As the sun set, the sky's vermillion shade weakened and darkened. It was time for the scattered Goblins to head back to camp.
Some Goblins made it to the village alone, while others arrived in groups. A group of four approached.
"A Gray Wolf!" One of those four exclaimed. Each member of the group was holding parts of the Gray Wolf's body.
The Goblins that made it back alone spat on the ground. Some carried mushrooms, some carried herbs, and others carried fruits. A couple had managed to take Horned Hares for themselves.
'Better bring this alone rather than team up.' A Goblin thought as it clicked its tongue. 'They will all get to go first after the Chief, which means that the four of them will take the female at once!'
"I can't wait."
"I know, right? Just seeing her earlier made…"
"I always pulled it out right there and then."
"Me, I did. Couldn't stop myself."
"Hahaha! Soon, we'll get to see more of her!"
The group that had brought a Gray Wolf was proud of the catch. They were sure that they would get a taste of the female first, right after the Goblin Chief.
Unfortunately, they were left not only disappointed but enraged as Amon exited the forest and walked towards the village.
"Son of a…"
"Fucking…" They cursed under their breath.
From his right hand dangled three dead Horned Hares, which was impressive in its own right.
But what truly enraged the Goblins was the dead Gray Wolf that Amon was carrying on his shoulders. The weight wasn't easy to carry, but he managed thanks to the increase in Stats he had obtained.
'And that's not even from Evolving!' Amon thought proudly.
Sure, a drop of sweat was going down his face. But his body had undoubtedly grown stronger!
In addition to defeating another Black Wolf, Amon had spent some time hunting the Horned Hares and the Gray Wolf.
Right after using the Palm Of The Devourer Skill on the Black Wolf, a new Evolution Choice had been presented. One he had decided on right away.
[Please choose one of the following:
1-Gray Wolf[F-Rank]
2- Muscular Goblin[E- Rank]
3- Agile Goblin[E- Rank]
4- Goblin Scout[E- Rank]
5-Goblin Warrior[E- Rank]
6-Goblin Chief[E Rank]
7-Black Wolf[E Rank]
8-B…
]
'Just not yet.'
There were still some things he wanted to get out of being a lowly Goblin.
"Hoho!" The Goblin Chief's eyes brimmed as he noticed Amon's haul, and quickly started walking towards the latter. "Huh. You're one of the younguns, aren't you?"
"I am, Chief."
The Goblin Chief walked until his ugly and wrinkled face was inches away from Amon's.
'I wonder if Evolving into a Goblin Chief would make me old as well.' Amon wondered, though there was no real reason to ponder the question. After all, he had already chosen the path that he would take.
The Goblin Chief's lips slowly curled upwards.
"Now that's what I like to see!" The Goblin Chief shouted as he grabbed Amon's wrist and raised his arm up. "A newborn is surpassing all of you! Ha!" The Goblin Chief chuckled. "Worry not, you aren't of the same league. Through his achievements, it is clear that he was born from my seed! Of course, there is nothing surprising about my offspring surpassing you all." The Goblin Chief tapped Amon's back. "As is our custom, the most useful members get to spread their seed first. As such, I will spread mine, and then you will yours." The Goblin Chief got a bit closer. "Give it to her good. That female can give birth to about a dozen offspring. Of course, my seed will make eight or nine. As long as you don't mess it up, you will get some offspring of yours as well. Don't waste what I have passed on to you." The Goblin Chief turned towards the group of four Goblins. "I guess you will get a turn afterwards."
The four stared at Amon with hateful eyes. He did his best not to let his disgust show, whether toward those four or toward the Goblin Chief.
'They're weirding me out.' Amon sighed as he deposited his haul next to the pile made up of everything that the rest of the Goblins had brought. 'I didn't get a good look at the fox girl. Hm... They placed the cage next to the biggest hut, to the Goblin Chief's hut. At least it doesn't happen in front of everyone. With how they reacted upon seeing and smelling her, seeing others in action would probably make them lose their mind.'
Amon let out another sigh as the weight left his shoulders. A thump resonated as the Gray Wolf's body hit the ground. He stretched for a bit.
Following the Goblin Chief's orders, the "useless" Goblins, those that had come back empty-handed, immediately got to work.
Goblins usually ate things as they were found, but since there were Hobgoblins around, and that the feast was mainly hunted for them, some preparations were in order.
They immediately started tearing the skin off of the Horned Hares and Gray Wolves, declawing them, and taking out their horns.
***
Gulp-
Because of his achievement, the Goblin Chief insisted on having Amon seated as close to him as possible.
This meant being surrounded, along with the Goblin Chief, by Hobgoblins.
Amon tried to eat as quietly as possible, but the Hobgoblins didn't seem keen on letting him do that.
"You'll get to fuck that gift of ours." A Hobgoblin broke the silence, leaning closer and closer to Amon. "Good for you, huh?"
He stared straight at Amon's face, probably waiting for him to have a Goblin's reaction at the thought.
"I guess." Amon answered with a shrug.