NOVEL NEXT Chapter 7: First Evolution.
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A day had passed since I left the cave.
Running through the woods like Tarzan, but without a rag for a dick, I was learning the system and getting used to life in the woods. During this time, I learnt everything I could about my system, even tested my skills through an assessment. I was also finally able to get a second level grade! However, in rare cases, the assessment failed, and there was a failure even on the tested skills.
Okay, let's start, perhaps, with the characteristics:
Strength - affects the strength of the blow, the strength of muscles, the weight carried.
Dexterity - affects the speed of movement, muscle elasticity, body reaction.
Endurance - affects the very endurance of the body, strength of bones, muscles and skin.
Intelligence - affects the reaction speed of the mind, improves control and increases mana.
Spirit - affects the mental state of the personality, mana regeneration.
Yeah, that's such a stingy characteristic, rough and undefined, okay, next skills:
I am goblin-1(33%).
As long as there are goblins in the world, you are immortal!
Capture the body of a goblin child - 50MP.
Goblin Teen Body Grab - 100MP
Adult goblin body capture - 150MP.
Nothing new, next.
Assessment-2(11%)
Determines the species affiliation and danger of creatures, and gives information support.
Omnivore-3(44%)
Strong stomach capable of digesting stone.
Hunter-2(55%)
Tracking by footsteps.
Regeneration-1(11%)
Heals minor wounds or cuts at the expense of stamina.
I wonder if biting off a finger counted as a minor wound?
Mana Control-1(66%)
Controls the flow of mana within the body.
Body Enhancement-2(89%)
Strengthens physical stats, bone strength, muscle strength.
Yeah, it's not much. But there is a progression of skills in percentages. That's something useful.
Well... that's not all, in one day I still managed to raise my level to fifth, and I have a choice: continue to raise the level further, or choose evolution. If you think about it that way, there's no stopping me from leveling up further and being a goblin, but....
That ugly elongated nose is annoying, and the bony body with the potbelly is annoying! It's better to check the first evolution, and then we'll see what happens.
True, to evolve quietly, you'll need a lot of biomass. Otherwise, as with the characteristics I'll be twisted - pain, fatigue and exhaustion. Actually, I collected it while hunting rabbits, and even managed to kill one boar.
But I had to leave the boar behind, it was too heavy, and it had taken a lot of abuse. I ate everything I could and escaped, but I didn't get much profit. I'd rather kill rabbits.
Now I have fifteen rabbit carcasses in the cave, and three choices.
Hobgoblin - they are bigger, stronger, smarter and more threatening than goblins.
Hobgoblin shaman - a species with magical abilities; can use totems, rituals, and curses.
Hobgoblin mage - a species with magical abilities.
Yeah... tough choice. Shaman is out of the question, it's not my thing to create totems and dance with tambourines.
Hobgoblin is better. I'll finally become taller, and the physique should become familiar to me.
But...
A mage and a regular hobgoblin interest me a lot. Both have pros and cons. The normal one has everything in balance, he can survive alone without the help of his fellow hobgoblins, at least I think so.
The mage on the other hand... alone and unprotected. Will be a very easy target in the future... Of course, no one forbids me to be a mage and fight with swords, but... who knows. But the opportunity to become a full-fledged mage - who hasn't dreamed of that? It's almost a dream come true.
And I have more mana than physical characteristics, and under the reinforcement I will be no worse than a simple hob! And anyone can hold a sword! It's decided!
'Evolve into Hobgoblin Mage!'
Ugh, I'm getting sleepy again....