Forest of Valtara
The air in the forest was fresh but heavy with magic. Leaves danced overhead. The ground felt alive beneath my boots.
Ren (thinking):
"The battle against Zane proved one thing—my monsters have potential. But potential isn't enough. I need them stronger… faster."
Suddenly, a system chime echoed in my mind.
[SYSTEM QUEST ALERT]
> Quest: Defeat 5 Wild Monsters
Reward:
• 1000 EXP (Split between bonded monsters)
• 1 Monster Food
• 1 Capture Card
Ren: "Five monsters, huh? Let's begin."
I tapped my interface open mid-stride. It appeared with a soft blue glow.
[MONSTER PARTY STATUS]
— Slimelet [Level: 8]
HP: 49/49
ATK: 18
DEF: 10
SPD: 15
Skills:
Slime Surge Combo
Bounce Bash
Goo Shot
Slime Shield
— Sprout Maiden [Level: 5]
HP: 30/30
ATK: 8
DEF: 12
SPD: 10
Skills:
Vine Whip
Tackle
Growth
Wild Encounter!
A shimmer of vines rustled ahead—eyes like jade glared through the brush. She stepped forward—a beautiful yet feral girl, thorns wrapped around her arms.
SYSTEM: Wild Monster Detected
[ENEMY MONSTER]
— Vine Nymph [Level: 5]
HP: 25/25
ATK: 7
DEF: 5
SPD: 8
Type: Plant
Status: Hostile
I stepped forward and pointed. "Slimelet—Slime Surge Combo! Don't hold back!"
Slimelet let out a determined "bluup!" and launched herself forward, her jelly body rippling.
[BATTLE LOG – SYSTEM INTERFACE]
> Slimelet used Slime Surge Combo!
First Hit: Slam! → 6 DMG
Second Hit: Splash! → 7 DMG
Final Hit: Wall Slam! → 9 DMG (CRITICAL!)
Total Damage: 22
Vine Nymph HP: 3/25
Ren: "Sprout Maiden! Finish it with Vine Whip!"
Leaves fluttered as she sprang forward, vines lashing with a sharp hiss.
> Sprout Maiden used Vine Whip!
Hit! → 5 DMG
Vine Nymph Defeated!
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
> Monster Defeated – Quest Progress: 1/5
Rewards: +1000 EXP
• Slimelet gained 500 EXP → Level Up!
• Sprout Maiden gained 500 EXP → Level Up!
[LEVEL UP – STATS UPDATED]
Slimelet – Level 9
HP: 53
ATK: 20
DEF: 11
SPD: 16
Sprout Maiden – Level 6
HP: 38
ATK: 10
DEF: 13
SPD: 11
The wild monster vanished in a swirl of leaves. Slimelet bounced happily, her goo quivering with joy. Sprout Maiden twirled once and gave me a little spin, her petals fluttering.
I smiled.
Ren: "Not bad. That's one down."
SYSTEM REWARD GRANTED:
> 1x Monster Food
1x Capture Card
I pocketed them. Four more to go. This forest was ours.
The sun pierced through tangled branches as I stepped into a mossy clearing. Damp roots coiled beneath my boots.
Slimelet hopped along with soft squishy sounds. Sprout Maiden floated beside me, petals glowing faintly, like she could feel the magic in the air.
Suddenly—
A low hum.
Leaves twitched.
SHWAAA—!
A shadow leapt from the bushes, vines cracking like whips.
[WILD MONSTER APPEARED!]
> Vine Nymph – Level 6
HP: 30/30
ATK: 9
DEF: 6
SPD: 9
Type: Plant
Status: Aggressive
The new Vine Nymph looked sharper, faster than the last. Her leafy hair curled into thorny locks, and her legs moved like twisted roots in fluid motion.
Sprout Maiden shivered.
Slimelet bounced into position.
Ren:
"Alright girls—formation two. Slimelet, goo first! Slow her!"
[SYSTEM: COMMAND INPUT]
> Slimelet used Goo Shot!
Accuracy: 100%
— Slimelet's cheeks bulge. She fires!
Splooosh!
— Goo splashes across Vine Nymph's legs!
→ 4 DMG dealt!
→ SPD decreased!
> Vine Nymph HP: 26/30
The enemy let out a screech, skidding as the slime hardened against her skin.
Ren:
"Sprout Maiden! Vine Whip now—anchor her down!"
> Sprout Maiden used Vine Whip!
— Two glowing vines lash out!
CRACK!
→ 7 DMG!
→ Vines wrap around enemy's arm!
> Vine Nymph HP: 19/30
She snapped her arm free and growled—a breathless hiss, eyes locking on Slimelet.
She darted forward.
> Vine Nymph used Thorn Pummel!
— Fists covered in bark!
WHAM!
→ 8 DMG to Slimelet!
> Slimelet HP: 45/53
Slimelet tumbled, squeaking a distressed "Blup!" but caught herself with a bounce.
Ren (gritting his teeth):
"She's faster than expected… Alright. Let's finish this."
Ren:
"Slimelet! Slime Surge Combo—now!"
"Sprout Maiden, support from the flank!"
[SYSTEM: SLIME SURGE COMBO – INITIATED]
> Hit 1 – Slime Slam!
— Slimelet coils, launches forward like a bullet!
THUMP!
→ 6 DMG!
Vine Nymph reels backward.
> Hit 2 – Rolling Bash!
— Slimelet spins mid-air, flattening herself!
BAM!
→ 6 DMG!
Knocks the enemy into a tree!
> Hit 3 – CRITICAL STRIKE: Slime Dive Impact!
— She glows faintly blue, then drops from above—
BOOOF!
→ 12 DMG (Critical!)
> Vine Nymph HP: -5/30
DEFEATED!
The Vine Nymph exploded into glowing leaves and vanished into sparkling code.
Slimelet landed with a triumphant bounce, puffed up like a squishy little queen.
Sprout Maiden twirled with a musical chime, her vines wagging like ribbons.
Ren (smiling wide):
"Beautiful work, both of you."
The light faded from the defeated Vine Nymph as it dissolved into glowing particles, leaving only the scent of crushed leaves behind.
[SYSTEM – QUEST PROGRESS]
> Monsters Defeated: 2 / 5
REWARD UNLOCKED:
1x Monster Food
1x Capture Card
EXP: 1000
> Divided between Slimelet and Sprout Maiden
[SLIMELET – LEVEL UP!]
> Level: 10
HP: 53 → 58
ATK: 20 → 22
DEF: 13 → 14
SPD: 16 → 18
> New Skill Learned:
Slime Boost
Type: Buff
Boosts ATK and DEF by 25% for 3 turns. A powerful support move to increase survivability and strike harder.
[SPROUT MAIDEN – LEVEL UP!]
> Level: 7
HP: 38 → 42
ATK: 10 → 12
DEF: 13 → 14
SPD: 11 → 13
> New Skill Learned:
Razor Leaf
Type: Nature | Power: 6 | Accuracy: 95%
Hurls sharpened leaves at high velocity. High chance to crit.
Ren (grinning):
"Not bad… They're growing fast."
Slimelet bounced in place with a soft "blorp!", while Sprout Maiden did a graceful twirl, green particles fluttering from her fingertips.
[Skill Replacement – Slimelet]
> Old Skill Removed: Bounce Bash
New Skill Equipped: Slime Boost
Ren tapped the glowing scroll hovering in front of him, confirming the change.
"Bounce Bash served well, but it's time we go smarter."
Slimelet gave a wobbly nod and let out a satisfied "blorp!", as its body pulsed gently with a faint slime aura, reacting to the newly learned support skill.
> Slimelet's Current Skills:
Goo Shot (Elemental)
Slime Shield (Defense)
Slime Surge Combo (Combo Attack)
Slime Boost (Buff)
Sprout Maiden leaned over, curious, and poked the glowing scroll as it vanished, petals drifting softly in the air.
Ren sat beneath a shady tree just outside the forest, the sunlight filtering through the leaves above. He placed two small bowls on the grass and pulled out neatly packed Monster Food from his pouch.
"Meal time," he said with a soft smile.
With a pop! and a swirl of shimmer, Slimelet emerged from its card. It bounced eagerly, body wobbling with excitement.
"Pih!" it chirped cutely, its translucent body gleaming like jelly under the light.
Next came Sprout Maiden, petals rustling as she stretched out from her summoning glow. Her leafy hands folded politely, then she gave a soft sound that resembled a gentle hum mixed with a rustle—like wind through grass.
Both monsters dove into their bowls, munching with adorable enthusiasm.
Slimelet leaned in too fast, wobbling into the bowl face-first with a squishy splorp!—earning a giggle from Ren.
"Slow down, you little glutton."
Meanwhile, Sprout Maiden sat neatly, nibbling with grace—but then her cheeks puffed up like she'd eaten something spicy. She fanned herself with a leaf, face flustered. Her petals trembled, and she let out a small, dramatic whimper. Ren blinked, stunned for a second.
"…Cute."
Then, Sprout Maiden sneezed—a puff of glittering pollen flying into Slimelet's face.
"Pihhh!" Slimelet flailed, slipping backward and rolling into Ren's lap.
He burst into laughter.
The peaceful, silly moment made him forget about the harsh academy or Zane's mocking words. Just for now, it was just them…a goofy slime, a shy sprout girl, and him.
He leaned back. "Guess this is what a real bond feels like."
Ren walked deeper into the forest, leaves crunching beneath his boots, the soft rustle of trees accompanying his every step. Slimelet bounced beside him with a squishy "Pih!", while Sprout Maiden twirled her leafy tendrils and let out a soft "Nyaah~", the two of them full from their earlier meal and eager for more action.
The forest canopy dimmed the sunlight above, and the scent of moss and rich soil filled the air.
Suddenly—
[Wild Monster Detected!]
Species: Skittera
Type: Bug
Level: 6
HP: 31/31
Status: Hostile
Description: A quick, agile bug-type monster with sharp claws and sticky silk. It moves with jittery grace and has a piercing stare.
Skills:
Chitin Slash – Physical Power: 5 | Chance to cause Bleed
Wing Burst – Speed | Boosts SPD & lowers enemy accuracy
Sticky Thread – Trap | Slows and restricts enemy movement
The underbrush shook violently—then out crawled the monster. A sleek bug-girl with shimmering carapace armor, segmented limbs, and gossamer wings that clicked menacingly behind her. Her glowing compound eyes locked onto Ren.
Ren: "Another one… She looks quicker than the others. Let's go!"
He pointed forward confidently.
Ren: "Sprout Maiden, lead with Vine Whip! Slimelet, follow up with your Slime Surge Combo!"
Sprout Maiden dashed ahead, her vines unraveling in a graceful spiral.
"Nyaah~!"
[Sprout Maiden used Vine Whip!]
—Vines lashed out in a swift arc, striking Skittera across the chest.
CRIT!
→ 9 Damage!
Skittera HP: 22/31
Before she could react—
[Slimelet used Slime Surge Combo!]
"Pihhh!"
—Slimelet launched forward like a jelly cannonball, slamming into Skittera with three successive body strikes.
SMACK!
SMACK!
SMACK!
HIT 1: 4 DMG | HIT 2: 3 DMG | HIT 3: 5 DMG (CRIT!)
→ Total: 12 Damage!
Skittera HP: 10/31
Skittera screeched and stumbled back, wings flaring out—
[Skittera used Wing Burst!]
—A gust of wind exploded from her wings, sending dust and leaves flying.
Skittera SPD increased!
Sprout Maiden & Slimelet Accuracy reduced slightly!
Ren shielded his eyes from the wind.
Ren: "Hold your ground! She's fast, but not strong enough. We've got this."
Slimelet jiggled forward again, eyes glowing. Sprout Maiden flexed her vines, ready to finish the fight.
Ren took a sharp breath. "Defense first. Slimelet, Slime Shield—Sprout Maiden, slam her now with Vine Whip!"
Slimelet (Lv. 10): "Piiihh!"
The jelly body pulsed and shimmered—
→ Slime Shield Activated!
A glistening slime barrier enveloped her, rippling softly.
Sprout Maiden (Lv. 7): twirled with a sharp motion, her leaf-like arms glowing.
→ Vine Whip!
With a snap, vines lashed out, striking Skittera square in the chest.
CRACK!
Damage: 6
Skittera (Lv. 6) HP: 10 → 4
She staggered back, twitching—but not down yet.
Skittera hissed, clicking her clawed hands and narrowing her glittering green eyes. Her carapace was dented, but she still had fight in her.
Skittera's wings flared wide as she hissed low, eyes flashing. Suddenly, she lunged forward.
Skittera used: Chitin Slash!
A gleam of violet carved through the air as her bladed arm arced straight toward Sprout Maiden.
"Slimelet, Shield—now!" Ren barked.
Slimelet (Lv. 10): "Piiih!"
She threw herself between them, glowing with shimmering gel as Slime Shield activated.
---
Enemy: Skittera (Bug Type – Level 6)
HP: 10/32
Status: Aggressive
Allies:
Slimelet – Level 10
HP: 53/58 | ATK: 22 | DEF: 14 | SPD: 17
Status: Slime Shield (1 Turn Left)
Sprout Maiden – Level 7
HP: 38/38 | ATK: 11 | DEF: 14 | SPD: 12
Status: Ready
---
Ren stepped forward, eyes sharp.
"Slimelet, hold the line! Shield up!" he commanded.
Piiih! Slimelet jiggled forward, slime body glowing faintly as the translucent Slime Shield reinforced again, coating her form with a gleaming, sticky armor.
"Sprout Maiden, hit her with Razor Leaf!" Ren's voice rang out.
Tsssaaa! The Sprout Maiden twirled with a dancer's grace, green energy gathering at her fingertips. With a dramatic swipe, razor-sharp leaves shot out in a fan, slicing through the air toward Skittera.
CRRRAKK!
The barrage struck Skittera's chitin with rapid-fire hits—
6… 7… 5 damage!
> SYSTEM: CRITICAL HIT! Total Damage: 18!
Skittera – HP: 10 → 0
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
Victory!
Skittera has been defeated!
Rewards Gained:
EXP: 500 (Shared)
Items: 1x Monster Food, 1x Capture Card
Slimelet has leveled up! → Level 11
New Stats: HP: 62/62, ATK: 24, DEF: 15, SPD: 18
Sprout Maiden has leveled up! → Level 8
New Stats: HP: 42, ATK: 13, DEF: 15, SPD: 13
New Skill Learned: Entangle Spikes
> Type: Trap | Immobilizes target for 1 turn. On release, causes 6 damage.
Ren let out a breath of relief, watching his girls beam proudly.
He crouched, patting them both with a grin. "Great work, you two. That was a perfect combo!"
Piiih~ Slimelet jiggled in delight.
Saaa~ Sprout Maiden twirled her leafy dress, proud and glowing.
Ren opened his system interface, swiping through Sprout Maiden's current skills.
> [SYSTEM – SKILL MANAGEMENT: Sprout Maiden]
Slot 1: Vine Whip
Slot 2: Razor Leaf
Slot 3: Growth
Slot 4: Tackle
He tapped on Tackle, then on the newly unlocked skill glowing in green:
> Replace Tackle with: Entangle Spikes?
Type: Trap | Immobilizes target for 1 turn. On release, causes 6 damage.
"Confirm," Ren said aloud.
The interface chimed softly.
> [SYSTEM: Skill Replaced Successfully.]
Sprout Maiden's Tackle → Entangle Spikes
Sprout Maiden swayed slightly, as if sensing the change. Her leafy tendrils rustled, a faint sparkle glowing across her body.
"Good. That'll help in tougher fights," Ren muttered, smiling. "We've got some real momentum now."
After a brief pause in their training, Ren decided to rest for a while. He sat down under a large tree, taking a moment to enjoy the peaceful forest around him.
Slimelet and Sprout Maiden, on the other hand, seemed full of energy. As Ren leaned back against the trunk, the two monster girls began to frolic around him, excited and full of joy from their recent victories.
Slimelet wobbled playfully on the ground, its gooey form shining under the sunlight, while Sprout Maiden spun around, her leafy tendrils trailing behind her like a gentle wind. The soft sounds of their happy giggles echoed through the air, adding a playful atmosphere to the otherwise quiet surroundings.
Slimelet bounced from side to side, its movements mimicking a joyful dance. Sprout Maiden, graceful and elegant, twirled around in circles, her vines swaying in rhythm with the movement. The two of them were a perfect pair, moving in sync, their different forms complementing each other beautifully.
As they danced, the sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting a soft glow around them, almost like a spotlight just for them. Ren couldn't help but smile, the sight of the two monsters being so carefree and full of life making him feel warm inside.
Slimelet then bounced over to Ren, as if asking for a moment of attention. With a happy giggle, Ren reached down to pat the little slime girl, causing it to gleefully giggle in response.
Sprout Maiden, not wanting to be left out, playfully wrapped one of her vines around Ren's wrist, tugging him gently as if asking him to join in. Ren chuckled, shaking his head, but couldn't resist their infectious energy. He stood up, stretching his arms, ready to join in their playful antics.
The three of them danced and laughed under the tree, the atmosphere lighthearted and filled with laughter. It was a much-needed break, and Ren couldn't help but appreciate these small, joyful moments in between the chaos of battle.
As the two monster girls continued to play and dance around him, Ren couldn't help but think about how much they'd grown since their first encounter. They were more than just companions; they had become friends, and he was looking forward to the journey they'd take together.
The fanservice moment ended with the three of them sitting down again, the monsters resting beside Ren, who smiled warmly at them. The bond between them had grown stronger, and they were ready to take on whatever challenges the world had in store for them next.