The surrounding dust and smoke were gradually dissipating. Except for the small area where Violet stood, the area within tens of meters had turned into sunken valleys, becoming pitted and uneven.
The coordinated attack actually fell within her expectations.
After all, Violet had heard the commander’s shouts earlier. The other side couldn’t just suddenly come at her with a net without rhyme or reason. Even in gaming, restricting skills is only to pave the way for subsequent output. It’s all logical.
Violet indeed hadn’t expected that the roughly thousand-strong army dispatched by the Demon Suppression City could launch more than ten attacks comparable to legendary level simultaneously, with one even surpassing the level of a legendary.
While it was true that the attack was comparable to those of legendary-level, it was nothing more than that. In a battle between equals, it was almost impossible to one-shot an opponent unless they offered no resistance at all.
And let’s not forget that for a powerful being, dodging this kind of artillery barrage with its obvious pre-attack phase was not a difficult task.
So it’s only somewhat useful under specific conditions, not to mention that every dragon bone cannon isn’t necessarily equivalent to a legendary-level expert.
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Faint footsteps could be heard around the dust and smoke. It seems that some troops have been ordered to come up and investigate.
With a wave, Violet dispersed the light shield resembling armor on the surface of her body and touched the shield-shaped talisman hanging on her neck, which was emitting a faint light, shaking her head helplessly.
“Perhaps I was being too cautious. It was just a minor skirmish with humans. With my base stats at level 80, I should have been able to handle it even without any equipment buffs. So, this life-saving artifact I equipped probably won’t be necessary.”
She focused her attention on the approaching figures.
“...Demon Hunters, hm, Demon Hunters.”
Thinking back to what Alvin had explained about the true nature of the Demon Hunters, and recalling the miserable monster slaves in those underground black markets, the Golden Slime’s eyes gradually grew cold.
There’s probably no need to hold back against this scum.
In the distance, faint conversations could be heard, caught by Violet’s sharp hearing.
“Hey, hey, do we really need to be this cautious? Not to mention the others, but that’s the Super Demon Annihilation Cannon, which destroys a Tier 5 Demon Core with every shot! Even the most powerful being should have been reduced to ashes by now, right?”
“Don’t bullshit! Didn’t you see how that creature shattered the shield guard in one move? That’s something even legendary-level demons couldn’t possibly do. The opponent might still have some fight left in them. If you’re okay with dying, don’t drag me down!”
So, they’re powered by shattering legendary-level demon cores. No wonder they can unleash power surpassing a single strike.
Violet chuckled, like a phantom, appearing beside the enemy who had just spoken, concealed by the smoke and dust.
“Such a pity, I’m not gone in a puff of smoke just yet~”
“Ugh!!”
“There she is! Don’t panic! Scatter 【Demon-repelling Powder】 and prepare for battle!!”
Shocked cries and angry shouts rang out one after another. The demon hunter who was startled didn’t hesitate, immediately reaching into his pouch and throwing out handfuls of white granules like lime. Rather than retreating, he advanced, wielding his double-pronged spear like a harpoon, fiercely stabbing in the direction where Violet’s voice came from!
However, his furious full-force attack missed its mark. Violet, taking advantage of the lingering dust, used her even faster speed to flash to the other side of the man. With a “crackle” sound, the end of her three-section whip, which was sparking with electricity, struck his waist.”
“Bang!”
The demon hunter, wielding his double-pronged spear, was sent flying without suspense, convulsing violently with electric sparks all over his body in mid-air. By the time he finally stopped after smashing through several trees, he was charred all over, dead beyond dead.
“Damn, she’s still going strong?!”
“Why is even 【Demon-repelling Powder】 ineffective against her? Isn’t this creature supposed to be a slime?!”
“Damn it, can’t see clearly, what exactly is happening?”
“Don’t panic! Stay calm, everyone! She can’t be completely unharmed! She must be toughing it out. Get rid of the obstructive dust, keep an eye on her, and beware of her trying to escape!”
The demon hunters, who had been instantly defeated, were temporarily thrown into chaos. Meanwhile, the external military forces, unable to discern the situation due to the dust, dared not act rashly.
After dispatching the spear-wielding individual, Violet didn’t immediately strike again. Instead, she wiped off the dust that had stuck to her body and furrowed her brow.
What is this stuff? They called it 【Demon-repelling Powder】?
It’s a bit strange. This thing...
In fact, those demon hunters were mistaken. This white, unidentified powder did have some effect on her current slime body. However, Violet sensed the anomaly and evaded it in advance, avoiding direct hits. The resistance from her higher level made the effects less pronounced.
Although only a small amount rubbed off during the evasion, Violet still felt the temporary body she was inhabiting react slightly strangely when it came into contact with the powder, as if the magical energy within her body suddenly became restless for a moment, creating a sensation of being out of control.
Since she wasn’t in her original form, Violet found it difficult to articulate a more detailed sensation. But this feeling should be closer to an instinctive reaction, and definitely not specific to just the slime race. 【Demon-repelling Powder】... for monsters?
The fact that demon hunters carry this powder with them and sprinkle it indiscriminately indicates that 【Demon-repelling Powder】 is definitely ineffective against humans.
What on earth is this stuff?
Although puzzled, now clearly wasn’t the time for slow contemplation.
This body still belongs to Little Blue after all. It’s better to make a quick decision while the opponent is temporarily stunned. After all, Violet can’t be sure whether inhaling a large amount of that 【Demon-repelling Powder】 will have any negative effects on this body.
With lightning flashing, Miss Slime, her figure shrouded in a black cloak, appeared again beside another demon hunter who was frantically pulling out some kind of gem with holes in it, seemingly intending to suck away the surrounding dust. With her electrified whip, she struck directly.
“Bang!”
The opponent didn’t even have time to resist with their weapon before being sent flying once again like a cannonball, crashing into a distant mountainside, following in the footsteps of the previous victim.
“There she is, there she is! Stop hiding, give it all you’ve got!”
Several shimmering, differently shaped throwing daggers shot out simultaneously, but Violet merely took a step, easily avoiding these obviously poisoned hidden weapons, and darted away.
“Bang!”
Another body, now charred by electricity, was sent flying.
With a blank expression, the girl struck again, smashing the round shield raised by the man in front of her to pieces with a long stick. Without reducing her force, she directly slammed it into his chest, protected by his armor.
“Bang!”
“What the hell are you standing around for?! Use any means necessary!”
“Bang!”
“Ah ah ah ah ah! Die!!”
“Bang!”
“What the hell is Ashibern doing? Just watching?!”
“Bang!”
“N-No, I can’t do this anymore! Run away, quick!!”
“Bang!”
“Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!!!”
Electricity crackled, the sound of solid objects colliding with flesh echoed like raindrops, and it rang out continuously, like the beating of drums.
Demon hunters, experts and masters deeply experienced in combating monsters, or perhaps specialists whose hands were soaked in the blood of the innocent, experienced for the first time in their lives, and ultimately the last time, the terrifying sensation of being ruthlessly crushed, where even escaping became a luxury.
In front of this golden slime girl enveloped in lightning, they were almost powerless to fight back.
The wheel of karma turned at this moment, as if it were inevitable.
“Monster, monster! Don’t come any closer, stay away! Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah!!!!”
“Bang!”