Lucian stood in his hidden valley, surrounded by hundreds of slimes.
His Cleaner Slimes, Scavenger Slimes, and Sticky Slimes were already useful, but he wanted more.
More powerful slimes.
With his Unique Skill: Researcher, his mind calculated mutation possibilities at inhuman speeds.
Using magical materials, monster cores, and controlled mana exposure, he began his experiments.
One by one, his slimes started evolving.
1. Fire Slime
Method:Fed normal slimes Fire Element Monster Cores. Exposed them to intense heat from a flame-based spell. Mixed Scavenger Slimes with Burning Ash (a rare alchemical ingredient).
Appearance: Red, glowing body with flickering flames.
Abilities:
1. Can spit fireballs.
2. Immune to heat-based attacks.
3. Can be used as a heat source for cooking or smelting.
Drawback: Needs mana or fuel (like wood) to keep burning.
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2. Rock Slime
Method: Fed normal slimes crushed stone and Earth Element Monster Cores.Let them absorb Earth Magic continuously for days.
Appearance: Brown, with a hardened, rocky shell.
Abilities:
1. Can harden its body, making it tough as steel.
2. Can fire small rock projectiles.
3. Can burrow underground for surprise attacks.
Drawback: Slow movement.
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3. Healing Slime
Method:
Mixed Water Slime with rare Healing Herbs. Exposed it to Light Magic for purification. Fed it monster blood to boost regenerative properties.
Appearance: Light green, with a gentle glow.
Abilities:
1. Can heal wounds by wrapping around an injured area.
2. Can purify toxins and cure minor illnesses.
3. Stores liquid medicine inside its body.
Drawback: Weak against physical attacks.
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4. Water Slime
Method:
Let normal slimes absorb water continuously. Introduced Water Element Monster Cores.
Appearance: Transparent blue, like a moving puddle.
Abilities:
1. Can shoot pressurized water jets.
2. Can merge with lakes and rivers for camouflage.
3. Can carry and store clean drinking water.
Drawback: Weak against extreme heatm
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5. Wind Slime
Method: Infused slimes with Wind Magic. Fed them feathers from flying monsters.
Appearance: Light gray, slightly floating.
Abilities:
1. Can produce strong gusts of wind.
2. Can hover slightly above the ground.
3. Can sense air currents, useful for scouting.
Drawback: Fragile body, easily dispersed by strong attacks.
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6. Crystal Slime
Method: Fed normal slimes quartz and magic-infused crystals. Left them inside a mana-rich cave for weeks.
Appearance: Shimmering, semi-transparent body.
Abilities:
1. Can harden into an unbreakable crystal.
2. Can store and release mana energy like a battery.
Drawback: Takes a long time to regenerate after hardening.
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7. Metal Slime
Method: Fed Iron Powder and Metal Monster Cores to a Rock Slime. Introduced Lightning Magic to refine its body structure.
Appearance: Silver, with a reflective sheen.
Abilities:
1. Can turn its body into metal, making it highly durable.
2. Can conduct electricity.
Drawback: Heavy and slow-moving.
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8. Spider Slime
Method: Merged Sticky Slimes with monster silk glands. Infused them with Stealth Magic.
Appearance: Dark, with long web-like tendrils.
Abilities:
1. Can shoot webs to trap enemies.
2. Can climb walls like a spider.
3. Extremely stealthy.
Drawback: Weak in direct combat.
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After weeks of experimentation, Lucian looked over his new Slime Army.
Each one had unique properties, perfect for farming, crafting, combat, and more.