Chapter 14

Name:Green Skin Author:
So the information and interrogation of the survivors were all done by Jung Hayeon’s hands. I began to observe the stem of her plants on her lower body absorbing away the magic and vitality of the survivors.

The stem that appeared out of her lower body soon wrapped the humans up. But the attack wasn’t strong even though it looked like it. If the survivors could move, they could probably easily resist, but since they were tightly tied up, they could do nothing but squirm . . . When I thought that something was being absorbed from her stem, one by one, each died with pale skin, deprived of life.

And all of the guys trembled and breathed their last. Jung Hyeon with a refreshing expression opened her mouth at me.

” Kyaaak! ! It’s . . . done. ”

As expected. For Alraunes, in Jung Hayeon’s position, it was fastest to accumulate experience by absorbing the magic and energy of others. Seeing her joyful voice, I could tell that her mind was clearly distorted. Seeing the happy Jung Hayeon, I couldn’t help but laugh.

” What . . . . what . . . should I choose? ”

” Which ones appeared? ”

” Ah . . . The first one is Magician, while the second option is Shaman. It’s only these two.

” Hmm. . . ”

I asked just in case, but it seems that a path of a higher evolution hadn’t opened yet. Although there’s not many upper races other than Alraune and it was alright to be an Alraune until the end, but it felt somewhat unfortunate.

Jung Hayeon was staring at me with a very curious expression of which one to choose.

” Well Magician and Sages are both pretty similar, however, I recommend the magician . . . ”

” Ah ! ”

There wasn’t much of a reason why I recommended the magician. It was just because it was more rare. Currently, in this tribe there were no shamans. However, as it continues to grow, a lot of shamans should appear. But, among monsters, magicians are not common. It’s because they know as well that the efficiency isn’t that great for them. That’s precisely the reason why when goblins first evolve, there was no option to choose a magician. Green Skins are normally more suitable to shamans than magicians.

Of course, a familiar monster like the succubus who has the same magic is not a bad choice at all. Alraune’s Jung Hayeon was likewise. Originally a human, she’d be more close with being a magician, and it’ll be much better than shamanism. Seeing me recommend the Magician path, she nodded her head in consent.

” Yes! Then as a magician. . . ”

As such, without any hesitation, she finished her evolution into a magician. There was no difference between a flash of light and a cheap wooden cane that appeared out of it, but the scent of magical power that can be felt with her certified that Jung Hayeon had completed her evolution into a magician.

” How was it? ”

” It’s . . . interesting. A few spells have appeared. Although it’s very little, but as for the magic . . I can somewhat understand them. ”

” After the evolution, you can realize the basic foundations of the magic yourself, but after that, always remember that discretion of how far you can achieve depends on your personal training. ”

” Yes . . . Yes! Then other than the spells that appeared . . . Am I able to use other spells as well? ”

Since I had never evolved into a magician before, I wasn’t sure, but I did hear a few conversations on it.

” For now, if you understand the spell mechanisms, then simple applications of them would be possible. First, being accustomed to them is priority. Even if you were to accumulate enough experience to evolve once more, if you lack the right or experience, then the path of a Intermediate Magician won’t open. ”

” Yes ! ”

Thus, Jung Hayeon slowly started to demonstrate the magic that she could use in front of me. As expected, like her identity as a ‘ plant ‘ monster, she could easily use plant magic. As for the rest, there wasn’t much use except for the one that bound your feet with tree branches that pops up from the ground called ‘ Entangle ‘ which looked quite useful. Surprisingly, the area of effect was exceptionally wide.

” As expected of a plant type, your affinity is quite suitable . . . ”

” Yes . . . but the fact that the other spells are poor . . . is a problem. ”

She recognized her own limitations precisely. I could sense a burning passion alight from her look. With this, she should steadily grow as a magician. Then, for the second time, Jung Hayeon and I returned to the tent again.

It was because I felt the need to organize the information that the humans confessed from Jung Hayeon’s racial traits ‘ Charm ‘ which she had used to extract intelligence.

But, the problem was that there wasn’t much useful information. They didn’t really know much about the Queen of the North.

It felt as if her eyes and mine had met.

” Fuck. We return now. ”

” Huh . . . Huh? Why? ”

” We need to retreat now! There’s no time to explain. The last two goblins that follow us, erase the footsteps and follow me. ”

‘ That monstrous bitch ‘

That was all I could think about. She was truly a monster. To slay an orc with one swing of a sword, or the fact that she killed 10 goblins in her first battle, I had totally thought they were all nonsense.

‘ It was true. ‘

Although I wasn’t exactly sure, the spear she was holding as well as how she looked at me, she evolved once more. The sensitivity that she had towards magic. Although I wasn’t certain, the possibility of her awakening a unique skill was extremely high.

” Damn . . . ”

I thought I had grown quite strong. Frankly, since it was flowing too well, so I had miscalculated. However, after seeing the Queen of the North just then, I couldn’t help but realize that I was nothing more than a stupid fool.

‘ The difference between me against the real strong was levels apart. ‘

I could finally understand the reason as to just how fast, whether it’s the Sword Saint or the Queen of the North, those types of people could raise factions that quick and establish cities.

To be able to awaken that kind of ability in just 70 days, and to adjust that quickly.

Only the word ‘ Genius ‘ could describe the Queen of the North.

The Saint Knights Sword Saint should also be at a similar level. At this rate, if anything, the moment I met that Sword Saint, my throat will be cut just like that.

” Captain . . . so you want to fight now? ”

I suddenly felt like lightning struck my head. If I hadn’t heard what Mev said, I probably wouldn’t have realized it myself.

My whole body was drenched in sweat. My arm that was continually trembling, the reddened flame burning in my eyes, and that beast-like noises I was making even though I wasn’t excited.

‘ Fight? Me. With that Queen of the North . . .’

Before I knew it, the edges of my mouth rose. My expression was definitely twisted. But, I couldn’t stop the edges of my lips from going up. If it was the past, I would probably run away. That’s the most rational and reasonable judgment. There is no fool on the continent that would oppose such an inhuman existence.

But I laughed.

Ruling out tactics, strategy, and the like, it was essentially a one on one fight to the death. The past me would never understand, but I could clearly see myself anticipating this moment. Gathering my thoughts, I quietly opened my mouth to Mev.

” Right . . . I want to fight. ”

TL Afterword

OMG when she stared back and MC froze like that. Remember the anime of that Hunter X Hunter scene when Kite met the eyes of Neferpitou. Whew~ What a scene. Gave me chills all over again. How much of a monster can a human be if a monster MC calls a human ‘ monstrous ‘. Damn.

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PR Afterword

“Puny human – Hulk take your eyes out & use as a necklace”

Translator: Calvis

Proofreader: Sai101