Chapter 18
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 18
Chapter Title: Slime Hunting
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“Huu...”
After blowing my load deep inside her and relieving all my pent-up lust, a pleasant exhaustion washed over me as the strength drained from my body.
With that, my reason returned.
'Right, I was trying to recruit a companion.'
Now that I'd had my fun, it was time to head out for some fresh hunting.
Keeping my level and stats climbing steadily seemed like the way to go.
Plus, I'd registered as an adventurer.
If I could recruit a companion, it would be best to do so.
“Haa... What should I do...”
The NPC started muttering to herself after I'd talked to her and some time passed.
I hadn't noticed when I first scoped her out, but just like at the beginning, she seemed a bit troubled.
[Talk to her]
“Ah, hello? I'm an apprentice priest dispatched from the El Church.”
[What's wrong?]
“Ah... well. I'm an apprentice priest, but to become a full priest, I have to complete various tasks assigned by the church. This time's task is to defeat monsters, but I don't have the confidence to do it alone...”
Even her plain speaking voice was cute.
[Offer your help]
[Recruit as companion]
'Oh ho. Companion recruitment right off the bat?'
She was a priest class, pretty, and a cute beauty to boot.
The perfect candidate for a companion.
Taking her along would feel great.
And if I got horny midway, I could just pound her right then. Perfect, right?
With that thought, Yoon Young selected companion recruitment without hesitation.
“Ah... Really? Thank you, adventurer! I look forward to working with you! My name is Amael.”
“Good, Amael. Let's do our best from here on out.”
Yoon Young grabbed her hand and shook it firmly like a handshake.
Now it was time to head to the hunting grounds?
But first, I remembered something about picking up quests from the bulletin board...
'Should I get her some proper clothes first?'
Yoon Young neatly redressed her in the priest robes he'd stripped off haphazardly.
The torn tights wouldn't fix themselves, though...
It was fun dressing up the pretty girl.
Then he headed to the bulletin board.
“Ah, let's go together.”
Amael, who'd stood there blankly while he dressed her, spoke her line and scurried after him as he walked away.
“Oh?”
As Yoon Young kept moving, she followed at a set distance, walking slowly.
'First NPC to follow like this. Because she's a companion?'
Yoon Young started running this time.
He lapped the Adventurer's Guild like it was a track field, and Amael ran along too.
She followed like a baby bird, no questions asked—it was awfully cute.
“So this is how it works.”
Similar mechanics to other 3D games.
But experiencing it in reality felt strangely novel.
'Time to check the quests again.'
He returned to the bulletin board to check the quests.
Maybe because his level was low or his adventurer rank was low, there were only two available.
[Leton Herb Gathering]
[Forest Slime Extermination]
'Slimes, huh...'
Slimes usually came in two types.
Cute and weak, or gross and strong.
In games, it was the former.
This was the second area—probably the same here?
'Whatever it is, I'll find out when I face them.'
That's why I'd bought the Return Scroll.
If it got dicey, I'd bail immediately.
[Quest accepted: 'Leton Herb Gathering']
[Quest accepted: 'Forest Slime Extermination']
[Report to the Adventurer's Guild receptionist NPC upon completion.]
“Okay.”
With preparations complete, I pulled my weapon from the equipment window.
Dried Shiitake Shield and Thorny Mushroom Club.
New area gear from the previous one becoming obsolete was standard, but these should still hold up for now.
The mushroom club was a drop from the previous area's boss, and it was still early days in this new zone.
“Let's go, Amael.”
With Amael in tow, he stepped into the portal at the edge of town leading to the next area.
[Slime-Infested Forest 1]
There was a gate here too, guarded by a man with a gruff voice.
“Monsters appear ahead, so be careful.”
A dutiful NPC.
Squelch! Squelch!
True to its name, Slime-Infested Forest, it wasn't long after leaving the gate and entering the woods that a green liquid blob greeted Yoon Young.
“Ah, a monster! Be careful, adventurer!”
Amael spouted her scripted line and prepared for battle.
She gripped her mace tightly with both hands, wary of the monster.
Squelch... squelch...
All the while, the slime crept steadily toward them.
Not cute, slimy and gross, but it didn't seem strong.
Yoon Young swung his mushroom club at the floor-stuck slime.
Splat!
Thud thud thud!
The blow landed hard, and the thorns on the club shot out like fireworks, embedding into the slime.
Squelch... squelch...
The slime writhed, clearly taking damage.
“Holy Bolt!”
Suddenly, white light flashed from behind, and a white orb struck the slime, leaving lingering light that continued to burn it.
“Oh, Amael!”
She'd chipped in with a skill of her own.
Buoyed by Amael's support, Yoon Young hammered the slime relentlessly. It wasn't a huge threat, but as a new area's mob, it was tougher than expected.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Attack, attack, attack.
“Hya! Hya!”
Amael joined in, swinging her mace down.
How many club strikes in?
Shrivel...
The slime dried up, withered, and vanished.
Leaving behind a single green bead-like object.
[Slime Core]
“Huff... huff...”
Taking down one had been quite the effort.
Takes me back...
'New area, can't be helped?'
Still, Amael had made it much easier.
'Level up and pump stats, and it'll sort itself out.'
Current total Destructive Power level was 4.
Reaching 5 would take tremendous effort.
'Yeah. Simple solution.'
Keep hunting!
Hunt more, get items and money, level up to make monsters easier prey.
Then grind EXP faster, grow stronger, hunt more until EXP slows, then move to tougher spots.
Pure RPG. Step-by-step growth in a game world.
That's where Yoon Young lived now.
“Alright, let's kill some. Onward, Amael.”
Fired up, Yoon Young charged ahead.
“Ah, let's go together.”
Amael recited her line and followed.
“Huu...”
Yoon Young hunted for hours, returning just before dusk.
'Fought almost all day. Stamina stat's come a long way—manageable now.'
The Slime-Infested Forest was slime central.
They didn't body-slam like mushrooms but spat hot liquid or sharpened parts of themselves to stab.
With shield and decent defense, no major damage, but skin stung red where liquid hit.
'Eh, sleep'll fix it.'
Dozens of slimes down.
Hit level 6, gathered junk loot—no great news, but familiar.
Lucky days are when you score real items.
Yoon Young hid his goofy gear's appearance and glanced at Amael beside him.
A bit grimy from outdoor running, but still a sight.
Her role exceeded expectations.
Skills had cooldowns so no spamming, but ranged attacks and heals when he took hits.
Healers rock everywhere.
Useful, cute to watch, feel-good, and ready for kisses or sex anytime.
'Perfect, isn't she...'
Yoon Young sidled up to Amael, throwing an arm around her shoulders.
Then groped her breasts vigorously while arm-in-arm, heading to the Adventurer's Guild.
“Thanks for today, Amael. You helped a ton. Mind if I crash with you tonight too?”
All-day hunt left him hungry and beat.
Eat, fuck the cutie to unwind, cuddle and sleep... Ahh.
Full, fulfilling day.
A swell of pride made Yoon Young chuckle. Thinking of pre-bed sex already stirred his loins.
First, Guild to turn in quests.
“Yes, quests confirmed complete! Here's your reward.”
[Obtained Plain Coin.]
[Obtained Contribution Points.]
[Obtained EXP.]
“Oh! EXP too?”
Contribution raises rank for higher quests...
Decent pay too—save up for new gear.
'Mmm. Grow like this. Grind the hunting ground tomorrow too.'
Business done...
Where to sleep?
Yoon Young took Amael's hand and wandered the city like on a date.
Getting dark—few NPCs around.
'No lights anywhere...'
Then, one building caught his eye.
In the encroaching darkness of the streets.
One place leaked warm, inviting light.
[Deep Valley Inn]
“Ah... an inn.”
Maybe food and a bath too?
Yoon Young opened the door, hopeful.