weapons.
"Sura!(Dual-wielding!)"
Shing!!
I extend whips from both sides and form blades at their tips.
The sharpness enhanced by [Weapon Body] is like that of a Japanese sword. Well, I've never seen a katana, but that's the image I have. If I swing it, it could cut through even trees in one slice...
"(Ha!)"
Snap!
...Stopped halfway.
"(...I was a bit too gentle. Slash!)"
Crack!
This time, the blade goes halfway through, but it's still far from a clean cut.
"..."
"(...Tonight, I hunger for blood!)"
Test cuts that don't yield [Soul Fragment Experience] are meaningless. Moreover, the sun is almost directly overhead.
'It seems the bear didn't pursue me after all.'
I've just finished eating the crayfish, but perhaps due to the increased volume from the [Evolution], I'm far from full.
If possible, I want to fight that bear... bastard, how dare he hurt me?
"Sura! Slura-ra!(Bear! This debt will be paid!)"
With that, I wander the forest in search of food and experience.