Low-level monsters like Slime were not very powerful in combat.
Anna's body was flexible and her movements were swift, she wielded her dagger and quickly dealt with two Water Slimes.
She looked at Lucian, who was swinging his fists, passionately fighting with a Water Slime.
Didn't Master buy a sword yesterday? Why isn't he using it?
Seeing Lucian violently beating the Slime with a perverted smile on his face, Anna felt unbelievable.
Is Master perhaps suffering from some seriously illness?
Lucian was just an ordinary person, his flurry of attacks was fierce but his damage was negligible, failing to kill the Water Slime.
The Water Slime was enraged by Lucian, its round eyes turning into this shape: ><. It secreted corrosive mucus from its surface to protect itself.
The skin on Lucian's fist came into contact with the corrosive mucus and a burning pain spread instantly with his flesh rotting and dissolving.
"Holy crap, this little thing is quite fierce."
Lucian dared not attack the Water Slime with bare hands anymore. He quickly retreated, shaking off the corrosive mucus from his fist, "Anna, it's yours."
"Yes, Master."
Anna quickly rushed towards the last Water Slime, slicing it in half with a single dagger strike.
Lucian walked to the edge of the small pond, washed off the remaining corrosive mucus from his fist and then used his Healing skill on himself.
The rotting flesh began to grow granulation tissue at a visible Speed. In just a few seconds, it was as good as new.
[Ding!]
[Mission progress: 3/10]
He still needed to kill seven more Slimes to complete the mission.
"Let's go, Anna."
"Yes, Master."
The two continued to move forward. Under a charred tree that was struck by lightning, four purple Lightning Slimes were hopping around it.
Lucian took out an old piece of clothing from the system inventory, tore off some strips of cloth from it and wrapped them around his fists. "Anna, I'll go first to draw their attention, then you go."
"Okay, Master."
Lightning Slimes were electrified and iron weapons were prone to conducting electricity. Anna also tore off some strips of cloth from the old clothing and wrapped them around the hilt of her dagger to avoid being injured by the Lightning Slime's electricity.
Lucian rushed towards the four Lightning Slimes. Just like before, he threw a punch, hitting one of them.
Purple electric arcs flickered around the four Lightning Slimes and a static field generated around their bodies. His blond short hair stood on end, like a Super Saiyan.
Shield!
He used his Shield skill and a light red translucent energy Shield appeared around his body, protecting him inside.
The four Lightning Slimes jumped up to attack him, their bouncy, elastic bodies continuously colliding with the Shield.
The Shield's durability was equal to 100% of Lucian's max HP. His current HP was only 100 points, so the Shield's durability was not very high. After being attacked a few times, small cracks appeared.
"Anna, take care of these little cuties."
"Here I come, Master."
Taking advantage of the Lightning Slimes attacking Lucian, Anna acted swiftly, her dagger swinging out rapidly, easily taking down the four Lightning Slimes.
Low-level monsters like Slimes did not have magic crystals; after being defeated, they only left behind a puddle of purple lightning fluid.
[Ding!]
[Mission progress: 7/10]
Lucian continued towards Therasis City with Anna.
As noon approached, the two passed a small stream. Downstream of the stream were four Water Slimes.
"Anna, let's go."
"Mhm."
Just like before, Lucian rushed ahead to draw attention, using his Shield skill to tank damage, while Anna followed behind to attack the four Water Slimes.
The dagger sliced through the Slimes' soft bodies and the four Water Slimes were easily taken down by Anna.
[Ding!]
[Mission completed!]
[Reward: Super Strike]
Lucian eagerly opened his system panel to check what kind of skill Super Strike was.
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Host: Lucian Whiteley
HP: 100
Skills: Healing (Lv1), Shield (Lv1), Super Strike (Lv1)
Equipment: None
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[Healing: Heals a single target for an amount equal to 100% of the host's max HP.]
[Shield: Creates a barrier around the host that can resist any form of attack. Its durability is equal to 100% of the host's max HP.]
[Super Strike: Applies a buff to a single target, causing their next normal attack to deal additional damage. Additional damage amount is equal to 100% of the host's max HP. (Cooldown: Ten minutes)]
Indeed, it was another support skill.
"System, can I apply the Super Strike buff to myself?" Lucian asked the system.
[Host cannot apply Super Strike buff to himself.]
Lucian smiled. His role really was that of a support, buffs could only be used by teammates.
After a teammate obtained the Super Strike buff, their next normal attack could deal two segments of damage: one was their own inherent damage and the other was the attached additional damage.
The additional damage amount was equal to 100% of Lucian's max HP. Currently, his max HP was 100 points, which meant the additional damage from Super Strike could instantly kill an ordinary person.
Once Anna's favorability reached 100 points, he would gain 10,000 HP and the power of the additional damage would be enough to kill a hundred ordinary people.
This was a bit too abnormal.
After taking down the four Water Slimes, the two rested by the stream.
Lucian sat on a rock by the stream, washing his feet. The cool stream water flowed between his toes, feeling very comfortable. The surrounding forest was quiet, with only occasional chirping of insects and birds.
Anna saw fish in the stream and her eyes lit up. She lay on the green grass by the stream, her rear high in the air, her fluffy black cat ears perked up, her cat tail slowly swaying, intently staring at the fish in the stream.
Seizing the opportunity, she swiftly extended her right hand and grabbed a two pound heavy large fish.
"Master, I caught a fish."
She happily waved the fish in her hand at Lucian.
"Catch a few more, we'll have grilled fish for lunch today."
"Okay, Master."
Anna was responsible for catching fish and Lucian was responsible for making a fire and grilling the fish.
A bonfire was lit by the stream. Lucian gutted the fish Anna caught and placed them by the bonfire to grill.
Soon, the aroma of grilled fish wafted out.
He sprinkled some coarse salt on the grilled fish and handed it to Anna, "Little kitty, here you go."
Anna, gazed upon by Lucian's gentle eyes, felt a strange emotion arise in her heart. She shyly lowered her head, fidgeting with her fingers and whispered, "Master, you eat first."
"You caught the fish, so you eat first," Lucian said with a smile.
"Uh… then I won't be polite."
Anna loved to eat fish, so she no longer stood on ceremony with Lucian. She took the grilled fish and voluntarily sat beside him, beginning to eat.
Out of the corner of her eye, she secretly glanced at him, who was still grilling fish. Master is not only very good to me, but his blond short hair and handsome face are also very pleasant to look at.
[Ding!]
[Anna's favorability towards the host +10.]