2025-12-12 05:03:39Henry was just a few steps from the door when it creaked open, and he froze. Two figures emerged, towering, hulking. Not goblins, he was sure of that.
They had goblinoid features, but their muscles were bulkier, their limbs thicker. Their skin was green and oily, veins visible beneath the surface. Strips of dried leather were tied around their waists, and their bare torsos rippled with strength like trained fighters. Each wore an iron armour with heavy iron sword in one hand and a battered shield in the other. Wrestler-like brutes with the look of trained killers. Henry took a slow step back. "This isn't going to be funny," he muttered, tighten the grip on his bow. The creatures let out a low growl and stepped forward, and that familiar ding sounded in his head. [Inspect] [Name:////] [Race: Orc Warriors] [Level: 2] [HP: 20] [Strength: 10] [Agility: 3] [Defense: 11] [Skills: None] "Okay, I can work with this... if I fight smart." Henry shifted into a low stance and released a quick arrow at the first orc. *Clang!* The arrow bounced off the orc's raised shield. The second orc roared and rushed forward, sword swinging from above. Henry twisted sideways and leapt back, narrowly avoiding the slash. *Thud*. His feet hit the ground hard. Without hesitation, he pushed forward, sprang up again, and used the first orc's shoulder as a springboard. Mid-air, he fired another arrow point-blank into the back of the second orc. [-5 HP] The armour decreased the damage. Henry landed in a crouch, but before he could regain his balance, the orc he had shot turned around and drove a kick into his chest. He hit the ground with a grunt, wind knocked out of him. [-2 HP] [HP: 23] Notifications blinked across his screen. Both orcs were alive, and angry. And now, he was caught between them. He looked left, then right. Too close for arrows. ' I'm not wasting my shots, I would distract them a little then aim for their skull' he muttered inwardly. He dismissed the bow into his inventory and took a breath. The orcs growled and charged. But Henry moved first. He rushed the wounded one, ducking under a wild swing. He kicked at its sword hand. The blade clattered to the floor. It roared and hurled its shield at him but Henry sidestepped. They clashed. Fists against fists. Henry threw a punch aiming for his chest then his fist collided with the armour. "Ahh…shit, that was painful"Henry whispered while staring at the armour. The orc swung its fist. Henry blocked, but the force hurled him backward. [-5HP] [HP: 18] He rolled, coughing dust, and pulled his bow from his inventory. His fingers tightened around the grip as he pushed to his feet. "Time to aim" He ran forward, ignoring the other orc. One tried to grab him, he slipped past and pulled the string. *Whew* The arrow flew and landed squarely between the orc's eyes. [You've killed an Orc!] [+10 XP] Henry smiled weakly. "One more to go." Then, his smile vanished. The last orc fell to its knees. Convulsing, Its roar echoed as its body twisted unnaturally. Henry didn't move. He only watched. The orc's muscles expanded. Its skin turned dark red, like dried blood. Its eyes burned with a crimson glow. [Inspect] [Name: ////] [Race: Orc Warrior (Mutated)] [Status: Mutation Complete] [HP: 25] [Strength: 15] [Agility: 8] [Defense: 16] [Skill: None] "Shit…" Henry took a shaky step back. "All its stats just jumped." The creature didn't wait, It charged, and Henry ran. *BOOM!* He slammed into the wall. [-4 HP] [HP: 14] "Argh!" He felt pain in his ribs as he tried to rise. Heavy footsteps echoed behind him. *Thud* *Thud* *Thud* *BOOM!* He rolled just in time to dodge another blow. Gritting his teeth, he tried to nock an arrow but the orc lunged with a barrage of wild punches. Henry ducked one, sidestepped another. They were slower, almost sluggish. He rolled then felt himself yanked off the floor. The orc had his leg. "Ahhh!" Henry screamed as it began to crush him. [-1 HP] [-1HP] [-1HP] His health ticked down fast. "Is this it? My second life... gone?" Blood dripped from his nose. His breath hitched. "I don't want to die…" he choked. With fading strength, he reached for the bow and aimed. *Whew.* The arrow pierced the orc's toe. [-3 HP] The orc bellowed in agony and hurled Henry like a ragdoll. [-1HP] [HP:10] Henry hit the wall hard and everything blurred. *Ding* [Weapon Cooldown: 17 Seconds]140 / 200
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Chapter 14 First Evolution
Henry stepped cautiously into the next chamber, his bow already drawn. His eyes widened.Felix lay crumpled on the cold stone floor, his body soaked in blood. Three orcs already lay dead around him, but the remaining two stood agile with their tusked mouths twisting in cruel satisfaction.The orcs stiffened when they sensed Henry's presence. Slowly, they turned, confusion flashing across their brutish faces. He was supposed to be dead. They had believed their chief had already finished him.Henry's voice cracked with rage. "No… what have you done!?"The orcs glanced at one another, snarling, before charging at him in unison.Henry exhaled sharply, steadied his bow, and loosed two arrows in rapid succession. *Whew**Whew*Both arrows struck true, burying deep into their throat.The monsters collapsed with heavy thuds, twitching once before falling still.[You've just killed an unarmored Orc +10 Experience point ] [You've just killed an unarmored Orc +10 Experience point]Henry drop
Chapter 13 Felix
[Weapon Ready][STATUS][Name: Henry][Race: Goblin][Class: Marksman][SP: 0][Level: 3][EXP: 90/300][Evolution Crystals: 7][HP: 25/25][Strength: 12][Agility: 11][Stamina: 11][Vitality: 11][Skills: Inspect Lv.2]---"Nice increase in experience," Henry muttered under his breath, eyes lingering on the glowing screen.The human beside him blinked. "Are… you talking to me?"Henry stiffened, ears twitching. "No… no. Just talking to myself." He studied the man more closely and activated his skill.[Inspect][Name: ////][Race: Human][Class: Knight][HP: ////][Strength: 8][Agility: 5][Defense: 7][Skills: None]'So Inspect works on humans too… but I can't see their health bar. Interesting.'"My name's Felix," the human said, extending a hand.'Should I tell him my real name?' Henry hesitated, then smiled warmly and clasped it. "I'm Golbin"Felix glanced around the ruined hall. "So… Golbin what's the plan? How do we get out of here?, and what exactly are those items you want to
Chapter 12 Choice
(No Henry, humans don't envolve, the crystals are used to produce beast weapon)Henry tilted his head, his voice low and thoughtful."Beast weapon… that's creative ."He hesitated, then asked, "So if I got crystals from a merchant store, would that help with my evolution?"(No, Henry. Beast crystals can only be sold to the military after adventurers bring them in.)"So… the military are the ones producing beast weapons?"(Yes.)Henry hummed, rubbing his chin. "And what about the human Settlement near the dungeon?"(It's a great place, but for now you can't go there, Henry.)His brows furrowed. "Why not, RAI?"(Because you're a goblin, not a human.)The words sank deep, heavy as stone. Henry lowered his head. "So I can't go… I'll spend the rest of my life in this dungeon, killing beasts?"(No, Henry. You can still reach the human settlement once you unlock your Transformation Skill.)Henry looked up sharply. "Transformation skill? What's that?"(When activated, it changes you into a cr
Chapter 11 RAI
"Seventeen seconds? I might not even last ten..." Henry whispered trembling, then his gaze shifted to the orc fallen sword.He crawled, fingers stretching. Just as he grabbed it, the orc ripped the arrow from its toe and limped toward him.It loomed above. Snarling, bleeding, and furious."Ahhhh!" it growled, dragging Henry up by the neck and pinning him to the wall.[-1 HP][-1 HP][-1 HP]Henry groaned, barely able to move. Just as the orc raised it's fist, Henry used the opportunity and plunged the sword into its eye.[-9 HP]The beast screamed and dropped him.[Weapon reloaded -1 HP][HP:5][Weapon Ready]"There's still hope" Henry whispered weakly, he tighten his grip around his bow and aim at the orc.The orc staggering, tied to pull the blade from its eye.*Whew.*The arrow struck true, straight into its forehead.The mutated orc went still. Then fell.[You've killed an Orc!][+10 XP]Henry dropped his bow, breath heavily with blood on his lips....Henry stirred, eyes blinking
Chapter 10 Orcs
Henry was just a few steps from the door when it creaked open, and he froze. Two figures emerged, towering, hulking. Not goblins, he was sure of that. They had goblinoid features, but their muscles were bulkier, their limbs thicker. Their skin was green and oily, veins visible beneath the surface. Strips of dried leather were tied around their waists, and their bare torsos rippled with strength like trained fighters.Each wore an iron armour with heavy iron sword in one hand and a battered shield in the other.Wrestler-like brutes with the look of trained killers.Henry took a slow step back. "This isn't going to be funny," he muttered, tighten the grip on his bow.The creatures let out a low growl and stepped forward, and that familiar ding sounded in his head.[Inspect][Name:////][Race: Orc Warriors][Level: 2][HP: 20][Strength: 10][Agility: 3][Defense: 11][Skills: None]"Okay, I can work with this... if I fight smart."Henry shifted into a low stance and released a quick ar
Chapter 9 Secret Chamber
Henry crouched low, breath steady, he loaded three rocks into his slingshot and took aim."Let's do this again," he murmured.He waited just long enough for the goblins to cluster.*Whew* *Thwack!*The rocks sliced through the air with a soft hiss and struck with deadly strike. The three goblins dropped instantly, skulls pierced before they could react.[You've just killed a Goblin +2 Experience Point][You've just killed a Goblin +2 Experience Point][You've just killed a Goblin +2 Experience Point]Henry stood slowly as the notifications blinked before him."Yes…that's the spirit" he hissed under his breath.[STATUS][Name: Henry][Race: Goblin][Class: Marksman][SP: 0][Level: 2][EXP: 140 / 200][Evolution Crystals: 2][HP: 25 / 25][Strength: 12][Agility: 11][Stamina: 11][Vitality: 11][Skills: Inspect]He exhaled and dropped to one knee, he grabbed the three shimmering crystals glowed faintly near the fallen goblins."So lucky to have three crystals this time," he whispered
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