Scene:

Four years have passed. Precious is now 5 years old. Lior, Betty, and Tety are now 4.

In the tall house of the Beas Village, Precious is shown sitting in his room, lost in thought.

Precious (thinking):
“It’s been five years since I came here… and over four years since I last met the goblins. I’ve sent many new monsters since then, but I’ve never gone myself again. The last time I went was when they gave me the name. Maybe I should go now and stay there for a few days... Hmm, yeah, let’s do that. I’ll leave a parallel form of myself here, and I’ll personally go and check things out.”

Scene:
Precious creates a duplicate of himself—an exact copy that holds his knowledge and some of his powers. This version only has 1% of Precious’s current core power. It also shares a live connection, meaning anything the copy sees or does will be known to the real Precious.

Real Precious:
“Yes, done. You stay here for a few days. I’m going to visit the village and check how things are going there.”

Copy Precious:
“Yes, Master. As you wish.”

Scene:
The real Precious vanishes and teleports in front of a jungle.

Precious:
“Haven’t been here in a long time. I’m excited to see how the village looks now. It must’ve upgraded quite a lot. Back then, the houses were just made from wood and leaves. Let’s see how much they’ve developed.”

Scene:
Precious starts walking into the jungle.

Precious:
“Should I change my form? Hmm… No, I think I’ll stay like this.”

Scene:
Precious sees the village from a distance. It looks big and beautiful. Some houses are made of wood, some of stone. There’s a huge hall made of concrete and oak wood—it stands out as the main attraction of the village.

Precious:
“It looks pretty good. Not perfect… but much better than last time.”

Scene:
As Precious reaches the main entrance of the village, several leaders—including the Goblin King, general spiders, the spider queen, and a skeleton army—are already waiting. They bow their heads and say:

Everyone:
“Welcome, Lord Precious.”

Scene:
Precious is startled. He had never experienced this kind of reception before. He stands silently, unsure of what to say, waiting for someone to speak.

Then the Goblin King, whom Precious had named “Rental” during his last visit, steps forward. His general is named “Pasken.”

Rental:
“Lord Precious, this village and its people have been waiting for your return.”

Precious:
“For me? But why?”

Pasken:
“Because the village has grown a lot. Many new people have joined. So now, it needs a proper name, and everyone wants you to assign roles to all the monsters living here.”

Precious:
“Me? Why me?”

Scene:
The skeleton general “Sewa” and co-general “Wase,” both named by Precious, step forward.

Sewa:
“Because you created this village. You brought us all together. You gave us names.”

Wase:
“And this is a chance for us to prove our loyalty—to show that we are yours.”

Everyone:
“Hmm!” (in agreement)

Precious:
“Okay, okay. But it doesn’t have to be done right this moment, does it? First, let me explore the village and see how things are.”

Rental:
“Of course, Lord. If you wish to rest, you can do so in the hall. Or if you prefer to look around first, please go ahead. What would you like to do?”

Precious:
“Call for a meeting in the hall first. Invite all leaders, generals, and representatives of each race.”

Rental:
“Yes, Lord Precious.”

Precious:
“Meanwhile, I’ll explore the village a bit.”

Pasken:
“I’ll come with you.”

Precious:
“Hmm.”

Scene:
Everyone gathers in the hall’s meeting room. After some time, Precious arrives. As he enters, everyone stands up. He again feels nervous, not used to this kind of attention, and walks to the central chair meant for him. He sits down, and everyone else also takes their seats.

Precious:
“I’ve never done anything like this before…”

Rental:
“We understand that, Lord. That’s why we’ve appointed a secretary to help you.”

Precious:
“A secretary?”

Scene:
The secretary walks in. She looks human—short golden hair, golden eyes. But she is not a human; she’s a goblin born in the village, a rare evolution unlike any other goblin.

Precious:
“A human? In this village?”

Pasken:
“She’s not human, Lord. She’s a goblin, but due to a rare evolution, she looks like a human. You could say she’s a ‘super rare’ goblin. We haven’t yet named this form.”

Precious:
“Let me guess… I’m supposed to name her too?”

Pasken:
“Correct.”

Precious:
“Fine. What’s her name?”

Pasken:
“Um… Lord Precious, she doesn’t have a name yet.”

Precious:
“What? But when I was here before, I gave everyone names. Didn’t I name her too?”

Pasken:
“No, Lord. She’s from another goblin village nearby. That’s why she hasn’t been named yet.”

Precious:
“Wait—there are more goblin villages around here?”

Rental:
“Yes, Lord Precious.”

Precious:
“Hmm… Alright, I’ll name this evolution ‘Gubman.’ And your name… will be ‘Gisha.’ How’s that?”

Gisha:
“It’s nice.”

Scene:
Gisha undergoes a slight evolution. She grows taller and becomes even more youthful and beautiful.

Precious:
“Okay, I have an idea. While I was walking around, I noticed a few issues—roads are still made of dirt, many people don’t have proper work, and while the village has some protection, it’s only good against weak jungle monsters. If a powerful monster or a group attacked, they wouldn’t stand a chance.”

“So, I’m going to merge the nearby goblin villages into this one. Then I’ll assign roles and jobs to everyone. This village will be transformed into a city… and we’ll call it ‘Secret Sky.’”

Rental:
“As expected of Lord Precious.”

Gisha:
“That’s a beautiful name.”

Pasken:
“Very well said, Lord Precious.”

Sewa:
“Such a meaningful name, Lord Precious.”

Wase:
“Not just the name—the entire plan is brilliant.”

Precious:
“Alright. Before assigning roles, let’s do introductions. I don’t know everyone here.”

Scene:
One by one, everyone stands up and introduces themselves. The first to stand is the Builder Master.

Bula:
“Lord Precious, my name is Bula. You gave me this name. I’m in charge of construction.”

Precious:
“Good. Continue that work. Also, redesign the roads using stone and make them level. That will be your responsibility.”

Scene:
Next, the clothing designer stands up—a red spider-type monster named Bittu.

Bittu:
“My name is Bittu. I’m a red spider. After you named us in the cave, some of us began to take slightly human-like forms. I’m one of them. My job is making clothes and overseeing others who do.”

Bittu:
“My name is Bittu. I’m a red spider. After you named us in the cave, some of us began evolving to take on slightly human-like forms. I’m one of them. My job is to design and make clothes, and I oversee the tailors under me.”

Precious:
“Hmm… So you’re in charge of clothing. That’s good. Keep doing that. From now on, you’ll be the Head of Textile and Fashion.”

Bittu:
“Yes, Lord Precious!”

Scene:
Next, a female goblin stands up—very tall and muscular. Her name is Gina.

Gina:
“My name is Gina. I was named by you as well. I serve as the training instructor for the village guards. I teach them how to use weapons and fight in combat.”

Precious:
“I see. Then from now on, you’ll be in charge of all combat training across the city. Your title will be Chief Combat Instructor.”

Gina:
“I’ll do my best, Lord Precious!”

Scene:
Next up is a small, bat-like creature with wings.

Tazu:
“My name is Tazu. I was named by you too. I’m a scout. I fly around the jungle, gather information, and alert the village of any dangers.”

Precious:
“Very good. From now on, you’ll be Head of Intelligence and Surveillance. I’ll also give you permission to form a special task force that handles information gathering.”

Tazu:
“Thank you, Lord!”

Scene:
Another spider comes forward. His name is Kino, and he speaks calmly.

Kino:
“My name is Kino. I oversee weapon crafting. All swords, spears, and arrows are made under my supervision.”

Precious:
“Alright, Kino. From now on, you’ll be the Weapons Master and Head of Smithing. Improve weapon quality and begin experimenting with new materials if available.”

Kino:
“Understood, Lord Precious.”

Scene:
A goblin steps up with a thick book in his hands.

Luni:
“I’m Luni. I record all important village events and also keep track of resources. I’ve started to write history as well, including your teachings and visits.”

Precious:
“Interesting… Then you’ll be our Chief Historian and Record Keeper. Keep documenting everything, and I may add magic knowledge for you to store later.”

Luni:
“Thank you, Lord. It’s an honor.”

Scene:
A few more monster representatives introduce themselves—builders, hunters, farmers, and teachers. Precious listens to them one by one and assigns proper roles based on their talents.

Narration:
And so, one by one, everyone gets their roles, and a proper structure begins to form. For the first time, the village feels like a real city. New departments are created, new ranks are assigned, and a hierarchy is born.

Precious (thinking):
“This is going better than I thought. I never imagined I’d be managing a city so early. But I guess… this is fun in its own way.”

Scene:
After the meeting, Gisha approaches Precious privately.

Gisha:
“Lord Precious, if you don’t mind, I’d like to ask something.”

Precious:
“Go ahead.”

Gisha:
“Why did you choose the name ‘Secret Sky’?”

Precious:
“Because this place is hidden… and because it has the potential to rise, like the sky. One day, people from every corner of the world will know its name

Gisha (smiling):
“That’s beautiful.”

Precious:
“Thank you, Gisha. Now, let’s get back to work. We have a city to build.”

Scene:
The sun sets behind the newly established city. Lights begin to flicker on in various huts and houses made from wood and stone. The villagers—monsters of all kinds—work diligently, each carrying out their assigned tasks.

Narration:
Days turned into weeks. The once simple village slowly transformed into a bustling city, complete with markets, workshops, training grounds, and homes. Under Precious’s leadership, the city thrived.

Scene:
Precious stands on a high cliff overlooking the city at dawn, a satisfied smile on his face.

Precious (thinking):
“This city is just the beginning. There’s so much more to do… but with everyone working together, I believe we can create something truly great.”

Scene:
Back in the city square, the heads of each department gather for their first official council meeting.

Bittu:
“Textiles and clothing are improving daily. Soon, we’ll have outfits worthy of kings and queens.”

Gina:
“The guards are training harder than ever. Our defense will be strong.”

Tazu:
“Our scouts report no immediate threats, but we remain vigilant.”

Kino:
“We’re experimenting with new alloys for weapons. Soon, the city will have the finest arms in the region.”

Luni:
“I’m documenting everything. This history will inspire future generations.”

Precious:
“Excellent work, everyone. This is just the start. Together, we will protect and grow ‘Secret Sky’ into a beacon of hope.”

Narration:
And so, with hope and determination, the city of Secret Sky began its journey—a new chapter for monsters and humans alike.

Chapter 17 end