Scene – Inside the meeting hall of Secret Sky Village. All members are seated. Suddenly, Precious speaks.
Precious:
Okay, let’s add the remaining Goblin villages to our alliance.
Gesha:
Wait, Lord Precious...
Precious:
What is it?
Gesha:
There are more Goblin villages, that’s true. But they’re located deep inside Goblin territory. This part of your plan might need adjustment.
Precious:
What do you mean?
Gesha:
There are beasts and monsters living throughout the jungle—dangerous ones. And there are two caves and even a dungeon in the area. It’s so deep underground that even Goblins avoid it, let alone humans.
Precious:
So, the threats to our village don’t only come from humans, elves, orcs, ogres, or demons—but also from the monsters and beasts lurking in this jungle?
Gesha:
Yes, Lord Precious. You’re absolutely right.
Precious:
Alright, I’ll look into this myself. Lama and his squad should place traps around the village’s perimeter. And whatever happens, no one is to go deep into the jungle unnecessarily.
Lama:
Yes, Lord Precious.
Precious:
But there’s one advantage. No humans can attack us easily—the jungle is our wall. The monsters living within it guard that wall. Anyone who wishes to reach us must pass through all of them.
Gesha:
Exactly.
Precious:
Good. That’s all for now—it’s getting late. Let’s end the meeting.
Everyone:
Yes, Lord Precious.
Scene – Everyone begins to leave. Precious pauses, thinking.
Precious (thinking):
Where am I supposed to sleep? Gesha, is there a place where I can stay?
Gesha:
Don’t worry. As soon as I heard you were coming, I had a room prepared for you.
Precious:
Now that’s more like it.
Scene – Gesha smiles to herself, clearly happy with the compliment.
Gesha:
Come, I’ll take you there.
Scene – They walk down a hallway and climb a staircase. At the top, they reach a door and enter. The room is large and well-decorated, with a double bed, a balcony overlooking the village, and a window facing the jungle and open sky.
Precious:
This is a beautiful room—done in less than a day. Whoever did this deserves praise.
Gesha (thinking):
That was me...
Gesha:
I’m glad you like it. This room has always been yours—since the day this hall was built.
Precious:
Very well.
Gesha:
Hmm... okay.
Precious:
By the way, Gesha...
Gesha:
Yes?
Precious:
Prepare a schedule for me. Starting tomorrow, we’ll bring in as many Goblin villages as possible. The day after, we’ll organize the beasts. The next day, we’ll recruit the monsters. After that, we’ll see what’s next. Make that the plan.
Gesha:
Yes, Lord Precious.
Precious:
Alright, good night. You may go.
Gesha:
But... I’d like to stay.
Precious:
Don’t you need rest? You’ve worked hard today.
Gesha:
I’m not tired. I can still keep working.
Precious:
Well, I am tired. I’ll rest now.
Gesha (softly):
That’s not how it works. I’ve waited for you so long... and now you’re just going to sleep? I want to stay with you...
Precious:
Did you say something?
Gesha:
No, your ears must be ringing. I’ll take my leave now. Please rest, Lord Precious.
Precious:
Hmm... I could’ve sworn you said something...
Scene – Gesha walks out, closing the door.
Gesha:
I said your ears are ringing.
Precious:
Still feels like you said something... about me.
Gesha:
I wouldn’t dare speak about my Lord.
Scene – Precious sits in thought. The night transitions to morning.
Scene – Meeting Room, Next Morning
Precious:
Let’s begin implementing the plan we made yesterday. Also—yesterday I gave everyone names and roles, but not rules. So, here are the three rules:
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No fighting among yourselves.
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No fighting with humans or similar races—unless they attack first. If they do, defend yourselves, and kill if necessary.
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Anyone who betrays this alliance will be executed—unless the betrayal has a valid reason. Then, punishment may be reduced or even waived.
These three rules must be followed.
Everyone:
Yes, Lord Precious!
Precious:
Dismissed.
Scene – Only Gesha and Precious remain.
Precious:
Now we move. How many Goblin villages are there in total?
Gesha:
Excluding ours, five.
Precious:
Will they all fit?
Gesha:
We’ll know once they arrive. But after your announcement yesterday, I ordered the farmers to start clearing Jinni trees around the village to make room.
Precious:
Smart thinking. You’re quite the secretary.
Gesha:
Thank you.
Precious:
Let’s go.
Scene – Precious teleports both of them to the first Goblin village.
Gesha:
What the—!?
Precious:
Instant teleport. One of my skills.
Gesha:
You’re full of surprises.
Precious:
Let’s find the village leader.
Scene – Gesha walks through the village with Precious. All Goblins recognize her and let her pass, though they stare at Precious. They arrive at a house. A large, elderly Goblin opens the door.
Hub Goblin:
Who are you? What do you want?
Gesha:
My name is Gesha. I’m a Goblin—though due to a rare evolution, I have human-like features.
Hub Goblin:
Get to the point.
Gesha:
This is Lord Precious. He leads a nearby village made up of many races.
Hub Goblin:
So?
Gesha:
We’ve come to offer you a chance to join us.
Hub Goblin:
What’s in it for us?
Gesha:
Four things: protection, jobs, food, and a better home.
Hub Goblin:
That’s... a fair deal. I accept. When do we move?
Precious:
Now.
Hub Goblin & Gesha:
Now!?
Precious:
Yes. Now.
Hub Goblin:
We need at least a day to gather things and inform everyone...
Gesha:
He’s right, Lord Precious.
Precious:
Alright, but they must contribute. Food, protection, housing—they’ll get it. But they must work.
Hub Goblin:
No problem. Just give us some time.
Precious:
Leave that to me.
Scene – The entire village disappears in an instant.
Gesha:
What just happened?
Precious:
Transport magic. I moved the entire village near Secret Sky.
Scene – Mind connection between Precious and Hub Goblin:
Precious (telepathically):
Don’t worry. I’ve teleported your village. Everything’s being handled.
Hub Goblin:
The whole village?
Precious:
Yes. Just focus on settling your people.
Scene – Connection ends.
Precious:
Come on, Gesha. Next village.
Gesha:
Right!
Scene – They repeat this process with the next three villages. Then they arrive at the last one…
Scene – Final Goblin Village
Gesha (stopping suddenly):
Wait... this can’t be right.
Precious:
What happened?
Gesha:
Are we in the wrong place?
Precious:
No... this is the right village...
Gesha:
Then why... is everything destroyed?
Scene – The village is in ruins. Burned ground, craters, still-burning debris. Total devastation.
Precious:
Someone’s there...
Scene – They run toward a tree. A small Goblin boy is hiding, eyes shut tight in fear.
Gesha:
A child?
Precious:
Can you tell us what happened here?
Scene – The boy doesn’t respond. He’s too scared.
Gesha:
What should we do?
Precious:
I’ll heal his mental state.
Gesha:
You can do that?
Precious:
Yes. "Mental State Heal" – removes fear, trauma, and emotional shock.
Gesha:
Did it work?
Precious:
Partially. His trauma is healed, but the fear remains.
Gesha:
Then what now?
Precious:
Watch this...
Spell: Sleep! (Child falls asleep)
Spell: Cherry Blossom! (Illusion of a peaceful garden)
Spell: Over Sleep! (Wakes the child gently)
Gesha:
He’s awake!
Scene – The child is now calm and mentally stable.
Precious:
Tell us, son... what happened here? We’ll help you.
Gesha:
Was it a monster? A beast? A demon?
Goblin Boy:
No... it was humans.
Precious:
Humans!?
Gesha:
But how could humans cause this level of destruction?
Goblin Boy:
They wore black clothes. They were extremely powerful...
Scene – Precious remembers seeing a "Black Gang" during his one year observing the world.
Precious (thinking):
It must be them... We need to act fast.
Gesha:
What about the boy?
Precious:
He’s coming with us. I’ll look after him myself.
Gesha:
As you wish.
Scene – The three teleport back to Secret Sky.
Scene – Back in the village
Precious:
Wait… I’ll give him a name first. From now on, your name is Grass.
Scene – The boy immediately evolves into a Hobgoblin.
Precious (thinking):
Naming causes evolution... What happens if I keep naming the same person?
Grass:
What do you mean?
Precious:
I’m going to keep renaming you. Tell me if it gets too much.
Grass:
Alright.
Precious:
Your name is... Grass!
→ Evolves into High Goblin
Precious: Grass!
→ Evolves into Aelbin
Precious: Grass!
→ More skills unlocked
Grass:
Please stop... Any more and I might explode.
Precious:
Understood. You’ve evolved 9 times. Your current form: NeoGoblin.
Precious (thinking):
I still don’t have a "Status Check" skill... but I can at least see race and form.
Precious:
Rest now. We’ll test your strength later.
Grass:
Yes, Lord Precious!
Scene – Back with the other Goblins
Precious:
Status report?
Gesha:
Everyone has a home, assigned work, and they’ve settled in well.
Precious:
That’s great.
Gesha:
There’s just one thing...
Precious:
What is it?
Gesha:
Everyone’s waiting for you.
Precious:
Me? Why?
Gesha:
Obviously—they’re waiting for you to give them names so they can evolve!
Precious:
Oh, right...
Precious (thinking):
With "Refresh Magical" and "Regain Mana," I never run out of strength. But giving names over and over... that’s a dangerous game.
Scene – Precious gives names to everyone, helps them evolve, thanks them, and reaffirms the three important rules.
[CHAPTER 18 – END]
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