Lucian sat on his Slime Sofa, watching the sky.
The soft squish beneath him adjusted perfectly to his weight—one of the many luxuries of living in his Slime Ranch.
It had been five years since he left his family.
And in that time, he had transcended humanity.
Through endless training, Lucian's body had evolved into a Humanoid Magus—a rare human race evolution that only those with Affinity to all elements, Constant exposure to mana, and Mastery over multiple magic disciplines.
This transformation wasn't just cosmetic. His body had adapted to magic so well that he could now absorb, manipulate, and even fuse different elements at will.
He had no mana limit—his Magic Breeder subskill, granted by his Arcane Creator unique skill, ensured his mana replenished infinitely as long as he was in a mana-rich area.
And his Slime Ranch?
It had become a world of its own.
Using Space Magic, Lucian had expanded his ranch into a vast sub-dimension hidden inside Emerald Wilds.
A land dominated by slimes.
Different ecosystems had formed within his ranch:
A volcanic zone where his Fire Slimes thrived.
A crystal cave for his Crystal and Metal Slimes.
A dark forest for his Spider Slimes to hunt.
A frozen lake where his Ice Slimes roamed freely.
A giant field for his basic slimes, where they could graze like cattle.
His slimes had evolved further, growing stronger and even developing intelligence.
And it was all thanks to his newest Unique Skill: Sovereign of Beasts.
This ability allowed Lucian to gain absolute control over any monster he named.
Every slime in his ranch was under his command.
And thanks to Arcane Creator, he had a vast amount of mana that could be recovered just as quickly, meaning he could name as many as he wanted without consequence.
Lucian wasn't just a strong individual anymore.
He was a force of nature.
Every monster in Emerald Wilds feared him.
Especially the intelegent monsters like Goblins, Ogres, Trolls, Kobolds, and Orcs
Why?
Because Lucian had killed a Dragon.
An S-rank, ancient predator of the skies.
He had used his Space Magic to drag it into his ranch, where he slowly dismantled it with his abilities.
Now, the remnants of that dragon lived on in his new Dragon Slimes— one of his most powerful of his creations so far.
And yet...
Despite his unparalleled strength...
Despite his kingdom of slimes...
Despite the fear of monsters and beasts alike...
Lucian sat there.
Dressed like a simple farmer.
Wearing a plain tunic, sturdy boots, and a wide-brimmed hat that shaded his face from the sun.
The strongest being in Emerald Wilds...
Looking like he was about to tend to his crops.
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"What now?"
Lucian sighed, tipping his hat up slightly as he watched his slimes roam across the land.
He had achieved his goals.
He had created new slimes.
He had built his ranch.
He had become free.
...But now what?
The world outside his ranch was still vast.
Perhaps it was time to step outside again...
And see what else was worth doing.