Chapter 5 - The First Evolution (1) (1/2)

The First Evolution (1)

I desperately held my breath. I gently leaned back. I didn’t want to misstep on a stone and make even a little bit of sound.

If I was caught, I was sure that it would all be over. I was confident that even an upgraded goblin would die if it went beyond that passage. It was that hard to beat.

That silence became a moment of vulnerability, and tears seemed to come out of my eyes. I held back from sobbing because I didn’t want to make even a slight din. All the while, I desperately moved my body very slowly.

The guy across the passage didn’t seem to have noticed me at all. I couldn’t afford to celebrate. I just focused on getting as far as possible from him.

I persevered for 30 minutes.

I was wondering if I could get another skill. Even if I had a blade, I was still lacking.

I was only able to calm down after passing one more passage. I lost my mind back there. I calmed my racing heart and took a breath slowly.

Even though only the weakest monsters were gathered here, I could have died at any moment, just trying to pass the quests. And I knew that it was because I was the weakest of the weak monsters.

‘Damn it. I will be strong!’

I was hesitant about how far my limits were as a member of the goblin species; nevertheless, I endured forward with fiery eyes.

I repaired the average, rusty blade and started walking again towards the next passage, hoping to find a weaker goblin than me.

Time passed by.

I couldn’t determine precisely how much time had passed, so I had to tread forward with discretion. I didn’t want to feel physically exhausted like before, but now I couldn’t afford to take care of myself.

Unlike in my college days, I was prepared to sacrifice anything just to be alive.

I had already suffered death before.

It was cold and frightening. Losing my sense of permanence was a terrifying experience.

I don’t want to die again. I want to live. I want to live in any form and in any way.

That was who I am now.

I caught and ate three more goblins, but my level was still 6.

I just needed one more goblin to complete the quest and receive its benefits.

I found a goblin.

It wasn’t armed and was much smaller in size compared to the other goblins. Better yet, it was in a deep sleep.

Sleeping is not a sin. Unless you have a predatory skill and your stamina can infinitely reset, drowsiness approaches all creatures, weak or strong.

I found many sleeping goblins, and I kindly killed them all.

I stepped lightly and stuck the knife into its neck. It was rusty and second-rate, but it was enough to penetrate the sleeping opponent’s throat.

That was it.

[You gained 10 experience]

[You received 1 bronze.]

[Goblin Hunt 20/20]

After pulling out the knife, I looked around to see if it was safe like I always did. Then I ate the goblin.

[Goblin Predation 20/20]

At that moment, my eyes filled with dizzying glass windows.

[Quest Achieved!]

[You gained 1,000 experience points.]

[You received 1 silver.]

[You received 2 lowest health potions.]

[You received 1 sharp iron sword.]

[Level up!]

[Level up!]

[Level up!]

[Level up!]

[Beginner Swordsmanship has become Lv3.]

I didn’t know I would get a thousand experience points; I wasn’t expecting it. The rewards were excellent. In particular, the sharp iron sword made me utterly pleased.

I was just holding a second-rate knife and killed a few ordinary goblins. But now I had a sharp iron sword!

Moreover, since my level has risen by four, my strength and stamina have also increased by four each. Maybe, just maybe, I will now be capable of fighting the upgraded goblin.

But it wasn’t over yet.

My heart started beating wildly. I don’t know why. I wasn’t sure what triggered it, but my heart was beating so hard that I thought it would bounce out.

Along with that, a voice came to me. It was the same voice from the beginning of the reversal.

[Evolution is possible.]

[Choose a race for evolution.]

[1. Goblin Fighter]

I was staring blankly at the glass window without thinking of checking my status. What did I just hear? Evolution? Did I just hear evolution?

Is this possible?

If changing to another species is achievable, then there is no limit to my growth. This type of thing didn’t happen for countless generations; why am I experiencing it now?

It seemed to be possible for me to evolve. I had a feeling that such a ridiculous concept was impossible for anyone else.

The loud beating of my heart proved it.

Perhaps this is the power of the Ebon Heart. Of course, if I tried to call out its skill information, it would still be question marks.

There was nothing more I could do unless I could get additional information about the Ebon Heart.

I looked at the glass window with the title Goblin Fighter. I had a feeling. The goblins carrying a sword. It was them.

I was sure. They had a slightly different body structure from the ordinary goblins and were not part of the quest.

Is there any merit if I evolved? I thought about it, but it didn’t know.

Moreover, judging from the information that appeared on the glass window, I ruled that there was no option not to evolve. It doesn’t make sense to hesitate if you have the chance to do so anyway.

I reached out to the glass window.

The glass rang with a clear sound.

Then the change began.

“Uggagagagagagagagagagagaga.”