area51novel Chapter 60 Going Out to Buy Equipment
Chapter 60 Going Out to Buy Equipment
"It actually turned blue..."
Xia Sheng frowned as he looked at the blue slime that had appeared.
Previously, the slime on Saturday nights was always white, but now it's turned blue. Is this some kind of omen?
It's just one.
"Natsuo, what should we do?" Yui Yuigahama asked.
This was the first time she had ever seen a blue slime, but because Yukino Yukinoshita had told her about it, and because of the discussion earlier that day, she knew that blue slimes were dangerous.
She dared not make any rash moves.
"Leave it to me, you wait here for me."
"good!"
Xia Sheng walked towards the slime, his speed increasing, and his right hand was also enveloped in a shimmering white light.
He was starting to lose control of himself.
The sudden increase in speed left him unable to adapt for a while.
Xia Sheng's speed attribute has been raised to nine points. He doesn't know what the maximum value is, but based on his other attributes and values, it is most likely ten points.
Whether 10 o'clock is the limit for a person or the limit for his individual body is uncertain.
But it's not much different.
At this speed...
Xia Sheng did not restrain himself or use his ability to conceal his aura; he charged directly at full speed toward the slime.
He quickly entered the slime's attack range, not four meters, but two meters.
The slime reacted to Natsumi's approach, but before its body could leave the ground, it was struck by a punch enveloped in a shimmering white light.
Splat!
The slime exploded, splattering jelly-like particles everywhere, including on Natsumi.
There's no need to clean it up; he can't take the slime's body fragments with him when he leaves.
However, looking at the jelly-like fragments, Xia Sheng thought of a question: if he ate the slime's body, would it enhance his special attributes?
Or, if Yukino and the others ate it, would they receive something special?
After all, many novels or animations have plots like this.
But Xia Sheng dares not try it now.
There is a possibility of increasing special attributes, and there is also a possibility of decreasing special attributes.
The probability of good and bad is the same.
He wasn't forced into a corner, so there was no need for him to take any risks.
Most importantly, the slime's body fragments looked like mud, which was unappetizing and did not arouse his appetite.
But he planned to discuss this idea with Yukino Yukinoshita and the others.
"Natsuo! You're amazing! How did you get so fast!" Yui Yuigahama came to Natsuo's side, very excited.
Just now, she thought she was seeing things.
"It's fine to praise me for being amazing, just don't put 'fast' in the same way," Xia Sheng reminded instinctively.
"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama tilted her head, puzzled.
"It's okay, just remember this." Xia Sheng didn't intend to explain.
"Oh." Yui Yuigahama didn't understand, but she still obediently nodded in agreement.
"Looks like there's only one left." Xia Sheng scanned the surroundings, but didn't find any other slimes.
It seems the guess of one slime a day was correct.
Then why didn't the world bring them here at other times?
Solving the problem one by one a day is much easier than catching them all at once.
The world surely understands this principle, so the problem must lie with the invaders.
"You resolved this really quickly today. Natsuo, aren't you going to do the experiment anymore?" Yui Yuigahama asked, looking at him.
"Why bother with the experiment? I let a slime escape because of carelessness. I don't want to make that mistake again." Xia Sheng shook his head helplessly.
He no longer cared about the slime's abilities; as long as he dealt with it quickly, it didn't matter what abilities it had.
This is what is meant by nipping danger in the bud.
[Successfully eliminated the intruder, rewarded with one attribute point.]
His notification sounded in my mind.
Xia Sheng didn't rush to improve his attributes. His speed had already reached nine points, and although it was just a little short of the maximum value, there was no need to do so now.
His speed is now sufficient to completely handle slimes; when he attacks, slimes can't even react in time.
He kept those attribute points to prepare for any possible anomalies in the future.
The slime turned blue that day, and Natsumi guessed that the slime on Friday night would most likely change as well.
It's best to be on guard.
"Ah~ it's time to leave."
Yui Yuigahama noticed that the two people's feet were starting to blur.
"See you tomorrow," Xia Sheng said, waving goodbye.
"Okay, see you tomorrow!"
......
The next day, Natsumi got up, washed up, and went to Shiina Mahiru's house. He knocked on the door.
A moment later, Shiina Mahiru, dressed in sportswear, came out.
"Let's go."
"Um."
Natsuo glanced at Shiina Mahiru's profile; she was very calm, so she must be in a good mood.
After their run, on their way back, Xia Sheng couldn't help but ask, "Was there breakfast for me today?"
Shiina Mahiru tilted her head to look at him, her expression calm, and asked, "What do you think?"
"Looks like there aren't any left..."
Indeed, no. After taking a shower, Natsumi waited until it was almost time to leave, but Shiina Mahiru did not knock on the door.
Today is still their gathering day, but not to discuss that place; instead, it's for the Black Mist People.
It's uncertain when the Black Mist People will appear, but you're definitely more likely to encounter them if you go out than if you stay at home.
The Black Mist Men must be dealt with promptly.
When the time came, Natsumi and Shiina Mahiru set off together, and also stopped by a convenience store to buy some food.
He pretended to be pitiful while eating, but Shiina Mahiru remained unmoved and did not fall for it.
Today's gathering place isn't a family restaurant, but a tram station, because we're going to buy "equipment" for Natsumi.
It's impossible to just aimlessly search for the Black Mist Man, and we're not even sure if he'll show up, so we'll focus on buying things.
Buy Xia Sheng cosmetics and clothing to conceal his identity.
The suggestion was made by Yui Hihama, and Yukino Yukinoshita and Mahiru Shiina did not refuse.
Xia Sheng was naturally overjoyed to go shopping with three beautiful girls.
The two arrived at the tram station and saw Yui Yuigahama sitting on the platform from afar.
She wasn't wearing overalls today; she was wearing a long-sleeved white shirt and a black midi skirt, looking much more mature, though her bun hairstyle remained the same.
Yui Yuigahama also saw the two of them. She stood up, waved to them, and had a particularly bright smile on her face.
She seems to be so sunny all the time.
Shiina Mahiru was infected by her smile and smiled too, quickening her pace to walk over.
"Shiina, Natsuki, hello~"
"Good morning, Yuihama," Shiina Mahiru replied softly with a smile.
"Good morning, when did you arrive?" Xia Sheng asked, glancing at the cute pink backpack on her seat.
"You haven't been here long."
"Really? What's in here?" Xia Sheng pointed to the backpack.
"All sorts of cosmetics!" Yui Yuigahama exclaimed excitedly.
"..." Xia Sheng remained silent. These cosmetics were prepared for him.
I wonder what will happen to me today.
However, he doesn't care as long as he's not made up to look like a woman.
"Ah~ the snow is falling." Yui Yuigahama suddenly reminded her.
Natsuo turned his head and his eyes lit up. Yukino Yukinoshita was wearing a white dress with a blue coat over it, and her hairstyle was actually twin tails.
It was the first time he had seen it with his own eyes.
"Good morning. Am I late today?" Yukino Yukinoshita walked over gracefully and asked softly.
"No, no, we just arrived too," Yui Yuigahama hurriedly replied.
"That's fine then."