Rejected Misery (2/2) <3
The critters had managed to collect a plethora of minerals, with the grand prizes being a small piece of marble and some granite, which were added to the roster of materials I could reproduce with Mana. I also gained some more plants, including a branch of Dry Bark Yekosa, a very sturdy tree whose bark was tough as bronze and could grow even in deserts. Some Amber Jellies even managed to get their slime on some other animals, such as a Chinchilla-looking mammal, a rather large Sand Skink and a few insects I didn't already have in my collection. One of the Slimes was apparently destroyed by something while it was out on a run. The strongest Jelly came back with half its HP missing and stronger by 2 levels! The now Lv.7 Amber Jelly, must have fought off whatever killed its younger brother. Sadly though, as this happened outside my area of influence I had no way of knowing what it was and could not assimilate it.
I was happy to see that all three remaining Jellies had gained 1 level, after having to defeat so many smaller beings, as per my request. Ironically the Jelly that stayed behind, to serve as my underwear, had gained 2 levels just by continuously absorbing my pre-cum, bringing it up to level 3. It was slightly larger now but not enough to form an actual pair of panties. So, my training continued uninterrupted. My body was now even stronger, after having raised my Physical attribute to 9 and even after a hundred push-ups, crunches and several exercises that focused on hand motion and coordination, I felt like I could keep at it for at least an hour more. It was a strange experience for me, not just because my body had become ripped with lean, well formed muscles but because of the actual difference in what I was capable of. These guns weren't just for show haha!
During the fifth hour of my training, I had finally reached the part of the manual that focused on actual swordsmanship instead of just preparation routines. To be fair I had taken my time, cramming in as much training as possible before getting to the good stuff. I had half a lifetime's worth of slouching to overcome. Even if my body was now strong my senses and perception were still those of a sluggish nerd who got winded while climbing a flight of stairs. I needed to be quicker on my feet and develop a sense for combat as soon as possible.
Following the guidelines, I swung my blade repeatedly in the motions suggested to me and later tried to memorize a few combinations. I must have practiced the forms a few hundred times before I realized another hour had passed and the Core System informed me that we had just crossed into the next day, as it was passed midnight.
[You have shown the focus and determination needed to bounce back from a close defeat. Achievement unlocked! 15xp awarded! You have trained your body and/or skills for 6 hours straight, achievement unlocked! 30xp awarded!]
I checked my messages as I removed my sweaty clothes and washed them as best as I could in my spring. I jumped in myself after I was done, leaving my clothes to dry on my makeshift bed. I gave a mental command to my Slimes, making them stop their continuous fetching directive. I washed the sweat off my body and wondered if there was something similar to soap in this world. I certainly wouldn't mind a simple shower gel after sweating this much. Thankfully the rejuvenating waters were capable of restoring me to a decent odour and I relaxed finally, letting my tense body soak in the soothing warmth. I could feel my muscles already starting to ache as the training session began to sink in. I was satisfied however. I could finally blow off some steam and rest for the night.
I commanded the Jelly, still acting as my cock pouch, to relieve me of all the fluids that had made my balls swell in size again. The amber Slime began pumping its mass in and out of itself with glee. Its motion created a vacuum and my cock was being sucked on strongly. The pleasure was numbing. Without being restrained anymore, my cock swelled to its full size and after a minute or two I blasted everything I had been storing into the Amber Jelly's body. I moaned with lust as the small Slime continued sucking on my cock deeply, even as it deflated, continuing to drain me of any remaining cum. After a minute of this, I came a second time and my body was almost paralyzed from exhaustion and pleasure. I begged the Slime to stop as it kept on draining my cock gluttonously. When it finally stopped, 50% of it was filled with my seed. It absorbed it all and glowed dimly with excess energy for a second. It had gained a massive 16xp boost and reached its fourth level!
My strange ability to impart strength in this fashion still baffled me. It was without a doubt, the weirdest cheat but I don't think I would have had it any other way. I exited the pool after commanding my Jelly to wrap itself around me and the small fellow became my cock pouch once again. I put my hair in a bun using my outfit's accessories and sat in my usual meditating spot. Breath in.. Breath out.. I had made good progress today but there was still much to do. I had to rest now, for the next day would be just as busy. I closed my eyes and reached out to the cosmos. I could see the tethers of creation, floating around me and I tugged at them, storing their essence in my core. I soon realized that I could shape the essence into a bead of raw power. I then spun the bead and allowed it to tug at the energies as I shaped them into threads, like spinning the world's most powerful ball of yarn. It felt more efficient and the quality of Mana seemed more refined as well.
[Aether Cultivation Rank 2 reached! 45xp awarded. Level Up! You have 1 free Attribute Point to allocate.]
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Race: Superior Dungeon Core Lv.4
Avatar: Arsani (Hermaphrodite)
Age: 29
HP: 75/85
MP: 02/25
XP: 33/120
Aether: 0
Gold: 21
Physical - 9 (Near Peak)
Mental - 3 (Average)
Social - 5 (Above Average)
Magic - 5 (Above Average)
Skills
1) Monster Summoning (Rank 1)
2) Dungeon Manipulation (Rank 1)
3) Aether Cultivation (Rank 2)
Passive Skills
1) Fire Resistance (Rank 1)
2) Natural Allure (Rank 1)
Boons
1) Blessed Body (+1 to Physical)
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* Base of the Great Elgolar Plateau *
"Run Sumiré! RUUUN!!" Fatna screamed through aching lungs! The pair ran down the rocky edges of the Plateau reaching the silver sands. The Raiders were almost 20 meters behind now and gaining on them. The light of the moon had given away the position of the fugitive mother and daughter, who were now running to escape their grim fate. As they ran around a corner of the Great Plateau, Sumiré stopped and tugged on her mother's arm. "There mother! Maybe we can lose them in there!" she said as she pointed to a dark and ominous cave. Fatna hesitated for a second, she knew the dangers of her world and couldn't bare the thought of Sumiré falling victim to monsters. The men shouting at their backs however reminded her that there were monsters after them already. She would rather mourn her daughter than let her suffer the same fate as her, a life of servitude to the whims of a disgusting lord.
The pair ran in after retrieving a small yellow stone from a pouch. With a whispered command the stone shone with a dim glow that resembled the light of the sun! Able to see, the pair delved into the mysterious cave with their pursuers not far behind!