“So, what do you want to ask?”

Neut wanted to know about his fellow slime, but the newbie slime just settled there without moving to respond.

“Oh, you don’t Speak… Hmm, a month old slime”

A pitiful slime has a different pattern when it comes to speech, it is fully developed at 2 months. Although, the moment they are born, the pitiful slimes have acquired an understanding of language among slimes. So, the conversation was quiet.

“... You want to know where to hunt right? Since only those who have overcome their primary instincts come by here.”

The slime jiggled in response.

“Okay then, let’s begin.”

Neut extended his tendrils in the direction of the pond that is near to the forest.

“Look, do you see that water over there, many call it a pond. A water for refreshment by many, and small fishes to spare.”

The newbie slime saw the pond. It hadn’t gone there before thinking of coming to the hill suggested by the veteran pitiful slimes. It has the same color as those of puddles after rain. The pond shines and reflects the light away from the sun, mirroring the sky above. So, the slime thought of why the stronger slime telling it about the pond.

“Newbie! Follow me since I’ll be teaching you about the ways on getting food.”

The newbie jiggled in excitement since food was mentioned. It followed Neut, the older slime towards the pond. While going toward the pond, he talked.

The two bounced on the meadow, heading towards the pond.

“So, do you know who you are?”

The newbie slime was confused and became silent while thinking about that question. Neut saw this and continued to talk.

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“Oh, don’t worry, you will know it once you reached a certain requirement, but for now, I’ll teach you about fishing!”

The pitiful slimes were either born male or female, the catch is that they wouldn’t know until they reached that certain point, and mostly of them died before knowing who they are. This is only exclusive to the pitiful slime which is kinda unfortunate because knowing who you are early even the basis of it will help in leaping a being in power and comprehension in the early stages.

The two slimes came near the pond when a splash of water appeared on the pond. There was a group of fish swimming inside the pond, almost all small in size except for one that is currently slapping its tail on the surface of the pond.

“We have arrived!”

Neut jiggled in excitement since it found an interesting sight to see. He then forms a protrusion in the direction of the fish.

“And look! That’s a rare one happening in the pond. The fish that is making a slapping and splashing sound is called the “Slapper”! Those yummy little buggers! They are known for having soft and delicious meat, but a capable fighter in the water.”

The “Slappers” is a mutated or superior form of the white pond fish, known for being the common fish of the pond. Although. The Slapper has a tail fin used for being a good blunt and a shield weapon. Capable of deflecting projectiles with its skilled energy manipulation called “mana skin”.

Mana is an energy that every living being is capable of using as the foundation of manipulating it into reality. It can be formed in any shape and size, especially the purpose of its creation. Some beings need to have the foundation before harnessing magic, while others have inherited the ability to use magic at will, they just need to practice it to become better. Although, there are restrictions based on magic itself.

The newbie slime looked at the fish that is making splashes within the pond. Water sprinkles all around while having stripes of blue scales that reflect the color of the pond that runs vertically from head to tail fin. It is also bigger than its group.

The stronger slime beckoned it to come closer.

“The first thing you need to know about catching food in the pond is through bait and hook, many call it fishing, but for us slimes, we called it chase.”

The newbie slime jiggle, and stretch its protrusion to scratch itself in a questioning manner.

“I can tell what you wanted to ask… can all slime swim? No, they don’t.”

For every slime, there will be differences in terms of variation. Especially, the element that each slime possesses just like Fire slime is bad against water, and Earth slime is heavy under water.

“Now, watch me how to “chase” this fish towards me.”

The neutral slime glows blue with pride and immediately jumps towards the pond. The pitiful slime went closer to see what will happen under the water.