Chapter 6
Chapter 6
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 6
Chapter Title: Beta Version, The Foundation of Taking Hostages
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“Groooan…”
A blue and red pair of pudding slimes, tangled together like the yin-yang symbol.
So how exactly do I fuse these guys?
Just smash them together with brute force?
Molrang…!
“Hmm. Nope.”
The inherent firmness of pudding slimes pushed fiercely against each other.
Even a gym rat benching 500 kilos for three sets couldn’t force this fusion. Absolutely not because I’m weak.
In times like these, the Companion Monster Gallery always comes through.
Tap tap.
[Title: (Question!) How do you make slimes fuse?][Author: WantToRaiseADragon]
I heard slimes can fuse…
Anyone know how?
As expected from the ever-helpful Companion Monster Gallery, comments poured in right away.
A few users recognized me too. Not a gallery that bans chit-chat, so nothing weird about it.
If anything, it’s kind of encouraged?
Raising monsters as pets is so rare, after all.
With mostly vets and few newbies, it’s all about mutual encouragement to raise ‘em hard.
-You trying to fuse them? Oh right, you said you were raising slimes.
ㄴ(Author): Haha, no. Just got curious all of a sudden.
-Pretty sure you can’t do it artificially.
ㄴ(Author): Got it.
ㄴNo successful experiments that I know of.
ㄴThere have been plenty of natural fusions, though.
-Mana assimilation? Something like that’s been mentioned. Humans just can’t make monsters assimilate mana lol.
‘Mana assimilation, huh…’
Monster mana and hunter mana have different textures.
For monsters, the source is mana stones.
For hunters, the prevailing theory is it comes from the core—a space inside the heart.
Theoretically, slime fusion is impossible without special techniques.
‘But I feel like I can pull it off.’
One fact I’d confirmed while exploring my abilities: Me and my summoned monster are connected by an invisible thread no one else can see.
Like the red string of fate.
I didn’t notice it at first, but it appeared one day and grew clearer.
I’ve also realized my commands travel through this thread.
So if I use that…
“Molrang, you ready?”
Fusion might not be so far-fetched.
Molrang!
They seemed to sense my intent, bodies quivering.
Smart cookies—just like their owner.
“…….”
I close my eyes and focus my mind.
Send mana through the thin thread. Equal amounts to both, as steadily as possible.
Drip. Drop.
Sweat rolls down my soft cheeks, soaking the floor.
Feels like I could black out any second, but I grit it out. After all this effort, no quitting now.
Hummm.
Ten minutes? Thirty?
No clue, but after a good long while, I open my eyes.
The moment when no more of my mana flows into the slimes.
“…….”
Peeking through slits, the two slimes have merged into a single black sphere.
Did it work?
Sadly, no way to tell right now.
“…Urk.”
Used too much—my mind’s going blank.
**
“Phew!”
I yank open the fridge and chug ice-cold water.
The chill races down my throat, flooding my stomach.
Focus on that icy thrill spreading through my body.
Bzzz.
My gut tingles, dopamine exploding.
Whew, finally feeling alive.
For a brief blackout, my body’s in decent shape.
No—feels lighter than before?
Like shedding your mortal shell. Maybe my body leveled up from the effort.
Staring in the mirror, a decadent allure hits me.
Sweat-soaked silver hair clings to my face, amplifying it.
Cute yet seductive—what a perfect being.
Way too good to hog for myself.
‘Maybe try being an influencer later?’
Star power’s already surging—no arrogance here.
Even if not, modeling my own products sounds solid.
“Muhehe…”
Savoring silly daydreams, I head back to Molrang.
Still a black sphere. Fusion proceeding smoothly.
But does this mean goodbye to the old Molrang?
“…….”
Sudden gloom. Strength drains away.
Memories flash: From first summoning to gate adventures together.
No, snap out of it.
Molrang’s just a product.
Dawn, you did what you had to for product improvement.
Yeah, that’s right.
“…Sniff.”
But no amount of pep talk lifts the mood.
All because I turned into a girl. I wasn’t this sentimental before.
Should I stop the fusion now?
The moment that weak thought creeps in, change begins.
Crack.
Fissures spiderweb the sphere. It shatters like an eggshell.
Molrang!
Out pops the original Molrang, good as new.
“Molrang!”
Can’t hold back—I scoop it up. It’s my Molrang, alright.
Something trails down my cheek.
…Probably sweat. From tension, slipped out unnoticed.
A real man wouldn’t cry over this.
**
Long story short: Fusion was a smashing success.
Molrang’s surface gleams with new luster, softness upgraded a notch.
“Okay. This should handle one gate run no problem.”
Shard duration extended to 72 hours. Could be longer—haven’t seen it collapse yet.
Rough tests show no big limits on item volume stored.
Weight cap’s around under 50kg, though. Over that, and boom—the shard bursts.
Even packed to 50kg, it moves fine. A girl like me can lift it.
Slightly below D-rank porter efficiency.
Seems meh, but one less porter to split loot with? Huge win.
‘Porters are rare class too… Definitely marketable.’
Not without flaws, sure. Room for tweaks.
But this is a prototype. Beta version.
Overpowered beta performance screams amateur.
My business plan: Solid features at low price to hook the masses first.
Once they’re addicted and can’t live without it…
‘Jack up the price!’
Complain it’s expensive? Tough luck—can you survive without it?
Then gradual updates, new models one by one.
Hook, line, sinker—they’ll buy every release.
Perpetual revenue model achieved.
“Muhehehe…”
Can’t stop grinning. Ride the momentum—log into Hunter Community.
First up: Find a tester for the prototype.
Someone skilled as a hunter, active in community, perfect fit for it.
[Title: Porters I wanna beat to death, upvote if you agree lololol][Author: SoloPlayFanatic]
These assholes abuse their position so bad fml
Legit rage every party
Suggested 7:3 split and I nearly lost it
-Real talk
-Nick does the job
ㄴ(Author): Wanna but then no money smh
-Super rude af
-So you took the 7:3?
ㄴ(Author): Yeah…
ㄴSucker found lol
ㄴ(Author): Won’t party otherwise wtf
-Nice porters exist;;;
ㄴAt least we know you’re the porter.
Target acquired.
Daily gripes, up to 3-4 times: ‘SoloPlayFanatic’.
Community agrees. Porter abuse a long-standing issue.
“Hmm.”
Past posts confirm: B-rank hunter.
Perfect. SoloPlayFanatic, you’re the one.
Tap tap.
I shoot him a DM right away.
·WantToRaiseADragon: Hey, wanna try a porter-replacement tool?
·SoloPlayFanatic: ??
·SoloPlayFanatic: Nick looks familiar… Oh, the troll.
·SoloPlayFanatic: Blocked.
·WantToRaiseADragon: Wait wait wait!
Jeez, impatient much? Hear me out.
I only posted truths—troll? Harsh.
Anyway, details aside.
·WantToRaiseADragon: Block now and you’ll regret it for real.
·SoloPlayFanatic: What is it?
·WantToRaiseADragon: Made an inventory-like tool and…
·SoloPlayFanatic: Not buying.
·WantToRaiseADragon: Not selling—want you to test prototype. I get no money!!!!
·SoloPlayFanatic: How trust that? What if it’s a bomb?
Tch, this guy’s sharper than expected.
Thought inventory mention would hook him easy.
SoloPlayFanatic’s a tough nut. Gotta bait harder.
·WantToRaiseADragon: Fine, full contract—compensation if damaged, no payment to me, etc.
·SoloPlayFanatic: Hm.
·WantToRaiseADragon: Get it after contract—no issue then.
·SoloPlayFanatic: But why me?
·WantToRaiseADragon: Test it out… If good, maybe a promo post? Lol.
·WantToRaiseADragon: (Prototype pic) This.
·SoloPlayFanatic: Just test it? Not buy?
Bite secured.
Was even gonna pay test fee…
Dodged a bullet.
·WantToRaiseADragon: Yes! Deal?
·SoloPlayFanatic: Let’s go.
[Contract finalized.]
“Okay.”
Per contract, ship Molrangtory Ver.1 and handwritten manual via courier.
Ding!
[Express delivery complete.]
Three hours flat. Hunter Community perk.
True same-day shipping. Fees sting, though.
Tap tap.
·WantToRaiseADragon: Read manual, test, and pretty please review!
·SoloPlayFanatic: Will try.
All that’s left: Wait.
Catch breath till his review drops.
Creak.
Hoping field test succeeds, flop into bed.
“Hehehe…”
Tension melts, fatigue crashes in.
Drift off sweet—rare daytime nap bliss.
**
[Title: Wtf wtf wtf insane absolute legend][Author: SoloPlayFanatic]
(Molrangtory Ver.1 pic)
Thought inventory tool post was bullshit but it’s real lololololol
Solo profit record shattered lolololol
(Profit proof pic)
Solo era has dawned.
Dev godsend—worship forever fr.
-?
-Inventory tool? News to me
ㄴ(Author): Some dev asked me to test after success lololol
ㄴCap ㄴㄴ
ㄴ(Author): Knew you’d say that—vid ready, uploading soon.
-That possible?
ㄴ(Author): Fml it’s real—no more shitty porters
-Looks sketchy af
ㄴ(Author): Clunky spots yeah… But revolutionary anyway ㅇㅇ