Chapter 183 The Predecessor

Chinatsus flame magic sword cut off the tentacle. However, even if it was cut, it was still moving on its own. Even though Chinatsu thinks about a lizards tail thats being cut, she doesnt stop her attack. She burns off the divided surfaces of the tentacle and lets the flames burn the rest. Apparently, Plutos flame is super effective. The tentacle on the side that sent Haruna flying is completely incinerated, and the flame from the other side is also approaching through the tentacle that leads to the slime body.

Snap!

(!? It detached itself!)

Just before the flame reached the body, the smile threw away its tentacle on its own. Since it can change its body, it can also detach itself at will. The pursuit attack by the flame magic sword was regrettably avoided. However, at the same time when the flame was approaching, Touko was also attacking the slime body.

Because the attacks were concentrated on Haruna and the iron ball, the smile body had many openings. In other words, it was in a rigid state immediately after the attack. With her leg strength, which can instantly shorten any distance, Touko closed the gap at once and attacked the main body.

(I didnt notice it because its body is blue, but if you look closely, theres something like a core with the same color! Its obviously its weak spot!)

The attack was a one-point concentrated kick aimed at the core in the center of the main body. It was unexpectedly the same as the aerial kick when she destroyed the iron door, and it was an attack that also used her acceleration and total weight. Before receiving it, the slime changed its body surface and hardened. It was clearly strengthened its defense.

Hah! No matter how hard your defense is, its useless in front of me!

Toukos kick in Berserk state pierced the slimes defense very easily as declared. The slime core was hit directly and blown away. As if being pulled by the blown core, the slime body also followed it. It didnt seem to receive any damage no matter how much the girls attacked, but the attack just now felt certain.

Alright! Hows that!

While looking at the blown core, Touko raised her voice. For her, it must be a critical hit.

Ow ow Im back~

Haruna, are you okay?

Yep, I just hit my back a little.

After Toukos attack, Haruna, who was blown away, returned to the front line. She received generous treatment from Chinatsu, so it wont interfere with her fighting.

Sorry that I took the good part. If Im lucky, that attack might have defeated it.

Its better that way no, its not! In the end, we dont know what that slime was! What if it was a pet that Shish was keeping secretly!?

N-Now now, even Im reflecting on my action. But, I dont think it was a pet.

It wont end with just saying now now! Ahh, what should I do Its only a few more days until they come back, right? I have to come up with a plausible excuse before then

Cant you just say that I opened it?

Even so, the timing is bad. When Nell-shish comes back from her honeymoon in a good mood, just think what will happen if we dampen her mood. Even if we are lucky enough to survive, she would be in a bad mood for a while, you know? No, this is just wishful thinking. What if Deris-san made a blunder in their honeymoon and made her displeased. Awawawa.

O-Oi, Chinatsu?

Chinatsu froze. Ever since the slime appeared, Chinatsus Danger Detection and Divine Protection skills havent been functioning well. Partly because of that, she seems to be uneasy about the future thats uncertain.

You two, it seems that its still too early to talk, you know?

Eh, really?

It seems so

Yes, Chinatsus power has not been restored yet. If its because of some kind of obstruction from the slime, it means that the slime is still alive. The place where Touko sent the slime flying is in a half-destroyed state since the slime powerfully hit against the wall and floor, forming a pile of rubble. From that pile of rubble, a blue body emerged while breaking down the rubble. Rather than shoving the rubble out of the way, it would be more accurate to say that the ruble was rolling down because the slime body was expanding. As if its small size was a lie, the slime is now so huge that it could reach its head to the ceiling even without extending its tentacles.

I-Isnt it completely healthy?

Its a shame that you couldnt take the good part.

Far from being defeated, isnt its bloodlust stronger than before? Hmm, I might have to use my Doggan Staff to clear a path to the core.

The slime body is now so big that they have to look up, and its obviously stronger. In contrast to the slime body, the size of the core, which seems to be the weak point, remains the same and seems even smaller than before. As the skin that protects the core becomes thicker, it is unlikely that their attacks will easily pass through.

Haa I hope we can stay alive until Shish killed us.

Dont say things that might bring bad luck. Still, whats this big monster going to do next? Is it going to change its body again?

Haruna and Chinatsu couldnt answer Toukos question. But surprisingly, theres someone who answered it.

Since it has moved to phase 2, its going to be dangerous. Compared to the attacks from phase 1, which is also a warming-up stage, the attacks will be even more extreme. You girls should stay back.

Suddenly, they heard a familiar voice from behind. However, the tone was a little, no, quite different from what theyve heard so far. Thats why it took longer than usual for them to figure out who was talking.

L-Lily-shish!?

Eh?

Senpai!?

The person theres unmistakably Lilyvia, the good-for-nothing maid who spends her days lazily and being a maid in the outfit only. However, her air is totally different. As if her usual nature has been reversed, shes brimming with the air of a capable onee-san. Since shes too different, the girls lost their composure even though they are before the enemy.

Did you not hear me? Get back now. Unless you want to die, that is.

Ah, yes! You two, lets follow Lily-senpais words!

Eh, i-is she really Lily-shish? Not her twin sister or something!?

Ask the question later! We are retreating now!

Following Lilys order, the three began to retreat hurriedly. At that time, they glanced at Lilys face many times, but shes unmistakably Lilyvia herself.

My work ended earlier than planned, but coming back ahead of schedule was correct, huh. So, who broke the door?

She asked without turning around. However, the girls were attacked by the pressure that didnt allow them to refuse. Well, there was no reason for them to lie, so Haruna and Chinatsu obediently pointed their fingers at Touko.

I see. Again, huh.

Lily muttered so. She muttered in low voice, but there was a terrible feeling as if she was grabbing their hearts. To put it bluntly, shes brimming with a threatening air and its scary.

Well, lets deal with that later. Right now, I have to stop this one. You see, this slimes race is called Slime Turpitude, a level 8 slime. Shes Pandemonium Mother, the former of the sixth rank of the Great Eight Demons. Well, its just her clone, though. Her name was Aralkar, I guess? It was a warming-up stage, but well done, you girls.