Demon King
Chapter 11 Second Evolution[3]

My vision is a bit strange. Suddenly the floor was far away, and the ceiling was closed. The cave was small, and it seemed narrow.

I found my body getting bigger.

I raised my hand and saw it. That's not the Goblin's arm anymore. It was strong and muscular compared to the smooth and slender ones I had when I was human.

My legs are also longer. They almost look like humans, except for dark, greenish-brown wrinkled skin. The difference is so much.

I clenched my hands and felt my strength. I smiled and called out status.

[Kang Si-ha (Fate)]

[Hob Goblin Lv 25]

[Power – 91 Stamina – 90 Magic – 31 Luck – ???]

[Skill-Ebon Heart, Predation Lv2, Escape Lv1, Lower Swordsmanship Lv1, Beginner Knife Throw Lv3, Beginner Lightning Magic Lv4, Beginner Sensing Lv6, Beginner Attack Lv3, Beginner Leadership Lv1, The Beginner State Resistance Lv3]

It was not the same as when I became a Goblin Warrior. My transformation into a Hob Goblin was beyond my imagination. My strength and Stamina increased by exactly 25, and my shabby Magic, which was only 6, grew to 31 at a time.

Not much, but the source of my heart flickered five times more than before. Now it feels possible to fire ten lightning strikes!

Strength, Stamina, and Magic all increased by 25. Could it be that it was added to my level because I had evolved into a Hob Goblin? The most important thing is the fact that I became stronger.

Everything has changed. Everything! I can't believe I evolved from a little Goblin to be like this!

I was so excited that I finally got out of the bottom of the food chain and there was a monster that would fear me!

However, I realized that as long as I was still in the vast and deep dungeon, I was still a weak monster. A monster stronger than me must exist, as much as the depth and breadth of this dungeon also exists.

But even so, I'm happy. My Ebon heart told me that my evolution would not end as a Goblin. My heart is pounding!

I have to go first. Down's up. Even further down.

Until there is no place to go someday. Until there is nothing more to explore. Until I reach the height of this evolution.

As in the past, as soon as I finished the evolution process, a glass window appeared to remind me of my new Quest.

[Quest Generated!]

[You have noticed your skills. Whether you accept the destiny given to you as a curse or a blessing depends on your efforts. You have to go further.]

[Hunted Goblin Hunter Predation 0/1,000]

[Predation of Hunted Goblin Warrior 0/200]

[Hunted Goblin Knight Predation 0/5]

[Hunted Goblin King Predation 0/1]

“What!?”

I rubbed my eyes and checked the Quest again. That's not wrong.

1,000 Goblin Fighters, 200 Goblin Fighters, 5 Goblin Knights, and 1 Goblin King. I have never met a Goblin Knight before, and this is the first time I have come across the name of a Goblin King.

Before, I only had to hunt and prey on monsters that were the same level as me. Regardless of whether I evolved into a Hob Goblin or a Goblin Warrior, there was no difference between them.

But the Goblin King !?

I thought it was too difficult then suddenly; I had this idea.

Isn't it possible to evolve just by hunting many Goblin Warriors and leveling up? Because I just need to be strong enough to survive. It was a dangerous endeavor, and I thought that I must be crazy!

[Skill Escape is gone.]

At that moment, I stopped thinking. I tried to imagine what the text that appeared before my eyes meant. I opened the status. Escape skills are not there.

I know my Ebon Heart is the reason why it's gone. My heart, which I consider to be my perfect ally, has just swallowed my chances of surviving the crisis.

Wh why? My pounding heart could not find an answer, but I intuitively realized that this person was ‘giving instructions’ to me.

“I can't escape?”

As if I was sure, my heart started pounding.

“Rather than giving you strength and a chance to escape, I force you to go forward.”

Ha! A bitter smile appeared.

My bitterness is soaring. It happened so suddenly, but it quickly consumed my mind.

From the moment I opened my eyes with the goblin's body to the moment, the fact that I wasn't the one controlling my situation made me angry.

“I am not a suicide candidate! What are you talking about? I'm the one who decides what to do! ”

[Starter Throwing Skill has been lost.]

With the increase in anger, I did not have time to make any harsh judgments. I whipped out the sharp iron sword, held it, and shouted with all my might. Right now, there is no thought in my head that I should survive.

“Do not threaten me. Don't try to make me do what you want! I don't want to be strong; I just don't want to die! ”

Does Ebon Heart understand what I mean? The heart is beating very fast. I'm ill.

At that moment, my reason reached its limit.

I can't do anything by myself. It was the same from the moment I was born until the day I died, and even after opening my eyes with the body of a goblin.

I try to focus on convincing myself that my life is worthwhile and that I will survive, and that I have to ignore everything else.

But I can't. I want to do it my way! My actions, my life! I can convince others, but I cannot tolerate this damned heart trying to control me and my mind.

I am the me. I fought to save my life while I was scared in front of a powerful enemy. It was all me. What will happen after I deny it? Is that really me?

No no! I don't want to be told what to do! I want to be me!

I know I'm changing, and I don't hesitate to change. But I want it of my own volition. No one else can force it!

If it's not like that, then I'll die, and I'll break this heart with my hands and die!

I realized it was only at this moment that my ego, which was too weak, began to shine.

Anyway, I'm dead, so I'm more confident than ever before — beliefs are very pleasant.

But before I could pierce through my skin and point the sword at my heart, my arm stopped.

At that moment, my heart trembled. Then the glass window appeared.

[Ebon Hearts]

[You will be able to detect a crisis. Positive corrections are made for all combat activities. The body develops indefinitely as it grows.???]

Information related to Ebon Heart also appeared on the window glass that raises a question mark to be added to an existing question mark.

“What is this?”

I muttered unconsciously. Little cold.

The heart, which has paused for a moment, continues its activity gradually. At the same time, a reminder appeared in front of me.

[You have obtained the Black Lightning Skills Beginner.]

[Beginner of Black Lightning Lv1]

[Magic art to face the damned lightning. Currently, you can only extend the bolt through the palm of your hand.]

The Lightning Magic Beginner did not return. But it seems to be for my own good. At first glance, it seemed more important than Lightning Magic.

I put the sword back.

I have won. I managed to carve a determination in my heart that tried to control my life freely without listening to me, the owner.

[Are you sure you want to leave the Quest?]

I laughed out loud. Quest is not related to Ebon Heart.

That's a stupid idea. I shake my head slowly.

“Cannot be!”

I was just scared for a moment and thought that I could evolve without completing the Quest and just level up myself. I don't want to take such an important risk. But I was wrong.

As I thought seriously about things, I realized that I could not change what I needed to do in the Quest. Evolution was only possible after completing an unconditional Quest.

The conditions for evolution were presented in the Quest, and his task was to capture the Goblin Knight and the King one day.

But I still feel uncomfortable.

Why do people always urge me to do something? Will this stop? Why should I kill a Goblin Knight? Can I kill the Goblin King? Have you ever been scared? Have you thought about escaping? So many thoughts flooded my mind.

First, my Escape Skill disappeared. Then, my heart tried to control me, even though it was my own heart.

It hurt my self-esteem, so I tried to get rid of all the grievances, anger, and anxiety I had.

I have endured and fought so hard, but there I was, impulsively trying to kill myself. That's very contradictory.

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I think my actions are right; what I lack so far is just resolution. When things get too heavy to handle or don't go my way, I stab myself in the heart.

I continuously exposed myself to the risk of death, unable to take the slightest break. Kill, eat, kill, eat. My mental state was not normal; it must have been greatly affected. Come to think of it; I think this series of events will eventually drive me crazy.

I don't want to die. What is more ironic is that I scream, and if I keep shouting so loudly in the basement, I will attract unwanted attention and possibly die.

I need to stabilize myself and control my mind. The stupid thing that happened should never happen again.

But before that…

I raised my head.

Goblin Fighters with rusty swords flowed from all sides of the corridor.

I have to pay the consequences for my actions.