****(POV)
I'll protect this slime of mine no matter what.
It believed in me.
I somehow felt it when I made a contract with it.
A simple mind that would believe in me.
One so pure.
One that just wants to share some meals, with a friend.
As simple as that.
Now this companion of mine is about to die.
All because I overestimated my capabilities again.
I should never have come to this place.
The test won't stop until it is over.
Once my pet is defeated this hound will disappear.
Usually, it would not be an issue.
But I can feel it.
The soul of my slime is already on the verge of collapsing.
Yet this opponent is still relentless.
This shouldn't be happening.
The only other solution is to defeat it.
It's already too late.
It's to do or die now.
Quite possibly die.
I can feel my scratched shoulder bleeding.
I can still move it.
That's all that matters.
This thing is fast.
This thing is strong.
This thing won't show pity.
So fucking what!
I won't cower.
