Chapter 165: Gluttony Strategy.

The Chilean government couldn’t hide their admiration for the economic effects created by Slime Land.

The introduction of <Tunnel Slime> was highly anticipated but also raised concerns.

However, based on the results so far, those concerns turned out to be unfounded.

Of course, it’s premature to conclude positively just based on the current situation, which hasn’t even passed a month.

But every day brought changes that made one want to set aside worries and celebrate like a festival.

At first, <Tunnel Slime> was drilled in cities with large populations.

Then, <Tunnel Slime> was drilled in remote areas with few people.

Not only domestically, but foreign capitalists brought money in droves to purchase land around <Tunnel Slime>.

They seemed to buy the land first and then ponder what buildings to construct there.

Construction companies from all over the world came and continued surveying.

Companies also lined up to build factories in Chile.

There were places in Chile considered unsuitable for human habitation.

Even those places turned into goldmines once <Tunnel Slime> was drilled.

Once factories and buildings are built, people naturally flock to them.

Quick-acting people already went to the construction areas to look for work.

It seemed the problem of excessive population concentration in the capital was already being resolved.

And that’s not all.

Airplanes, ships, cars, trains.

Tourists flocked in without regard for land, sea, or air.

Most were people trying to go to Slime Land or Slime Planet via <Tunnel Slime>.

While it’s hard to say the domestic tourism industry is booming, money naturally flows from people’s movement. Many stayed briefly on the way.

As demand increased, airlines, railroads, and other transportation companies drastically expanded their schedules.

All of that was money.

<Tunnel Slime> attracted money.

There were people who secretly visited every day to ask where the next <Tunnel Slime> would be installed.

Government officials didn’t answer.

Most didn’t even know where the next <Tunnel Slime> would be drilled.

Even those who knew had to keep their mouths shut.

The man with squinty eyes and wriggling purple hair had clearly warned them.

“If anything seems off, the installation of <Tunnel Slime> in that area may be canceled. Not changed, but canceled. That means one less <Tunnel Slime> installed in Chile. Also, if someone arbitrarily controls entry to <Tunnel Slime>, it could be closed. Remember this. <Tunnel Slime> installed in harsh places is entirely the goodwill of the Alchemy Slime. Do not betray that goodwill.”

Despite this warning, some people were swayed by money.

The negotiator’s warning was realized.

The number of <Tunnel Slime> to be installed in Chile decreased by one.

The person responsible for the incident was immediately arrested.

If not arrested, they might have been beaten to death by citizens.

Their rival immediately announced who was responsible.

That person’s downfall served as a warning to government officials.

Just by existing, <Tunnel Slime> caused such changes.

But the factors of change weren’t limited to this.

The impact caused by the <Slime> that entered through <Tunnel Slime> was even greater, not less.

The foundation of the Chilean economy is the bounty of nature.

They invest heavily in IT, but the roots are in mining and agriculture.

Since they focused on mining, the Chilean government invested a decent number of <Slime> in that sector.

People in the mining industry were among the first to encounter <Slime>.

<Slime> protected their respiratory systems, absorbed heat, and eliminated machine vibrations.

On top of that, it provided a sense of security, improving work efficiency.

‘I live like this because I have no money.’

Even people who thought that way.

‘This is quite manageable?’

Saw such a difference.

“Hey, stop struggling in the city and come here to dig with me.”

People contacting acquaintances barely surviving in the city.

-It’s a good opportunity now. Come quickly.

And people sending messages to friends in their homeland.

Breath was breathed into the jobs people avoided.

It also helped agriculture, not just mining.

<Humidifier Slime> was a big help when transporting large quantities of clean water.

<Raincoat Slime> reduced fatigue for people working under the hot sun.

The <Mosquito Slime> series also reduced damage from pests.

Thus, Chile’s important pillars were maintained by <Slime> and became much stronger.

What about the <Satellite Slime> received in exchange for introducing <Tunnel Slime>?

They couldn’t include facilities that would greatly aid space development.

Instead, they quickly developed and opened it for tourism.

This also produced significant economic and cultural effects.

Quite a few people boarded the circular train departing from Slime Land.

For most of them, the purpose was the journey itself, traveling through space by train.

Still, not a few got off at stations.

What would they do when they got off at a station?

If there’s something to see, they see it; if there’s food, they eat it.

Chile’s culture spread around the world.

No, it spread domestically as well.

People who didn’t know because they weren’t interested experienced it through <Satellite Slime>, felt pride seeing foreigners amazed by their own culture, and thus developed patriotism.

It hadn’t even been operating for a few days, but profits were already substantial.

The number of visiting tourists is increasing day by day.

There are even voices saying, why not just leave it as is, whether it’s space development or not.

If you look into it in detail, there were more benefits gained from drilling <Tunnel Slime>.

Facts that couldn’t be hidden even if you tried.

To gain favor with the Alchemy Slime and inform the public of the current government’s major achievements, the Chilean government disclosed information to the masses.

“Chile has been saved by the Alchemy Slime.”

The government spokesperson praised the Alchemy Slime using strong words.

“With the Alchemy Slime, we don’t have to fear any disaster.”

Along with that, they painted a brilliant future for Chile with the Alchemy Slime for everyone.

Amid vaguely feeling the effects of <Slime>, the government officially recognized it.

Chilean citizens became enthusiastic about the Alchemy Slime.

This announcement and the citizens’ reaction influenced other countries as well.

“If we drill <Tunnel Slime> first in Europe, we can attract tourists from all of Europe.”

“With the Alchemy Slime, we can win the war against camels, rabbits, toads, and parrots.”

“I was thinking of switching allegiances soon, but this seems good. It could help me gain a new support base.”

Each country decided to actively introduce <Tunnel Slime>.

***

“Kill.”

“Kill.”

Friendship Destruction Forest.

A famous place where relationships with those who entered together would sour.

“Kill!”

“Ahh. Aah! Kill. Ahhh. Kill. Ah!”

Kill In Da

The latter part reached a level where one wonders if it was really prepared to be cleared.

The first part was still okay as long as you timed it right.

But now, it even required excellent physical abilities.

-Tasteless. Since I wasn’t satisfied, it’s ‘Trit’s turn.

-Did you bring this as alcohol too?

Still, the two broke through the obstacles with anger toward the <Demon Slime> and <Goblin Slime> as their driving force.

“Now!”

“Ack!”

In the end, the two arrived at a place where a brain-jolting light illuminated a small tree through the gaps in the trees.

“We arrived! This is arrival, right?”

“Aaaah!”

The two knelt down for a moment and howled.

Tears even welled up slightly.

“This is the end, right?”

“It has to be the end. If there’s more, there’s no way we can clear it.”

It boasted a difficulty level like having to tie each other’s arms and legs and do breakdance.

They somehow passed through, but they didn’t even know how they did it.

“Still, we did it.”

“Yeah.”

The two high-fived and then went to where the tree was.

“Huh?”

“What the heck. It’s unsettling. Huh?”

The tree had only three fruits hanging on it.

No matter how they looked, there were only three.

Until now, there were definitely four.

“Us…. Did we miss something?”

“I don’t think so. Even if there was, I don’t want to do it again.”

“Maybe picking the fruit will cause some change?”

The two picked the fruit.

The fruit was about the size of a walnut, but it shone mysteriously like a jewel.

“It really seems like the end.”

The tree from which they picked the fruit showed no reaction.

“Let’s eat it first.”

Since there was no part that opened, the two put it in their mouths.

“Cough, cough. Ugh. Bleh. Bleh.”

“Ugh.”

They immediately spat it out due to the intensely pungent alcohol scent that hit their throats and the overwhelming intensity that burned their tongues and throats.

“W-what is this.”

“Did we really do something wrong?”

The two became anxious.

“Wait a minute. Since it’s this harsh, maybe it can kill? Smell it.”

“Huh? The scent isn’t bad. If it were like this, I’d put it in my mouth without hesitation.”

“That guy chews it up as soon as he puts it in his mouth.”

Changing their mind, the harsh taste actually built up their expectations.

As the two returned to the city, the <Goblin Slime> sniffed out the alcohol scent like a ghost and immediately found them.

“You have something unusual. Hand it over.”

Already familiar with this, the two quietly handed over the fruit.

It was the <Goblin Slime>’s behavioral pattern to put the entire fruit in its mouth and then evaluate it as trash.

‘Eat it and die.’

But the <Goblin Slime> did not put the fruit in its mouth.

Instead, it held it up high and examined it in the moonlight.

“You’ve finally brought something that pleases me.”

“I want to eat that too.”

And the <Demon Slime>’s reaction was different.

“No.”

“Give it.”

“No.”

“Give it, I said?”

“No.”

Their voices gradually rose.

“Eh? The little one’s and the giant’s reactions are different!”

“Did you conquer that forest?”

“True friendship here!”

“Churn it out!”

Due to that rare behavior, people gathered.

On the other hand, the <Demon Slime> and <Goblin Slime> paid no attention to the surrounding commotion.

“That’s given to me.”

“No, it’s given to me.”

The <Demon Slime>’s eyes gleamed viciously.

“It’s given to me, I said?

People love me.

The cute, fun, and amazing me.

Not you.

Who would love your hideous self and give you a gift.”

The <Goblin Slime> bared its teeth.

“People love me.

The one who conquers all sorts of diseases,

And enriches people’s lives.

Not you.

Who would love your incompetent self and give you a gift.”

As words didn’t work, the two began to fight in earnest.

Fists, kicks, and various attacks were exchanged, and the surroundings began to turn to ruins.

“Run away!”

“Evacuate!”

The people who were watching fled all at once.

The fight didn’t last long.

The winner was the <Goblin Slime>.

“Tch. You. You’ll regret this. I’ll make you regret it no matter what.”

The <Demon Slime> staggered away.

It was quite injured, as its movements were unnatural.

The lone <Goblin Slime> didn’t even glance that way and threw the fruit into its mouth.

Then, it clutched its head and staggered.

“Good.”

And then, it started walking unsteadily somewhere.

“Let’s follow it!”

The <Goblin Slime> left the city and entered the mountains.

It lay down on a suitable rock and began to snore.

“It’s not dead; it seems like it’s just sleeping?”

“Should we kill it now?”

Among the people who followed, one drew a sword.

“I’ll slash it.”

As the combo that obtained the fruit nodded, the swordsman swung his sword.

He swung at its neck, but not even a scratch appeared.

The swordsman tried to swing his sword again, but.

“Stop!”

One person noticed that the snoring sound was weakening and stopped the swordsman.

“It seems like it’s designed so it can’t be killed with a one-sided method.”

“There might be a time limit and a number of attempts limit as well.”

“Isn’t it the same for the little one?”

“Hey, was there something in the forest?”

The small and large combo shook their heads.

“…We’re screwed?”

Tick-tock tick-tock.

Before the <Goblin Slime> wakes up from its drunken state.

Before the <Demon Slime> recovers its wounds.

A time attack began where we have to find and execute a way to defeat these two.

***

Gluttony travels together, but what it values most is itself.

They stick together when interests align, but it’s over when things go wrong.

That’s the kind of relationship formed by greed.

By raiding the Friendship Destruction Forest and using the fruit obtained from its innermost part to raid the <Goblin Slime>.

This is the correct answer.

It’s the correct answer, but it’s just one that gets partial points.

It’s an action judged based on circumstantial evidence, not properly understanding the background of <Goblin Slime> and <Demon Slime>.

So, they couldn’t finish it off.

The way to kill <Goblin Slime> and <Demon Slime> is prepared separately.

A special tool is needed.

Killing monsters with a normal sword.

It’s not even an RPG game; that’s too boring, right?

Unlike the fruit, the tool can be easily obtained if you have the information.

Please search hard.

Well, even if we don’t subjugate them, <Goblin Slime> and <Demon Slime> will leave here.

They won’t go around snatching snacks or playing pranks anymore.

Since it’s not a friendship, once it’s broken, it’s over.

Since the two are designed as one, it’s right for them to leave here.

Still, ending it like this might be a bit regrettable, so I hope you find the answer if possible.

Oh, by the way, that fruit can be mixed with water and drunk.

It can make enough alcohol for everyone in the city to have a festival.

I properly recovered the fruit that those people left behind.

I have to return it if we succeed in subjugating <Goblin Slime> and <Demon Slime>.

[Trait: Slime☆☆☆☆☆☆’s level has risen to 70.]

[A new skill has been created.]

[Regeneration skill grows into Regeneration+ skill.]

[Regeneration+] skill, that is.

[Regeneration+ Lv. 1.

-Even if cut, torn, or burned, it grows back.]

The skill itself isn’t strange for me to have, but the analysis content is brutal.

[Crush+] and [Regeneration+], that is.

It’s a skill combination that turns you into a demon of the battlefield.

Throw yourself into where enemies are gathered and smash them with [Crush+] skill.

Recover from enemies’ attacks with [Regeneration+] skill and keep fighting endlessly.

Once again, I distributed the skills to the children.

The growth speed of the parts separated with [Divide+] skill has increased.

The speed at which things eaten with [Absorb+] skill turn into slime has also increased.

[Multiply+] skill was also affected.

Production volume up!

As expected, skills depend on how you use them.

Orders are surging from Chile, many countries want <Tunnel Slime>, and there are many inquiries for <Satellite Slime>, so it could get a bit troublesome, but now I have some breathing room again.

Anger nice.