8-Chapter 1-6 First genus

It had been almost two years since I studied under my grandfather (Merlin). ...eh, don't get caught up, even though he told me that, since he taught me how to control my magic power, I did the same thing every day, and there wasn't anything particularly unusual about it. And the control method was easy.

It goes something like this.

1, go into the water and stand up straight and calm your mind.

2, I imagine that there are circuits for magic to flow through the body.

3. imagine that magic power flows through the circuit when you imagine it.

4, If you feel lighter and warmer in every corner, it's a success

5. When you get used to it, you will be able to pass your magic power through anything you hold in your hand or wear.

Above.

If I imagined blood vessels and blood instead of circuits, I could do it in one shot. The rest of my life was just a matter of living with as much magical power through my body as possible almost every day. The only thing that was different about my studies was that I studied less with my mother and more with my grandfather.

And so I grew up to be six years old. My dad is going to start teaching me how to hunt today. Well, I've been through it before in my past life.

So now, Dad and I went out early in the morning to the Grand Old Man's forest.

"Dad, there's a mallard behind that tree.

Okay, I'm on it.

Dad said and quickly released an arrow. The arrow hit the Maru bird in the neck and it fell on the spot.

'Great, Temma is already on her eighth bird. It's not even noon yet.'

But I missed three birds just by finding them.

Still, it's hard for even the most experienced archer to find prey at this pace. Your bow and arrow will improve from now on.

(Well, if you just want to find it, it's easy enough to combine appraisal and exploration.)

Tenma muttered in his mind.

'Temma, we're going to finish up for today, albeit much earlier than planned. We've exceeded the amount we had planned.''

Ricardo suggested. Just then, a sound came from the nearby bushes. The two men quickly moved away and drew their knives. What came out of the bushes was

Slime, Temma, don't worry, these are some of the weakest demons in the world.

Ricardo, who had relaxed his guard slightly, said.

'Temma, this is your chance. Take this guy down.

Tenma approaches the slime, slightly nervous at Ricardo's suggestion. The slime stares at Tenma? They're in there, step by step, closing the distance with just a few feet to go.

Tenma experiences a strange sensation.

(What, do I feel my consciousness being drawn to the slime?)

Tenma stopped moving and put the knife back into its scabbard and approached the slime again.

'Temma! What the hell are you doing!

Ricardo panicked and tried to jump on the slime, but Tenma controlled it with his hands.

It's okay, Dad, he's not gonna hurt me.

He said and reached for the slime. The slime approached with a trembling body and touched Tenma's hand. At that time, Tenma clearly felt the sensation of something connecting between him and the slime.

''Dad, I think I've missed you somehow!

Ricardo looked at Tenma in amazement.

Tenma, you had a talent for "taming" too?

I said.

'What's a 'training [tame]'?'

The "taming" is a skill that allows you to tame a demon. You can even use them as your family members to fight demons.

'Wow, that sounds like fun (or is it just some kind of prehistoric monsters?)'

'Slime is a lowly demon, but it's still amazing that you were able to use it.

Do you think Mom and Grandpa will be surprised?

'I don't know about Merlin, but my mother will be surprised. Maybe I should tell her about the slime first and then show her.

Why? I'd like to surprise you by not telling you.

If you're not good, you might be too surprised and attack the slime.

I don't want that!

'I'll show Merlin first, just in case he follows me, and then I'll show my mom.

'Yes! I get it!

Let's get out of here.

They walked to the village as they prepared to leave. Slime was held by Tenma and occasionally shivered happily.

'Merlin, are you there?'

When they returned to the village, Tenma and the others went to Merlin's house first and told him about the slime.

I'm glad to see that you have a talent for "training". Now that I know about Shelia, I'll go with you. I have something to tell you about the slime.

After saying that, he headed to the house where Tenma and the others and Shelia were waiting.

As expected, Shelia was surprised, but she listened to Tenma and the others and praised them.

'You did it, Tenma! It's been a long time since I've successfully 'tamed' someone in this village!

Merlin said to Shelia, who complimented Tenma, "Merlin wants to talk to you," he moved to the table and made everyone sit down, the slime is on Tenma's lap.

'Apparently, this slime seems to be able to use magic.

Tenma and the others were surprised by the sudden words. Tenma used 'Appraisal' to look into the slime.

Name...?

Age...1

Species... slime.

Title: Temma's Household

HP...500

MP...500.

Strength...E-

Defensive power...

Speed...

Magic... C+.

Mental strength...

Growth Potential...B

Luck... B

Skills....Anomaly Resistance 5, Patience 2, Martial Arts 1, Space-Time Magic 1

And then it showed up. Obviously stronger than normal slimes, slimes should have roughly F- to F+ abilities.

''Occasionally, higher ranking monsters are born as a result of mutation, and I suppose this slime is no different. Such individuals have high intelligence and many of them become strong.

'So this slime is a rare one then? Merlin.

That's right. A mutation is only a slime, and it's normal for a slime to be killed before it grows strong. In that sense, it's very unusual.

And that's why you came all the way down here?

To Shelia's question, Merlin looked at Tenma and Slime.

That's part of it, but the main reason has to do with the magic of Temma.

Does this have something to do with my magic?

Tenma tilted his head at Merlin's unexpected words.

''Well, Temma has been getting better at controlling his magic power lately, so I thought it was time to teach him some magic.

What does that have to do with slime?

Ricardo responded to Merlin's words.

'Well, calm down a bit. I was going to use this at first.'

Merlin took out a pebble-like object about two to three centimeters long from his pocket and placed it on the table.

''This is an empty magic stone with no magic in it. What's wrong with this?''

In response to Shelia's question, Merlin said.

I was going to fill it with magic to help them learn how to use it, but I wanted to give the slime some magic as well.

The three listen to Merlin's words. Merlin continues.

You can't put too much magic into a magical stone, it will break. It's just perfect for training to release magic, and the fact that the slime that is part of your family is connected to your path makes it easier for you to exchange magic.

What's the 'pass' in that, Grandpa?

It's like a circuit between you and your family. Some people call it a bond.

But aren't you in danger of channeling your magic into the slime, Grandpa?

Tenma's question was reasonable. If the first time he 'tamed' a slime that he had 'trained', and it exploded, it wouldn't be surprising if he was traumatized.

Don't worry. Slimes are omnivorous by nature, but they can survive on water and magic alone. In fact, they could grow up to be strong by eating the magical power of Tenma, thus killing two birds with one stone.

Tenma patted his chest at the words.

''Shelia, if it's an empty magic stone, I still have it at home, I'll bring it back later. You can sell the magic stone with magic power to a peddler. You can use the money you sold to order a new empty magic stone.

Thanks Uncle. But can I have the magic stone?

Well, just think of it as a payment for all the meals you've given me.

Shelia, who decided to take Merlin's words without reservation, and then, as Ricardo reminded her

'Speaking of which, Temma, we need to give the slime a name. Wouldn't it be awkward if it didn't have a name forever?

I said. Merlin and Shelia followed suit.

Yes, Temma's new family. Give her a good name.

Well, you'll have to name her, poor thing. But, Temma, you have to take care of him.

But actually, Tenma had already decided on a name for the slime.

'This slime's name will be 'Slurin'!

Ever since Tenma had "tamed" the slime, the only thing that came to mind was the name of a slime from a certain RPG he had played in his past life. When the other three heard that, they

It's a bit cheesy just because it's slime. Easy to remember, though.

Oh, come on. It's cute.

Yes, Temma wears it. Besides, the slime himself seems to like it.

Merlin was right, the slime seemed to be trembling and bouncing with joy. It looked as if it was dancing.

''It's good to see you from now on, Slurin.

Tenma spoke softly to his new family member, the slime.