I Am Not A Goblin Slayer

But the gift of immortality left it unable to seek death.

So, in the end, it completely gave up.

As for why it believed Gauss could kill it, it was because it felt a natural heart-palpitating power emanating from Gauss.

Unfortunately, it seemed it still didn’t die.

Yet, it still saw the dawn of hope.

Although Gauss did not kill it, this time the rebirth took longer than ever before.

An invisible force seemed to elongate its rebirth time.

”Isn’t immortality a good thing?”

Even though he became a demon, Gauss still couldn’t understand why Eden was so fixated on seeking death.

Even if human thinking made him disdain becoming one with demons, he could completely remain aloof and silently grow stronger.

”No, Gauss, you don’t understand. Immortality is the most terrifying curse.”

”The longer I live, the less sanity I have. The instincts of the demonic body erode me every moment, and I must struggle to resist to avoid assimilation.”

”And if I’m reborn, my memories will have slight distortions.”

”Eventually, one day, my consciousness will become completely unfamiliar.”

Through Eden’s explanation, Gauss vaguely understood its fear.

It feared becoming a true demon.

Or perhaps, it already was.

Only the human obsession still shackles it.

Gauss, who met such a special demon for the first time, didn’t know what to say to comfort it.

”By the way, about my matter, Gauss, can you not mention it to others?”

”Sure.” Gauss nodded.

To be honest, he also felt some sympathy for Eden.

After their conversation ended, Gauss’ attention returned to reality.

With the ”death” of King of Slime Eden, the surroundings fell into silence.

He walked to the treasure chest that appeared in the maze and opened it.

Like the fourth level clearance reward, it contained many treasures.

There were even three precious High-Level Magic Stones; he might sell one for a large amount of other resources.

Besides that, there was a stone to open the sixth level.

However, from the sixth level onward, he would no longer have the guidance of the map crystal ball and must rely on his own power to explore.

Gauss packed up the rewards.

The other members of the Red Dragon Team were still fighting a small group of Mushroom People and Slimes.

After the ”death” of the fifth floor’s lord, King of Slime Eden, other demons scattered like birds and beasts, leaving only the last few bloodthirsty monsters fighting with the Red Dragon Team members.

However, given their numbers, they were clearly fighting a losing battle.

Since members of other adventure groups were gradually approaching, it was clear that it wouldn’t be long before these monsters were completely ”slaughtered.”

Gauss had no intention to intervene.

He was still digesting the information he got from Eden.

To be honest, he had always been confident in his combat power.

Being able to fight several levels above made him always have a sense of certainty when facing monsters.

But suddenly learning about the ”Demon King Species,” despite Eden saying they were rare exceptions, they still exist.

If Demon King Species can also fight several levels above, he may eventually encounter these formidable enemies.

Moreover, if a slime race like Eden has Demon King Species qualities and becomes so strong, what about those races inherently stronger?

Such as Giant Dragons, Titans, will they also become stronger on their foundation?

Or perhaps, they might not awaken the Demon King Species quality?

He felt his mind was a bit confused.

Eden’s memories were already somewhat blurred due to surviving too long and frequent rebirths, so even though it was eager to answer Gauss’s questions, not every inquiry resulted in useful answers.

According to its statement, it vaguely remembered encountering another Demon King Species during its travels on land before entering the maze a long time ago.

But it forgot the specifics of the other party.

Only remembering they contacted briefly before separating.

After that, it never encountered other Demon King Species.

That’s why it believed their numbers to be extremely rare.

But as long as they exist, with Gauss’s need to kill monsters to enhance himself using the Adventurer’s Handbook, he would sooner or later come in contact with powerful Demon King Species.

Then, he might not benefit much from overwhelming same-level creatures with strong talent as he could always do.

Must get the level up and cannot underestimate single-target skills.

Besides skills effective against groups, single-target spells need intensive practice.

Everything should be prepared in advance.

As for Eden, according to its statement, it couldn’t leave the fifth level of the maze before, but after Gauss defeated it, it vaguely felt it could use Gauss’s presence as a coordinate for rebirth, which means.

It could escape the confines of the fifth level.

About Eden being able to break free from the maze environment, Gauss, although a bit uneasy, had to trust Eden’s character since it was volunteered information.

After all, if Eden had other thoughts as it claimed, it could totally not mention using his position to escape the maze.

Anyway, he can’t intervene in this matter.

While Gauss was active, they continually communicated through mental consciousness.

Perhaps Eden hadn’t talked to anyone for too long, babbling like a chatterbox, constantly saying something.

Asking about his companions’ names and such.

Also asking about his family and what kind of opposite sex he likes.

Gauss picked some questions to answer.

”You’ve worked hard.”

Aaliyah finished the fight and came to his side.

”Is she an elf? She looks very familiar; I seem to have seen elves before.” Eden commented.

”Here’s a High-Level Magic Stone for you, meditate with it adhered, and it should help your training.”

Gauss handed a magic stone to Aaliyah.

He also didn’t reveal any information about Eden, as he had promised it, maintaining fundamental credibility.

”This is...”

Aaliyah instinctively accepted the smooth stone Gauss handed; the next moment, she felt a comfortable energy coursing through her body.

Of course, she knew what a High-Level Magic Stone was.

She had used the High-Level Magic Stone Gauss got from the fourth level several times.

The effect on training was indeed much better than usual.

She just didn’t expect so soon she’d have her own High-Level Magic Stone.

”It’s too precious... hehe.”

Although she felt a bit embarrassed, as a caster, she instinctively longed for the High-Level Magic Stone.

No caster wouldn’t want a High-Level Magic Stone, unless they already possessed something better.

After all, it enhances the effect of meditative training, and over years, it’ll lead to obvious level differences from other casters.

Not to mention, it subtly nourishes the body, improving the purity of magic power and making the holder’s magic more powerful.

In short, it’s a treasure beyond purchasing with gold coins.

That’s why nobles with mines producing High-Level Magic Stones would never let such resources reach the market.

Owning it is tantamount to increasing the probability of the family nurturing high-level casters.

”Just take it.”

Gauss could easily see through Aaliyah’s insincere reluctance, just like children feigning protest while receiving New Year’s money in the past.

”Hehe, then I won’t be polite, if I get something good, I’ll share it with you.”

”Just take it.”

Gauss could easily see through Aaliyah’s insincere reluctance, just like children feigning protest while receiving New Year’s money in the past.

”Hehe, then I won’t be polite, if I get something good, I’ll share it with you.”