"Demonic slime? A slime can be born as a demon?"

I asked, confused. For starters, I didn't even know demons existed, although it is quite common in manga and anime.

"Hmmm... it's a little different than you might be thinking. He wasn't born as a demon, he ate and evolved into one"

I heard Aurora-sama's words, and I was confused by her choice of words.

"What do you mean he ate?"

I asked, still confused.

"Well... Slimes are my creations, you know"

Said Aurora-sama. Hearing her words, I really thought I didn't want to hear the rest. Although I was wondering why she created this kind of monster, I was feeling that it was better not to know the answer.

"Right... anyway, how exactly do I kill it?"

I asked as I looked at the mass of black goo that continued to squirm.

"You basically kill it the same way you would kill the others. Ah, but this one has two cores instead of one, so be careful with that. Besides, just like you, they also have abilities, although they can only have three of them at a time"

Said Aurora-sama in a nonchalant voice, as if saying.

(My goddess is quite free)

I thought as I sighed.

"I consider this one of my virtues"

Said Aurora-sama in a proud voice.

(I wasn't complimenting you, you know)

as my thoughts made me run away from reality, Aurora-sama's voice echoed again.

"Makoto, he's coming"

As soon as Aurora-sama said this, I turned my gaze to the slime. It suddenly started to twitch, and a dark mist emanated from the slime. As soon as the dark mist dissipated, the slime was no longer visible anywhere. In its place, a huge blue snake with arms appeared.

"What? Did that thing just turn into a snake?"

I asked, surprised and confused at the same time.

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"It looks like that's one of the abilities it has acquired"

Aurora-sama said in a monotone voice. But the surprises were not over yet. As soon as the slime turned into a huge blue snake, suddenly the dark mist projected from the snake's body, and beside it began to take form.

"I don't believe it"

I said as I looked at the mist. In front of me now, there were two giant blue serpents. As soon as the two snakes looked at me, they both opened their mouths towards me. After that, a small blue sphere began to form in front of the mouths of both snakes.

(This is not good)

I thought as soon as I thought this, both snakes shot towards me.

"Shadow step!"

As soon as I said that, my body sank to the ground. Moving quickly, I dodged the attack of the snakes and reappeared behind both of them.

"Visualization of Weak Points"

I exclaimed as I gazed upon the two snakes. As soon as my vision turned monochrome, a bright spot pulsated on the head of one snake. However, observing the other, there was absolutely nothing.

(Probably because the other one is a clone)

I pondered. In fact, that seemed to be the most logical explanation. It also made me contemplate that clones might lack weak points. This implied that defeating the main body was essential before vanquishing the clone. This ability was truly vexing.

"Ultrasonic Waves"

I announced. Instantly, a massive circle surged toward the two snakes. Upon impact, both began to writhe.

"Steel Wire"

I ordered. Uttering these words, both snakes became ensnared in slender threads. Despite their movement being restricted, an inkling told me they could easily escape this state. Just as I suspected, as soon as the sound's effect wore off, the snakes started gnawing the strands. Not only that, they succeeded in severing all the threads.

(If those fangs get to me, survival will be impossible)

I ruminated as I stared at the snake.

"Fast Step!"

I exclaimed. In an instant, I vanished from my position, reappearing above the snakes. Descending upon them, I gestured with my hand.

"Dark Manipulation"

I commanded. Following my directive, a black sword manifested in my hand. With the sword in hand, I pointed my arm at the serpents once again.

"Dark Manipulation"

I repeated. Uttering these words, several black spines emerged, piercing both serpents. This caused them to halt their wire-cutting efforts, focusing instead on the pain inflicted by my skill. Afterward, I clenched the sword's blade while activating another skill.

"Flame"

I ordered. At my command, my sword emitted intense heat, becoming engulfed in flames within seconds. Recognizing that they lacked time to release themselves and realizing an attack was imminent, both snakes shifted their attention toward me. Soon, they opened their mouths, preparing for another water attack. In moments, both serpents lunged at me. At that juncture, I knew that being struck by that attack would undoubtedly result in my demise.

(Can my body armor withstand it? No, while I'm uncertain whether the attack could definitively breach it, evading seems to be the best option. But how? I'm airborne... perhaps... I can propel myself sideways)

My entire thought process transpired in less than a second. Following this train of thought, I directed my arm to the left.

"Ultrasonic Waves!"

I declared. Immediately, a forceful thrust in my left arm propelled me sideways, causing the snakes' attack to sail past me. Following this, I found myself close enough to launch my counterattack. Descending upon the snake's head, I cleaved my sword into its weak point.

Following my assault, the snake let out a roar and writhed in an attempt to dislodge me from its head by any means necessary. However, as the clone dissipated, I knew the snake was no more. Subsequently, the lifeless snake slumped to the ground, while my regenerative abilities healed the arm that had fractured earlier due to my ability.