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Chapter 3 - Grinding is the best

Note: in the last chapter, I made mistakes and forget to add shapeshift to the slimes and the Tame skill to Ezra's status as well as the exp requirement being 25 for both level 0 and 1 for Ezra.

I've also changed defense to vitality and added Phase, Tier, and Ascension to Ezra's status.

I've correct them. Thanks for reading and hope you enjoy the chapter.

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I was just laying there on the ground with the grass and dirt touching my soft hair while looking at my skills.

[Synthesis/Dismantle: The ability to use skills as a material to make new skills with Synthesis and or separate a skill into its material skills with Dismantle. The effects and output of skills created using Synthesis will depend on the material skills used and their compatibility. This skill can also be used in alchemy and compounding processes.

Active Rare skill

Note: This skill has restrictions concerning what skills it can Synthesis/Dismantle.]

As expected synthesis is really useful and I might be able to get my hands on some powerful skills because of it, but I have to be careful to not randomly fuse incompatible skills. I'll definitely look into this for some experimenting later.

[Analysis-lv-(max) {Shared:Oppo}: With this skill, it is possible to analyze and obtain information about all things conceivable within the system as long as they are in the user's vision range of 10m max.

Active Rare skill

This skill is shared with individual 'Oppo' through your soul connection.

This skill is the result of the 'Blessing of Goddess of Knowledge, Wisdom, and War-Whimzika {Shared:Oppo}'

Note: The information obtained about beings or items beyond the user's capabilities will be limited.]

So this is why I can suddenly see information about my skills... It's also connected to those blessings Oppo got... Without a doubt, Oppo is my true cheat in this world. But this might be bad if the Gods are interested in us it might mean a lot of trouble is to come our way, I hope I'm wrong.

[Accelerated growth {Shared:Oppo}: The exp necessary to level up will be halved and your potential to evolve to a higher phase is also increased.

Passive Rare Skill

This skill is shared with individual 'Oppo' through your soul connection.

This skill is the result of the 'Blessing of the Goddess of Growth, Progress, and Evolution-Progreza {Shared:Oppo}'

Note: The increase in potential will depend on the potential you originally had.]

Wait!.... I didn't even notice that me and Oppo now have our exp requirement halved, this is such an OP skill... It really gives me a bad feeling about problems coming to us in the future, I better be prepared. I will always believe in better safe than sorry.

[Double exp {Shared: Oppo}: The exp earned will be doubled when added to you.

Passive Rare skill

This skill is shared with individual 'Oppo' through your soul connection.

This skill is the result of the 'Blessing of the Goddess of Growth, Progress, and Evolution-Progreza {Shared:Oppo}'

Note: Decimals will not be considered when calculating the gains.]

At this point, this is just getting ridiculous, but it explains why I leveled up so fast.

[Impact strike-lv-(max) {Shared:Oppo}: A strike with all of one's power in a single point that inflicts 2x of damage of the attack. This skill can be used in any part of the body but one part at a time.

Active Rare skill

This skill is shared with individual 'Oppo' through your soul connection.

This skill is the result of the 'Blessing of Goddess of Knowledge, Wisdom, and War-Whimzika {Shared:Oppo}'

Note: The element of damage has to be selected by the user upon usage or it will be considered a physical attack. Also, the damage can only be selected from the damage types you have access to.]

This sounds pretty good.... A 2 times multiplayer and being able to select the damage element.... I should be able to damage basically anything with this, but then again that is only true because I have all the affinities.

[Shapeshift: You can manipulate your body to take the shape of any living being you want as long as it is physically possible and you have enough knowledge about said being.

Active common skill

Mana(mp) will be consumed by your transformation depending on various factors including details, proportions, realism, and some other minor things.

Note: The transformation will be adjusted to match your original appearance in your new form unless you specify how you would want to look.]

This is a very useful and scary ability... It's a common skill even though it's so dangerous. I hope to never meet an assassin with this skill.... But I have analysis so it might not be that bad.

[Energy manipulation-lv-0: You gain control of various forms of energy to a very limited extent, the main one being mana.

Passive Rare skill

Note: No! You can't control kinetic energy, potential energy, and as such... At least not yet.]

This note is a little rude, no need to crush my dreams like that! I thought this skill alone would have made me a godly being, but of course, it has limitations.

[Energy form(0%): You now are able to transform into your energy form and return to your primordial origins becoming immune to physical damage but more vulnerable to magical damage.

Active Rare skill

Note: All monsters are attracted to energy lifeforms and will try to consume them to make themselves stronger. This is instinctual and even your monster subordinates might betray you to try and consume you.]

Holy hell! I'm happy I read that before trying to use this skill, isn't this the same as making myself a walking target? Nope, I'm not risking it... Well, unless it becomes necessary its best to avoid using this.

[Tame-lv-1: The ability to tame beings and make them your subordinates. It works better on beings of low intelligence but with enough ability, anyone can be tamed. You can tame beings 1 level above yours.

Active common skill

Note: It is possible to re-tame if a previously tamed being goes rogue. Re-taming is an easier process than taming.]

This one sounds a little kinky.... Or is it me? Whatever at least I now have an idea of what it can do.

After finally checking out all my skills, I moved on to my unique skill and Ultimate particularity.

[Skill board: You can access the database of all skills ever created and can acquire them as long as you have sufficient ability and skill points.

Active Unique skill

Note: Many skills have special requirements and won't be available until they are met.]

I made a great choice by getting this, with the skill board being at the top of the world won't be a dream. I also can't forget to get myself, capable women, to be my harem... *cough* I mean partners.

Now time to see what exactly my Ultimate particularity does, as I truly have no idea.

[Irresistible Might: A representation of the path "I want to find love and feel pleasure in this life." and an ability belonging only to the individual 'Ezra Alex Talia'. Its effects increase charm, pleasure and create a special connection with those that intercourse with 'Ezra', besides that it also gives 'Ezra's' Seed: healing abilities, skincare, an overall physical and magical power enhancement, and a certain amount of exp depending on various factors.

Passive Ultimate particularity

Duo to your Dual cultivator subclass it, you will also grow stronger through intercourse. The stronger the partner the better the effects.

Note: The effects listed will grow stronger as individual 'Ezra' grows stronger. Also, your other bodily fluids will act as an aphrodisiac when in connect with other beings, please be careful.]

Omg! No wonder it didn't active when I tried to use it, it's a passive and a dangerous one at that. If some powerful kingdom or dangerous individual found out about this I might be turned into some kind of lab rat breeding horse... Of course, that thought comes from too much hentai and worst-case scenario thinking, and if I had to name what I believe would be the best case, I would say that would be nobody being interested in my ability while I believe the most likely to happen is, some powerful individuals wanting to keep me as a golden goose with my consent some privileges and less extreme experiments as well as my freedom being stripped away from me.

Of course, none of these except for the best case scenario sound any good for me, I want my freedom and I'm not working for some random Kingdom unless necessary and I'll never fully join them even then, the most I would do is work for them for a few years.

Thinking about these things I decide I have to be careful with who I pummel and that I have to look out for my bodily fluids and make sure they don't come into contact with someone by accident... It's going to be a little annoying if something like my sweat falls on someone by accident.... Such a troublesome ability couldn't it at least let me control the aphrodisiac effect?! Truly an evil system created by a sadistic bastard! Happily, I'm not one of those people that spit a lot while talking.

Deciding to forget that for a bit I look at the blessings given to Oppo and shared with me, maybe I'll get an idea of what these Goddesses want.

[Blessing of the Goddess of Growth, Progress, and Evolution-Progreza {Shared:Oppo}: You have been blessed by Progreza as she sees potential in you and believes you are a being capable of climbing to the top of the world. This blessing gives you a boost in potential as well as makes it easier to get stronger faster.

Passive Blessing

Note: Having this Blessing doesn't guaranty your evolution or survival.

Progreza's message: "This blessing was not for you, but you're not half bad so you can have it. Make good use of it or I'll personally punish you, Futa."]

Oh my.... I couldn't help but think looking at the message the Goddess left at the end. This didn't explain much but at least now I'm sure these Goddesses are onto me and Oppo, I'll have to be careful.

[Blessing of Goddess of Knowledge, Wisdom, and War-Whimzika {Shared:Oppo}: You have been blessed by Whimzika as she sees potential in you and believes you are a being capable of climbing to the top of the world. This blessing puts the knowledge and wisdom of this world at your fingertips as well as makes you a more suitable warrior with an increment to your affinity with battle.

Passive blessing

Note: Having this Blessing doesn't guaranty your battle prowess increment or survival.

Whimzika's message: "So, you also got the blessing... Well, whatever just have it. Try not to cause too much mass destruction or something. Also, if you cause too many disasters I guess I'll have to deal with you personally Futa."]

There is definitely something out of the usual about these Goddesses, but I can't quite yet get what. I'll just be extra careful.

After that, I moved on the simply analyze the skills Oppo has that I don't have.

[Charm-lv-0: You have delved into the realm of attracting and mesmerizing other individuals with your mere presence. You can charm individuals of the same level with enough ability.

Active Rare Skill

Note: The effects will vary depending on many factors, as not everyone can be charmed with the same amount of ease regardless of being from the same level.]

It's the kind of skill you would expect me to have with my Ultimate particularity and all... It's useful and it's going to keep being the backbones of our grinding ambush.

[Jump charge-lv-2: You can jump at a higher speed than normal and cause physical damage to your target.

Active common skill

Note: The amount of Mana(mp) used will affect the final result.]

It seems to be a very simple skill, it's the most ordinary skill I saw until now, but it is definitely useful when used right.

[Store: You have the ability to keep the items you obtain in a different space with a limited size that depends on your ability.

Active Rare skill

Note: The limit size of things that can be stored will vary depending on how strong the user is.]

Isn't this the same as an inventory in a video game? Aren't slimes a little too useful? Oppo aside, I have three walking storages, great!

[Absorb/dissolve: You are able to absorb other beings to fuel yourself and make them a part of you. The power of this skill will depend on your ability.

Active Rare Skill

Note: Intelligent Slimes tend to inherit the memories and feelings of those they absorb and dissolve. Sometimes undergoing a personality change.]

Isn't this dangerous?! What if my cute Oppo becomes different? Should I try to stop Oppo from absorbing? Hum... No, it's best if I let Oppo decide what she wants, and if someone dangerous ends up being the target I'll talk it out with Oppo and decide then.

*Sigh* "That was a lot of information... At least I now have an idea of what everything does." I let out a sigh as I finish checking out the skills and some other important things.

Now having this knowledge, I believe I can organize myself better and decide what to do next. First I want to test out how strong I've become after leveling up, second, I would like to get an understanding of how strong Oppo and the slimes are as well as the monsters in the area, Third, I want to make a sort of small home I can come back to at least while I reside in this forest.

I don't plan on doing things in that exact order but I do believe these are the things I'll focus on for now.

Having thought of how I'm going to handle things for a bit, I call Oppo, the slimes, and the goblins.

They all stand in front of me and I immediately use tame on the goblins.

[Your ability, phase, and level are too low, your tame fails to take any effect]

[Your ability, phase, and level are too low, your tame fails to take any effect]

The two notifications show up and I'm left slightly disappointed but it wasn't completely unexpected considering their comrades were level 3, the goblins are most likely at least level 3 as well, so for now I won't be able to tame them unless I level up or improve my taming skill again. All things considered, it's probably easier to level with the help of my subordinates, the goblins, and my new stats that are superior to Oppo's.

The problem is that my body is aching and I can't move too much or I'll probably have backlash. So, for now, I'll stay put and count on Oppo and the goblins to take care of things while the slimes support them.

With my decision in place, I once again tell Oppo to attract the monsters nearby of around the same level as before. Only then did I Notice that Oppo also Leveled up and became a level 2.

[Status]

[

Name: Oppo Gluttonous Talia

Species: Dual cultivation slime(Dual charm slime)

Age:1 years old

Sex:Genderless/None

Gender:Demigirl

Phase: 1st

Tier:0

Ascension:0

Titles: Ezra's soul servant, Mommy Ezra's precious, Blessed monster, intelligent slime, Tamed monster{Ezra}, Last standing, Evolution genius, Unique skill owner

Affinity: Charm

Loyalty:100%(Absolute loyalty)

Affection:89(Love)

Relationship:Mommy-Servant

Level:2

Exp: 11/50

Hp: 75/75

Mp:280/280

Attributes:

Strength:11

Vitality:13

Agility:9

Intelligence:26

Charm:62

Luck:88

Ultimate particularity: Irresistible Might{shared:Ezra}

Unique skill: Monster call

Skills:

Charm-lv-0, Jump charge-lv-2, analysis-lv-(max), accelerated growth, double exp, Impact strike-lv-(max), absorb/dissolve, store, shapeshift

-Resistances:

Magic tolerance, physical attack tolerance

Magic:

None

Extras:

blessing of the Goddess of Growth, Progress, and Evolution-Progreza | blessing of Goddess of Knowledge, Wisdom, and War-Whimzika]

Good, the improvements are decent. I thought as I was just a bit disappointed not at Oppo but at the evil system for being so stingy! My little Oppo is extremely precious and even Gods see that, would it cost you to give more stats for the level up?!

Since I was already looking at Oppo's status I take a look at everyone's status. The slimes as expected didn't bring anything new to the table while the goblins were somewhat decent.

[Status]

[

Name: None

Species:Goblin

Age: 0 years old

Sex:Male

Gender:Male

Phase: 0

Tier:0

Ascension:0

Titles: None

Affinity: None

Level:3

Exp: 145/200

Hp: 20/20

Mp:25/25

Attributes:

Strength:5

Vitality:4

Agility:6

Intelligence:5

Charm:12

Luck:21

Ultimate particularity:None/ Unqualified

Unique skill: None

Skills:

Club arts-lv-1

-Resistances:

None

Magic:

None

Extras:

None]

[Status]

[

Name: None

Species:Goblin

Age: 0 years old

Sex:Male

Gender:Male

Phase: 0

Tier:0

Ascension:0

Titles: None

Affinity: None

Level:4

Exp: 12/400

Hp: 30/30

Mp:30/30

Attributes:

Strength:7

Vitality:6

Agility:8

Intelligence:6

Charm:9

Luck:28

Ultimate particularity:None/ Unqualified

Unique skill: None

Skills:

Club arts-lv-1

-Resistances:

None

Magic:

None

Extras:

None]

They are not too special but still much better than the slimes, which begs the question, how did my slimes restrain the goblins? I mean, Oppo would have been fine with his past status especially considering it was a trap, but the other slimes have terrible stats, and even with three of them it's impressive they didn't just get killed.

Well, now I know that I'm strong for my level and that I should be able to defeat goblins with relative ease.

Once that was out of the way I toll all of them to position themselves up for the ambush. The goblins and Oppo hid behind the bushes while the other slimes just acted like bait again. They are just there to make the scene look more natural nothing more.

This time the wait was less than last time, maybe because some other monsters were attracted by the skill previously but didn't reach this area or there were more monsters around this time, not that it matters.

This time there were 5 goblins and 7 slimes. Among them, two slimes had a darker color than the others while one of the goblins was wearing leather armor and a short sword instead of a club.

I gave the signal and Oppo used again, this time three goblins got affected as I could see them paralyze for a bit while the others were looking around confused. The leather armored goblin however got wary and began looking at the surroundings with his short sword unsheathed, but it was too late.

As I gave the attack order, and with Oppo's help got the two goblins to move how I want, all the five goblins two that joined earlier, and the 3 that just got charmed attacked. The two goblins that joined earlier attacked the other goblin that wasn't charmed while the three recently charmed goblins went for the leather armored goblin with their clubs.

The two goblins that were attacking the other one had an obvious upper hand and even though it could defend itself from one of the attacks using its club since the distance and the fact they are surrounded by slimes didn't make it optimal to dodge, it was hit by the club of the second goblin losing composure and creation a new opening in its defense that both the goblins attacking it took. Two clubs came down on its body with great strength as it was knocked down and let go of its weapon, the fight was already lost and it was beaten to near-death by the two clubs.

On the other side of things, three goblins were attacking the leather armored goblin with their clubs but were actually stopped as it parried the blows from two of the goblins with its short sword and kicked away the third one before it could get close, its movements very nimble and unexpectedly fast but due to being outnumbered it couldn't find a good opportunity to attack and when it did, one of the other goblins would also try to attack it, becoming somewhat of a stalemate.

"Giiiiieeeekkk!!!" The leather armored goblin screamed out of its lungs and then, he moved his sword even faster than before and slashed the stomach of one of the three goblins making it incapacitated as he kicked it away then dodged the attacking from one of the two remaining goblins.

To its unluck, the two goblins that were taking care of the other enemy joined the battle making it a four vs one instead of a three vs one. In the end, he was still outnumbered, and things weren't looking good for the leather armored.

"Giiiiieeeekkk!!!" Once again it let out a screech but this time it was different as it made its presence stronger and its eyes turned red, an odd aura seemed to have surrounded it as all the four goblins stop and take a step back.

The leather armored goblin took the chance and immediately turned around to run! But I was ready for something like this.

(Oppo Now!) I commanded Oppo who was still hiding to attack the goblin and even told her to use together with .

Like a bullet, Oppo shot through and knocked down the leather armored goblin before he could do anything since it was even faster than a typical because of and the fact Oppo is at a higher level now.

While Oppo was restraining the leather armored goblin who had let his short sword fall after Oppo's attack, the other four goblins who recovered from the dazed state from before all came with their clubs to attack the leather armored goblin until it was in a near-death state.

With my guidance and Oppo's control over the Goblins' actions, the first enemy goblin to go down was killed by the slime trio while the other slimes were killed by Oppo.

['Blue slime' has killed a level-4 'goblin', as its tamer, you receive some of the experience earned. You have gained 1 exp.]

[You have accumulated enough experience and have been recognized by the world as a being deserving of more power. You have become level 2]

[Individual 'Oppo' has killed a level-1 'blue slime', as the soul partner, you receive half of the experience earned. You have gained 1 exp.]

[Individual 'Oppo' has killed a level-2 'blue slime', as the soul partner, you receive half of the experience earned. You have gained 1 exp.]

[Individual 'Oppo' has killed a level-2 'blue slime', as the soul partner, you receive half of the experience earned. You have gained 1 exp.]

[Individual 'Oppo' has killed a level-1 'blue slime', as the soul partner, you receive half of the experience earned. You have gained 1 exp.]

.....

What kind of scam is this?! A level four still only gives me 1 exp? At this rate, I might have to slaughter all of the forest to get to a high level, then again I don't know the standards of this world. After leveling up I got 7 exp that with 's effect became 14 exp, making a total of 16 exp earned if the exp that leveled me up is counted.

Getting my complaint about the low exp out, I once again look at my status to see the changes.

[Status]

[Name: Ezra Alex Talia

Species: Low-Energy being

Age:19 years old

Sex:Both(hermaphrodite)

Gender: Bigender(50%male, 50% Demi-girl)

Phase: 0

Tier:0

Ascension:0

Titles: Chosen by the system, Oppo's soul master, Mommy Ezra, Evolution genius{Shared:Oppo}, Monster tamer, Blessed individual{Shared:Oppo}, Unique class owner{x2}, Unique skill owner, Otherworlder, reincarnated person

Class: Skill board user

Sub-class: Stat conquerer, Loot collector, Dual cultivator

Affinity: All/any

Level:2

Exp: 15/50

Hp: 254/255

Mp:279/300

Attributes:

Strength:25

Vitality:25

Agility:25

Intelligence:25

Charm:69

Luck:97

Attribute points:12

Ultimate particularity: Irresistible Might

Unique skill: Skill board

Skills:

-Active/passive: Synthesis/Dismantle, analysis-lv-(max) {Shared:Oppo}, accelerated growth {Shared:Oppo}, double exp {Shared:Oppo}, Impact strike-lv-(max) {Shared:Oppo}, Shapeshift, Energy manipulation-lv-0, Energy form(0%), Tame-lv-1

-Resistances:

Magic tolerance, physical attack tolerance

Magic:

None

Extras:

blessing of the Goddess of Growth, Progress, and Evolution-Progreza {Shared:Oppo} | blessing of Goddess of Knowledge, Wisdom, and War-Whimzika {Shared:Oppo}]

"Aren't I a little too broken?" I ask as I look at my status almost not believing it's still going up like this, as I thought it was a one-time thing.

I also noticed that my body was no longer sore! It seems leveling up twice was enough to fully heal me, it's nice to know that leveling up can somewhat heal me, but I have to be careful all the same.

I finally get up and move my arms and legs just to make sure I'm good to go and it's confirmed as I take in a breath of fresh air.

I'm happy to be able to move freely again and let out a heart attack inducing smile that I'm not aware I have yet subconsciously then I look in the direction where Oppo and the rest are.

Walking myself there quite calmly, once I'm close to them I direct my attention to the unconscious leather armored goblin. I spared his life because I believe he'll be very useful after seeing him fight three other goblins on his own.

Then I look at the charmed goblin bleeding on the ground, it's really vomit-inducing, and I have to control myself not to. According to the description of my Ultimate Particularity, I should be able to heal it with my.... Sperm... And I don't know if I should do it or not? Is this goblin worth it? No! We'll just stop its bleeding and let it heal naturally, I don't want to use my Ultimate Particularity just yet.

With that in mind, I use Oppo's influence on the other 4 goblins, and with their help, we get a few medicinal herbs. These goblins are hunters and are used to this area so they know a few methods of treatment and as long as it's not a too big or deep wound, they should be able to deal with it using the herbs in this area.

Apparently, the herb had to be grinded so I asked Oppo to act as a sort of liquidizer with its slime abilities it was rather easy and then the goblins took care of the wounded goblin.

Having that solved, I approached the goblins and begin to chant. "Tame! Tame! Tame! Tame! Tame!"

[Your ability, phase, and level are too low, your tame fails to take any effect]

[You have tamed a goblin. It is now your fifth companion.]

[Your ability, phase, and level are too low, your tame fails to take any effect]

[You have tamed a goblin. It is now your sixth companion.]

[You have tamed a goblin. It is now your seventh companion.]

Of the five goblins not counting leather armored goblin, 3 of them were successfully tamed meaning the rest are level 4 or above.

After taking care of that, I decide to keep ambushing monsters, and if the leather armored goblin wakes up too early Oppo will try to charm it again if it still fails we'll kill it. Can't take too many risks.

I look at rocks and grass plains right before the forest and sigh expectant of what's to come next.