episode_0031

This cute appearance of [Steel Slime] reminded me of a puppy asking for a snack.

＇Gi.. cute.＇

I was taken in by [Steel Slime]’s absolute charm… I threw away a part of Janes’ armor and patted it carefully.

Ssss..

Unlike the chewy exterior reminiscent of water drop rice cake, the surface felt hard and smooth, as if touching steel.

＇This feeling…is the magic power of a monster.＇

And it has been revealed that the magic power of [Steel Slime], which can be clearly felt through the senses of the fingertips, is on a different level from other [Slimes].

I could guess that it was probably a change that occurred because he was fed with Janes’ armor that I gave him from time to time.

Have you become attached to [Steel Slime] as much as you have stayed here with him? Instead of avoiding my touch, he trembled and came closer to me in a cute way and started rubbing his heavy body again and again.

I wonder if the body, which is mostly made of steel, is heavy. Although the movement seemed quite slow and dull, this friendly behavior of [Steel Slime] only brought me relief rather than anxiety.

To be honest, when I first showed up, I didn’t know that we would become this close, but I guess I also became attached to [Steel Slime]… These days, I feel comfortable being with him, to the point where I feel anxious about being alone. That much they were aware of each other’s existence.

‘There is no more food…’

‘Now we really have to get started.’

To be honest, I didn’t keep [Steel Slime] by my side simply for the purpose of being a friend. You might think it was a cowardly thing to do, but I had a plan.

In order to learn about {consumption}, the characteristic of [Steel Slime], I invested the armor of Janes that should have been wrapped around my body.

Grumbling..

I take out the regular [Slime] magic stones I had worked hard to collect in the cave one by one from my bag.

Rattling..

[Slime] The feel of the magic stone was like a sticky yet hard jelly texture, but it was not too soft and felt elastic like hard rubber.

I was confident that with this level of stickiness and elasticity, there would be less hatching due to movement, so I opened the [Information Window] again and checked.

『Information Window』

□Name: Dian Deluca Dahein

□Gender: Male

□Age: 14 years old

□Title: None

『Abilities』▼

[Stamina: 7] [Magic Power: 8] [Strength: 4]

[Dexterity: 4] [Intelligence: 9]

『Ability Window』▽

just as expected. As a result of settling here for a while and hunting [Slime], I was able to quickly increase various [stats], including physical strength and strength.

＇With this [ability level]… I can’t survive.’

Although I definitely had different [stats] than before, it was no different from having normal [stats] appropriate for a 14-year-old.

Even if he had become strong to a certain extent, in order to survive on his own in this dangerous forest where he had no idea where he was… moreover, something crucial needed to change.

That’s why I’m trying to implement the theoretical method I’ve been planning in my head.

If I stay like this, I will eventually starve to death.

Or maybe he will be surrounded by a group of [Tululpo] who have already smelled him and his entire body will be bitten.

If not that… Will he use the ability of the {Magic Iron} to implant a [Slime] magic stone with the attribute of “nothing” inside the human body to amplify the power of magic based on the experiment in the “Homunculus Journal” from the “Book of Monsters”?

I had to choose.

depleted resources.

Harsh environment.

A promise without time.

Attack of monsters.

In order to survive here with all of this… I had to try anything.

Therefore, taking into account the side effects written in the “Homunculus Journal,” I began to conduct my own experiment of implanting the monster’s magic stone into my body.

＇Obviously… in the Homunculus Journal, it was an experiment to extract the magic stones of humans and implant them with the magic stones of monsters, right?

Yes.

The first factor that prevented humans from being able to withstand the monster’s magic stone was the absolute rejection reaction that the human body could not accept.

That’s why I don’t touch the magic near the heart, which can be the biggest burden.

They came up with a method of implanting the star crab’s magic stone inside the human body.

To put it simply, it’s like an auxiliary battery that can be used as an extra battery at any time.

‘And the second most important thing is the properties of the magic stone..’

＇I have a unique constitution that does not have any attributes, but fortunately, the [slime] that {ingested} nothing also does not have any attributes, so I was able to find it easily..’

‘You’re welcome..’

During the experiment in “Homunculus Journal,” I was aware of the side effects of this attribute, which was one of the biggest reasons why monsters and human magic stones did not assimilate, so I only collected [Slime] magic stones with the “nothing” attribute.

Rattling..

＇Then, where should I implant this [Slime] magic stone..?’

Since I was only thinking theoretically, I couldn’t help but be taken aback for a moment, but soon I looked at my left hand, excluding the right hand that was holding the magic stone.

Of course I am right-handed.

Therefore, there should be no restrictions on holding a dagger or performing various actions with the right hand.

＇As expected.. I have to do it with my left hand.＇

I was able to guess that a catalyst was needed for the magic stone to settle inside the human body. For that, something solid was needed inside the human body.

Yes. It’s none other than bone.

I am planning to implant a [Slime] magic stone with the “no” attribute directly into the bone of my left hand.

If it is fortunate, is it fortunate?

The texture of the slime magic stone itself is elastic and viscous, so I thought there would be no major inconvenience in moving it. This is just a guess.

As I look at the piece of hard cheese that was neatly stored in one place in my bag, I once again realize the seriousness of the current situation and activate {Magic Iron}.

‘I’m going to try it…’

Maybe this is the last chance.

If you fail, you will be trapped here and die.

If my speculative theory is successful, we will be able to open a path to new possibilities. Of course, my desire for the latter is greater.

When I used the {magic iron} with my right hand, an opaque needle began to emerge from the tip of my index finger.

It’s a natural reaction.

I also know that the {magic iron} made of magical energy will have no effect on my body.

So, if I melt the magic stone and put it in a {magic iron}, what kind of reaction will it cause in my body?

So, I picked up the [Slime] magic stone with the “nothingness” attribute that I had collected with my right hand and slowly began to inject magic power into it.

Excited.. Excited..

The flow of magical energy I felt for the first time in a long time wasn’t that bad.

The irregularity of the heart is conveyed along with the throbbing sensation of magical energy flowing through the blood vessels of the body.

So after a while…

When the [Slime] magic stone in my right hand reacted and the effect of {Magic Iron} was activated, the magic stone surrounding the solid form was quickly processed and melted, and soon began to slowly pool into the tip of my index finger.

“After inhalation..”

Breathing occurs naturally with considerable tension.

The preparations are ready.

Now all that remained was to plunge the tip of this huge, sharp {magic iron} into my left hand.

“I have to…”

Naturally, his hand did not move because of the fear of having to insert such a large injection needle directly into his left hand, but soon he held his heart again and stabbed the sharp {magic iron} into his left hand.

＂Inhale!!!!＂

The {magic iron} itself naturally had no feeling.

but..

I could clearly feel the liquid [Slime] magic stone filled inside it penetrating through my skin.

Creepy feeling…

Naturally, the muscles all over my body became stiff and my lower back began to feel numb.

However, I knew that I could never stop the moment I started, so I endured the endless pain and put it in more carefully.

At this moment, I instinctively knew that accuracy was more important than speed.

I wondered if I could feel the sensation of the magic stone cutting through my skin and flesh throughout my body… After a while, I could feel the {magic iron} touching the bone of my left hand.

‘I’m in..’

In some ways, now is the most important moment.

I sensed the sharp part of the {magic iron} and began to slowly inject the [Slime] magic stone, being only aware of the whole bone that was in contact with it.

＇Okay.. I’m coming in.＇

To prevent the [Slime] magic stone naturally attached to the bone from flowing into the human body, I concentrate the magic power at the moment of implantation and inject it into my left hand.

Then, fortunately, the injected [Slime] magic stone reacted to the “non-attribute” magic power and gradually began to spread evenly throughout the bone, quickly coming into contact with it and surrounding it as if coating it.

‘Strange feeling…’

I wanted to quit immediately because of the creepy feeling of earthworms crawling on my bones, but I thought it was my last hope to escape from this place and decided to hold on until the end.

***

Just like that.. when the [Slime] magic stones I had collected so far ran out, I pulled out the {Magic Iron}.

＇Did it go well?＇

Although I was not able to avoid some injuries during this process, I could feel the [Slime] magic stone surrounding the entire left hand bone being completely coated, so I slowly opened and opened my fist repeatedly.

Throbbing… Throbbing…

‘It’s throbbing and painful, but… I’m glad. There are no side effects…’

＇As expected.. it seems there is no problem implanting such a separate magic stone into the human body.. ＇