100% DROP RATE : Why is My Inventory Always so Full?

Lucien's gaze drifted over his pets.

Skittles had reached Level 45, Oreo Level 40 and Sparkles stood at 51.

They'd grown stronger over time… yet their progress had begun to stall.

Skittles and Oreo were born from Monster Cards.

They can gain levels the same way he did. Through killing.

Sparkles, however, was different.

It was once a wild monster and it seemed capable of growing stronger simply by circulating mana.

Every creature had a different body structure and Lucien had no idea what kind of mana flows they practiced... and if they even thought about it consciously.

Sparkles certainly didn't. It moved through the process entirely on instinct.

Still, once Sparkles had become his pet, it had gained the ability to level up through combat as well.

And of course, even received loot drops.

That raised the question.

'Could Skittles and Oreo also strengthen themselves through mana circulation? Then again, they were slimes. Do they even have mana vessels?'

Lucien let out a sigh.

Sparkles still hadn't reached 100 loyalty.

Somewhere in its heart was a lifelong wish and if he could uncover and fulfill it, their bond would reach 100... and he'd finally be able to copy its skill.

The one he wanted most was its Skywalk.

...

Still, after his recent level-ups, Lucien could feel it.

His bond with his pets had grown stronger.

He could now issue commands telepathically, even from a distance... and they'd respond instantly.

They'd grown sharper too and now able to follow more complex orders than before.

He still couldn't understand their words... if they even had any... but he could sense their moods with uncanny clarity.

Perhaps, in time, he'd even hear their thoughts or voices.

Lucien's gaze turned thoughtful.

They wouldn't gain much more from hunting monsters on the 1st or 2nd floors.

His mind drifted to the memory of the 3rd floor and a faint glint sparked in his eyes.

He already had a plan to intercept the elusive Void and Temporal Slimes.

With nothing pressing to stop him, the timing couldn't be better.

And so…

Mini Lucien climbed onto Sparkles' back.

"Avengers, assemble! Go!"

Skittles and Oreo hopped on with him.

Sparkles then bolted forward carrying them toward their destination.

The dungeon.

•••

Before long, they reached the dungeon entrance.

Lucien pulled out his MONSTERDEX and summoned two figures.

Korrak and Vyrran.

The drakes rumbled warmly.

Lucien pet them. He could feel that their deep groans carried unmistakable joy at seeing him again.

Peek and Aboo stayed in reserve as they weren't built for frontline combat.

Lucien quickly organized his forces. Sparkles and he would hold the rear while the others formed the vanguard.

A faint thrill ran through him.

This was the first time he'd commanded such a large group of his pets in battle. He'd fought alongside Skittles before, but this… this felt different.

Of course, being in his mini form meant he couldn't simply charge ahead alone... so maybe this was for the best.

With the formation set, Lucien gave the order and they dashed toward the 3rd floor.

Along the way, they encountered some of his subjects. They were out hunting slimes and collecting their mana cores in their spare time.

The drakes drew immediate stares but when the hunters spotted mini Lucien riding atop Sparkles they froze mid-step.

They recognized the unmistakable aura of Lucien

Everyone already knew the signal. Clara has told them before.

If mini Lucien was radiating that aura, it was truly him.

They straightened and saluted in unison.

"My Lord. Good day."

"Good work, all of you." Lucien replied. Then he tossed each of them an energy drink. "Take a break."

They shared a brief, lively exchange. His subjects were clearly excited by his unexpected appearance.

Soon, Lucien excused himself and they continued on toward their objective.

They pressed onward.

The path was clear. The Yin-Yang Boss had already fallen to his pets earlier, leaving no obstacles in their way.

Lucien asked the group to go down the stairs to the 3rd level.

And then… he saw them.

Far ahead, standing motionless like sentinels were two slimes.

They were semi-transparent, yet carried an uncanny presence.

The first seemed to cradle the night sky within itself. Stars swirled in a hypnotic spiral. An entire galaxy seemed to be compressed into its gelatinous form. Deep and endless.

Void Slime.

The other shimmered in gold. Its interior was a cascade of glittering dust that shifted and swirled like a living hourglass caught between moments.

Temporal Slime.

Lucien swallowed.

He was stronger now and more experienced… but even so, part of him couldn't help thinking...

They almost looked cute.

Then...

Lucien felt the shift in the air.

His senses sharpened as the Temporal Slime stirred.

It gave a single bounce and the golden dust within it swirled upward, taking shape.

An hourglass formed in its translucent core. The glittering grains tumbled down in a rapid cascade.

He recognized it.

'It must be casting the of Slow magic or whatever it was.'

Once the last grain fell, the spell would be complete.

Not on his watch.

"PROCRASTINATE."

His voice rang out.

The hourglass shattered. The golden dust lost its rhythm and it scattered in chaotic swirls.

The spell... was broken.

A satisfied smile tugged at his lips. He'd been waiting for the chance to try this since he acquired PROCRASTINATE.

His miniature split body carried only a fraction of his divine energy which meant he can't use much magic.

But skills? It's a good thing they worked just fine.

Then...

With the casting disrupted, they moved forward, descending the final steps.

At last, Lucien set foot on the 3rd floor.

Well… technically, Sparkles' hooves did. He was still riding on its back. His miniature body perched like a commander on his war mount.

Skittles and Oreo didn't hesitate...

They bolted straight for the slimes.

But the Void Slime reacted first.

It blinked.

In the next instant, it was already right in front of them.

Lucien's heightened senses caught it.

Just before the blink, the galaxy swirling inside the slime shifted ever so slightly. That tiny distortion revealed the direction it would teleport to.

That was all he needed.

Right now, the consumable drops he'd been eating constantly were paying off. The Orange Essence from carrot drops had subtly sharpened his vision.

Lucien smiled faintly.

Skittles and Oreo darted aside just as the Void Slime lunged, narrowly avoiding the crushing blow.

But the creature's body shifted again. The stars swirled within its translucent form... signaling another blink.

Lucien's eyes narrowed.

Through telepathic link, he sent Sparkles the coordinates, predicting where the slime would reappear.

Sparkles let out a proud neigh.

Lightning began to coil around its horn.

It crackled as the lightning builds with a dangerous hum.

When the charge reached its peak, Lucien gave the signal.

A bolt of lightning ripped through the air...

...and struck the Void Slime the moment it materialized.

It never even had a chance to react.

One hit. Gone.

But then...

The Temporal Slime proved it could do more than just slow enemies. It could accelerate itself too.

In a blink, it streaked toward Skittles like a living comet.

But Skittles wasn't the same as before.

It was stronger now and higher in level.

It slid to the side with liquid grace and fired a Slime Shot.

The Temporal Slime dodged… and countered with its own blisteringly fast slime projectile.

That's when Oreo stepped in.

Light magic buffs.

The radiant burst surged into Skittles, giving it a burst of speed.

Skittles bounced.

It blurred and dashed straight at the Temporal Slime.

They moved so fast that to ordinary eyes, it was nothing but streaks and flickers.

Oreo switched tactics.

Dark magic pulsed in jagged waves as it slowed the Temporal Slime's movements.

That was all Skittles needed.

Its super sticky Slime Shot slammed into the target, pinning it to the ground like glue.

The Temporal Slime thrashed. Its magic corroded the sticky strands faster and faster.

But before it could break free, Oreo leapt high into the air...

...and came crashing down with brutal force.

The Temporal Slime's body collapsed in on itself, and it went still.

Lucien couldn't help but smile.

Truth be told, everything had happened so fast. Even though it was just a battle between slimes, it was genuinely fun to watch.

"This is what I'm talking about! Hahaha! Slimes are this strong… not like those blobs of disappointment back in the capital."

He nodded in satisfaction.

At this point, he was certain his pets could handle the slimes on the third level even without him.

He had barely stepped in to help. With proper coordination, they could more than hold their own.

He signaled Sparkles to move ahead.

Loot was instantly drawn in. The range of Auto-Collect extended to five meters thanks to him hitting Level 50.

They pressed onward.

Korrak and Vyrran soon joined in and the group's coordination became near seamless.

Lucien only gave commands when necessary.

Sparkles maintained distance and rained magic from afar while the slimes and drakes held the front line.

They went deeper.

The Void Slimes seemed to be getting smarter. This time, they targeting Lucien directly.

One fired a razor-sharp slime shot straight at him but Sparkles moved in time to intercept, dodging at the last second.

Lucien swallowed hard.

When the projectile hit the wall, it left a scratch.

'How sharp is that thing? It can actually scratch the impregnable dungeon wall!?'

He was surprised. It looked like it could cut through almost anything.

Still, he forced himself to focus.

His commands became sharper and more precise as he studied their patterns and attacks.

Soon, their kill rate increased.

Along the way, Lucien picked up a few key details.

The Temporal Slime could only slow one target at a time.

He almost laughed at himself for not realizing sooner.

Fighting in groups had been the right call from the start.

The Void Slime, on the other hand, became much easier to predict once he noticed its blinking limit. No more than two meters at a time.

But as they descended further, the numbers increased.

The real challenge wasn't the strength of the slimes. It was the sheer volume of them.

More Temporal Slime means they could slow more of them.

Lucien made sure to cast PROCRASTINATE whenever possible.

Sparkles kept its distance.

It unleashed lightning attacks that were both fast and devastatingly effective.

It wasn't easy.

The swarm pressed hard. Their strange tactics forced Lucien and his pets to adapt constantly.

But they weren't the same as before. They were stronger now.

And in the end… they became more efficient in killing them.

Lucien's eyes lit up as he saw the pile of drops waiting for him.

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—Void Slime Drops—

Common:

• Void Residue - a viscous fluid that distorts space around it. Used in space magic enchantments.

• Warped Jelly - temporary adhesive that holds object together. Can be used in illusion potions.

• Spatial Lubricant - lets object slide through tight gaps more easily

Uncommon:

• Void Thread - strands that can sew rifts. Can be used to weave cloaks of concealment.

• Slime Sac - ingredient for crafting Spatial Bags.

• Spatial Rope Coil - can extend far beyond its physical length.

Rare:

• Spatial Tear Crystal - grants a one-time blink teleport when crushed.

• Anchor Stone - stabilizes an area against spatial warping or teleportation, preventing surprise incursions.

• Waystone Fragment - links to other fragments, letting you know the direction and the approximate distance of the linked fragment.

—Temporal Slime Drops—

Common:

• Chrono Residue - a slow dripping fluid that distorts time around it. Used in time magic enchantments.

• Preservation Gel - keeps consumables fresh indefinitely.

• Haste Salve - boosts movement speed for a short duration.

Uncommon:

• Stasis Thread - strands that can lock rifts in its current state. Woven items made from the thread slowly regenerate to its original state when damaged.

• Cycle Stone - speeds up or slows down the time of an object.

• Countdown Chalk - creates markings that vanish after a preset duration.

Rare:

• Reset Rune Tablet - returns the object to its original condition. One time use.

• Chrono Lantern - accelerates thought and perception within its light's radius.

• Synchronizer Drum - attacks from allies land simultaneously for increased combined impact.

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