In Teyvat, slimes were among the most common elemental creatures. Seven nations, seven elements—slimes existed for each of them.
Koji decided to try capturing more. If he could gather all seven, maybe one day they could fuse into something new.
…
"Feels like it'd be nice and cool to touch."
Normal-sized slimes attacked in simple ways. Cryo Slimes were ice-blue with a snowy white top, like snow dusted on their bodies.
Hydro Slimes applied Hydro when colliding. Cryo Slimes applied Cryo. It was like being rammed by a lump of soft ice.
In summer, hugging a Cryo Slime would be heaven.
"Alright, Mizu, your turn."
Koji was just an ordinary human. Better to let his slime fight.
Hydro Slime: "?"
If translated, its thoughts were: You really want me to fight a Cryo Slime? Are you serious?
Cryo directly countered Hydro. A clash would freeze it solid while the Cryo Slime would be fine.
Master, even if you fought yourself, it'd be better than me.
"You awake, right?"
"Ahaha… sorry, forgot Cryo beats Hydro." He scratched his head and waved at the Cryo Slime.
Instead of attacking, the Cryo Slime bounced to his feet. He hesitated, then squatted and touched it.
Unlike the Hydro Slime, its texture was icy cool, like a liquid that never hardened.
They locked eyes. What a boundaryless human.
He asked if it wanted to follow. It agreed without fuss. His team grew.
His short-term goal: collect all seven elements. In Mondstadt alone, all seven slime types existed. No need to travel abroad.
…
On green grass, he noticed a plant move. Hidden Dendro Slime.
Sneaky, it burrowed and launched ambushes.
"Kaen, I choose you!"
He released his freshly caught Pyro Slime. Using Pyro or Hydro would reveal the Dendro Slime's position.
Ignited by Pyro, it burst out of the ground, burning, hopping wildly until the flames went out, leaving it charred.
"Dendro Slime. Done."
He now had four: Hydro, Cryo, Pyro, and Dendro.
Four bouncing blobs followed him. He was surely the flashiest guy in Teyvat.
The rest could wait until tomorrow.
Next day.
Under birch trees, he spotted an Anemo Slime. Its green body had tiny wings, letting it float and dash through the air.
Like a balloon. He dodged its rush and persuaded it easily.
Large slimes were stronger—capable of meteor-like crashes or ranged attacks. Big Cryo and Geo Slimes had armored shells shielding their cores.
Near iron deposits, he found a Geo Slime. Deep brown, with rocky protrusions, even plants growing on it.
He paused. Back before Zhongli's release, mining was painful. That old man later trivialized it—his skill let you collect ore with ease.
The Geo Archon's name wasn't for nothing.
He captured the Geo Slime too. Only one left: Electro.
Electro Slimes liked places rich in energy. Best to search near Electro Crystals.
At a cliff base, he found them—purple crystals taller than a man, crackling with energy.
As he neared, his skin tingled, hairs standing on end.
Pop!
An Electro Slime emerged, purple with glowing antennae.
Zzz!
It rammed him, discharging electricity. His hair frizzed.
"Huh? I'm fine?"
He was surprised. Only tingling, no damage. Could his body be changing?
Breathing Teyvat's air—rich in elemental energy—might be altering his physique.
Over days, he had felt himself growing stronger.
Environmental adaptation, like cultivation worlds where long exposure extended life.
"Come on, zap my shoulder. Been stiff lately."
Since it didn't hurt, he relaxed. He wasn't a total weakling anymore.
Electro Slime: Never heard this request before. But sure!
After an electric massage, he felt rejuvenated.
The Electro Slime joined his team.
"All seven. Too bad I can't summon Shenlong."
Seven colorful blobs trailed behind him. Nowhere else in Teyvat could you find that.
To normal adventurers, these posed little threat—just predictable rams. Easy to dodge.
And Vision holders were leagues stronger.
Still, with seven slimes, few would dare trouble him.
But he needed a Serenitea Pot. Dragging them everywhere was too conspicuous.
(End of Chapter)
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