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Venelana woke up a few hours later and I worked on getting the cores out. Luckily it is easy for me to do so since I only had to put them into Slime Storage. While the object itself needs to be covered by me to take it in. The connection works as long as there is a line. It doesn't matter how thick the line is. So thankfully fishing the cores that were resting in her stomach wasn't as awkward as it could have been. All in all I pulled out 55 cores. An oddly specific number. But my guess is that was likely the full amount Reproduction was able to hastily make. Even now I can feel it working away in the background. Afterwards I helped Venelana freshen up and she left to go visit Yasaka and Kunou. So here I am. Left all alone. I am bored.
[So Rias? Whatcha doing?]
[I'm finishing up with everything that we need for transferring into the school. OH! I almost forgot! I have to show you what Sona, Akeno and I have been working on!]
[Wait, the three of you are working together on something?]
[Yeah! I'll let you see after we get back Mochi-chan!]
Odd, I can't seem to recall the three of them doing any projects before starting their time at the academy. I guess if she is this excited about it. It can't be all that bad. Right? Right.
As time continues to lazily pass I am getting stir crazy and I kinda want to start hunting strays. But I can't really do that alone can I? Hey, System? Quick question. Are stray devils more likely to be “monsterized?” I can only think of like 3 examples of strays right now.
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User:
Negative
“Stray” is just a term placed a piece that has either run away or killed their king
While some can become corrupted by their power and be transformed by it
It is not a well known or documented occurrence
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But the Sphinx?
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User:
That was originally an actual Sphinx from the Egyptian Pantheon
Not a devil who had transformed into the form of a Sphinx
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Wow, okay then. Makes me wonder who could get, or would want to get an actual Sphinx out of Egypt. Then again, Sirzechs does have fucking Surtr. Yes that Surtr. No idea why or how those two got together. No real desire to figure it out either.
Well if I cannot hunt I am left desiring two things: 1. Playing with my new rolls. or 2. Playing with Venelana. I mean can you blame me? I don't blame myself. Since she, you know, left. The only option I can go with is the first one. So out to the forest I go!
I might as well head over to the Gremory's Familiar Forest. Which has an oddly low amount of camels. You know considering Runeas and everything that is included with her… uh… oddities? Though I really shouldn't be talking smack. Since I am a META knowing, reincarnated slime, who has a gacha system, and is a familiar to one of her descendants. Glass houses and all that nonsense.
Kinda feel a bit bad knowing I will be gladly throwing Issei face first to Raynare's sadistic trap and waiting for him to get killed. My survival is a bit more imperative to me than his. Plus that whole required events shit. I should probably make it up to him somehow. Since I kinda feel like I am at my limit of people I would want to make the time to have relationships with. I personally don't want to be the persona non grata in his whole Harem King thing. I should help him out a bit. Let's see… Seekvaira and him are both into mecha, should I ask Rias to introduce the two?
For his token fallen angel? Well Raynare needs to die. Mittlet is a psychopath and wouldn't likely go against Kokabiel. Kalawarner is loyal to Azazel so I might be able to get her to back out of Raynare's stupid plan with Asia. Plus I don't think she and Raynare ended their lives seeing eye to eye after she killed Issei in the first place. Yeah I know Azazel told Issei that he had ordered Raynare to kill him, but I don't buy it. The Fallen want Gear users to bolster their strength and Azazel would have likely wanted to study him before actually killing him. Plus there's the fact he's… you know… fucking Azazel. I think I have more faith, heh, in having a drug addict stopping cold turkey, than getting the truth out of his mouth.
Yeah all of that to say I trust his credibility about as much as a meth strung used car salesman.
Oh look. All that thinking really passes the time. This should be a nice enough area to screw around in. Alright let's have some fun!
First off uhhh shit. I got distracted and I didn't plan out what the hell I was going to do. Honestly, I am getting an itch to shoot something so let's do that.
Uuuuugh. They are beautiful. If I had the ability to get an erection I would be able to cut diamonds. The description wasn't bluffing. They are really fucking heavy. I have over 800 strength and I can still feel their weight. Now how can I use Jackal with my tentacles? Well I might as well try starting with maybe two wraps around the grip and then pull the trigger?
*BANG* *Jackal flying in the air* JESUS FUCKING CHRIST! FUCK OW! *distant thud* Talk about limp fucking wristing it. Limp tentacled. Whatever you know what I mean. Great now I gotta go and fucking find Jackal. Son of a bitch. Why did I fucking think that was a good idea? *grumble grumble* Great, it seems to have landed in front of a cave. Just look at her, caked in dirt. I need to ask Venelana about acquiring a cleaning kit.
No damage, the slide thankfully isn't jammed, just reall… “Who has dared to intrude upon my home?” Huh? Who? Shit my luck is awful. “Approach before I destroy everything surrounding you.” Now I have no choice but to face whoever I just pissed off.
Huh this is a really deep cave, and also seems kinda boujee. Who is so important that wants to live in this forest in a cave?
Oh… It can't be right?
Oh fuck me.
[Tiamat?]
“A slime that knows who I am? Curious. I didn't think it was possible for your kind to possess intelligence.” The massive regal blue dragon says to me while laying down.
[Nope ain't no intelligence here! Bye!] Gotta fucking book it outta here!
“If you think you're being cute. Cease your actions immediately. If you try to leave right now I will destroy you.”
[Yes ma'am. Sorry ma'am.] Whhhhhhy? Why me? *crys*
“Ma'am? This is most curious indeed. Explain who you are, Little Slime.”
[*sniff* My name is Mochi-chan. I am the familiar bonded with Rias Gremory.]
“Prey tell is the familiar belonging to the sister of Satan doing here? Intruding upon my territory?”
[I didn't know you were here?]
“Any final words before I turn you to ash?” Oh shit not the dragon breath! Don't open your mouth! Cover yourself, idiot!
[I know where Ddraig is!!] Huh? I'm not dead? It isn't hot? Flames? Where are the flames?
“Speak.”
[Huh?]
“You said you know who Ddraig's current host is. Who is it?”
[A human called Issei Hyoudou. Though the human hasn't been able to awaken Ddraig yet.]
“That is supposed to help me, how? For that matter what is keeping me from killing you right now?”
[Ummm… I can…Aha! I can give you items you've never seen before!]
“It seems you understand how to communicate with a dragon. Now what is it that you can give me?”
[I only have two things available at this moment.]
I pull out a Golden Apple and an Energy Drink and hold them out in separate tentacles. Also in desperation I slot in Charisma and Taming. I can see her eyes sharpen in focus. She sighs and starts shrinking in size. What remains is a beautiful woman with dark blue wavy hair and pale blue eyes. I refuse to look lower because after a quick glance I can see that she is naked.
“I fail to see how a can and an, admittedly, fancy looking apple are supposed to please my hoarding desire.”
[The can holds a liquid called “Energy Drink.” It allows you to instantly recover 1/3 of your total magic reserves, with a single downside. The apple is called the “Golden Apple.” It grants the eater “lesser regeneration” for 10 minutes.]
“So these are consumables. And this “Energy Drink’s” downside is what?”
[If you drink more than 3 in a 24 hour period you will have both a stroke and heart attack.]
“Interesting. Regeneration, even when you call it a ‘lesser’ amount, could likely rival your precious Phenex Tears. Theoretically, you could consume an apple before drinking a 4th drink thereby negating the anticipated negative effects.”
[I… I hadn't thought about trying that combination actually.]
“*chuckle* You certainly don't seem to understand the full capabilities of your own possessions. How long have you had these?”
[I only received the ability to produce an infinite source of those yesterday.]
“You certainly have my intrigue Little Slime. Do you have anything else?”
[The only other thing I have that can be replaced are these pistol magazines.] I hold out two of the admittedly many I have.
“What of the weapon they are supposed to be used with?” I hesitate. “*sigh* Little Slime, I will not steal your possessions. I give you my word. You were not the one to lose my lent out treasures. Also, I cannot examine them if I cannot see them.” I mean while she isn’t wrong, it is Tiamat. Then again she can be considered the most trusted with her vows regarding treasures. I pull out the rest of the items I've earned.
[These are the rest of the items that I own. The All-purpose Tool, the Dread Helmet, The Chariot, and Jackal & Casull.]
She instantly honed in on and grabbed the dual handguns. I'm not sure when or how she did it, but she had summoned a long table. And she was placing the held out items on it. I can't help but be surprised while I watch her place the items on the table in the same order of rarity that the gacha system gave them. Examining them from the start.
“A helmet. Simple, decent protection, only remarkable feature if it are the glowing red eyes.
A tool. Able to change its shape and become other tools with a thought. Transformations are limited to practical tools.
Energy Drink. An elixir that restores one third of the total mana pool of the drinker. Limit without negative effects is 3 every 24 hours.
Golden Apple. Grants the eater a so-called lesser regeneration for 10 minutes. What is considered as lesser? Maybe half of the Phenex Clan's tears? Testing is required to figure out full capabilities.
The Chariot. The tarot card in the major arcana. Holding it makes the range of my perception more tangible. Filling the card with mana. *from behind* Allows the user to teleport. Interesting. I wonder what the limits are.
Now for the pièce de résistance. Jackal & Casull. Little Slime, was that what you said their names were? A sister set of handguns that look like they were carved from ebony and ivory. Both inscribed with Christian doctrine, and an unknown organization. The creators of the weapons possibly? Make a note to look them up. Curious that Little Slime can hold them. Magazines are loaded with non-standard ammunition. Consecrated Silver based and limited to 6. *Bang bang bang bang bang* The ammunition happens to be explosive on top of being consecrated. Can pose a meaningful threat to many opponents. Particularly effective against vampires, werewolves, and devils. There might be a probable effectiveness against the Fallen.
So how did I do, Little Slime?”
[Mommy? I mean mommy? I mean… shit. Give me a moment.] Come on slime! Get. Your. Shit. Together. [You were able to get most of it almost perfectly. The only things are The Chariot allows movement through the full area of perception or a camera. The ammunition is 13mm.]
“An acceptable margin of error. Are you willing to part with any of these items, Little Slime?”
[Everything but The Chariot and Jackal & Casull.]
“A pity, but an understandable decision. What is it that you want?”
[What I want?]
“As a trade for your additions to my hoard.”
[I thought I was buying my survival?]
“That transition was satisfied after you allowed me to examine these. Now what do you desire for the rest?”
[Can you teach me how to properly use magic?]
“An odd request. Can you not learn from your mistress?”
[Let's say I have the feeling I will be able to learn more from you. I am finding difficulty in using devil magic due to a lack of a certain compatibility.]
“Being cryptic doesn't suit you, Little Slime. Either tell me or I will tell you to make another offer.”
[I am from a different world.]
“So?”
[That's not weird to you?]
“Little Slime, I am the Chaos Karma Dragon. I ended in this position after being cast out from my status as a Goddess. There is little I have seen nor heard that can surprise me.”
[That's a grounding sentiment for sure. Okay then, my main element is something called the【Chaos Element】. Now I am not sure if it is the same brand as your Chaos, but I think I will perform better under your tutelage.]
“Another being of Chaos?” Tiamat whispered to herself. Damn these senses of mine becoming sharper. “Very well, Little Slime. Our pact is sealed. Come to me at a minimum of once per week for your training. When you arrive make sure to have more of those apples and drinks as tribute.”
[Thank you Tiamat!] Time to grab The Chariot and Jackal & Casull from the table and leave.
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【Challenges】
Meet 1 of the Five Great Dragons
35000exp
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Now I could say I handled that pretty well. I might even believe that it's true. But it's not. Not in the slightest. Who expects to walk away from one of the Five Great Dragon's den unscathed? Not fucking I. That's who. I was fully shitting my metaphorical pants until she became interested in my items. I probably shouldn't have mentioned Ddraig. That was fucking stupid of me. Not much I can do now though.
Okay since I finished with my items it's time for Charizard, Orochi, and Lust. This time let's choose a different clearing before summoning them. Far away from any caves. Tempting fate once could be labeled as a mistake. Tempting fate twice is spitting in her face. Fate can hold grudges like nobody else.
You need to stop overthinking and start enjoying things, Mochi.
Come on out, Orochi! Okay there is some kind of bubbling inside me that will need to be worked on. Nothing to raise concern at though. Just very weird feeling. My body stretched widely and the large white snake, with a black crest on its head and splash along its back, came out from me. It knew I was its new master and immediately moved to jump into my shadow. Kinda cute. Only as far as giant man-eating snakes can go.
Next Charizard! Ugh now it feels like I have indigestion. I sure hope it's only the first time I summon my familiars this happens. As I was contemplating my life choices. I stretch again and Charizard was freed from me.
This is so fucking cool. I've always wanted to see a real life Pokémon. Hey! What's with the look of disgust?! Are you able to understand me even without using a bond? You can? Well I'll be a son of a bitch. Just in case I will be giving you a clone to bond with soon. Maybe then you'll have a voice to use. Don't roll your eyes. I sware to Satan if you pull a fucking Neopolitan on my ass and start using signs. Well I don't actually know what I will do, but I will be impressed. Wait, I thought I needed to say I was going to have some kind of negative reaction there?
Last but not least, Lust!
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*WARNING*
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What the fuck? What's with the flashing warning System?
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User:
It is highly recommended to have a clone with a slime core prepared before summoning Familiar - Lust
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Why?
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User:
The homunculi have an intrinsic connection to the entity known as “Father”
As the entity called “Familiar - Lust” is not in the correct world that connection was abruptly severed
Without an entity to replace the Father's connection. Her embedded Philosopher's Stone will start destabilizing
This destabilization is very likely to cause side effects. The most likely side effects include: Berserk status effect, mental instability, personality corruption, Philosopher's Stone rejection, or instant death
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Well fuck all kinds of duck. Any of those things could be bad. All together they are downright terrifying. Alright, System I will start working on getting that clone made. Charizard and Orochi, I will need your help in subduing her. Great. I think I am getting the hang of making these clones. Now just insert a core, and voila! A clone with a core. Okay so what exactly am I going to need to do here, System?
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User:
It is advised to make the merging point be the Philosopher's Stone itself
This has the the greatest possibility of stabilizing and reforming the connection
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Got it, put it straight into her chest. Man, am I so glad she is hot! Let's get this done quickly. Lust!
There was a distinct lack of the bubbling while summoning Lust. It was more like she was being forcibly ejected from me. Now if it was because of the System interference or her own will I could only speculate. After being shot out, Lust rolls across the ground. She was unstable trying to get onto her feet. You could see that the stone in her chest was pulsing as it was looking for Father. Unable to find him, the stone violently reacts. The weary looking Lust falls to her knees clutching her chest.
“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!” I could almost taste the stone's rage in the air. Thinking it would have been an opportunity I charged Lust. My luck still isn't high enough. As when I got close I had to jump back quickly. I barely escaped becoming a slimekebab.
Even if I have resistance to physical damage, fucking oww! Monomolecular Finger Blades hurt! I am feeling an odd sense of danger and I moved further back as her blades swiped over where my core would have been. *gulp* Let's not test who would win between my core and her blades today, or well ever really.
Charizard, can you use the move flamethrower right? Sweet!
[Charizard, use Flamethrower!] It's super effective! Right, right, jokes later serious time for now. Watching the unending flames coming from Charizard's mouth was kinda reminding me of when Mustang kills Lust. I am going to have to ignore her screams and wait. When nothing but bones remain Charizard stops.
[Orochi! Keep her still! Watch out for her hands!] The snake launches out of the shadow of a nearby tree. It bites around her rapidly regenerating body from behind. I slot Impulse and close the distance almost instantaneously. I shoved the tentacle holding out the clone against the stone before it could finish covering itself up.
There is a feeling I am getting from the clone which is hard to describe. Kinda like I was being both shred apart, and compressed back together at the same time. I know it's hard to describe, and I am definitely not doing it justice. Just know the stone is fighting my clone and it isn't a pleasant walk through the park.
[Orochi! Pull back now!] The snake returned to a nearby shadow and I surrounded Lust in its place. I have to make sure to hold Lust firmly and keep her hands pointed to the sky.
I am not exactly sure how long the 4 of us watched her. When I felt that clone had finally subdued the stone. I released Lust's wrists and laid her back against me. Might as well test Embrace while I have the opportunity. Slot it in and let's give her a hug.
“Mmmm. What on earth happened? Erg while I feel like I should be worried. I think I have some kind of understanding of what's going on.”
[How are you doing, Lust?]
“Normally, aren't you supposed to buy a girl dinner before you take her to bed?”
[Yep, everything is seeming normal.]
“Yes I am fine now. It seems whatever you did was able to replace Father. An unaccomplished feat in my world. Unlike the connection I had with the homunculi. I can feel the connections that you had made previously.”
[I am not surprised, given the nature of the homunculi combined with Hive Mind.]
“So what have you called me for? Destruction of human settlements? Torture? Seems a bit too early to be desiring my body, but what is a beautiful woman to do?”
[Right. I forgot. Human hating, sadistic, bloodthirsty, and confident in her body to a fault.]
“I am enjoying all your compliments.”
[Of course you would. But to answer your question? Nothing. I might find a need for your tactical mind and body later.]
“Then why have you put forth all the effort in summoning me?”
[Because I could and wanted to?]
“It seems I was only freed from one eccentric personality to be quickly subdued by another.”
[Yeah sorry about that Lust. I can promise I will try to let you go crazy soon. Plus there might be somebody you can bond with.]
“Fine. I can agree. Only if you give me the first right to dismember my enemies.”
[Sure. I don't think that will be a problem.]
“Excellent. While as comfortable as your embrace is. Would you release me? I can feel your slime soaking through my clothes. That is not something I am currently finding enjoyable.”
[Right. Can do.]
“Thank you. Now what is it you plan to do?”
[Go home.] I reach out and touch the three of them. Well two technically. Orochi was able to be taken in while it was hanging out in my shadow. It looks like familiars act differently to Slime Storage. With just a simple touch I can return them. Neat.
Time to head back to the mansion and relax on my bed. Maybe I should do some math to pass the time.
Alright let's see here: 1 Apple/5 days, 1 Energy drink/1 day, 2 magazines/2 hours, The Chariot recharges in 5 days.
So at the longest restock I will have: 1 Apple, 5 Energy Drinks, and 120 magazines.
*whistles* That's gonna be a lotta bang. Well I mean it will be 720 bullets. I will have to start practicing my reloads. I should probably also work on getting better at using Oddysseus Draw. As much as I could probably stick to using Jackal & Casull, there are likely going to be instances where I need to use magic instead. Who knows maybe I can get lucky and using the two will give me a marksmanship trait.
[Hey Mochi-chan, we are coming home today!]
[Alrighty, see you soon.] Since they are getting ready for the next school year. It has to be sometime around March right? I've been here a few weeks now but I don't think I ever stopped to ask what day it is specifically. I think I will forgive myself for that little transgression. You know with the whole “Rias was able to find me within 30 minutes” thing.
How much time do I have until canon normally starts? 5 or 6 years at maximum? I lucked my way into a magic teacher, so that should be covered. Rias is likely getting her pieces soon, and Koneko will likely be included as a package deal. I will need to talk with Rias to know how Akeno is coping. My existence should be relatively stable now that I had sex with Venelana. Not exactly looking forward to how Zeoticus is going to react to that little tidbit of info. Let's see what else is there?
“MO-CHI-CHAN!” Rias don't interrupt people when they're monologuing! It's rude! “Mother was right. You are so much bigger now, Mochi-chan.”
[Yes, yes, I'm bigger now. Har har. How's Akeno doing?]
“Muuu! Has anybody ever told you when you are talking to a girl that it's rude to ask about a different girl?”
[Probably every day of my previous life. You know what I mean though.]
“Not gonna stop me from pouting.”
[Figured. Anyway?]
“Akeno has pretty much been attached to my hip the entire time we were in Japan. Not that I am saying that is a bad thing. It felt right y'know? She has been acting a bit weird though. She seems to be leaning really heavily into acting like a big sister and wanting to serve me and learn my likes and wants.” Who woulda thunk? “Are you ready for me to show you the thing? Stay right here Mochi-chan, I'm going to get Akeno and Sona and we'll show you!”
Didn't even let me answer before she ran out of the room. Now what can it be that all three are going to show me? Must be related to Kuoh. I am well and truly stumped. I guess I will have to stay waiting on bated non-existent breath.
How can I pass the time? Hmmmm… Right Jackal still needs to be cleaned. Might as well do this. The task isn't hard. I just feel a sense of OCD looking at this caked on dirt. Now where's a rag? Well there is a pile of embroidered handkerchiefs on the dresser. Feels a bit sacrilegious to use one of these. Since I will be using them like this. I think I won't get into too much trouble. Wow, Venelana is right. I need more self-confidence. *sigh* Pity party? Table for one.
*SLAM*
Rias is back I see, so what does she have? She drags in a very embarrassed Sona and both of their future Queens follow them in. This is the first time I'm personally meeting Tsubaki. I think she is aware of my existence. Her questioning glare should be expected I suppose. I mean who in their right mind would: 1. Willingly fuse with one of my kind and 2. Be excited about showing off something to a slime of all things.
Rias stands in front of them. Her hands are on her hips and she looks like she is about to say “tada!”
[So… What exactly do you want to show me now?] She deflated pretty quickly.
“I can't believe this! What about our outfits?”
[You all are incredibly cute in your uniforms. They are normal though?]
“Hehe Mochi-chan said I was cute… hehe… No not right now! What do you mean normal ones?”
[This is Kuoh's standard uniform? I mean it looks like it's still as exposing as I remember it.]
“Huh? How can you remember it? Sona, Akeno, and I just finished designing these and forcing the school to adopt them!”
[Nani? These lewd things, disguised as clothing, came out of your head?!]
“Yeah, they are amazing aren't they?”
“Rias. I don't think Mochi-chan was complimenting you.”
[I can always trust Sona to understand me. Now come here! Hug time!]
“Nyahh what are you doing! Put me down this instant!” Yeah, another nekomata!
[Not gonna happen Sona. Accept all of my love and affection. Daaaawww you're blushing!]
“I am not! Cease your slander immediately! *under her breath* This hug is comfortable though.” Small victories. I will take them and not point out her blatant tsundere nature.
“Bu…bu… but what about me Mochi-chan?! You traitor! First you have sex with my mother and now you're going to have sex Sona? Boohoo, I'm being neglected boohoohoo. I will just end up being one of many of those forgotten heroines those isekai manga.”
[Completely forgotten, definitely. Now to clear up some confusion. Hello Akeno. Hello Tsubaki. I am Mochi-chan, Rias' familiar. Yes, I am a slime, but an intelligent one. If you will allow me to toot my own horn. Alright. Alright. Stop with the faux waterworks Rias. Come here.] The things I do for love. [Happy now that you are getting hugged Rias?]
“Mmhmm.” Yeah yeah nod your head you adorable touch starved gremlin.
[Now I will teach you a lesson. When choosing a surprise you need to know what the person likes and if they have it.]
“Isn't that pretty basic stuff, Mochi-chan?”
[Yes Sona it should be. As somebody, who I will not name, doesn't know. I will take the place of her teacher. Okay, I'm going to place you two down. Now a few shimmies back. *cough* Now I want to introduce you to a friend I “made.”] I choose you, Charizard! Annnnndddd! Hahahahahaha! Bask in my glory! Wut?
[Huh. I was expecting to get a somewhat larger reaction out of Rias. All she is doing is standing in silence and looking at Charizard with starry eyes. Helllloooo. Earth to Rias? Sona you got any thoughts on what's wrong? Wait, why are you and Tsubaki covering your ears with magic? Is there something I should be aware of? Sona?? SONA I KNOW YOU CAN HEAR ME!]
“KKKKKYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!” OW MY FUCKING EVERYTHING! I can feel everything vibrating! Charizard, are you okay? Charizard? *Crash* *Glass Shattering* *THUD* The fuck was that? The fuck she just do? Why is there now a fucking hole in my wall?! What the fuck!?
[Sona! A little warning next time?!]
“WARNING?! How about you give us some warning before you pull another anime character out of your hat! You know darn well this was going to happen. I know you did!” Oh nyo… She took off her glasses and is rubbing her temples. Still cute when angry.
[Okay I might have made a tiny bit of an oopsy. How was I supposed to expect this? Oh shit! Charizard!] I have to rush out the hole to make sure she is safe from Rias’ grasp!
I did all these intense calculations, but it seems I'm terrible at math. Okay so you know the meme where a guy walks into a room with pizza and it's just chaos and fire inside? Well I'm that guy. Rias is chasing Charizard, laughing like a maniac. Charizard is flying around and setting everything in her vicinity on fire. Wanna know the absolute worst part of it all? I DON’T HAVE ANY FUCKING PIZZA!