Ryoma Takebayashi/Familiars

Overview
Familiars are monsters that have been bound by their master after being tamed.

Ryoma takes the monster affinity exam in Ch 139 and finds out that he has an affinity for monsters that flock together (like some birds), or gather in groups (like slimes or horses). The taming condition could also be 'fecundity', which has something to do with the reproductive potential of the monsters. The number of monsters that have high fecundity would be lower than those that 'flock together', so we will probably learn more about his taming conditions after he contracts more monsters.

Regular Slime

 * He has a couple at hand
 * Skills:Digest Lv 2, Absorb Lv 3, Split Lv 1
 * A monster that can be found anywhere. It is considered the weakest monster. It is omnivorous and its body has an average diameter of 20 centimeters. Its jelly-like body houses a nucleus, which when destroyed, kills the slime. Upon death, the slime’s body vanishes into nothingness. it is a mysterious creature, to say the least.

Acid Slime

 * Ryoma has 666 of this slimes.
 * Skills:Generate Acid Lv 3, Acid Resist Lv 4, Physical Attack Resist Lv 1, Woodworking Lv 1, Jump Lv 3, Absorb Lv 4, Digest Lv 4, Split Lv 2
 * An evolution resulting from the need to digest food that is difficult to digest, such as the bones of beasts. This slime variation has a powerful digestive system.
 * Prefers poison and water attribute magical energy.

Poison Slime

 * Ryoma has 666 of this slimes.
 * Skills:Generate Poison Lv 3, Poison Resist Lv 3, Generate Paralyzing Agent Lv 3, Physical Attack Resist Lv 1, Spear Mastery Lv 1, Jump Lv 3, Absorb Lv 3, Digest Lv 3, Split Lv 3
 * An evolution resulting from the constant consumption of poisonous herbs. A lot of slimes die during the process, but those that survive, evolve to become poison slimes.
 * Prefers poison attribute magical energy.

Sticky Slime

 * Ryoma has 907 of these slimes.
 * Skills:Sticky Liquid Lv 5, Sticky String Shot Lv 2, Physical Attack Resist Lv 1, Hardening Lv 3, Jump Lv 3, Absorb Lv 3, Digest Lv 3, Split Lv 3, Staff Mastery Lv 1
 * Physically, the sticky slime is no bigger than a normal slime, but it is able to produce a highly adhesive liquid within its body. It can spit out this liquid or use it to trap other beasts to prey on them.
 * Prefers neutral magical energy.

^Scavenger Slime

 * Ryoma has 3033 of these slimes.
 * Skills:Disease Resist Lv 7, Poison Resist Lv 7, Lead Belly Lv 6, Clean Lv 7, Deodorize Lv 7, Deodorizing Agent Lv 5, Stench Lv 6, Produce Fertilizer Lv 5, Physical Attack Resist Lv 1, Jump Lv 3, Digest Lv 7, Absorb Lv 3, Split Lv 6, Martial Arts Lv 1
 * Ryoma wasn’t happy with the fumes coming out from the toilet and the garbage inside the cave, so when he remembered how some slimes showed interest toward rotting corpses, he caught a new batch of slimes and threw them at the toilet and the garbage. As a result, the slimes evolved into scavenger slimes. These slimes eat garbage and turn them into fertilizer. A special trait of this variation is that they are able to reproduce more rapidly compared to other variants.
 * Prefers earth and darkness attribute magical energy.
 * Research results:
 * Because these slimes can eat garbage, Ryoma proposes a plan to start a garbage disposal system centered around employing scavenger slimes and a few monster tamers to handle all of the excess garbage produced by the city of Gimuru.
 * Ryoma proposes selling the fertilizer produced by the scavenger slimes, as it is a very good substitute for magic fertilizers, would be much less expensive to produce, and could be used in producing better crops more quickly.
 * Ryoma is capable of mass producing Running Mush (mushrooms that have been monsterified) by cultivating them using scavenger slime fertilizer. He is currently researching ways to cultivate mushrooms without monsterifying them.

^Cleaner Slimes

 * Ryoma has 54 of these slimes.
 * Slimes frequently drink water, but there are some who prefer to drink the water from Ryoma’s bath. Thinking it wouldn’t harm them, Ryoma allowed these slimes to drink as they pleased. In the end, they evolved into cleaner slimes.
 * Capable of eating grime and filth, typically used for cleaning clothes, dishes, dirt, etc.
 * Prefers water and light attribute magical energy.
 * Skills:Clean Lv 4, Deodorize Lv 8, Deodorizing Liquid Lv 6, Poison Resist Lv 5, Disease Resist Lv 5, Physical Attack Resist Lv 1, Sweeping Lv 1
 * Research results:
 * Ryoma started a laundromat business chain (Bamboo Forest) by using the cleaner slimes to eat the filth/grime/dirt/blood off of clothes, and charging customers a small fee based on the size of bag used (7-pair, 14-pair, 30-pair). Currently has 2 shops, and is preparing to open more.
 * Because they eat just filth, you can stick your hand inside of them without being injured. If you ask them to clean your body, they will remove all the waste attached to the body, including dead skin.  They can also prevent pimples from forming by removing the sebum clogging the pores.  Using the cleaner slime in this way results in the improvement of the skin, and has beautifying effects.
 * The slime can be used to correct writing errors (typos) on a document. They are capable of cleaning the 'dirty paper' and turning it into 'clean paper'.  They can clean the entire sheet of paper, or just focus on a small section by using a tentacle to touch just the area that needs to be cleaned.
 * The deodorizing liquid can be used to remove stench from the air or surfaces that it is rubbed on. It is currently being sold as a product in Ryoma's laundromat.

Heal Slime

 * Ryoma has 3 of these slimes.
 * Spells used: Heal, High Heal
 * Prefers neutral, water and light attribute magical energy. Attracted to healing spells.
 * Skills:Healing Magic Lv 3, Vitality UP Lv 2, Photosynthesis Lv 3, Absorb Lv 1, Digest Lv 1, Split Lv 2

^^Metal Slime

 * Ryoma has 200 of these slimes.
 * Eats several different kinds of metal.
 * Skills:Physical Attack Resist Lv 2, Harden Lv 2, Digest Lv 3, Split Lv 2, Absorb Lv 3
 * When attacked with certain types of dark magic, these slimes are capable of rusting, which can potentially injure them.
 * Ryoma frequently turns these slimes into armor/weapons/tools. Examples include a katana, throwing axes, handcuffs, choker collars (for restraining bandits).

^Iron Slime

 * Ryoma has 200 of these slimes.
 * Eats only Iron.
 * Prefers earth attribute magical energy.
 * Skills:Physical Attack Resist Lv 2, Harden Lv 3, Digest Lv 2, Split Lv 2, Absorb Lv 3
 * Unlike metal slimes, the iron slimes are 100% iron, and are extremely resistant to rusting, even when attacked with dark magic.
 * Ryoma frequently turns these slimes into armor/weapons/tools.

^^Bloody Slime

 * Ryoma has 9 of these slimes.
 * Absorbs/eats blood.
 * Prefers neutral and water attribute magical energy.
 * Skills:Bloodsucking Lv 4, Disease Resist Lv 3, Poison Resist Lv 1, Deodorize Lv 3, Act Dead Lv 10, Absorb Lv 4, Digest Lv 2, Split Lv 1

^Earth Slime

 * Ryoma has 2 of these slimes.
 * Spells used: Rock, Break Rock, Create Block
 * Prefers earth attribute magical energy.
 * Skills:Earth Magic Lv 2, Earth Resist Lv 8, Absorb Earth Magic Lv 1, Jump Lv 1, Digest Lv 3, Absorb Lv 3, Split Lv 1

^Dark Slime

 * Ryoma has just one slime of this type.
 * Spells used: Darkness, Dark Ball
 * Prefers darkness attribute man
 * Skills:Dark Magic Lv 2, Dark Resist Lv 8, Absorb Dark Magic Lv 1, Jump Lv 1, Digest Lv 3, Absorb Lv 3, Split Lv 1

^Medicine Slime

 * Ryoma has 6 of these slimes.
 * Capable of producing medicine and poison.
 * Preferred magical energy?
 * Skills:Produce Medicine Lv 5 (+2 after eating Running Mash), Poison Resist Lv 3, Disease Resist Lv 5, Physical Attack Resist Lv 1, Jump Lv 3, Digest Lv 3, Absorb Lv 3, Split Lv 3, Spear Mastery Lv 1
 * Products produced: 1)Ointment, 2)Styptic, 3)Antidote, 4)Poison - immediate effect, 5)Poison - delayed effect, 6)Paralyzing Agent - instant effect, 7)Paralyzing Agent - delayed effect, 8)Antibacterial Medicine, 9)Nutrient Solution, 10)Tonic Solution,  11)Medicine Tonic
 * Medicine Tonic - A liquid that reacts with the magical energy inside a medicine to strengthen the efficacy of the medicine. Should be used in moderation, since some medicines can become poisonous if they are too strong.

^Deodorant Slime

 * Ryoma has 2 of these slimes.
 * Capable of using several skills that absorb or eliminate odors. Can produce liquids that absorb or eliminate odors, which can be used by people other than the slime itself.  Can produce an irritating stench in both gaseous and liquid form, and produce a defensive barrier that suppresses the smell and prevents it from latching on to other things.
 * Eats charcoal and dirt.
 * Preferred magical energy?
 * Skills:Absorb Odor Lv 8, Extract Odor Component Lv 6, Erase Odor Component Lv 8, Odor Defense Lv 5, Stench Lv 2, Irritating Stench Lv 2, Odor Absorbing Liquid Lv 7, Odor Component Extraction Liquid Lv 5, Odor Component Eraser Liquid Lv 7, Odor Defensive Liquid Lv 4, Liquid Stench Lv 1, Irritating Liquid Stench Lv 1, Disease Resistance Lv 5, Poison Resistance Lv 5, Physical Attack Resistance Lv 1, Clean Lv 4, Sweeping Lv 1, Jump Lv 3, Split Lv 1
 * The Absorb Odor skill absorbs odor from the air.
 * The Extract Odor Component skill absorbs odor from an object that the slime is in contact with.
 * The Erase Odor Component skill literally erases the stench, and the Odor Defense skill suppresses the smell and prevents it from latching onto others.
 * The Stench skill works just like the Scavenger slime’s, wherein it releases a foul odor. The Irritating Stench skill also releases a foul smell, but it’s more irritating.  It’s not poisonous, it’s just that the odor released is so strong that it’s able to cause one to tear up, so it’s a skill that needs to be handled with care. The Irritating Stench skill has the potential to become as effective as a tear-gas grenade. The liquid variants of the skills just means that the slime releases the skill in liquid form instead of gas. The liquids are all black and sticky, similar to mud.
 * Unfortunately, using the Deodorant slime’s Odor Component Erasure Liquid like the Cleaner slime's Deodorizing Liquid results in the target object being stained with black. Which it makes it difficult to use as a deodorizing agent for laundry. But the Odor Component Erasure Liquid of the Deodorant Slime has a special trait which allows it to be diluted when placed atop a person’s hand or mix with other liquids. This is a unique trait that the cleaner slime’s deodorizing liquid doesn’t have.

^Wind Slime

 * Ryoma has only one of this type of slime.
 * Spells used:
 * Prefers wind attribute magical energy.
 * Skills:Wind Magic Lv 2, Wind Resist Lv 8, Absorb Wind Magic Lv 1, Jump Lv 1, Digest Lv 3, Absorb Lv 3, Split Lv 1

^^Fluff Slime

 * The lighten and flight skills allow them to reduce their weight and float on the wind like dandelion fluffs. The fluffy parts also stick like dandelion fluffs.  The photosynthesis skill allows them to survive without eating, by just absorbing light and drinking water.
 * Despite their high split rate, there aren't a lot of them in the wild. This is due to a few reasons; the first is that Fluff slimes do spread just like dandelion fluff when splitting, but not all of the fluffs become a Fluff slime.  The second reason is that nearby villages may find them annoying and request that they be exterminated.
 * Will eat the fertilizer produced by the scavenger slimes. Other foods?
 * Preferred magical energy?
 * Skills:Flight Lv 1, Accelerate Growth Lv 5, Lighten Lv 10, Photosynthesis Lv 3, Absorb Lv 1, Split Lv 8

^Drunk Slime

 * Ryoma has only one of these type of slime.
 * This slime evolved after drinking a large amount of alcohol. The Produce Alcohol (Ethyl)(Lv 4) ability produces 40% alcohol that is safe for human consumption.  The alcohol produced isn't particularly tasty or smelly; its not meant to be drunk by itself.  The alcohol needs to soak in something (like Plum brandy or fruits) in order to turn it into a fruit wine.
 * Preferred magical energy: Darkness, Water, and Wood
 * Skills:Produce Alcohol (Ethyl) Lv 4, Disease Resist Lv 3, Absorb Lv 1, Split Lv 1

^Light Slime

 * Ryoma has only one of these type of slime.
 * Spells used:
 * Prefers light attribute magical energy.
 * Skills:Light Magic Lv 2, Light Resist Lv 8, Absorb Light Magic Lv 1, Jump Lv 1, Digest Lv 3, Absorb Lv 3, Split Lv 1

^^Stone Slime

 * Ryoma has only one of these type of slime.
 * Eats various types of stones. Its mimic level is so high, that it is indistinguishable from a regular stone unless it moves.  When it eats a stone, it can change its color to imitate the stone.  It can even replicate the texture.
 * Prefers earth attribute magical energy.
 * When used, earth magic has an effect on its body. (More later?)
 * Skills:Harden Lv 2, Physical Attack Resist Lv 2, Digest Lv 3, Absorb Lv 3, Split Lv 3, Mimic Lv 10

^^Weed Slime

 * Grows weeds from its body. The weed its grows is your everyday weed that can be found anywhere.  When this slime is hidden among bushes, it is very hard to find.
 * Its diet consists of weeds. Shows no interest in medicinal or poisonous herbs, but did eat some Kotsubuyarikusa (a type of grain) when offered.  Also likes the fertilizer produced by the scavenger slime (because its a plant-type slime?).
 * Prefers earth, wood, and water attribute magical energy.
 * Skills:Increased Vitality Lv 5, Photosynthesis Lv 5, Accelerate Growth Lv 5, Digest Lv 1, Absorb Lv 1, Split Lv 8, Mimic Lv 9

^Latex Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:TBA

^Wire Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:Physical Attack Resist Lv 2, Harden Lv 2, Digest Lv 3, Split Lv 2, Absorb Lv 3, Expansion, Contraction

^Pearl Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:Refine Protective Body Liquid, Coating, Crystallization, Create Pearl

^Water Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:TBA

^Ash Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:Scatter, Clump, Absorb Moisture, and Dry

^^Mud Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:Assimilate

^Fiber Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:Sticky Liquid Lv 5, Sticky String Shot Lv 2, Physical Attack Resist Lv 1, Hardening Lv 3, Jump Lv 3, Absorb Lv 3, Digest Lv 3, Split Lv 3, Staff Mastery Lv 1, Fibrification

^Spider Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:Sticky Liquid Lv 5, Sticky String Shot Lv 2, Physical Attack Resist Lv 1, Hardening Lv 3, Jump Lv 3, Absorb Lv 3, Digest Lv 3, Split Lv 3, Staff Mastery Lv 1, Build Nest, Trap Mastery

^Crust Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:Sticky Liquid Lv 5, Sticky String Shot Lv 2, Physical Attack Resist Lv 1, Hardening Lv 3, Jump Lv 3, Absorb Lv 3, Digest Lv 3, Split Lv 3, Staff Mastery Lv 1, Form Carapace

^Shell Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:Produce Weak Acid Lv 3, Acid Resist Lv 4, Physical Attack Resist Lv 1, Woodworking Lv 1, Jump Lv 3, Absorb Lv 4, Digest Lv 4, Split Lv 2, Create Shell

^Filter Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:Poison Resist, Filtration

^String Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:Generate Poison Lv 3, Poison Resist Lv 3, Generate Paralyzing Agent Lv 3, Physical Attack Resist Lv 1, Spear Mastery Lv 1, Jump Lv 3, Absorb Lv 3, Digest Lv 3, Split Lv 3, Poison Needle

^Parasite Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:TBA

^Sand Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:Scatter, Clump, Absorb Moisture, Assimilate, Dry.

^Porcelain Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:TBA

^Aquatic Weed Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:Increased Vitality Lv 5, Photosynthesis Lv 5, Accelerate Growth Lv 5, Digest Lv 1, Absorb Lv 1, Split Lv 8, Mimic Lv 9, able to live underwater

^Algae Slime

 * TBA
 * Skills:Increased Vitality Lv 5, Photosynthesis Lv 5, Accelerate Growth Lv 5, Digest Lv 1, Absorb Lv 1, Split Lv 8, Mimic Lv 9

Nightmare Limour Bird

 * Ryoma has only one of these type of bird and its name is Eins.
 * Skills:Wind Magic Lv 4, Dark Magic Lv 3, High Speed Flight Lv 7, Long-Distance Flight Lv 6
 * The leader of the flock. Frequently perches on top of Ryoma's head.

Limour Bird

 * Ryoma has 5 of this type of birds and their name are: Zwei, Drei, Vier, Funf and Sechs.
 * Zwei and Drei - Enjoy carrying letters, and love treats.
 * Vier and Funf - The only females of the group. Have a good relationship with Zwei and Drei, respectively.
 * Sechs - The smallest and fastest of the group. Loves to fly, so there are times when it feels like there is a bullet shooting here and there.  Has a propensity to go crazy with speed.
 * Skills:Wind Magic Lv 3, High Speed Flight Lv 6, Long-Distance Flight Lv 5

Genius Chicken

 * Ryoma has only one of these type of bird.
 * Skills:TBA

Clever Chicken

 * Ryoma has 26 of these type of birds.
 * Skills:TBA

Goblin

 * Ryoma has 8 of these type of monster.
 * Skills:TBA


 * Notes:
 * ^Indicates new species discovered by Ryoma.
 * ^^Indicates new species given to him by someone else or captured from the wild.
 * All slimes are capable of absorbing magical energy.
 * Detailed monster list and information reflects up to Ch 102. All other additions are from skimming ahead (up to Ch 227).
 * Monster skills as reflected at end of Volume 2.