Taehyung gently stroked Gloki’s resilient body. Not only was his body elastic, but it was also incredibly smooth. The sensation of touching him was quite pleasant.
“Wow. You’ve become even more elastic than before.”
But that wasn’t all. He had also grown slightly bigger. Not that it made much difference, though.
This was all a result of his growth. Gloki had once again grown after passing the test of the Guardian of Balance with his mystic power.
“Haha.”
Gloki bounced happily on Taehyung’s palm.
“I, Gloki, am no longer just a slime.”
“So what kind of slime are you now?”
“A reborn, new slime.”
“Ah, I see.”
Taehyung chuckled as he continued to stroke him.
Somehow, he seemed even more adorable now.
Originally, he wasn’t the type to show affection, but now he seemed like a child eager for attention.
“He must have been through a lot.”
He had heard what happened to him.
He was trapped in complete darkness where nothing was visible, not even his senses.
“I almost died.”
Taehyung was astonished when he heard that.
Gloki’s test lasted only about three minutes. However, Gloki said it felt like an eternity.
Having gone through such an experience, there would undoubtedly be changes in his mindset.
What Gloki went through, Taehyung didn’t. Strangely, there seemed to be a disconnect at that moment. Perhaps because it was during the test.
“It must have been very difficult.”
He couldn’t even imagine it. He could only guess that it must have been tough.
Words of comfort like “It must have been tough” wouldn’t be of any help. It was better to just stay silent.
So, Taehyung simply continued to stroke him silently. With more care and sincerity.
Then, they heard the sound of a satisfied Orc in the living room.
“Grroaaar.”
The sound was quite loud. It sounded like the rumble of a stomach.
Thunk! Thunk!
Karim patted his belly with a satisfied look.
“Another good meal, Master.”
“Oh, yes.”
Karim approached Taehyung’s hand where Gloki was perched and glanced at him.
“What are you looking at?”
Then, he casually added.
“My friend asked if you’ve seen his mom.”
“Huh? His friend?”
“His mom?”
Whose mom?
Surprisingly, Gloki answered.
“Saw her.”
“Ah, I see. That’s good.”
“Was that your friend’s mom?”
“Yes. My friend asked me to pass on the message.”
Karim straightened his shoulders and thumped his chest as if he were proud.
“He said, ‘I saved you! If it weren’t for me, you would have died!'”
“Wait, who is that friend… Oh, could it be your companion? The wolf?”
“That’s right.”
Karim nodded.
“My friend was quite proud. He said, ‘I saved my friend’s friend!’ I’ve never seen him smile like that before.”
Taehyung smirked.
“Could it be… that huge wolf back then?”
Before Gloki was caught by the Guardian of Balance, there was a huge wolf that came out of nowhere to help.
That wolf definitely said something like, ‘Are you my son’s friend?’
And he remembered what the Guardian of Balance said.
He clearly said, ‘The Wolf King saved you.’
“Wait a minute. So, if we put it all together… that huge wolf must be Fenrir, one of the five kings of the Abyssal Chronicles Dimension, right? And that wolf’s son is Karim’s companion, the Wolf Spirit.”
Taehyung’s mouth fell open.
It felt like he had stumbled upon a huge secret.
“Wow… the world is really small, isn’t it? How could this happen?”
One of the subjects of suspicion, one of the five kings of the Abyssal Chronicles Dimension, was actually acquainted with them.
“But, wait, shouldn’t Fenrir be the father?”
Come to think of it, the same name appears in Norse mythology. The wolf that devours the gods. It should definitely be a male.
“But there’s no rule saying it has to be like that, right?”
That’s just a myth, and this is reality. It could be different, couldn’t it?
Karim added to the surprised Taehyung.
His friend said so. The reason the Guardian of Balance, who originally intended to kill Gloki, changed his mind and gave him a chance was because his mom mediated from the side, his friend said.
“My friend really helped Gloki a lot.”
This is what they call a community where people help each other, isn’t it?
“That’s right.”
“Then can you thank your friend for me?”
He wanted to express his gratitude personally, but there was no way to meet him.
The Abyssal Chronicles Dimension is too dense with mana, making it difficult for humans to endure even a little. There’s a reason why humans don’t just step into that place for no reason.
Although they plan to periodically try to make a path from each country, it’s not going well.
So, he couldn’t go there himself.
“Of course.”
“No, I’ll thank him myself.”
Gloki expressed his strong will as he bounced around energetically.
“Don’t forget the favor. Remember it well.”
Karim nodded satisfactorily.
“Of course. That’s only right. If you don’t repay a favor, you’re not a civilized being. I just thought of you as a simple slime, but you’re a slime with good character.”
“Of course. I’m the new version slime with character loaded now.”
“Wait, where did you learn the term ‘new version slime’?”
He probably learned it from the internet when he was allowed to use the computer.
Aside from that, they seemed to get along quite well.
They used to look at each other with competitive eyes whenever they met.
“But, even so, you can’t defeat me. Let me reiterate, you are second. I am the first.”
“I’ve said it before, the order doesn’t matter. This is an utterly pointless argument. So, will you dismiss the fact that you will be the third to be summoned by the owner later?”
The two exchanged glances.
“Oh, scratch that, you seemed promising.”
It seemed like a misunderstanding, after all.
*
A dense forest of pine trees. In this territory of the Giant Wolf, a swarm of gigantic wasp arrived.
Buzz!
It was a massive army of wasps with fierce buzzing, flying from afar.
Did the buzzing bother them? The wolves started howling, gazing up at the sky.
Thunk! Thunk! Thunk!
They were alerting the arrival of unfamiliar intruders.
Gradually, they growled. The aura of predators emanated from the massive wolves.
It was a truly deadly aura. If these gigantic wasps were to descend, they would surely be torn apart immediately.
But their vigilance seemed to vanish as if washed away by the command of a single entity.
“Not intruders. No need to be on guard.”
At the king, Fenrir’s words, all the wolves ceased their aggressive stance.
“Come to the mountaintop.”
With those words, mana surged from somewhere.
Sensing the direction of the mana keenly, the wasps commanded their flight towards it.
Buzz!
Flying towards the direction of the mana surging from the mountaintop, they found it indeed.
The towering and beautiful figure standing atop the mountain peak.
“You’ve arrived? Come closer.”
They approached. The wasps admired the majestic and beautiful figure of the wolf.
“Yes, the Primordial Slime. Your name is Gloki, right? What brings you here?”
“I came to express my gratitude.”
“Oh, really? That’s unexpected. To receive thanks from the Ancient Slime, not even another entity but an Ancient Slime.”
“Truly grateful. Thanks to you, I survived. I can continue to serve my subordinates and my master.”
Gloki leaped off the wasp general. Landing gracefully on the outstretched branch of a tall pine tree.
It was close enough that he could almost touch his nose to the ground. To the small Gloki, that giant wolf looked even larger. Almost like a mountain.
He looked at the wolf, seeming like a mountain, and bounced on the spot, sparkling his body. It was his way of showing gratitude.
“Yes, I heard from my child, but… it was indeed true. To serve one’s master.”
“That’s right.”
Fenrir looked down at the tiny creature that responded promptly.
The tiny being seemed clearly pleased.
Especially when talking about the human called ‘master’.
Regardless of anything else, it was certain that this little fellow believed in and followed the human called ‘master’ firmly.
“To be commanding the Ancient Slime… Truly, I’ve seen everything in this world. What an unexpected sight.”
Fenrir couldn’t help but feel curious about that human.
Even if it wasn’t this slime, wasn’t that human the one who serves as the king’s sworn protector?
“Gratitude must be repaid. Therefore, I, Gloki, wish to help you.”
“Help? How?”
“Gloki, the Primordial Slime. Its components can be freely infused. I can enhance you.”
“If that’s the case, I’ll decline. I am strong enough without your help.”
Gloki looked up at Fenrir.
And, he involuntarily acquiesced.
It was true. That entity was one of the Five Kings of the Covenant. It meant being one of the strongest. And he exuded the dignity befitting such a position.
Gloki felt it. Despite the friendly gaze and gentle tone of the giant wolf, there was immense wildness and vitality hidden within.
“I should worry about you rather than myself. Go, train yourself and strengthen your power. You are still weak.”
“Perhaps your existence has been made known to all other kings by this incident. Perhaps they are all watching you closely. Moreover, now they know that I helped you. Understand what I’m saying?”
It was advice but also a warning.
Passing the test set by the Guardian of Balance wasn’t the end. There were many practical issues remaining.
Being noticed by the kings meant that his life could be in danger at any time.
The slime needed to realize how dangerous that was.
“My help only goes this far. If my son hadn’t asked, I wouldn’t have helped someone like you in the first place.”
“I understand.”
Fenrir’s final words were quite firm. The sparkling body of Gloki, which had been sparkling, dimmed slightly.
Fenrir felt somehow that the little slime seemed crestfallen.
Suddenly, he felt a touch on his hind leg. It was his son. The little one was tugging at his hind leg, asking for something.
“What is it, son?”
“Thunk! Thunk!”
“He’s asking for help from that slime?”
“Thunk! Thunk!”
“Hmm. Why?”
He glanced back. His son was looking up at him with shining eyes.
He understood that look. It meant, “Please, Mom!”
“Son…”
That’s why parenting had to be strict.
“Alright. What can I do? Just this once?”
“Thunk!”
“Fine. Gloki, right? Would you come over here?”
Gloki hopped closer.
“Yeah. You offered your help, Gloki?”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
It wasn’t just because his son asked. Fenrir himself was curious.
Not just anyone, it was the Ancient Slime. Throughout the history of the Covenant, one of the oldest entities to be passed down. Getting help from such a figure might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“Wait and see.”
Gloki focused. After about 10 minutes passed, Gloki finally moved.
“I’ll show off my newly acquired ability this time!”
Gloki leaped high and stuck to Fenrir’s body like a sticky slime. Fenrir watched the slime with interest.
Even if this slime were parasitic, Fenrir had the ability to instantly kill it.
Just in case. Would it hold a grudge? If so, killing would be the end of it.
[Summoned creature Gloki uses unique skill ‘Restoration’!]
[Restoration target: Summoned beast, Giant Wolf]
[Searching for restoration content…]
From Gloki’s small body, a surge of processing power emanated. It was none other than mystic power.
“T-This is…”
Fenrir, whose expression had been consistently curious, stiffened for the first time.
“Mystic power? Did you really fully digest this? Not just discard it?”
[Gloki has found the restoration content ‘Link of Covenant’ from ‘Summoned beast, Giant Wolf’!]
[Restoring ‘Link of Covenant’!]
In an instant, Fenrir felt something that had been severed inside him reconnecting.
“T-This can’t be.”
[Restoration complete.]
“H-How is this possible…”
Gradually, Fenrir became astonished.
Taehyung gently stroked Gloki’s resilient body. Not only was his body elastic, but it was also incredibly smooth. The sensation of touching him was quite pleasant.
“Wow. You’ve become even more elastic than before.”
But that wasn’t all. He had also grown slightly bigger. Not that it made much difference, though.
This was all a result of his growth. Gloki had once again grown after passing the test of the Guardian of Balance with his mystic power.
“Haha.”
Gloki bounced happily on Taehyung’s palm.
“I, Gloki, am no longer just a slime.”
“So what kind of slime are you now?”
“A reborn, new slime.”
“Ah, I see.”
Taehyung chuckled as he continued to stroke him.
Somehow, he seemed even more adorable now.
Originally, he wasn’t the type to show affection, but now he seemed like a child eager for attention.
“He must have been through a lot.”
He had heard what happened to him.
He was trapped in complete darkness where nothing was visible, not even his senses.
“I almost died.”
Taehyung was astonished when he heard that.
Gloki’s test lasted only about three minutes. However, Gloki said it felt like an eternity.
Having gone through such an experience, there would undoubtedly be changes in his mindset.
What Gloki went through, Taehyung didn’t. Strangely, there seemed to be a disconnect at that moment. Perhaps because it was during the test.
“It must have been very difficult.”
He couldn’t even imagine it. He could only guess that it must have been tough.
Words of comfort like “It must have been tough” wouldn’t be of any help. It was better to just stay silent.
So, Taehyung simply continued to stroke him silently. With more care and sincerity.
Then, they heard the sound of a satisfied Orc in the living room.
“Grroaaar.”
The sound was quite loud. It sounded like the rumble of a stomach.
Thunk! Thunk!
Karim patted his belly with a satisfied look.
“Another good meal, Master.”
“Oh, yes.”
Karim approached Taehyung’s hand where Gloki was perched and glanced at him.
“What are you looking at?”
Then, he casually added.
“My friend asked if you’ve seen his mom.”
“Huh? His friend?”
“His mom?”
Whose mom?
Surprisingly, Gloki answered.
“Saw her.”
“Ah, I see. That’s good.”
“Was that your friend’s mom?”
“Yes. My friend asked me to pass on the message.”
Karim straightened his shoulders and thumped his chest as if he were proud.
“He said, ‘I saved you! If it weren’t for me, you would have died!'”
“Wait, who is that friend… Oh, could it be your companion? The wolf?”
“That’s right.”
Karim nodded.
“My friend was quite proud. He said, ‘I saved my friend’s friend!’ I’ve never seen him smile like that before.”
Taehyung smirked.
“Could it be… that huge wolf back then?”
Before Gloki was caught by the Guardian of Balance, there was a huge wolf that came out of nowhere to help.
That wolf definitely said something like, ‘Are you my son’s friend?’
And he remembered what the Guardian of Balance said.
He clearly said, ‘The Wolf King saved you.’
“Wait a minute. So, if we put it all together… that huge wolf must be Fenrir, one of the five kings of the Abyssal Chronicles Dimension, right? And that wolf’s son is Karim’s companion, the Wolf Spirit.”
Taehyung’s mouth fell open.
It felt like he had stumbled upon a huge secret.
“Wow… the world is really small, isn’t it? How could this happen?”
One of the subjects of suspicion, one of the five kings of the Abyssal Chronicles Dimension, was actually acquainted with them.
“But, wait, shouldn’t Fenrir be the father?”
Come to think of it, the same name appears in Norse mythology. The wolf that devours the gods. It should definitely be a male.
“But there’s no rule saying it has to be like that, right?”
That’s just a myth, and this is reality. It could be different, couldn’t it?
Karim added to the surprised Taehyung.
His friend said so. The reason the Guardian of Balance, who originally intended to kill Gloki, changed his mind and gave him a chance was because his mom mediated from the side, his friend said.
“My friend really helped Gloki a lot.”
This is what they call a community where people help each other, isn’t it?
“That’s right.”
“Then can you thank your friend for me?”
He wanted to express his gratitude personally, but there was no way to meet him.
The Abyssal Chronicles Dimension is too dense with mana, making it difficult for humans to endure even a little. There’s a reason why humans don’t just step into that place for no reason.
Although they plan to periodically try to make a path from each country, it’s not going well.
So, he couldn’t go there himself.
“Of course.”
“No, I’ll thank him myself.”
Gloki expressed his strong will as he bounced around energetically.
“Don’t forget the favor. Remember it well.”
Karim nodded satisfactorily.
“Of course. That’s only right. If you don’t repay a favor, you’re not a civilized being. I just thought of you as a simple slime, but you’re a slime with good character.”
“Of course. I’m the new version slime with character loaded now.”
“Wait, where did you learn the term ‘new version slime’?”
He probably learned it from the internet when he was allowed to use the computer.
Aside from that, they seemed to get along quite well.
They used to look at each other with competitive eyes whenever they met.
“But, even so, you can’t defeat me. Let me reiterate, you are second. I am the first.”
“I’ve said it before, the order doesn’t matter. This is an utterly pointless argument. So, will you dismiss the fact that you will be the third to be summoned by the owner later?”
The two exchanged glances.
“Oh, scratch that, you seemed promising.”
It seemed like a misunderstanding, after all.
*
A dense forest of pine trees. In this territory of the Giant Wolf, a swarm of gigantic wasp arrived.
Buzz!
It was a massive army of wasps with fierce buzzing, flying from afar.
Did the buzzing bother them? The wolves started howling, gazing up at the sky.
Thunk! Thunk! Thunk!
They were alerting the arrival of unfamiliar intruders.
Gradually, they growled. The aura of predators emanated from the massive wolves.
It was a truly deadly aura. If these gigantic wasps were to descend, they would surely be torn apart immediately.
But their vigilance seemed to vanish as if washed away by the command of a single entity.
“Not intruders. No need to be on guard.”
At the king, Fenrir’s words, all the wolves ceased their aggressive stance.
“Come to the mountaintop.”
With those words, mana surged from somewhere.
Sensing the direction of the mana keenly, the wasps commanded their flight towards it.
Buzz!
Flying towards the direction of the mana surging from the mountaintop, they found it indeed.
The towering and beautiful figure standing atop the mountain peak.
“You’ve arrived? Come closer.”
They approached. The wasps admired the majestic and beautiful figure of the wolf.
“Yes, the Primordial Slime. Your name is Gloki, right? What brings you here?”
“I came to express my gratitude.”
“Oh, really? That’s unexpected. To receive thanks from the Ancient Slime, not even another entity but an Ancient Slime.”
“Truly grateful. Thanks to you, I survived. I can continue to serve my subordinates and my master.”
Gloki leaped off the wasp general. Landing gracefully on the outstretched branch of a tall pine tree.
It was close enough that he could almost touch his nose to the ground. To the small Gloki, that giant wolf looked even larger. Almost like a mountain.
He looked at the wolf, seeming like a mountain, and bounced on the spot, sparkling his body. It was his way of showing gratitude.
“Yes, I heard from my child, but… it was indeed true. To serve one’s master.”
“That’s right.”
Fenrir looked down at the tiny creature that responded promptly.
The tiny being seemed clearly pleased.
Especially when talking about the human called ‘master’.
Regardless of anything else, it was certain that this little fellow believed in and followed the human called ‘master’ firmly.
“To be commanding the Ancient Slime… Truly, I’ve seen everything in this world. What an unexpected sight.”
Fenrir couldn’t help but feel curious about that human.
Even if it wasn’t this slime, wasn’t that human the one who serves as the king’s sworn protector?
“Gratitude must be repaid. Therefore, I, Gloki, wish to help you.”
“Help? How?”
“Gloki, the Primordial Slime. Its components can be freely infused. I can enhance you.”
“If that’s the case, I’ll decline. I am strong enough without your help.”
Gloki looked up at Fenrir.
And, he involuntarily acquiesced.
It was true. That entity was one of the Five Kings of the Covenant. It meant being one of the strongest. And he exuded the dignity befitting such a position.
Gloki felt it. Despite the friendly gaze and gentle tone of the giant wolf, there was immense wildness and vitality hidden within.
“I should worry about you rather than myself. Go, train yourself and strengthen your power. You are still weak.”
“Perhaps your existence has been made known to all other kings by this incident. Perhaps they are all watching you closely. Moreover, now they know that I helped you. Understand what I’m saying?”
It was advice but also a warning.
Passing the test set by the Guardian of Balance wasn’t the end. There were many practical issues remaining.
Being noticed by the kings meant that his life could be in danger at any time.
The slime needed to realize how dangerous that was.
“My help only goes this far. If my son hadn’t asked, I wouldn’t have helped someone like you in the first place.”
“I understand.”
Fenrir’s final words were quite firm. The sparkling body of Gloki, which had been sparkling, dimmed slightly.
Fenrir felt somehow that the little slime seemed crestfallen.
Suddenly, he felt a touch on his hind leg. It was his son. The little one was tugging at his hind leg, asking for something.
“What is it, son?”
“Thunk! Thunk!”
“He’s asking for help from that slime?”
“Thunk! Thunk!”
“Hmm. Why?”
He glanced back. His son was looking up at him with shining eyes.
He understood that look. It meant, “Please, Mom!”
“Son…”
That’s why parenting had to be strict.
“Alright. What can I do? Just this once?”
“Thunk!”
“Fine. Gloki, right? Would you come over here?”
Gloki hopped closer.
“Yeah. You offered your help, Gloki?”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
It wasn’t just because his son asked. Fenrir himself was curious.
Not just anyone, it was the Ancient Slime. Throughout the history of the Covenant, one of the oldest entities to be passed down. Getting help from such a figure might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“Wait and see.”
Gloki focused. After about 10 minutes passed, Gloki finally moved.
“I’ll show off my newly acquired ability this time!”
Gloki leaped high and stuck to Fenrir’s body like a sticky slime. Fenrir watched the slime with interest.
Even if this slime were parasitic, Fenrir had the ability to instantly kill it.
Just in case. Would it hold a grudge? If so, killing would be the end of it.
[Summoned creature Gloki uses unique skill ‘Restoration’!]
[Restoration target: Summoned beast, Giant Wolf]
[Searching for restoration content…]
From Gloki’s small body, a surge of processing power emanated. It was none other than mystic power.
“T-This is…”
Fenrir, whose expression had been consistently curious, stiffened for the first time.
“Mystic power? Did you really fully digest this? Not just discard it?”
[Gloki has found the restoration content ‘Link of Covenant’ from ‘Summoned beast, Giant Wolf’!]
[Restoring ‘Link of Covenant’!]
In an instant, Fenrir felt something that had been severed inside him reconnecting.
“T-This can’t be.”
[Restoration complete.]
“H-How is this possible…”
Gradually, Fenrir became astonished.
