Chapter 238: Transformation (1/2)

With a smirk stretching widely on his face, Aiden watched with the eagerness and excitement of a child as the window slowly materialized in front of his eyes. Knowing that he was the only one to see the magical screen, he must have looked like a kid in a candy store.

Roas, the newly named and appointed guardian, watched with curiosity as the young goblin master looked in front of himself, squinting at times, and grinning at others, unsure of what he was doing.

Still, a few moments later he watched with amazement, as the boy closed his eyes, slowly crouched down. A moment later a thin, black membrane began to form seemingly out of nowhere, slowly creating a leathery outer layer around the small goblin. Before the thin barrier closed up, Roas heard his new young master's words.

”[Orc] It would take me 2 hours to complete my transformation. Guard this egg to the best of your abilities and I will be sure to reward you for your loyalty.”

”[Orc] Yes, my lord. Please be sure that I will protect you!” Roas immediately exclaimed with zeal, conviction, watching as the thin black leather membrane closed off at the top, creating a cocoon, a strange black egg in the place of where the young goblin stood a moment ago.

The strange egg-shaped cocoon grew black scales, increasing the density and protection of the mass of energy that could be felt rapidly swirling, churning inside. The life it contained was special, was unique and most of all it was ancient.

Roas didn't know who or what exactly this young goblin was; he was told that his name is Aiden, but besides that, he was told nothing. Still, despite this lack of information, he knew that Aiden had to be special. That aura, those terrifying gaze, and otherworldly voice… There was nothing, absolutely nothing even remotely similar he felt before. The power that was radiating out of him was immense, it was incredible…

If he would have been only half-sold at that point, as soon as he felt that power, he knew that his only choice for redemption, and most importantly of all, revenge, was to switch boats and follow this young master.

Whoever, or whatever this young goblin truly was, it was his only hope for a better future. Even if his tribe was only a lost cause, at the very least, he now had a shot, a chance at getting his sweet revenge against those beings that clouded the minds of many for years for the promise of some slight increase in power. Looking back, he could only scoff at his own stupid past self. Power? Pffft! That was nothing, a minuscule drop in the ocean. Against the tide that those lords held his miniature increase was nothing.

He never held any hope previously. It was futile, even if he could have freed the minds of everybody else, they would still have no chance even against a single one of those beings, not to mention their entire group!

However, when he felt that incredible, dense power, pure might radiate off from this small goblin, he knew that with his help, by following him, he will be able to correct his past mistakes and finally walk on the path of redemption. Being in his servitude and letting go of his stupid, orcish pride meant nothing, it was an easy price to pay in return.

Roas didn't really know how much time has passed as he was lost in his own thoughts. Abruptly, an electrical, energy-filled pulse was released from the cocoon with a blustering loud sound. The energy ring was so dense that it destroyed the still proudly crackling bonfire instantly, along with the tent, Roas's old home. The energy, reaching the energy barrier at the distance, that Roas and the tribe used to keep most of the unwanted elements outside of their grounds collided with the barrier, and to Roas's utter shock instantly shattering it with yet another loud explosion.

Looking back at the egg that now was slowly but rhythmically pulsating on its surface similar to a calm and steady heart, he was once again reaffirmed that his earlier decision to place his trust in this, 'Aiden', was the correct one.

Time continued to pass, and besides the earlier instance, there were no more surprises to see. The egg-shaped black, leathery cocoon continued to slowly pulsate, looking more and more similar to a giant organ that should belong to a probably humungous creature.

Despite the calm and peaceful night, Roas remained vigilant all throughout the night, watching the stars as they slowly reached their nightly peak.