Volume 3 - CH 16

As I moved through the forest with Sufi, there was one thing on my mind. It was regarding the change with the slimes.

“Sufi, I saw that the slimes were able to become something like armour for the werewolves a bit ago…”

“Certainly, us slimes can handle that level of transformation no problem.”

“Is that right. So you can do it too Sufi?”

“Certainly, shall we give it a try?”

“Sure.” It might increase my range of freedom in combat. I gave Sufi a nod, to which she slid up to my side. Then she smoothly embraced my arm.

It felt like the way a couple would link arms.

“Sufi? is this step necessary?”

“Certainly, of course.”

“Is that so?”

Feeling some doubt as I watched Sufi lean hear head against my shoulder I turned questioningly to one of the other slimes, to which he shook his head. “It’s not necessary.”

“Hey, Sufi.” The moment I was about to try peeling her off, she morphed to coil around my body. She transformed to match with the clothes I was wearing and perfectly combined with them.

“Oh, sweet.” I said in admiration. I gave my clothes a feel. I was just checking what they felt like, but they felt very soft to stroke.

“Iyan, so lewd.”

“What is?”

“Just now, that was my breast you were touching, geez—”

“…” Sufi was just kidding of course. No matter where she’s touched it all feels the same. I figured my clothes would weight more from Sufi’s portion, but I couldn’t particularly feel that.

I could move just as I was able to before.

“Think you can support me as we move in this state Sufi?”

“Certainly, shall we try fighting like this?”

“Yeah sure.” I activated perception technique and began searching for any enemies nearby. After a bit of walking we came across a wolf. Pretty rare to see one around here.

The lone wolf raised a howl out of vigilance when it noticed us. I readied my sword and called to Sufi, “Alright Sufi. I’ll leave my back to you.”

“Yes, I understand.”

As I approached the wolf, section separated from my clothing and fired a water ball in the wolf’s direction. It was incredibly fast. The wolf was surprised as well, leaping to the side.

I swung my sword to cut it’s back. It seemed like the wolf was about to barely dodge it, but Sufi separated from my clothes to restrain the wolf with her fluid body. With its movements restrained I was easily able to cut it down with my sword.

I see. This is certainly pretty convenient.

“How was it Crest?”

“It’s a lot more incredible than I expected it would be.” My attack surprised the wolf, but of course it did. Being able to make an attack without any pre-emptive movements would obviously surprising.

“Fufun. Thank you, it seems that when a slime becomes a higher class they’re able to dip into the consciousness of their host, allowing for a telepathy skill like method of communication during combat.”

“You wouldn’t have enemies left by that point.”

“Right. Shall we keep going like this for the time being?”

“Nah, I’ve got a pretty good feel of this ability by now. You can just move as you please now Sufi.”

“Eh? Don’t say that. How about we stay like this for a bit longer?”

“…Any particular reason for that?”

“Well of course. Because I can always stick to you like this! How about this time rather than above your clothes, we change it to being on your skin!? That way I can absorb your sweat and such as I please!”

“Get off me immediately you freak!” I grabbed the place I expected to be Sufi’s head and began frantically trying to pull her off, and Sufi eventually got off me. She looked at me sadly before puffing out her cheeks.

“What, there’s nothing wrong with it.”

“…I said no. Look, let’s just get going.” While maintaining my vigilance towards her, I walked along beside Sufi. She seemed dissatisfied, but she slowly started moving as well.