Dungeon Maker Chapter 8

< The Power of Evolution - #2>

 
[Race : Goblin (M)]
[Main Element : Earth]
[Main Stats : Strength / Stamina]
[Development Rate : 100/100]
  
[Strength ★☆ (1.5)]
[Stamina ★☆ (1.5)]
  
After officially being registered as a spirit, the categories he wasn’t able to see back at the shop could be seen. Luckily, both the Goblin’s development skill was already at 100. It’s most likely because they were the weakest spirits.
  
Eligor and Catalina continued looking at Yong-Ho nervously. Instead of explaining to them, Yong-Ho raised his hand. A box of light appeared on top of both the Goblin’s heads.
  
The Power of Evolution was the demon king’s power.
A power that awakened from Yong-Ho’s spirit and was Yong-Ho himself.
That’s why, it naturally activated. Fire rose out of Yong-Ho’s green eyes and mana was released through the tip of his hand.
  
The Goblins started shaking. Eligor held his breath as he felt Yong-Ho’s mana being infused into the Goblins. Catalina looked at Yong-Ho with an uneasy expression.
  
Moments later.
Green sparks enveloped the Goblins. The Goblins’ scream filled the room. 
  
Cough!
Yong-Ho coughed roughly and took a step back. It was difficult. It felt like all the energy within his body was being drained out of him.
But, Yong-Ho still smiled. Both of Eligor’s hands were covering his mouth while his eyes turned red like all the other times, and Catalina quickly helped Yong-Ho. Her eyes widened when she saw the Goblins.
  
The Goblins transformed.
The Goblin with specialized strength grew at least 15 cm. Their frail shoulders grew two folds and their upper body transformed into the perfect inverted triangle.
Even though their legs were short, their arms were huge and strong. It was like looking at a baby gorilla.

The Goblin with specialized stamina transformed as well. Their entire body became well-balanced and muscle appeared on their thin arms and legs.
They were shorter than the other Goblin, but after their crooked back had been straightened, they seemed taller than the Goblin with specialized strength.
  
“Th-this is The Power of Evolution!”
Eligor was thrilled. Catalina were still looking at the Goblins with a shocked expression.
Yong-Ho smiled and gathered the remaining mana. He wanted to lie down and fall asleep, but he activated The Power of Evolution once again and looked at the Goblin with specialized strength.
  
   [Race : Goblin (M)] [Level One Spirit]
   [Main Element : Earth]
   [Main Stats : Strength / Stamina]
   [Development Rate : 0/100]
  
   [Strength ★☆ (1.5)]
   [Stamina ★ (1)]
   [Intellect ☆ (0.5)]
  
A category that wasn’t there  before appeared. That wasn’t the only thing that changed. Above the two boxes, a large box of light appeared. The words that appeared in it made Yong-Ho feel excited.
  
   [Promoted Status : Hobgoblin]
  
Promoted Status. Transcend. Class change, no, class promotion!
Anything was fine. If they evolved once more, the Goblins that were in front of him would go beyond being a Goblin. He would be satisfied if their actual class increased as well.

‘In the end, they’re just Goblins that evolved into Hobgoblins.’
  
Despite being pessimistic, he couldn’t wipe the smile off of his face.
What’s after a Hobgoblin? Goblin King? High Goblin? Are Catalina and Eligor capable of getting promoted like that?
  
‘Now that I think about it.’
  
That was when Yong-Ho realized that Catalina was hugging him and got worried. Maybe it’s because he came to a realization, but he was able to really feel her presence through her arm, waist and chest.
Even though he was reborn as a demon king, Yong-Ho was still shy around women.
  
‘I do like it, but.’
  
He didn’t have any energy. However, leaning his body against Catalina was a natural act.
That’s what Yong-Ho told himself and he accepted it. With that, he leaned against her even more without any hesitation. Then, Catalina yelled.
  
“Oh, my! Is, is that a horn?”
Yong-Ho flinched at Catalina’s sudden remark, which caused Eligor to yell as well.
On the Goblins’ foreheads, a small horn, no almost a rock, was sticking out and Eligor looked at them with tearful eyes. He collapsed to the floor and was crying tears of joy.
  
“Ohh...Oh mighty Maimon.”
  
Now, he was just bawling. That’s why Yong-Ho chose Catalina since she was able to hold a decent conversation.

“Catalina, is it that big of a deal that the Goblins have a horn on their forehead?”

Catalina looked at him with a dumbfounded expression. They were close since their body was next to each other and because of that, Catalina’s pretty face was right in front of him.
Catalina breathed heavily. After looking at him with a dumbfounded expression, she yelled out loud.

“It-it’s amazing! Amazing indeed! N-no. You’re amazing.”

She yelled due to being over excited, but when he saw her trying to calm herself and change her speech, he thought she was definitely a clutz. Instead of making fun of her or criticizing her, he asked once more.

“Why is it amazing?”
  
Catalina had a blank expression. But, it was only for a moment. To demons, it was common knowledge, but she realized that Yong-Ho has only been a demon for three days, so this was all new to him.
After helping Yong-Ho sit on the throne, she started catching her breath. She explained in her calmest manner.
  
“In the demon world, a horn represents strength. A demon’s horn plays the role of gathering mana that exists in the world. The stronger their mana is, the demon obtains more and larger horns. Of course having a lot of large horns is uncomfortable, so most usually use magic to hide it or condense it, but...an-anyways, that’s why a horn is important. You can assume a demon’s mana level based on the number of horns they have.”
  
Even though she was calmer than before, she spoke pretty fast. It seemed like she was out of breath because she stopped to gather her breath. She continued explaining after swallowing her saliva a couple of times.

“It’s not easy to increase the number or strengthen a horn. Most demons keep the same horn they were born with. Strengthening the mana is the only way to strengthen or obtain more horns. It’s different for each case. B-but.”
“But?”

Catalina closed her eyes shut once after hearing Yong-Ho’s question. After gathering her breath again, she spoke with a calm expression.

“Goblins originally don’t have horns. There are special Goblins that are born with a small horn, but it’s very rare. Goblins don’t really have mana, so it’s pretty much impossible for them to obtain more horns.”
“But, but you made the horns appear, sir. Having horns on those Goblins…”

Eligor spoke last. Since he was still crying, his voice was shaking while he talked.
  
He had an idea.
Why Catalina was so surprised and why Eligor was so moved by it.
  
‘The Power of Evolution.’

He remembered how Sitri’s eyes sparkled. She introduced herself as being an important figure and he had an idea why she was impressed by him.
  
Yong-Ho looked at the Goblins again. Maybe it’s the effects of evolution or the horns that they acquired, but they looked more intelligent than before. When their eyes met, they kneeled down and started stammering when they spoke.
“Sir, sir.”
“We, we. Pledge allegiance. To You.”
   
Catalina opened her mouth wide this time. Eligor was getting ready to cry tears of joy again.
After seeing their reaction, he assumed that Goblins talking was an amazing thing.
  
Yong-Ho sat back down on the throne. He asked Catalina, who was still shocked.
It was about the horns.
  

Chapter end