As Satoru sat in the darkness of the cave, the reality of his situation began to sink in. He wasn't dreaming, and he wasn't hallucinating—he had actually been reincarnated as a slime. The voice calling itself "Great Sage" had become an integral part of his consciousness, and it seemed to know everything about his new existence.
"Alright, Great Sage," Satoru said, trying to calm the whirlwind of thoughts in his mind. "You said I've been reincarnated as a slime and that I've got a bunch of skills. Mind explaining all of them? What exactly do I have?"
Satoru focused, trying to take this all in. The voice of Great Sage continued, steady and methodical:
Satoru blinked—or at least he thought he blinked. As a slime, he wasn't sure how that worked. "Wait, so you're… basically me, but way smarter and better at processing information?"
"Well, that's… convenient," Satoru muttered. "Alright, what's next?"
"Wait, wait, wait," Satoru interrupted. "You're telling me I can eat things, analyze them, and take their abilities? That's ridiculously overpowered!"
Satoru let out a low whistle—or the slime equivalent. "Man, I'm starting to like this reincarnation thing. What else do I have?"
** Pain Nullification: Prevents you from feeling physical pain. Heat Resistance: Reduces damage from heat-based attacks. Cold Resistance: Reduces damage from cold-based attacks. Paralysis Resistance: Prevents status ailments that paralyze the body. Electricity Resistance: Negates or reduces damage from electric-based attacks.>** "So basically, I'm immune to a lot of the stuff that could kill me. That's… kind of insane," Satoru said, laughing nervously. "Anything else?" ** Absorb: Enables the user to engulf and dissolve objects or entities. Dissolve: Allows the user to decompose absorbed material. Self-Regeneration: Facilitates rapid healing and restoration of the user's body.>** "Wow. I can literally eat things and regenerate from injuries. Not bad for a slime, huh?" Satoru chuckled, feeling more confident now. "Okay, what else do I have? You said I have more than just skills, right?" ** Magic Sense: Enables the perception of magicules, allowing you to sense your surroundings in detail, even without physical eyes or ears. Water Manipulation: Grants control over water properties, such as shooting water blades.>** "Magic Sense, huh?" Satoru tried to focus, and suddenly, his dark surroundings lit up in his perception. He could "see" everything—the walls of the cave, the uneven floor, even small creatures scuttling around in the distance. "Whoa! That's insane! I can see without eyes!" Satoru was amazed. "Alright, I think that's most of it… unless there's something you haven't told me yet." Satoru grinned—or at least, he felt like he did. "So I'm basically a blank slate with crazy potential? Alright, Great Sage. Looks like we're gonna have some fun with this!" He bounced experimentally, testing out his new form. As strange as it was to be a slime, the power he now held was exhilarating. With Great Sage guiding him and the skills he'd gained, Satoru Mikami's new life was just beginning. And in this unfamiliar world, he was determined to make the most of it. After processing the explanation of his skills, Satoru, still trying to grasp the magnitude of his reincarnation, decided to ask the next most pressing question. "Great Sage, what can you tell me about this world? Where am I, and what should I know before I head out and start doing anything stupid?" Satoru focused, feeling the familiar calmness of Great Sage's voice guide him. "Yikes," Satoru muttered. "That sounds... harsh." There are currently ten recognized Demon Lords, though the balance of power among them is unstable and ever-changing.> Satoru felt a chill run through his metaphorical spine. "Demon Lords, huh? Sounds like I should steer clear of them for now. What else should I know?" "Magicules… so, they're like energy or fuel for everything here?" While this places you above most low-level monsters, it is insufficient to challenge beings such as Demon Lords or higher-ranking entities. Growth and evolution will be necessary to survive and thrive.> "Great, so I'm starting near the bottom of the food chain," Satoru sighed. "Anything else I need to know? What about humans? Are they like the ones in my old world?" While most humans are weak, some possess unique or ultimate skills that rival even the strongest monsters. Heroes, in particular, are humans chosen by divine forces and are capable of standing against Demon Lords. However, humans are generally fragile compared to monsters and rely on strategy, equipment, and magic to survive.> "Heroes, huh? Sounds like something straight out of an RPG. And I'm guessing if I run into one, I should be careful," Satoru noted. "Right, so no picking fights just yet," Satoru muttered. "Anything else I should prepare for?" ** Securing a safe location for rest and recovery. Acquiring sustenance through the consumption of monsters or other energy sources to maintain your magicule reserves. Exploring your abilities and testing their practical applications. Gaining allies or subordinates to strengthen your position and expand your influence.>** Satoru was impressed by how thorough the advice was. "That's solid advice. I'll keep that in mind. One last thing—how dangerous is this place, really? Like, should I expect to get attacked as soon as I leave this cave?" Additionally, powerful beings such as Majins and Greater Demons are known to roam the deeper parts of the forest. Caution is advised.> "Got it. Stay on my toes, avoid anything too strong, and don't do anything stupid," Satoru summarized. "Well, I guess it's time to start figuring things out. Thanks, Great Sage. I'll rely on you for guidance." Satoru felt a flicker of determination well up inside him. Sure, this world was dangerous, and he had a lot to learn, but he wasn't about to sit around and do nothing. "Alright, Jura Forest. Let's see what you've got for me. Time to get stronger and see what this world has to offer!" And with that, Satoru prepared to begin his journey, ready to face the challenges of this ruthless, magical world.